samw Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 hi all i did post in a diff topic in new members so thought i would post it here i been thinking about getting my fac for a 22lr for rabbits and such but never had anything to do with fac before but i have my sgc so what i want to know is how hard/easy it is to get??? all it will be used for is rabbits and the odd crow at longer ranges than my shot guns and air rifles any help and advice would be great thanks in advance all cheers sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 would not have thought it would be a problem i had a good chat with the licensing office (same one your under) and they said to me as long as you suitable land (i dont) or you use it at a shooting range it should sail through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samw Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) ok didnt think about phoning fairarms up and have a word with them about it all would i need to get a writen leter from the farmer tho sam Edited May 15, 2009 by samw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 yea you would have to get it in writing and i think that they would have to inspect the land make sure it is suitable if it aint been passed for rifle allready but yea ring firearms i have there 01482 number if you want it good to try get hold of lisa there she is spot on the guy with torrettes is hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Go for a HMR mate. That will give you loads of range and it's easier to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Go for a HMR mate. That will give you loads of range and it's easier to shoot And safer, kent police love hmr's as they do not ricochet like the .22, plus the accuracy of the hmr means misse are few and far between. Only downside is the crack. Some people will say that hmr ammo is expensive but to be honest if you take into account the misses with subs and the runners then i don't think there is a great deal in it. Ready to be shot down all you .22 enthusiasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 And safer, kent police love hmr's as they do not ricochet like the .22, plus the accuracy of the hmr means misse are few and far between. Only downside is the crack. Some people will say that hmr ammo is expensive but to be honest if you take into account the misses with subs and the runners then i don't think there is a great deal in it. Ready to be shot down all you .22 enthusiasts. Or under Kent go for .223 for vermin aswell with the advantage that you can reload it or buy it off the shelf for £21 / 100 which is pretty much the same price as .17hmr. Keep your options open and try to get at least one big field to justify any larger calibres you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 And safer, kent police love hmr's as they do not ricochet like the .22, plus the accuracy of the hmr means misse are few and far between. Only downside is the crack. Some people will say that hmr ammo is expensive but to be honest if you take into account the misses with subs and the runners then i don't think there is a great deal in it. Ready to be shot down all you .22 enthusiasts. I have shot 0.22 rimmy for 20 odd years, and hmr for a couple. I totally disagree. Any rabbit within 70 yards should be dead with a head shot with a 0.22, and the same applies at 100 yards for a hmr. They both have their place. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 try to get at least one big field to justify any larger calibres you want. Sorry to hi-jack the topic but what is classed as a large field in acreage? Thanks, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) I have shot 0.22 rimmy for 20 odd years, and hmr for a couple. I totally disagree. Any rabbit within 70 yards should be dead with a head shot with a 0.22, and the same applies at 100 yards for a hmr. They both have their place. Don Don. Do you not agree that a HMR is a better beginners rifle from a trajectory and safety point of view? I think a .22lr is pretty dangerous for people who haven't shot much. They ricochet the worst out of all the calibres I have had! HMR also shoots very flat, so for a beginner the "point and shoot" aspect should help get more kills. Not looking for an arguement at all, just making my reasons for my suggestion more clear Edited May 16, 2009 by njc110381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 hello ive bein keeping quiet im interested in getting a bigger rifle from my airguns for the next step really im not fond of shotguns but i love a hushpower 410, i lend my freinds as often as possible i am pondering either sgc or a fac im going more towards the sgc i have 9 acres of land myself but should easily get bigger permision so what is the sorta cost of a 22lr or hmr second hand an do you think i got get my fac granted on 9 acres of land ? regards Rob / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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