BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 i have thought a bit about getting a rifle and want to know what would be appropriate for shooting foxes and rabbits? would i be better going for a semi automatic rifle or single shot magazine fed? and what caliber? many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 hey, i would of thought the .17hmr, if your thinking of just one rifle for both, but then if your going to think about two then i would personly get a .22 for rabbits and a 223 for foxes, and also i would get single shot as they dont get jamed and are more accrurate, but then again i dont know that much cheers edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Definately bolt action .............For first gun lets say....... unless you have experience of guns a semi could soon demoralise you A couple of chap on here have aquired the Sako Quad ........I Gun ,4 barrels........You only need 2 ,.22lr for stealth and the noisy .17hmr for long range rabbit and short to medium range fox. Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 ok, thanks anywey,so you would recomend a bolt action then. im not sure about the calibers then i want a good allround rifle, what a bout a standard .22 rimfire? ive heard about the .17, is it suitable for all? many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 This will be your first rifle, which means id doubt if you will get a centerfire. For bunnys and the odd close range fox, i would suggest the .17hmr, as if you read a few posts on here, you will see how effective it is. You can get a mod for it aswell to make it less loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 ok thanks , aprecciate that , ill do more research and see what happens. t6hanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Centre fire for a first gun .........Only if you've or a good friend with the experience to help instruct and guide you . One cock up with a .223(lamping lets say ) and you could be put off shooting for life ............If your lucky that is ............Walk before running as it is a very unforgiving calibre should you get it wrong Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Centre fire for a first gun .........Only if you've or a good friend with the experience to help instruct and guide you . One cock up with a .223(lamping lets say ) and you could be put off shooting for life ............If your lucky that is ............Walk before running as it is a very unforgiving calibre should you get it wrong Ive I agree with this a 110%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 a bit more info in your profile might help,bit more background and things. location is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh rite sorted it now. yea all this info is use ful, i like the sound of a .17 , ben doin a bita reading and sounds like a good allrounder. what is a decent rifle in this caliber at a decent price. i may not be buying one for a while but am strongly into getting one. many thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh rite sorted it now. yea all this info is use ful, i like the sound of a .17 , ben doin a bita reading and sounds like a good allrounder. what is a decent rifle in this caliber at a decent price. i may not be buying one for a while but am strongly into getting one. many thanks . CZ do a great rifle in most calibers and at the right price aswell. Link below: http://www.czub.cz/index.php?p=32&idp=2&ids=8&lang=en Most good firearms dealers have them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hi, welcome aboard. Im not sure if you are aware, but only certain types .22 rimfire are allwoed to be semi-automatic. It is illiegle to own or buy anything otherwise, (centerfire, large caliber rimfire, E.G 9mm). However shotguns may run semi automatic with slug ammunition, but you wont get that just for rabbits Start with some small guns, as said above... one mistake, and things can get very serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 i have thought a bit about getting a rifle and want to know what would be appropriate for shooting foxes and rabbits? would i be better going for a semi automatic rifle or single shot magazine fed? and what caliber? many thanks. Do you have an F.A.C as it sounds like this is your first time, i may be mistaken but do you own one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogo Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 After using a 17HMR and Hornet I would suggest the Hornet as the best for your needs. I was fortunate that my FEO said I could have a centrefire as a first rifle and was allowed upto the .223 but I knew the land and what I wanted to shoot and the Hornet fills my needs. The HMR is ok, but my CZ Hornet is superb and I am glad that I chose this calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 i do have a fire arms cirtificate, in northern ireland you have to have one to own any firearm, even air rifles. this is my first time considering for a small bore rifle, yes. many thanks for all the help. i am just lookin a small rifle for pest control for next year as buy the time i save, thenbuy it , get it on the licence( if i can) and get set up ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I can thoroughly recommend the .17HMR its a fantastic round. Cheap, not too loud and safer than a .22LR. I bought a Quad so have the best of both, .22LR and .17HMR. Started out on the .22LR and now have the .17HMR on as i'm culling quite a few Fox. To be honest, I dont think the .17HMR is coming of for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 thaks , i think from doing a bit of research that a .17 rifle is best suited for me . just going to keep reading up and consider purchasing one in a few months . im joining a rifle club would this gun me alrite to use to a certain extent for targets ? many thanks to all who heve helped me , ive learnt alot of info and good opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper-Blend Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 i do have a fire arms cirtificate, in northern ireland you have to have one to own any firearm, even air rifles. Dos that include sub 12ft lb over there? im curious lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 in the fire arms act it says any rifle or gun that projects a missile or bullet with the power of over 1 joule has to be put on a fire arms cirtificate, (not exact words) it is so hard getting a certificate, takes 6 months and that is before you get a certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 sniper blend there is info on this site , for the fac in n.i http://www.psni.police.uk/index/advice_centre/firearms.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Doesent matter what gun or calibre it is, they are all just as dangerous. Yes I agree the rimmy is'nt the best thing to cut your teeth on due to riccochet but still a good calibre to gain experience ............I was merely making the point that at 1000 yds a .223 lets say as a simlar FPS and FT LB as a .22lr at the muzzle.............It's best to work up to these calibres I think in my opinion which is based on the average person . Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 i do have a fire arms cirtificate, in northern ireland you have to have one to own any firearm, even air rifles. Dos that include sub 12ft lb over there? im curious lol Same down here in southern Ireland. Everything has to have a firearms cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 welcome to the site where in Northern Ireland are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 hi, thanks im from county down. i dont like to give many more details about me self, cause of the security issue, u know ur self how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargeant Bang Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I have a .22LR Semi, a Remington 597. Once you've found what ammo suits it best it's a good gun particularly for bunnys and lamping as any follow-up shots can be taken rapidly. It's also extremely quiet too. However, it's not much use for pin-point accuracy after 75yds I have to say. CZ Bolt Action .22's are seriously accurate. My Pal just bought a brand new CZ Carbine .22 and although he's a good shot anyway it is deadly accurate at 100 yds and over; and that's using a Mod and Sub's! I was totally impressed with it. But semi's are OK just not for long range stuff or target shooting, unless you spend money on a few trick modifications that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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