lewis 682 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Ok here we go again into unknown territory Fire-arms. I have just gained pemission on some land, the farmer is really keen to get the rabbits down, ive been on with shotgun but do better with air rifle just sat quiet in the hedgeback, only prob is rabbits soon move out of range, so im thinking apply for a fac! The land is quite a substantial amount with what id say were suitable backstops, but does have a railtrack running through part of it. Getting Written go-ahead from farmer sorted but having no experience of firearms is a problem as part of referee form asks do you know applicant to be experienced with fire arms? are there ranges or rifle clubs out there i can join or shoot to get some experience- dont want to be doing owt half cocked so would really appreciate any advice And how would i go on getting the daystate fac-d would i need to state at what lbs/ft & whats ideal sorry to go on but youve gotta ask Cheers Lewis :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Hi lewis, I never had any expireance with .22lr before i got my fac which went through without a problem. I had only used legal limit air rifles. The only things they might do is put ristictions and your fac. On my fac to start of with i could only use a .223 rifle with an expienced centre rifle user. The .22lr rifle is a great gun for bunies with sub sonic rounds they wont here it coming at distance of up 100 yrds. If you are shooting beyond that put a 17hmr rifle on your fac as well they are louder but can do bunnies up to 200 yrd and foxes 75 to 100 yrds. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 The land is quite a substantial amount with what id say were suitable backstops, but does have a railtrack running through part of it. Getting Written go-ahead from farmer sorted but having no experience of firearms is a problem as part of referee form asks do you know applicant to be experienced with fire arms? are there ranges or rifle clubs out there i can join or shoot to get some experience- dont want to be doing owt half cocked so would really appreciate any advice And how would i go on getting the daystate fac-d would i need to state at what lbs/ft & whats ideal sorry to go on but youve gotta ask Cheers Lewis :blink: :blink: You can make enquiries with your rfd to see if the land is allready passed, as for the experience with firearms bit for your referees all they can state is they are aware that you shoot regularly with shotgun or air rifle etc, and they have not heard of any bad reports in the years they have known you or any problems etc, If you convert the air rifle Idont think you can put it back to none firearm so I would get well sorted before you go down this route,others on here will be able to advise you better on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'd keep the air rifle as it is and ask for a .22lr and .17hmr. Both should be acceptable on first application (.22lr for moderated use when shooting late or early, and .17 for longer range vermin). Asking for both will give you more time to consider what you want, and you don't have to buy them both if you don't want to. Be sure to ask for a moderator with every rifle you ask for, the reason being hearing protection. They only cost £30, and the sound reduction is huge on the .22lr when using subs. I'd recommend the HMR if you're good with the air rifle. A .22 will double your range at best, a .17 will go 4 times the air rifles range and some on a still day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'd keep the air rifle as it is and ask for a .22lr and .17hmr. Both should be acceptable on first application (.22lr for moderated use when shooting late or early, and .17 for longer range vermin). Asking for both will give you more time to consider what you want, and you don't have to buy them both if you don't want to. Be sure to ask for a moderator with every rifle you ask for, the reason being hearing protection. They only cost £30, and the sound reduction is huge on the .22lr when using subs. I'd recommend the HMR if you're good with the air rifle. A .22 will double your range at best, a .17 will go 4 times the air rifles range and some on a still day. Seems spot on advise to me. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'd add that you join BASC and ask their advice prior to even starting the application process, but what has been said by the guys above is pretty much spot on. As far as performance of the two goes well, compared to an air rifle, a .22 is an advantage, but a .17HMR is just unfair! I applied for both and eventually got both for the 600 acres I shoot on. The .17 isa dream to use during the day and it a lovely rifle to shoot too. It is a very effective way to take rabbits at ranges of 75 to 150 m. However, my .22 is also a very effective way of getting them too, just a little bit closer and I would not be without either rifle. Good luck and ask if you need help. We're all happy to help if we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis 682 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Thank you all for your replies, i will leave air rifle as it is, then put 17 hmr, 22lr on app- and fingers crossed Let you know how i get on! Cheers all Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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