Alsone
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I don't disagree, I think the majority choose .223 because it's simply the go to round - easy to obtain, has adequate performance for most situations and yes, some people do like military calibres and style weapons especially on ranges. As for vaporised quarry, it does happen with other rounds, but not almost every shot as with the more specialised high velocity calibres. I guess ultimately it all comes down to what floats your boat. However as I've said before, there's a lot to be said for having a little extra killing power and some simply find vaporising vermin more entertaining. There
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When compared to the .223, no. But that's because the .223 has military associations (which attracts the associate with the army macho crowd), and it simply fits for most people. For those looking for a more specialized round, the above have proven popular choices. If you were to take a sample of the more specialized rounds, ie. 222, 222 magnum, 223 WSSM, hornet, etc (without listing all the obscure more or less gone to the wall rounds), the .22-250, is probably the most popular, with .220 swift being more popular in the older days and .204 gaining a more recent foothold.
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Yep, higher velocity = higher explosive but less penetration. Lower velocity = higher penetration but less explosive. However, with the 1st one, increasing bullet weight increase penetration so it's possible to compensate for the lower penetration by using a heavier bullet, albeit a heavy bullet is hard to drive fast. It also explains why .204 can be prone to splash at 32gr but not the heavier weights and the evolution of .22-250 into quite a popular round. This isn't a test in the field, but it does yield some interesting "lab" results that supports the above: I
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I agree, 32gr .204 are prone to splash. So far as Ackley goes, c'mon Deker, you know where the google button is: https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/long-gun-legends-p-o-ackley/ Must admit, the entirely non serious eargesplitten loudenboomer cartridge he developed really has me hooked. Imagine turning up at you local gun club and loading one of these: (3rd pic down the best) : https://imgur.com/gallery/DdeSr
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Yeah I'm quite well aware most CF rounds fail to achieve anything like 4,000 fps. However, I'm only recounting my understanding of Ackley's theory which I believe suggested that at velocities above 4,000fps, there was another effect to bullet impact above that of the normal hydrostatic shock and expansion. You can probably check his theories by a bit of googling. I believe the aim of many his rounds was to try and achieve those speeds and to avoid magnum loads which I believe he thought were noisy and wasteful. However, this is my recollection from reading a bit on him a while ago, and I could
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Wasn't that always Ackley's theory - velocity trumps all. In fact I'm pretty sure he said that over 4,000fps was the key ingredient for any cartridge for killing power.
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I see you might be getting a bridge.
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My experience of this also. My mate had a SAK on his FinnFire. Was quieter than my pre-charged moderated 12ft air rifle!
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Yeah no-ones banned farming, yet...... Don't fancy the gardeners chances though.
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Would be better still with a camo net thrown over the top.
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What's he proposed for Deer then as non of the calibres are suitable, or have you dropped the idea of deer altogether?
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I take your point, but unless you're an expert on the land you're stalking on, going out with a guide is always going to be a requirement simply for sporting purposes, ticket condition or not. A closed certificate restricts the permissions you can visit even with an invitation, to those pre-approved for the deer calibre in question. Also if I remember correctly, I'm sure I read somewhere that even in England, having invitations to shoot should be sufficient to show good reason, even if you don't have you're own permission. Must admit, I've never heard of anyone being granted on that latter bas
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My understanding is provided you can prove genuine invitations for stalking days, that is good reason. As it's not possible to grant a certificate to my knowledge that's regionally open / closed, that's going to require an open ticket. However, individual forces can be difficult. That's why these days it's best to ensure you're covered by a shooting organisation that provides ticket grant legal cover. As I said, my 2 friends went from no shooting history to open ticket straight away, simply on the basis of a deer stalking invitation in Scotland. They do only target shoot South of the bord
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If you're shooting in Scotland I'm sure the ticket has to be open as I'm sure there's no land approval system up there. I have 2 friends, neither had shot before, both got 1st time applications on open tickets for .243 and .22-250. 12 months later one swapped the .243 for .308. No issues at all with the grant. All you need to politely point out is that you're deer shooting by invitation in Scotland and thus an open ticket is required as there's no land approval system up there. If you're doubtful about your force, as I said, join a shooting organisation that gives legal advice /
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Occasional stalking by invitation is good reason. Equally, for the above you have to have an open ticket because: 1. There's no land approval system in Scotland 2. By the very definition of stalking by invitation, you're not tied to anyone piece of land making a closed certificate impossible 3. Join BASC or similar before the visit, that way any issues, and you have someone to fight your corner 4. As for keys, just remember no other house member can have access including your wife. So any answer that indicates they'll be safe from anyone else ge
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Yeah windage is always a problem at range.
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The only way we'll ever see the return of the reds, is with the extermination of the greys. If more people took action like this instead of tree hugging evry species whether it's alien and destructive, then the UK's wildlife and diversity would much healthier. Personally if I'm out with a shotgun in a wood, I shoot every drey in sight (I'm not in a red populated area).
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TBH they should drop a tree rat at even 500yds if you can hit them as it only takes a couple of foot pounds to despatch them and at that range, .22LR HV still has the power of an FAC air rifle. Biggest problem with .22 and range is bullet drop. Get that sorted, and .22 will take small pests out to long ranges. Problems with LR start when you start to push the range with bigger prey. Against small ground game and birds, there aren't likely to be many issues as even 40gr is large when you're body mass is only a couple of pounds. Even subs will take rabbits and birds at quite long ranges qui
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Only real issue with .22 and range is fox. Nobody's going to say you shouldn't have taken the shot against a rabbit. Rabbits take very little energy to kill. Biggest issue with rabbits and birds and .22rf at range is bullet drop. I'm going to hazard a guess and say 225yds.
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Jackknife, the SX3 will have less kick because it's semi auto so some of the gases are being recycled into the mechanism instead of exiting the barrel front and pushing it back into the shoulder. A semi-auto is a very good solution for someone with a shoulder problem or who feels the kick more than most. Another answer would be to drop to a .20 bore semi and or use slower "gentler" ammunition. A shoulder pad might also help, although then you might need the gun shortened (or buy a shorter one).
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I'm going to put the cat amongst the pigeons here and suggest 2 modern alternatives to .270, similar in size: 1. 6.5 Creedmoor - gaining a lot of traction as the next possible NATO round and becoming a very popular hunting / target round. Bit less powerful than .270 but renowned for long range accuracy and low recoil. Ammo off the shelf. 2. 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum - a real Wildcat but with ammo off the shelf. World's fastest 6.5 load - up to 3,500fps from a 6.5mm bullet with up to 3,000ftlbs. Flat shooting with a drop at 500yds of only 19 inches. Picture at the bottom is a stil
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I believe by signing you mean supplying a report? I believe I've read that if it's a renewal, as an applicant, it's up for the police to pay the fee to the doctor. If they refuse, as they will, then they cannot refuse to grant your certificate for lack of a report. Your responsibility is simply to sign to give them permission and make all the necessary declarations. Best to check the current position with the BASC though, as there's a lot of contrary and conflicting information out there.
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Yeah or you could just avoid getting intimate with those men with Thrush in the 1st place.
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Not doubting that at all. But a gun locked in a car out of sight is one thing. Trying to explain the gun got nicked to a magistrate when you left it alone in an inglenook in a pub is another. I'm not saying don't have a drink, it's a great idea after a shoot. However, in my opinion, leaving a gun out in the open totally unsecured is a sure fire way to put your licence at risk.
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I'd actually call that playing with fire (pun not intended). For one I'm pretty sure it's illegal to be in possession of a firearm if intoxicated. Although that can be easily mitigated by limiting your intake, it is more blatant and more likely to lead to a challenge if you have a beer in one hand and a (sleeved) gun in the other. In the car, no-one knows you possess one. Secondly, the whole leaving them in the inglenook part gives me shivers. What part of someone thinks that leaving guns in a fireplace unsecured is more secure than leaving them out of sight locked in a secure vehicle boo
