First rifle

[1888andybhoy 7]

Hi lads,

I am putting in for my FAC and need some advice as to caliber. Im 17 years old and have been shooting with a mate for foxes and deer have been using .22-250 and .243 What would be my best option for foxes and deer. Im in Scotland and know i can use both calibers for roe deer and foxes. What is plod more likely to accept as a first rifle for a 17 year old ?

 

Also what caliber is cheaper to run ?

 

Andrew.

Edited May 7, 2010 by 1888andybhoy

[langouroux 14]

i wouldnt have though that your age has anything to do with what caliber you wil get granted to be honest.

 

i have a 6.5x55 great for both, with 140g soft point ammo

 

the .243 can be a wee bit small on big reds in my opinion.

[f.a.c.sam 1]

You're probably best going for a 243 imo. If you get into reloading, you to work up a light load for mr fox and something a bit heavier for deer. The shorter barrel life on the 22-250 is something which sometimes puts people off, because of the velocity of the bullet.

[Deker 3,478]

Who knows what you can get, both if you put the right case, neither if you don't.....

 

I would have to suggest the .243 is more versatile as I'm sure you have found if you have been using them!

[jamie g 17]

i cant see you having a problem you got reason to apply then that is the start.

you have allready said you go shooting with a friend. im sure he can put your case forward when you get a visit from the flo.

 

even if you have to have mentoring on it for a wee bit thats no hardship.

 

as for barrel wear on 22/250 it will be good for 1000's of rounds if looked after. left to cool after some many shots. cleaned properly.

 

a 243 shotoing light bullets fast will have the same wear if not more ! as it uses more powder.

 

as for caliber i dont shoot the bigger deer so cant comment on that. i like the look of the 25/06

 

fires light bullets of around 70 grains very fast and flat. and can also fire heavier bullets then a 243

Edited May 8, 2010 by jamie g