hero Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) hi all i am about to apply for my fac because i have land to shoot foxes i would like to get a 223 but i do not no any body who could be a mentor/supervisor for me would i be better applying for a 17 hmr instead thanks hero Edited July 5, 2009 by hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tinytim38 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 just go for it and stand your ground and demonstate to flo that your a responsible member of society thats all they are looking for, you wont have any problems, just ensure you always have a safe back stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 hi all i am about to apply for my fac because i have land to shoot foxes i would like to get a 223 but i do not no any body who could be a mentor/supervisor for me would i be better applying for a 17 hmr instead thanks hero where abouts in leeds are you.your age is ? please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 You wont get 17HMR for fox, it is just not powerfull enough at distance, Go for your 223, in your FEO interview lay it on thick about safety, footpaths, safe backstops, roads etc, if you get any **** get straight onto BASC firearms assumimg you are a member. As far as I am aware there is no requirement in law for a mentor. None the less is would be a good idea to get someone to show you the ropes if you can. If no one comes forward here try the other UK boards. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 You wont get 17HMR for fox, it is just not powerfull enough at distance, Go for your 223, in your FEO interview lay it on thick about safety, footpaths, safe backstops, roads etc, if you get any **** get straight onto BASC firearms assumimg you are a member. As far as I am aware there is no requirement in law for a mentor. None the less is would be a good idea to get someone to show you the ropes if you can. If no one comes forward here try the other UK boards. A dont think he needs help>> i am new to deerstalking and was wondering if you guys could reccomend me a rifle it will be used for mostly woodland stalking i have a budget of about £900 thanks guys hero something not right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLeic Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 It all about demonstrating you are a safe person to give it to and also demonstrating need - if its for fox you deffinately dont need 17hmr (some forces consider .22 to also bee too low a calibre although some will allow with responsible shooters for short range work) its going to be a case of 223 or bust for you. if you are wanting to be a little forward thinking and have deer on your land aswel you could even apply for a 243 for fox that way it could be used for deer aswell and if you ever hear the words "overkill" mentioned the BASC''s advise is very prudent in this case "The “right” calibre is very much a matter of individual choice. One calibre is no “safer” or “more dangerous” than another. Suitability for a particular purpose is largely a matter of opinion. As long as an applicant’s choice meets any minimum requirements there are no public safety implications in the use of a larger calibre. IT IS THE CALIBRE OF THE MAN WHICH IS IMPORTANT - NOT THE CALIBRE OF THE RIFLE." So in short as long as the calibre is gun enough for the task (within reason) it shouldnt really ever be too much gun at the end of the day a 22lr can still kill you from a mile or more away if its negligently fired as has happend in the past so wether it is 22 or 308 shouldnt make a difference as long a theres a suitable backstop and a demostrable need (please bear in mind tho saying you "NEED" a 308 for shooting fox will quite rightly been seen as rediculous however 223 should deffinately not be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 dont think he needs help>> i am new to deerstalking and was wondering if you guys could reccomend me a rifle it will be used for mostly woodland stalking i have a budget of about £900 thanks guys hero something not right here. After reading his other posts seems like a pure time waster to me B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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