Thumpersniper Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi, I am thinking of changing my .22-250 for a .22 hornet. I am getting a new job in January on a smaller farm (600 acres as opposed to 2000)where i think it would be difficult getting a .22-250 cleared for fox as the land is rolling hills in shropshire compared to mountain in wales (where i am now). I find i get a lot of oppertunities for longer range shots at corvids here (too far for .22 rimfire and too windy) and i really dont want to lose having a centrefire altogether. Do people get .22 hornet cleared for corvids and foxes? I know im going to really see the difference, and miss the .22-250 as i absolutley love shooting with it although I dont shoot many foxes with it, i havent missed one yet, and am very confident with it because of the power and flat trajectory. Do you think it would be a wise move or should i keep my rifle, and accept that i'l have to drive 80 miles to use it if i dont get any land cleared closer? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 600 acres is a good sized piece of land in my locality, most farms averaging around 220 acres. I have never owned a 22.250 but I think you will find the Hornet,though it has it merits, alittle inadaquate to what your used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpersniper Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 600 acres is a good sized piece of land in my locality, most farms averaging around 220 acres. I have never owned a 22.250 but I think you will find the Hornet,though it has it merits, alittle inadaquate to what your used to. Yea its quite a big acerage, but kind of split up and bridleways etc thats why i think they will have an issue with it being such high velocity, might be worth a try then. I think i'd use a hornet more being cheaper to fire and a bit quieter, where the .22 is not enough like crows at 80, 90 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 600 acres and rolling hills? I'm jealous! You will have no issues with 22-250 there, and 22 Hornet isn't going to be big enough I expect. Stick with your 22-250, at least until someone's not happy. Give you some idea, my biggest permission is about 150-200 acres and I shoot 308 there. My 'official' land is smaller and they're happy with 243 for fox. It's dead flat and surrounded by houses on 3 sides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpersniper Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 well great then, i'l definetley keep it if I can, youve given me some faith! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 It may be worth thinking of buying a .17hmr as a second gun if its for vermin and corvids out to 150yds, cheaper to run than a centrefire. I love my rimmies, both .22lr and .17hmr, I think its fair to say that one gun wont do all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 just keep the 22-250 they won't have a problem with it if you have had a fair amount of shooting with it and after all once they open your ticket it won't be an issue especially not with a base permission of 600 acres, for corvid control you'll find the hornet pretty useless in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 why not just ask the Firearms Licensing Dept for the new area- to do a Land Check? (only a phone call) It may have been previously cleared for who know what calibre- then make your choice of new calibre based on their response or if cleared - keep the 22.250 Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 why not just ask the Firearms Licensing Dept for the new area- to do a Land Check? (only a phone call) It may have been previously cleared for who know what calibre- then make your choice of new calibre based on their response or if cleared - keep the 22.250 Les I'm with this fella ↑ ...and get an HMR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 There's very little point in changing your gun until you know for sure it wont be accepted. By the sound of your ground I can't see why it would be an issue. I once got a 140 acre farm that was sat between the M5 motorway and a fairly busy B road cleared for 6.5x55. It had a footpath running right through the middle of it too. I think as well that if you're used to .22-250 you will find the Hornet barely much more use than a rimfire! It's a great calibre for certain tasks but for long range Varminting it's well behind the bigger rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 There's very little point in changing your gun until you know for sure it wont be accepted. By the sound of your ground I can't see why it would be an issue. I once got a 140 acre farm that was sat between the M5 motorway and a fairly busy B road cleared for 6.5x55. It had a footpath running right through the middle of it too. I think as well that if you're used to .22-250 you will find the Hornet barely much more use than a rimfire! It's a great calibre for certain tasks but for long range Varminting it's well behind the bigger rounds. why not just ask to get open condition on your fac, job done mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi, I am thinking of changing my .22-250 for a .22 hornet. I am getting a new job in January on a smaller farm (600 acres as opposed to 2000)where i think it would be difficult getting a .22-250 cleared for fox as the land is rolling hills in shropshire compared to mountain in wales (where i am now). I find i get a lot of oppertunities for longer range shots at corvids here (too far for .22 rimfire and too windy) and i really dont want to lose having a centrefire altogether. Do people get .22 hornet cleared for corvids and foxes? I know im going to really see the difference, and miss the .22-250 as i absolutley love shooting with it although I dont shoot many foxes with it, i havent missed one yet, and am very confident with it because of the power and flat trajectory. Do you think it would be a wise move or should i keep my rifle, and accept that i'l have to drive 80 miles to use it if i dont get any land cleared closer? cheers 600 acres and rolling hills? I'm jealous! You will have no issues with 22-250 there, and 22 Hornet isn't going to be big enough I expect. Stick with your 22-250, at least until someone's not happy. Give you some idea, my biggest permission is about 150-200 acres and I shoot 308 there. My 'official' land is smaller and they're happy with 243 for fox. It's dead flat and surrounded by houses on 3 sides! There's very little point in changing your gun until you know for sure it wont be accepted. By the sound of your ground I can't see why it would be an issue. I once got a 140 acre farm that was sat between the M5 motorway and a fairly busy B road cleared for 6.5x55. It had a footpath running right through the middle of it too. I think as well that if you're used to .22-250 you will find the Hornet barely much more use than a rimfire! It's a great calibre for certain tasks but for long range Varminting it's well behind the bigger rounds. I could go on and on, just what is the issue, and you need the most appropriate rifle for the land/quarry. Often, VERY often, one is NOT appropriate, you need a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 22/250 will be perfect. as what others have said. give the firearms department a bell and see if its cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpersniper Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks for all the replies. I am going to the farm for another meeting on Sunday, so i'l drop it in that I am hoping to bring my rifles with me when I come and whether I could have a map of the farm to show the FEO when i ring them (or is a CPH holding number or IACS number enough for them?. I will certainly give them a ring then and see what its cleared for, I just didnt want to push things last time I spoke to the new boss and just kept to discussing the new role! The Estate owner is a keen sportsman and i know he go's stalking etc up to Scotland i think, he also has a small pheasant shoot on the place. I kind of think the lamping foxes will be out the window though because of the importance of hunting in the area. Have a few farmer friends around there though so hopefully they will be fine about keeping a bit of lamping going. As far as the HMR go's i applied for one, and a FAC air rifle, both were denied even though i have over 2000 acres cleared on the basis that the .22 and .22-250 will do everything they would do... Maybe the Shrewsbury force will be more open to discussion and let me add another caliber, .22 hornet or WMR maybe! Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.