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mal
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Mar 2006 : 19:05:17
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| I am on the verge of apllying for my firearms certicicate. i have been shooting rabbits for years with a .22 rifle and in the country side around my home find it difficult to get close enough for decent head shots. any advice on what guns to be lookin for and on applying for my certificate. also there are a number of foxes in the area would i be allowed to shoot them. |
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pestech
Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Mar 2006 : 20:09:23
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| .22 bullet rifle, but that comes under fire arms. |
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philip
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Mar 2006 : 22:50:53
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Hi Mal
I have just changed from a .22 rim fire to a .17 rim fire the difference betwen the two are astonishing,albiet the .17 has a lighter load the velocity is huge for the bullet size and you can expect a flat trajectory of 120 yds plus and it is consistent, the downside is two fold,carcase damage is higher and the round cannot be used for foxes, I believe the .17 round is safer and you can expect to build up your success on every outing on rabbits, your location I imagine can put you in the frame for deer stalking, push the boat out and apply for a .243 as well,you can adjust the loads to suit and use for foxes as well and have a good all round set up for little money,or see if the 22 250 might suit, I have a bucket load of info on .17 if you like a copy let me know - good luck
Phil |
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mal
Starting Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Mar 2006 : 18:14:06
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| thanks philip any info you have on the .17 would be most usfull haven't heard much about it so anything you can give me would be most appreciated |
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advice please
