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had the fao round today ,bit confused

all went well accept he told me that you won't get .17hmr for fox as basc have done an article saying it,s not a suitable round ?

just tried searching the basc website and found this

http://www.basc.org.uk/content/mammals

 

check out the last few line,s 22 rf for fox ?

 

anybody else not had .17hmr past for close fox or is it just me .

don't no if i will get the .223 said you might . didn't no ?

 

just blowing off steam :thanks:

 

regard,s rob

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Intersting Rob, I would get the BASC involved if you are unhappy with the outcome.

 

"Small calibre rifles, such as a .22 rimfire, and shotguns with large shot can be effective at short ranges, but shots must be taken within the ability of the gun and its user"

 

I think is the relevant bit, doesn't define what a short range is though...

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thought that and asked the same question he said you still might not get the .223

 

are you of dubious character,

have you no where to use the 223.

if you answer yes to the first one of the above, then fair do,s.

if you answer no to the second then ,no you wont get it.

if it no to first and yes to the second, then they have no grounds to refuse you. do not let them railroad you, ask for reasons for refusal in writing.

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Had my feo visit on Wednesday(North Wales), I put in for 22 for vermin control and 17 for vermin/fox control, he said shouldn't be problem to get both, he even said that 17hmr was an excellent rifle for fox control, couldn't quite believe my ears after hearing the differing views on the subject on this forum, all in all he was a decent bloke, less than a month since I sent application, was amazed to get visit so soon

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Had my feo visit on Wednesday(North Wales), I put in for 22 for vermin control and 17 for vermin/fox control, he said shouldn't be problem to get both, he even said that 17hmr was an excellent rifle for fox control, couldn't quite believe my ears after hearing the differing views on the subject on this forum, all in all he was a decent bloke, less than a month since I sent application, was amazed to get visit so soon

 

 

well done owen. its a shame its not like this across the country.

 

what you getting.please.

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will wait and see what happens, dont want to stir up trouble if not needed .

he did say he would try to get the .17hmr for fox ?

nice and friendly though .

 

still like to hear of anybody thats not had .17hmr passed for fox :thanks:

 

 

 

KDUBYA was turned down as well yet i got it no problem same county as well :unsure: :yes::yes::lol:

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if it no to first and yes to the second, then they have no grounds to refuse you. do not let them railroad you, ask for reasons for refusal in writing.

 

correct but say,s i don't have enough experience only 30 yrs with a shotgun .

have shot 22lr and .223 before :unsure:

 

 

Had my feo visit on Wednesday(North Wales), I put in for 22 for vermin control and 17 for vermin/fox control, he said shouldn't be problem to get both, he even said that 17hmr was an excellent rifle for fox control, couldn't quite believe my ears after hearing the differing views on the subject on this forum, all in all he was a decent bloke, less than a month since I sent application, was amazed to get visit so soon

 

finger,s crossed i might get the same plus a .223 :thanks:

well done owen funny you might even be 10 mile away but such a difference :yes:

 

as mark say,s what you going for

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Yet to decide which calibre to go for, would love both but funds/wife dictate just the one for time being, if I go down the 22 route it will probably be a CZ Silhouette, 17 would be a Varmint.

.22 is favourite at mo mainly because of it being more or less silent when moderated and obviously a lot cheaper to feed. We don't have a big issue with foxes at the moment, the biggest pest on the farm now apart from bunnies is bloody magpies. The research I've done into the calibre choice on PW has been invaluable, gave me lot more confidence with FEO, hope not too long for cert to arrive :thanks:

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had the fao round today ,bit confused

all went well accept he told me that you won't get .17hmr for fox as basc have done an article saying it,s not a suitable round ?

just tried searching the basc website and found this

http://www.basc.org.uk/content/mammals

 

check out the last few line,s 22 rf for fox ?

 

anybody else not had .17hmr past for close fox or is it just me .

don't no if i will get the .223 said you might . didn't no ?

 

just blowing off steam :good:

 

regard,s rob

 

 

I think he is referring to this, taken from here:

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/content/centrefire

 

"It has been BASC's view for some time that rimfire rifles in many circumstances are not the ideal calibre for shooting foxes. In open country their effective range is limited and they do not kill consistently. This view has been supported by the many comments we have received from members on the matter."

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Well I was told that my 17hmr would not be allowed to have fox as a provision.. nor will my 22lr...

I was told that the only way to get a foxing gun will be to go down the centre fire route...

 

so I applied for a .223...

I am still waiting for the visit... which should have happened last week :good:

 

Oh well I am not in any rush.... but I will call them today... as the visiting civilian "officer" has been ill for a while.... 3 weeks to be exact! :good: I dont fancy getting what ever he got!

 

 

Anyway good luck... my FLO will only give allow centre fires.... for foxes... I dont argue..

 

 

on the strange side.. she offered me a pistol!!! :good:

 

I said NO!

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