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  1. CharlieT
    James, you're not listening. You will NOT get an FAC for a live firing rifle issued, with the primary "reason to hold" as rats. I've never heard of anyone ever having it, and for fairly good reason. Yes, it's perfectly legal to shoot them, but you will almost certainly not get an FAC issued with rats as the good reason (unless you can show that the rats are in a place where you can shoot them with a safe backstop. A building, wall or such is not considered a safe backstop. A good earth bank might be, but if it is just flat ground behind the rat then the risk of ricochet is too high so
  2. CharlieT
    should read 'Regardless of this i am still getting applying for my FAC.' Theres a big difference.. but best of luck......... As only about 2% of applicants get rejected I'm sure he will get one. Theres nothing difficult or special about it, as long as he can show good reason and is not a prohibited person the police are obliged to issue one.
  3. CharlieT
    I have lived and worked on a farm all my life and I can assure you that using a .22LR is perfectly legal and fantastic fun for rat shooting. Nothing better on a summer evening than a couple of hours plinking at rats in and around the yard. As with all firearms though remember your backstop. Years ago when we used to feed swill to the pigs I used to shoot dozens every evening as they ran round the edges of the bins in the swill house, I used to make my sister hold the torch while I shot. Fantastic fun.
  4. CharlieT
    As you seem to know his wife or yourself can apply for a temporary permit for the rifles, so that keeps that legal and allows the permit holder to keep but not use them. As far as the keys go I have a set lodged with a good friend in a sealed envelope to be opened on my death. The keys together with instructions as to what they are for and what to do. I also have a duplicate envelope lodged with my solicitor. This is quite normal procedure and is accepted by firearms licensing managers.
  5. CharlieT
    I chuckle every time I read one of Dekers "I hate the .204" posts. I've never seen surface splash in the 100's of foxes and crows I've shot with one, yes I accept it can happen but then any light highly frangible bullet traveling at 4000fps no matter what the caliber can. As for ammo prices well, I pay the same for .204 as I do for 22.250 and .243 so whats the big deal, oh and did I ever mention I got rid of my .223 as it was consistently out performed by the far superior .204. If I could only have one rifle I think it would have to be the .204 for the sheer fun factor, it puts a smile on
  6. CharlieT
    That is why I said HO guidelines state .243. Try getting a .22C/F conditioned for goats as you would only be legal if your rifle conditions include goats and I've yet to find a firearms manager who will do so.
  7. CharlieT
    Guidelines suggest .243
  8. CharlieT
    You don't seem to be having much luck in the accuracy department with c/f rifles do you. Moderators usually tighten up groups not open them up. How's the groups with 32 gr factory ammo. Have you checked that the screw cut job is concentric. Is the barrel touching the stock when the mod is fitted.
  9. CharlieT
    You don't need a cabinet or any secure storage facility to get a SGC. I know several people who have a sgc but dont own a gun, they borrow or hire one when they want one. Sometimes I despair at the twaddle quoted by some posters.
  10. CharlieT
    If you consider buying an old 22.250 check the barrel with a bore scope before parting with your cash. It may have had a good few shots through it.
  11. CharlieT
    It would also be worthwhile undoing the rear bush and pulling it back down the barrel out of the way so that you can run the oil down the barrel into the correct area.
  12. CharlieT
    Why on earth would you want to display it on your arm.
  13. CharlieT
    I agree with you John. I bought a .17 with a sporter barrel when they first came out, heavy barrels were not available then and can honestly say it could not be more accurate. I think the heavy barrel option is offered for sale to meet customer demand from those that like the look of a heavy barrel rather then for any benefit that a heavy barrel could possibly offer. Personally with a rimfire I prefer as light a rifle as possible, makes it much more pointable and easy to carry. charlie
  14. CharlieT
    "It is an offence to have any firearm in a public place, unless safely covered with a securely fastened gun cover that prevents it from being fired" Not actually correct.There is no law that says you to have to have it covered. It may be very sensible but it's not law. Have a look at the firearms act.The law states "without reasonable excuse" not covered.
  15. CharlieT
    As it's a shooter I would keep it and have the fun of putting together a light sporter. If your new one turns out to be as good a shooter as the other you can then decide weather or not to keep the heavy one. Never part with an accurate rifle until it's replacement has proved itself.
  16. CharlieT
    The so called "farmers defense" was written into the Deer Act to enable farmers who did not own a "deer" rifle to, in an emergency, protect their crops. It is a very useful exemption for farmers and the wording of the exemption is quite specific but it must not be abused by bending the rules. I have on rare occasions shot both roe and red deer with a 12 bore and AAA and have found a neck shot to be the most suitable. I also have slugs on my fac for deer for such circumstances although I would obviously use a rifle if possible.
  17. CharlieT
    The feo has obviously made a mistake regarding the .17 HMR, a quick phone call to the firearms licensing manager or one of the staff will quickly sort it out. I'm afraid they are human and do make mistakes. Firearms security is treated on an individual basis and address, type of property and number of guns kept are all taken into account. Many police forces now insist on an alarm being fitted when once you go over a certain number of guns. My force insist on an alarm if you have over 7 guns. This is no big deal and an alarm fitted to your cabinet should suffice. However if you live in an h
  18. CharlieT
    From all I have read on American forums it's one of the best factory triggers on the market.
  19. CharlieT
    As Sporting Shooter states Section 1 Shotguns tend to be authorised where the applicant can demonstrate a need for a large capacity shotgun to control large numbers of pests and in most circumstances the police view these as avian ones. However, territorial conditions are NOT imposed and land is NOT inspected. When primary good reason has been shown the police will grand, on request, clay shooting as a condition. I would suggest you have a read of the relevant sections in the HO Guidelines and the Firearms act. I quote from the guidelines; d) (Section 1) Smooth-bore guns I
  20. CharlieT
    Google is your friend.............try Sky News for the report or the National papers.
  21. CharlieT
    I think you will find they are not illegal in the UK. They are however illegal to use for hunting.
  22. CharlieT
    yes
  23. CharlieT
    Because he is a member. Membership is not limited to those living in Scotland.
  24. CharlieT
    To add a vermin shooting condition to your fac is free. It would only cost you £26 if you wanted another rifle added to your fac.
  25. CharlieT
    I use WWW.ukgunrepairs.co.uk. I have found them to be first class and reasonable. Why not drop them an email, I'm sure you wont be disapointed.
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