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  1. Deker
    Ric, I'm a little confused by the first line, are you saying all .22lr Subsonic is HP?? Err.....The same rounds are used for field and target .....which round would that be that both field and target boys use? This may well be another regional thing, but you do not get zeroing entered automatically in every region, so best to ask for it up front! Hopefully most FEO would steer candidates in this direction during the interview.
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    40- yards on a .22lr...,lets get realistic here. The .22lr has no recoil to talk of, any scope will do, absolutely no need to spend loads of money, my rimfires all have Hawke or JSR scopes, they all work and they hit things. Dusk and dawn only last so long and if the lamp is any good the scope is irrelevant! I struggle with comments about needing good optics for lamping, you don't, you just need a lamp that works! If you have the money and want to push the boat out then fine, but you are not talking about a 500 yard tool with heavy recoil here.
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    To be honest most will be adequate for a .22lr. Pro Mounts, Sportsmatch, BSA, Gun Tuff, Leapers, etc, etc, you don't need to spend £35, Ive got or had many, never had a problem! Take a look at JSR, any will do!
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    No need, "zeroing" is not a legal reason to hold a firearm. John Yes in my experience, hunting and target are legitimate reasons but your FAC needs to be conditioned for all use, zeroing is another use which is NOT hunting or target. Some regions may put this down as standard but it is not a good thing to "expect" anything, if you want it ask for it!
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    Every gun/barrel will favour a particular round, but it does appear the Eley subs are quite accurate in many. Their HP leave more than a bit to be desired though, it is small and slow to expand commonly, the Winchester and Magtech HP is enormous and peels back very well on the whole creating a massive wound channel and rapid demise of the quarry!
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    Put one in and try it!
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    Seems familiar...spare magazines wins it hands down for ease/speed/convenience, the only minus point is it can be quite an expensive option!
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    That only allows for humane dispatch where they have been injured, for example if they've broken a leg, or been hit by a car, stuff like that. The Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007 A person shall not be guilty of an offence under section 4(1) or (2) above by reason of the use of any reasonable means for the purpose of killing any deer if he reasonably believes that the deer has been so seriously injured, otherwise than by his unlawful act, or is in such condition, that to kill it is an act of mercy.†Where section 4 is section 4 of the Deer act, which sets ou
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    I think you will find this is a regional thing, no particular reason why it shoud be, but I do get the impression an Open Fac is easier to obtain north of the border! You really have to put a case, and then some, to get it Open on first grant in much of England!
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    Deben but Outdoor Connection, Supersling 2 or the padded Supersling, These come with the Talon Swivels fitted, they are on most of my rifles now and as other slings give up I am converting everything to the Supersling, my lad insists on them too! It gets personal of course but I rate them. Check around for the best prices, you can always save a few £ off list!!
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    If you can present the right case you will. Some areas further North/Scotland do seem a little easier, but if you can show the right need, attitude, etc, etc, you may. Not that easy generally but it happens!
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    The Winchester have a much bigger HP than the Eley and tend to open up more on impact, making a bigger hole and doing more damage, hence the different impact tone commonly!
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    As has already been said there are perfectly legal ways of shooting deer with shotguns (ALL SPECIES)and the part that most can make work in most situations is ..... or any other form of property on the land Remember it is also legal to shot them for humane dispatch as well, under the Deer Act Amendment 2007. I have to suggest that there are times when a shotgun may be the preferred option, but without doubt most commonly the rifle will be the most appropriate tool!
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    Are you into antlers, always difficult to tell from pictures but they look like medal contenders to me!!
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    Cheers for that, did I miss the pricing somewhere on their site, I guess I did!
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    Welcome to the club! You have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders now!
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    They are both subs so flying at a very similar speed and they are both 40g. There will always be a slight difference and barrels favour some rounds more than others, but that variation seems a lot!!
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    if you have an open ticket, and can therefore deem an area in the garden to shoot down onto safe (soft grass etc) and was insured,and informed police of what was going on,time in and off job, then theres no reason why not
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    I have/had red for both my Mini and Max Pro, but after I lost the red somewhere in the field for my mini several years ago I have used nothing but clear/white light as it comes.....but the dimmer is essential in my book!!
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    Let's put it this way. You SHOULDN'T have to specify the chamber, only the caliber. That's all it asks for on the form. Speak to BASC about it. My FEO told me specifically that under a .22 I could hold ANY .22rf calibre round, so .22 short, .22 long, .22LR and .22wmr. The .17 calibres are similar, .17rf rounds. Some forces might try and limit it, don't let them! There is still an arguement to say does it matter, if you can't make your mind up when you apply, and then buy one, you are stuffed, you will need a variation for the next anyway. The fact is you are meant to justify by
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    The OP's question was regarding whether to apply for one or the other. I'm fairly sure you can have either on the ticket with a .17 calibre conditioned. Unfortunately this is down to the region you live it, it shouldn't be, no consistancy around the country, some areas may allow, but others most definately will not...DAFT!!
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    I need your help please. I need a new set for the winter (NOT NECESSARILY Winter Pattern).... Requirements Jacket (possibly with hood but not essential) and Trousers 1 Flexible and quiet 2 Warm(ish) and windproof(ish), but NOT necessarily waterproof (I have separate stuff for that) 3 Buttons, zips, etc covered, or SOFT FEEL 4 Suitable for all year use 5 NOT heavy 6 Sensibly priced If I can meet all the conditions I will be amazed, but as close as you can get will be fine....... I spent ages at the Game Fair looking at the stuff and couldn't make up my mind, probabl
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    As already said, using a live .50 cal round as a hammer is hardly sensible!
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    Getting back to the .17 debate, the only advantage of the Mach2 is that ammo is cheaper than the HMR, hardly the way to select a rifle! I run a .22lr, .17HMR and .22WMR, I have a use for them all, but so far I have not found any situation where I needed a Mach2.
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