davo Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi People, Not sure if I'm in the right bit, but I'm here so Hello to all, I've not long joined the forum but have been browsing it for a while, very good, loads of info I use Air rifles, Shotguns and work Ferrets, I've been on the look out for land to shoot on and recently had some success, a lot of No's in the process but got there in the end, 900 acres mixed ground with some woods and a small pond. I'm hopeing to apply for my FAC in the future but not really got a clue about what rifle I'm after, it would be for longer range rabbits and the odd fox should one appear. Looking forward to becomeing a regular poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 my scottish friend this makes the teams even now !! henry d my self and davo three against 100 only joking and only in banter !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham M Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 If you are after long-range rabbits and the occasional fox, then the .17hmr would seem to be the most obvious choice. This would make 150yd rabbits a piece of cake and with the correct ammo’ would suffice for foxes at sensible ranges. (@ 60yds). If however you are in an area that has strong winds, then perhaps a .22 Hornet or a .222 Rem may be a better choice. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deadeye ive Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 If it's sensible replies your after keep out the Airgunning section B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Evilv Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi People, Not sure if I'm in the right bit, but I'm here so Hello to all, I've not long joined the forum but have been browsing it for a while, very good, loads of info I use Air rifles, Shotguns and work Ferrets, I've been on the look out for land to shoot on and recently had some success, a lot of No's in the process but got there in the end, 900 acres mixed ground with some woods and a small pond. I'm hopeing to apply for my FAC in the future but not really got a clue about what rifle I'm after, it would be for longer range rabbits and the odd fox should one appear. Looking forward to becomeing a regular poster. Hi Davo, Well done on getting your land. Tha's a nice amount to have. Is it mostly arable or for stock? There is some lovely countryside in Midlothian. I drove up to Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago and I spent more time scanning the landscape for signs of rabbits than anything else. There's a nice hilly section north of Berwick where the road follows a railway line and that looked promising - near Grants House maybe - not that sure. I spent that part of the trip imagining wandering there with my rifle. Didn't hear a word the wife was saying, while repeating occasionally, 'Yes dear. That's right.' It got me through the journey. Shopping in Edinburgh was a different story though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks to all for the welcome, Evilv, the land I've got is a mix of livestock and crops, know what you mean about the "yes dear""no dear" bit, been there done that, agreed, some nice ground round grantshouse area. Where in the borders are you Kirky640? borders country is not far from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMS Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Grantshouse... used to live 7 miles from there lovely area some good brown trout fishing near there. Not much shooting there though.. The old railway tunnel collapsed when a train was going through and I believe 30 people are still buries in there they could not get the train or bodies out. Supposed to be real spooky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 You're correct about the tunnel caving in BTMS, and the fact that the unfortunate workers and there machines are still in there. The new railway lines now run round the hill,creepy indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 That's a ghastly tale. I don't shoot in the borders, but in the North Pennines. I took up shooting again last year, gained a few permissions with an airrifle and then converted to .22LR. There's a much better margin of error for clean kills now, albeit that I have to make myself stop and ask questions about where the lead will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 cz452 22lr 17hmr arriving sat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonrms Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF FUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Whatto Davo LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 , I've not been on too long and have been given loads of advice.............all good too! (well, I assume so as i'm still a little green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks to all for the welcome, Evilv, the land I've got is a mix of livestock and crops, know what you mean about the "yes dear""no dear" bit, been there done that, agreed, some nice ground round grantshouse area. Where in the borders are you Kirky640? borders country is not far from me. im south of galashiels davo and you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestbry Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 big welcome i got a great welcome GREAT BUNCH OF BLOKES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kirky640 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Grantshouse... used to live 7 miles from there lovely area some good brown trout fishing near there. Not much shooting there though.. The old railway tunnel collapsed when a train was going through and I believe 30 people are still buries in there they could not get the train or bodies out. Supposed to be real spooky. the digger driver and dumper driver are buried there, the digger drivers brother lives up the road a bit but yes horrible i was told it was to dangerous to try to get them out they were making the tunnel higher to get taller carrages threw it i was told. the tunnels name is penmanshiel the railway nows goes round the hillside sad days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 another welcome to the nuthouse. wow. we're busy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Kirky I live in Dalkeith. I used to do a lot of work in and around the borders, so I know my way around the area well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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