samearl14 11 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Alright lads, I've been thinking of applying for my FAC (i already have my shotgun cert) but i am a bit clueless on rifles. I would want a rifle mainly for rabbits and the like. Maybe mr fox aswell. Any advice on a suitable calibre and which rifles are relatively low priced. ATB Sam Quote Link to post
lgray88 4 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 i havent shot a fox in my life so i cant personally comment on the issue but judging by what other people say, get a dedicated foxing rifle such as a .223 etc then have a .22 rimmy or .17hmr for rabbits . you could use a .17hmr for fox aswell may i add at sensible ranges before someone kicks me in the balls. its all about shot placement when using smaller calibres on larger game. liam Quote Link to post
muirheadman 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 .222 for me does the foxes and doesent damage the roe meat like the bigger rifles .only my opinion but im more than happy with mine. Quote Link to post
martin 332 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 You will probably get a different answer off most people that have an opinion on this subject,but,for what it's worth,I would get a .22lr for the rabbits,and,any of these..... .222 .223 .204(which is what I use,it is devestating) .243 for the foxes,and,I have put the .243cal as you may later want to shoot deer with it,and,as you are in England you will need that calibre at least.The .243 is a very under rated calibre,and,will do all that you need to kill any number of foxes out to 300yds and,if you are capable a darn sight further too...............Martin....good luck by the way Quote Link to post
muirheadman 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 .222 for me does the foxes and doesent damage the roe meat like the bigger rifles .only my opinion but im more than happy with mine. :oops: Didnt notice you where in England Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 also....very much depends on where you have to shoot !!!! the firearms officer will advise when your land is inspected cheers sean Quote Link to post
samearl14 11 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I live in the middle of the fens. So the land is flat as a pancake. Does the firearms officer have to inspect the land? Its not my land but i have permission on it so would he have to talk to the landowner? Quote Link to post
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