ballzy1978 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 hi could any of you's please tell me which rifle and round would be more suitable for bunnie bashing as im in the middle of applying for my f.a.c many thanks darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 you will get a range of personal choices .22lr or similar rimfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Get yourself a CZ 452 bolt action (.22LR) and try various subsonic ammunition. I use Winchester Super X sub's with excellent results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 hi could any of you's please tell me which rifle and round would be more suitable for bunnie bashing as im in the middle of applying for my f.a.c many thanks darren .22 rf with subsonic ammo and a moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Get yourself a CZ 452 bolt action (.22LR) and try various subsonic ammunition. What he says. Cracker rifle, good value for money and the .22lr is a cheap wee round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 What he says. Cracker rifle, good value for money and the .22lr is a cheap wee round. +1 :good: colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballzy1978 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Cheers lads lets just hope i get my f.a.c i cant see any reason y not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste eibar Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I would get a cz 452 in .22lr. , but put a .17hmr on your application because you will want one if you get to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballzy1978 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Cheers lads lets just hope i get my f.a.c i cant see any reason y not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 have you got shot gun ? if so all you need is suitable land and you should have no problems apply for .22lr plus moderator .17 hmr plus moderator and 500 rounds to buy 600 to keep in safe at any 1 time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballzy1978 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Yeah i have a shotgun and ive just getting plenty ov land i just hope they will find it suitable and cheers for the advice i'll put that on me list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Put in for a .17 HMR at the same time (don't forget to ask for a moderator for each caliber). You might never want a .17, but it's very possible that over time you'll want to near double the range of the .22lr and have less danger of ricochet. It costs nothing to ask for the second rifle, if you then choose to buy one then it's quick and easy, if you don't ask for one then it costs money and time to get it added in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 ^same as that I would apply for both as I didn't and started with a hmr soon realised I wanted something a bit quieter so then got my self a 22lr as well which certainly gets used more. But I still enjoy taking the hmr for that bit more range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You may also want to bang in for a 223 in case you decide to go for fox as well. Then, while you're at it a 243 for dee ................... For crying out loud. Get yourself a 22LR and moderator of your choice together with a box of as many different sub sonic cartridges that you can get your hands on so you can pick the most accurate in your rifle. You want to be able to buy at least 500 rounds (cost) and keep at least 750 (it's very easy to blow 100 if you've had a cleaning/zeroing/heavy rabbit session). Get a half decent scope, 5ish to 16ish mag (is sufficient for the range of the rifle) by 50 or 56 objective which will cover all eventualities and again of your choice. For lamping, again your choice but be advised that some (if not all) manufacturers tell little porkies regarding the efficiency and range of their products' beams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You may also want to bang in for a 223 in case you decide to go for fox as well. Then, while you're at it a 243 for dee ................... For crying out loud. Putting in for a .17 is sensible as many people find they want one after getting a .22lr (myself included). As I said, you don't have to get one, but for another 20 seconds of time to write '17 RF + MOD' on an application form it's well worth having the option of then buying one if you want. If it's not needed, it has cost nothing. Nothing wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Putting in for a .17 is sensible as many people find they want one after getting a .22lr (myself included). As I said, you don't have to get one, but for another 20 seconds of time to write '17 RF + MOD' on an application form it's well worth having the option of then buying one if you want. If it's not needed, it has cost nothing. Nothing wrong with that. Nope, nothing wrong at all. Sensible is open to debate I answered the OP's question, giving my opinion which is all any of us can do. Had he asked which rifles and rounds, I'd have done my best there too and this is where the debate comes in as I would have suggested WMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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