malkiserow Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I hope this will encourage some nice line ups of what different people think will cover most aspects of rifle shooting..... so here is my line up as a starter for all UK shooting: .177 sub 12ftLb Air rifle .22 LR .17HMR or maybe a .22 hornet .223 7 08 But then there is the rifle to put NV on to for when the sun goes down .......... maybe that is: .22 FAC air for the rabbits 22.250 for the foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 .308 Winchester. Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 45/70 .32 or .36 flintlock rifle. LR. Spring air rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 my current favs are,,,,,,, .22lr for the bunnies, .357m for the fox and .308 for everything if i can afford the ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think after all these years i finally have MY dream tools of the trade . I have other bits and bobs but for pest control side . .22 lr .22 WMR .243 .410 three shot moderated pump 12 gauge O/U Cover every situation i come across . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 .308 Winchester. Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Cobblers, after several threads along these lines and the comments made I'm just going to run up and hit everything with a spade from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Cobblers, after several threads along these lines and the comments made I'm just going to run up and hit everything with a spade from now on. A spade is fine for rabbits but you really need a shovel for foxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 22rf >>> 223 >>> 243 >>> 270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Cobblers, after several threads along these lines and the comments made I'm just going to run up and hit everything with a spade from now on. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 22lr rabbits close fox 308 fox to red deer boar 375 h&h boar to everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Cobblers, after several threads along these lines and the comments made I'm just going to run up and hit everything with a spade from now on. Wooden , plastic or metal handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Cobblers, after several threads along these lines and the comments made I'm just going to run up and hit everything with a spade from now on. At last a bloke that calls a spade a spade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 At last a bloke that calls a spade a spade! Ah but, put two spades against the wall and ask him to take his pick, that will confuse him :-):-):-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm going for a second .223 and a second .22rf for night vision, and a second .308, now that I've put a target scope on the P1 SSG if I can sell the .270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 My .700 Nitro Express will not be on many of these lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 22LR .22250 rem .2506 rem 7mm rem mag . you are on top of the game there in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 J.D many Elephants in your neck of the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 .22 springer .17hmr .222rem Does it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 .222 or 223 reckon that would cover all up to deer I spose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 .22 sub 12 ft lb air barns and rats / ferals .22 lr rabbits, hares various targets of opportunity .22 hornet rabbits, hares, fox, crows ( my main lamping gun) .243 win ( fox, crow, deer other things requiring shooting) I used to shoot a few bigger cals for deer but to be honest the difference is very tiny in regards to terminals 30-06,308,7-08 being the main ones have FAC air on ticket but sold the gun on a "can borrow it if needed" basis I haven't in a number of years now 410 fun game and woodcock gun / general vermin and pot hunting, dog training and if I could get some more bismouth shells duck 12 bore crows, wildfowl 10 bore geese and "opportunity knocks" duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) 22 - 22/250 - 243. Covers everything legal and findable in East Anglia. Doesn't break the bank either. 12o/u for game 12s/a for fowling and vermin. All options covered. Edited February 13, 2016 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 J.D many Elephants in your neck of the woods Not now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 177 air puff thingy for close range vermin, rats, bunters, magpies etc .22 rimmy and 17 hmr for as above out to further ranges .243 fox and deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 My cabinet.. Sako 22lr Browning X-bolt 243 Tikka t3 6.5x55 410 and a 12 bore also Slot for a 222, just looking for a 595 action and it's off for a custom build.. That's all I need...had allsorts in the past but this is it for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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