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  1. CharlieT
    Congratulations, you jammy so and so.
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    John It is a shame that the question of the legality of "ballistic tips" was not visited when the caliber changes for small deer were drafted as it would have put to bed the ballistic tip quandary for good. Whilst I would agree that the use of ballistic tips on deer is a gray area and going strictly by the book their use is not permitted I have to put my hand up and say that I use ballistic tips on deer. However, I use "hunting" ballistic tips. These have been specifically designed to expand in a controlled and predictable manner on deer and I therefore feel that I am using a correct t
  3. CharlieT
    I think Mr Logic made a typo when he stated "vermin bullet". I guess from his latest post where he mentions "ballistic tip" that what he was originally referring to was hunting ballistic tips and not varmint ballistic tips which we all know are both illegal and unsuitable.
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    I have a 22.250 and a .204. I've had the 204 about 2 years now and with 40gr bullets I have to say it's fantastic. It is the gun I use the most by far. No fox has complained about it yet. It really is a fun caliber and devastating on everything from crows to fox.
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    Here is the relevant passage regarding estate rifles. However you must be 17 or over. This is taken from ACPO guidelines and is pretty simple to understand: Borrowed rifles on private premises 6.16 Section 16(1) of the 1988 Act enables a person to borrow a rifle from the occupier of private premises and to use it on those premises in the presence of either the occupier or their servant without holding a firearm certificate in respect of that rifle. It should be noted that this gives slightly more flexibility in the use of a borrowed rifle than is permissible with the use of a
  6. CharlieT
    If the estate requires vermin control and vermin control is what you've given them, then it looks to me that you have only done your job. Well done! I am sorry to keep on but shooting deer is NOT vermin control. Deer are not vermin and their killing is strictly controlled, hence the 1991 Deer Act. Occasionally they may be a bit of a "pest" in the broadest sense of the word but vermin they are not.
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    I am well aware of that and I made my feelings known in a post on an earlier page. However as Dicehorn brought up the subject of the "farmers defense" and asked Deker to point out where in the deer act he was permitted to take deer out of season. I felt that in the interests of fairness I should point out what the law actually states which is somewhat different to "Dicehorn's law". Because if and I stress if Deker was truly dealing with some marauding deer then in my book he has done nothing wrong other than to be a bit little bit silly in posting pictures and advertising the fact.
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    Dicehorn I must, although I know I will live to regret it, come to Deker's defense. As you know the so called "Farmers Defense" permits occupiers to shoot marauding deer. Section 7 of the Deer Act which covers this clearly states what persons using this section of the act may do. One of which is the killing of deer out of season and as you know a license to shoot deer out of season under the "Farmers Defense" is not required. Now, providing Deker qualifies under the term occupier and providing he can demonstrate the grounds for shooting them he would not be breaking the law.
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    I'm sorry to say that the anti's will stand a much better chance of winning if so called stalkers gain gratification from posting pictures such as that.
  10. CharlieT
    The age old problem of the one rifle does all which affects most of us who cant or don,t wish to spend on two rifles of the same caliber. I don't target shoot so it does not affect me but my mate who does has a Remington 700 police in .308 which he uses for both target and deer. With the factory HS stock which has an ally bedding block it weighs 9 lbs. A fine accurate rifle. He uses it in this format for stalking but for long range target work he drops the action into a Bell and Carlson tactical stock which he is pleased with. He tells me that when funds allow he will try a McMillan stock.
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    The question of additional conditions added to a fac is covered by appendix 3 in the HO guidelines. The HO published these guidelines for the police to ensure that there was consistency between licensing constabularies. If your licensing department is deviating wildly from these guidelines you should write to your chief constable and ask why your fac does not comply with HO guidelines. For information I quote from the guidelines the relevant section regarding open/closed conditions. 1. Quarry Shooting (for vermin, fox or deer) • The *calibre RIFLE/COMBINATION/ SMOOTH-BORE GUN/
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    I can't understand why you are all laughing at this chap Now we all know the hmr is a very flat shooting, this fact is undisputed and I have to say that I to have suffered this problem. When I aim at a rabbit at say 180yds I miss underneath it, however if I allow for the curvature of the earth and aim a little above the rabbit I hit it. Does this not happen to everyone, surely you all take the earths curvature into account when shooting your hmr. My only problem happens when I want to shoot rabbit which is over the horizon and therefore allow enough to compensate for the earths curva
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    This is untrue. If you read section 13.10 of the home office guidelines it states that you do not need permission to shoot on any land to aquire an FAC. If you book a days shooting with a sporting agent this is all you require. This is a last resort and you'd be much better trying to get your own land, but if all else fails book a day somewhere. mark. Yes, you are quite correct and this happens frequently with stalking when applying for or renewing stalking caliber rifles when proof of bookings via a sporting agent or estate are accepted by licensing authorities. How
  14. CharlieT
    Even with an open license on renewal you have to name one piece of land where you shoot to prove your need for a firearm. Unless you have permission on a piece of suitable ground your fac will not be renewed.
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    Yes, you have to apply for a variation of your fac to enable you to acquire a multi shot shotgun.
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    You all should read The HO firearms guidance, which quite clearly state that as far as the police and therefore your fac conditions are concerned birds are considered "Vermin". I quote: Shooting Small Quarry Species, including Game and Pest Species (Vermin) 13.16 The term “game†covers certain birds and animals that may be shot for food and sport. Apart from deer which are dealt with below, these may include rabbit, hare, pheasant, partridge, grouse, woodcock and other game birds. The term “vermin†is not defined in law, but it may include destructive species that cause
  17. CharlieT
    Woz I'm with you on this, mine are my toys and I earn a living with them !!!
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    From memory your requirement is that it must shoot 39/40 gr bullets and not the 32 gr that, as far as I know, all factory rifles are twisted for. It seems that some rifles will shoot 40 gr and others will not. As I have previously stated my Howa shoots 40 gr factory ammo superbly, it's a heavy stainless barrel. I truly believe that it is hit and miss if a given rifle will shoot 40 gr or not. The yanks who wish to seriously use the heavier bullets seem to go the re barrel route. Should you go for a different make there is no guarantee that it will shoot them. I suppose the only guaranteed op
  19. CharlieT
    Never truer words spoken. Oh how I wish the doom and gloom merchants would hold their tongue. You are exactly the right sort of chap to have a fac and the police will see this. Despite what some may have you believe, as long as one is not a real scallywag, there is nothing to stop anyone from having a fac providing they can demonstrate good reason. You provide the good reason they give.............end of story. You have made the right decision.............enjoy your rifle and safe shooting. Charlie
  20. CharlieT
    Mr Logic I am sure they will sort you out. I have had my .204 Howa (heavy barrel) for a couple of years now and it shoots Remington 40g factory ammo superbly. It is without doubt the most accurate rifle I have ever owned, even beats my Sako 22.250 which I thought was the bee's knees.
  21. CharlieT
    It is fairly common for someone to come across and old unregistered firearm in a relatives attic. The usual course of action is for the person finding the firearm to hand it in to a RFD and then the RFD is able to transfer it to a fac holder with the correct slot. Job done.
  22. CharlieT
    Illegal in the UK. Don't tell my feo then, because they are listed in my fac.
  23. CharlieT
    I believe your dove is not on the general license and therefore protected. You may wish to remove your photo.
  24. CharlieT
    cyclonebri1 As far as vermin shooting goes, short range long range does not come into it. The OP has provided a need for his 22.250 as far as quarry is concerned, distance does not matter as far as grant is concerned. The OP has now decided that he needs a deer legal caliber as he wishes to take up deer stalking, he expects quite rightly to also be conditioned to use it for the quarry species he already shoots with his 22.250. He has also decided to further his ability at long ranges. This is quite acceptable and the HO guidelines recommend up to 6.5 be so conditioned. The fact that th
  25. CharlieT
    I have followed this thread with interest, not least because I am at the present finalising the build on a new long range "vermin" rifle that I would also like to be deer legal. I have almost settled on 6.5x284 but this is not set in stone. I do however fancy another 6.5 of some sort. However it's been a while since I had a .243 which I loved and I must say that you will not be disappointed if you go for one. It was designed as a varmint round and to be honest it takes some beating. My only reason in going for the 6.5 is the greater BC and wind bucking capabilities and of course it's prett
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