uk ken Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hello All I saw how many people from "over the pond" were joining up here so I thought I'd better get involved before we are over run! My name is Ken I live in Leeds and as a result of being given permission to shoot over 500 acres I am applying for my FAC. I have been using air rifles (Webley Eclipse, Webley FX2000 and a Theoben Rapid MFR) for rabbiting and woodies but think that a rimfire is the way to go now. I think that when I apply for my FAC I will ask for two rifles. A .22 for quieter, closer work and a .17 for longer shots where the noise factor isn't as important. In your experience am I asking for too much? How will the police view me wanting two rifles? Regards, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hello, and aboard Ken. I think you have just provided 'good reason' to own both calibres, which is all you should need, go for it. When you get a moment, click on 'my controls' and fill in the rest of your profile - just the basics, you tend to get a few more responses once you have done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hello and Ken. I've not got a FAC so can't offer an informed comment on your application, but I'm sure there will be a helpful post a long soon. There are certainly plenty of lads on here with both and also some with two of the same calibre, so they can have a day-scoped and a night-scoped rifle and not have to mess with re-zeroing the site when they swap etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi Ken! A familiar name from more than one forum I'm a member of! I can confirm Ken is a genuine bloke, so no worries about him being undercover or whatever. Yes, you are doing the right thing asking for .22lr and 17hmr. A great combo and one that lots of people use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk ken Posted July 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi Ken! A familiar name from more than one forum I'm a member of!I can confirm Ken is a genuine bloke, so no worries about him being undercover or whatever. Yes, you are doing the right thing asking for .22lr and 17hmr. A great combo and one that lots of people use. Good to see a familiar face .....Run! I am excited at the prospect of taking my shooting to the next level. It was only by overhearing a conversation between a mother and a little girl in my lads class that I got the new permission. Little Girl: Grandad says he will give me a pound for every rabbit I bring him because they are causing so much damage. Mother: He is sick of them isn't he. Me: Excuse me.......I couldn't help but hear that you have a rabbit problem. The rest, as they say is history. Cheers, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Good man, opertunities like that don't come along everyday - get in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 welcome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 hello and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk ken Posted July 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 hello and Thanks for the welcome gentlemen! I look forward to learning more about rimfire shooting and becoming more active here. Cheers, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Bloody brits! Whatto and LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackthorn Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 ken a good site and some where i think you will enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 hi Ken, Welcome to the forum. we also have a knife thrower on here, do you know him. good luck with the fac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk ken Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 hi Ken, Welcome to the forum. we also have a knife thrower on here, do you know him. good luck with the fac. If that is my mate Little John I do know him. I was over at his place a few days ago and he reminded me about this site which I had visited a time or two myself. He has also given me some good advice where shooting is concerned. I have been unable to throw for some time following an injury. I can't wait to get fit again. Cheers, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 thats the man. a top gent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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