neutron619 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Silly question but have you used any of the calibers mentioned? As if not you really need to a 308 on a fox and deer gun as a first centre fire good luck with your feo with that one..... Ignore the naysayers - it's perfectly doable. I did. Many hundreds of others have. If they object or offer you a .243 you simply tell them that they'll have to refuse you altogether since there's nothing more dangerous about making a safe shot with a .308 than there is with a .243 or .223 or .22LR or nerf gun etc. Either you're safe an suitable to hold a firearm or you're not. Stand up for yourself and they'll grant it because they know they'll lose when you take them to court over the refusal. Edited August 21, 2015 by neutron619 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Exactly amazing when most of this has come via Internet research. Some practical use is required, I don't think anyone who uses the .243 does so thinking it's the best but for fox and roe it simply is if you don't want two guns. But lots depends how much you shoot if it's occasionally then you might have something else. If you lamp a couple of nights a week and shoot a roe when the freezer is running low it's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Ignore the naysayers - it's perfectly doable. I did. Many hundreds of others have. If they object or offer you a .243 you simply tell them that they'll have to refuse you altogether since there's nothing more dangerous about making a safe shot with a .308 than there is with a .243 or .223 or .22LR or nerf gun etc. Either you're safe an suitable to hold a firearm or you're not. Stand up for yourself and they'll grant it because they know they'll lose when you take them to court over the refusal. Exacltly. Exactly amazing when most of this has come via Internet research. Some practical use is required, I don't think anyone who uses the .243 does so thinking it's the best but for fox and roe it simply is if you don't want two guns. But lots depends how much you shoot if it's occasionally then you might have something else. If you lamp a couple of nights a week and shoot a roe when the freezer is running low it's perfect. no it hasn't. There's nothing less suitable as the 308 for deer/fox/target than a 243, indeed it is more suitable in some respects so your point is? I am a regular shooter for the record and don't forget that I will be shooting target regularly as well. If the calibre isn't as important as the bullet then it appears some are just recommending what they use because they use it! That's fair enough. I have shot 308 by the way so do have practical experience. I haven't had one on ticket. He sounds like an feo with the way he has gone about the variation. Jumping through hoops rolling over and Barking on demand will be next That's just plain childish and insulting. You have no idea about me nor what my previous experience is. I have taken a responsible approach despite over 33 years as an experienced shot and FAC/SGC holder and have no intention of clashing with the FEO if it can be avoided and my needs are met. I am not looking to clash with the force responsible for granting of the ticket, I am looking to demonstrate responsibility and a sensible attitude, plus I have been considering taking DSC1 for a long while now. What you do or don't do is completely up to you but no need to be so personally insulting. Edited August 21, 2015 by Savhmr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Just put in for it we'll look forward to the next instalment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Do you have a or own a c/f rifle. The main calibres are 22lr,223,243,308. If you have 33years experience why the need to ask?. I have shot a flintlock and a 303,and dont know anything about them. People will suggest what they have because they have it and know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 All the relevant, and usual answers have been provided, 7 pages must be record for this question - so this seems like a good time to move on Until next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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