shawn9914 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 My open ticket has my 22lr and space for a 223 My land is passed for 223 but if I want a 17 hmr would I need to get the land assessed or would it be OK if passed for 223 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 no need for land to be assessed as you already have it cleared upto 223. im pretty shore 17hmr is classed lower than 22lr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rst1990 said: im pretty shore 17hmr is classed lower than 22lr Same. Rimfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yep, HMR covered for land up to .22 RF ... I thinks because Police have bought the ‘implodes on a blade of grass’ myth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yes, your good to go. The land is cleared for up to and including .223, this would also include 17 Remington, 17 Hornet as well as the rim fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel shooter Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) If your land is already cleared for centerfire 223 then you can apply for any calibre up to that without having to get the land re assed and passed by deemable by your chief officer of police. .17 hmr is smaller calibre then .223 Edited April 1, 2018 by squirrel shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Shawn the 223 may be of more benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Many thanks everyone Only issue in my head now is I have ordered the new tikka t1x in 22lr but I keep wondering if I should have gone for the 17hmr version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, shawn9914 said: Many thanks everyone Only issue in my head now is I have ordered the new tikka t1x in 22lr but I keep wondering if I should have gone for the 17hmr version That would require a variation to acquire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Yes I know but that shouldn't be a problem as I have the land upto 223 and the tikka won' be here till may Just not sure I have made the right choice but 22lr is quieter and ammo is cheaper it' only for bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) I prefer the HMR for bunnies, though it is more expensive to run and noisier ... which is not as bad as you might think unless you are considering nearby residents complaining. The three main reasons being: It has less ricochet potential. It has a much longer point and shoot range so is more forgiving in regards to range estimation - if you propose to shoot under a lamp that becomes trickier than daylight shooting. The supersonic crack confuses them about your location so you can often take multiple shots before other bunnies scarper - my personal best in one sitting video. The initial flickering was me quietly cycling the integrated illuminator power setting from hi through low to medium: Edited April 2, 2018 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) I have both. The 22RF is deadly quiet, the bullet arriving makes more noise ....lovely sound THHHWOCKKKK!! The 17HMR I use where longer shots may be required and often will have both in the pop up if I'm covering say a woodland ride 200yrds long but have a couple of feeders 40 - 50yrds away. Thats on the tree rats. Same with rabbits when covering woodland edge or recently down the edge of a field adjacent to a railway line. Yes, definitely, you need two rifles Back up Dave G. If a multi chance occurs then shoot the furthest one first, the others will often move towards you, certainly works on foxes ...my record was five as fast as I could load the Encore with the 17 Rem barrels on. The first at about 100 and the last was right under the seat at 20yrds. Vixen and four well grown cubs. Edited April 2, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitester Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I've had bot 22 lr and hmr for just over a year and I told myself at the time that I would get rid of one . I still can't think of a valid reason to get rid of either so they are both staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Just been reading loads of posts on the subject and I am going to stick with the 22 and apply for hmr on my ticket when I renew in January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, shawn9914 said: Just been reading loads of posts on the subject and I am going to stick with the 22 and apply for hmr on my ticket when I renew in January Good idea, but a variation for an extra calibre is only £20 if you decide not to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) It' not the £20 variation that' the problem it's the gun the scope the nv wolf kit I've just bought also need to get another shotgun and all the decoys hide kit etc etc etc oh and the wife moaning about what it costs to go shooting again ? Why on earth did I sell everything 2 years ago biggest regret I have I think I know something I will never sell all my fishing gear even though it's not getting used at this time in my life Edited April 2, 2018 by shawn9914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 01/04/2018 at 20:45, shawn9914 said: My open ticket has my 22lr and space for a 223 My land is passed for 223 but if I want a 17 hmr would I need to get the land assessed or would it be OK if passed for 223 Cheers if i have read correct you have an open ticket so why do you need to worry about you land being passed! if your hmr variation comes back the same on an open ticket just crack on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 On 12/04/2018 at 15:31, Remimax said: if i have read correct you have an open ticket so why do you need to worry about you land being passed! if your hmr variation comes back the same on an open ticket just crack on. Well spotted! Just a random aside...is it true the Grey has been eradicated from Anglesey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 not that i know of but red population is on the up which is all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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