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  2. Finally A Member: Variation Posted:

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

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    Well, great news! The farm back onto 5 of my permissions. Thus giving a total area of 260 acres! No worries regarding my .223!

     

    FEO just rung (yes, at 21:00!) The land is already cleared for .222 so .223 isn't an issue, no visit necessary. ;-) Woo Hoo!

     

     

    Why would any land need checking if you are on an open cert? i don't get it.

    No, I wasn't on an open ticket. I am now as I've a new permission. It didn't need a visit as its already on the database as cleared.

  6. Finally A Member: Variation Posted:

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

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    Is your S1 shotgun for target only or target and vermin? And do you need your land cleared for 223 if it's open as per your signature?

     

    Rung FEO, the section 1 was an error and will be for vermin control as well as target. He agreed to .223 being on a open ticket as long as the land check is okay. I was thinking at 30 acres it might be a bit lean, so a quick call to the farmer who rents the land. Low and behold, he owns the adjacent farm (130 acres) and said I can shoot there. Meeting him today with FAC and insurance

  10. Finally A Member: Variation Posted:

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

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    The section 1 shotgun and the .223 were also hopefully meant to be for vermin as well as target/deer, unsure about open until I`ve spoken to my FEO. Vermin was when I provided appropriate land, so not open at the moment (sig amended until sorted) My variation included land for this purpose (I've now got the adjacent land alongside the original permission) Looks like due to FEO holiday the permission form was overlooked and therefore conditioned for vermin was overlooked? Hopefully it will be sorted soon

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  14. First Rifle, Any Advice?

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

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    I,m not a live fire person, but I do have a few mates with tickets, and most of them have moved away from 22lr onto 17hmr and recon it's much better, less riquochetes and cheaper to feed, have,nt heard of anyone going hmr to 22lr so maybe that's worth a look for what you want

    ??? 50 x .22lr = £5 and 50 x .17hmr = £13/15!!

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  15. Another Two Permission`s.....just By Chance!

    in Snaring, Trapping & Pest Control

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    Another Permission.....just by chance! Out on my Pigeon shoot this afternoon and I was approached by a chap. I unloaded and met him halfway and was politely ask to stop shooting so he could put his dogs away. It turns out he owns the Dog Kennel that runs adjacent to this shoot. After a chat and how he's overrun with foxes, Ive baged 15 acres right next to my shoot ;-) Popped to my next shoot, a number of large adjacent gardens i noticed 34 rabbits in the land next door. Popped round and now that's another permission in the bag. It may only be a few acres but joins up the other gardens nicely making 25 acres! Oh and it's rather narrow but 560 mts long! ;-)

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  18. " Why F.a.c. Air"

    in General Airgun Discussion

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    The 28fps Rapid is not the be all and end all Mark, it just happens to be a gun in the RFD that I fancy. To be honest, higher fps rated rifles are within reach if I get the FAC but I'm not too concerned if I don't get it and carry on as normal. As already said in the other post, I have seen some lovely FAC air rifles which in my area do not carry a fitting price tag therefore, having an FAC ticket gives me access to some very well priced guns that I may not be able to afford otherwise.

     

    Will having an fac rifle make me a better shot, of course not but it is an aspect of airgun shooting that interests me enough to apply for a ticket. There is little doubt that it will have greater striking power but in no circumstances will it be used to make up for poor marksmanship. In truth, most of my shots on rabbits, corvids and pigeon are no more than 25-40mts but that doesn't remove the fact that I would like to own such a gun and use it for pest control.

     

    I'm not interested in live ammo rifles for two reasons, I have used a .22 rimfire for a few years at a club (not on live quarry) and I am not too sure that all the perm is suited to live ammo use and secondly, I don't want the cost or storage issues that go with them. If I get the FAC it will be only air rifles that I buy.

     

    My pal has an fac .22 air rifle which he uses to very great effect for vermin control and whilst he is a good shot, he is taking rabbits at 70mts quite regularly and I have witnessed this several times. It is true that a sub 12fps could do the same in the right hands (Mitch and others) but I am not in their league just yet so as I do not attempt to shoot them now, the same will be the case if I have FAC until of course skills allow.

     

    I really don't care if people think it is a waste of time going FAC, as long as it has appeal to me, that is what matters. I have just bought a Hatsan semi auto shotgun today for pigeon shooting and for my daughter to use at clays which was impressive on clays this morning but why bother when I already own a £5k gun.............................because I bloody well want to.

     

    Phil

    Every one misses 60yrd shots that's normal or we would all be marksmen!!

    Look at the 25/30 pellet testing " forget the high one I pulled it"

    You mentioned storage cost? I guess you're talking about a safe etc. A FAC is a FAC, no mater if is a 13ft lb air rifle or a .308. They will both need the same storage consideration once on a ticket.

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  19. " Why F.a.c. Air"

    in General Airgun Discussion

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    The whole debate only comes about due to this 'legal' word. Would you pick a sub 12ft lbs air rifle for hunting if the none license limit was say 20ft lbs? Or would you complain that an under powered air gun was being used on live quarry? It will be interesting to see what happens in Scotland to all the 12ft lbs air rifles. Why pay a hefty license fee when you can get a SGC and include a 100ft lbs FAC air rifle for the same amount of hassle?

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  20. Five Calibres

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

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    Realistically for UK? Five rifle calibers is more than I could find use for.

     

    17hmr

    222/223

    25-06rem

    300winmag (if we're being a bit silly)

     

    Frankly the first three is all I could possibly need.

     

    If I'm in fantasy land where money, regulation and opportunity aren't issues then I'm gonna need more than five! LOL

    'If you could choose 5 rifles which calibres do you think are the most versitile to cover the spectrum and would give you virtually a rifle for any occasion'

     

    The question was 'any occasion' you'll be squashed by a charging Elephant with out my .470 Nitro! lol!

     

     

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  22. Defender.. Opinions

    in 4x4's, Quads & ATV's

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    Price was the deciding factor on my 4x4. I went for a 1998 4.0 straight six Jeep Grand Cherokee. 150,000 miles on the clock and good for 400,000. Heated seats, air con, electro seats, 6 disk CD/radio/tape. Very comfortable on the motorway and loads of power. Just been on a shooting holiday, it was faultless driving the 500 mile rounds trip and the week off road driving around the farm. Often overlooked but I've had no problems in 3 years and I only paid £800 for a £25000 vehical!

    Very powerful motors and excellent off road they just extra greedy tw@ts with fuel.
    With the cost of a good Defender being around £7000 to £12000 on eBay that's about 15000 to 30000 miles of fuel for the Jeep that has electric every thing! A 5.9 V8 Magnum has an amazing 0-60, tow anything you need and is super comfortable (and quiet) at 80mph!

  23. Defender.. Opinions

    in 4x4's, Quads & ATV's

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    Price was the deciding factor on my 4x4. I went for a 1998 4.0 straight six Jeep Grand Cherokee. 150,000 miles on the clock and good for 400,000. Heated seats, air con, electro seats, 6 disk CD/radio/tape. Very comfortable on the motorway and loads of power. Just been on a shooting holiday, it was faultless driving the 500 mile rounds trip and the week off road driving around the farm. Often overlooked but I've had no problems in 3 years and I only paid £800 for a £25000 vehical!

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