Fire power Vs land

[shoot1963]

Hi Guys,

 

I have been reading many of the topics here on Pigeon Watch and I must say that I am impressed with the level of experience and advice that is given; this has encouraged me to ask my own question.

I have just bought a property in Cornwall which sits in a 1 acre plot and has a 2 acre paddock attached to it. I am considering buying the following weapons for the control of Rabbit and fox, hopefully the neighbouring farms will let me do the same for them.

 

FAC .22 Air rifle for Rabbits

FAC .22 Hornet centre fire for Foxes and long distance Rabbits

SGL 12 gauge Clays and pigeons

 

Q1- As a fist timer do you think that I would get a FAC and SGL base on the above information or am I asking a lot from the FAO

 

Q2- Do you think 2 acres is big enough for the above weapons or will I require extra land to shot on

 

Thanks in advance

Shoot1963

[Dunkield]

to PW

 

As for the land, it all depends...

 

On the layout of the land, 3 acres is a reasonable size, but is it flat?

If it has safe backstops you could be well in, if it is dead flat I would have thought you will have a problem with getting it cleared for the Hornet, I have no idea what they look for for FAC air as I have never had one.

[rimfire4969]

Shotgun certificate should be no problem. As said before depends on the land, i would guess FAC air rifle should be possible not to sure about the hornet. Speak to your local FAO should be able to clear it up.

[libs]

With the SGC you would have no problem, as a shotgun can be used for clays, other land, your own land.... without having to notify the police, its much easier to get an SGC.

[Harnser]

Shoot 1963 ,

It would be very difficult to comment on the land being suitable for a centre fire rifle with out seeing it . The shot gun will be no problem and i dont think you will have a problem with the fac rated air gun .

Best of luck with your application . Harnser .

[shoot1963]

Thanks all for your input,

 

Reading between the lines it looks like I may have to rethink the Hornet, I just wanted to be ready for Mr. Fox when he comes calling on my chickens.

 

The land that I own should be OK for shooting on as it offers a good back stop, there’s about 30’ difference between the top and bottom of the field.

 

Cheers for now,

Shoot1963

[JamesLeic]

Thanks all for your input,

 

Reading between the lines it looks like I may have to rethink the Hornet, I just wanted to be ready for Mr. Fox when he comes calling on my chickens.

 

The land that I own should be OK for shooting on as it offers a good back stop, there’s about 30’ difference between the top and bottom of the field.

 

Cheers for now,

Shoot1963

 

Dont forget a shotgun (at the right range) is still more than capable of taking out a fox. Since you will be using the shotgun for clays and pidgeons if its not multi choke you can opt for very open chokes (this would improve your skeet scores and make buckshot a possibility for the fox)

Edited July 7, 2009 by JamesLeic

[maddog546]

Shoot1963,I wouldnt hold your breath too long on aquiring other land around you as there are a lot of shooters in your area,I know I have permission on land in the area,you also have a deer shoot not far away so they might not be very willing to allow you in either,but it does no harm to ask.ind you there are several horses kept in the area and if you are new you will need to gain the owners trust and confidence.