My First Rimfire

[Chr15j 59]

Oh and if you get a new 452/455 remove the bolt and run a graphite pencil all over the bolt, smoothens up the action nicely!

[paulus 26]

had both the 452 and the 1517 thumbhole in 17hmr both were intrinsically more accurate than me only one cost a wallet full more than the other. i did find the 452 needed less attention than the arnie, but i still prefer the 22lr and sold both hmr`s

[smiles40 24]

I bought a cz 22lr style new with sak mod and will not sell it for another,plus its very accurate and easy too look after.

[Chr15j 59]

had both the 452 and the 1517 thumbhole in 17hmr both were intrinsically more accurate than me only one cost a wallet full more than the other. i did find the 452 needed less attention than the arnie, but i still prefer the 22lr and sold both hmr`s

Was that because the arnie kept saying I'll be back?

[Kawaka 0]

Hi Kawaka

 

I see in your original post you mention you are in the middle of applying for your FAC. At what stage are you?? Have you filled in your application, got your referees and so on?

The reason I am asking is because you are stating you are intending to start off target shooting (No land yet). I know Firearms Officers are different throughout the UK and so are their opinions on vermin and calibres and so on and on but, in my area, if I stated I wanted a rifle for fox/vermin control, I needed land on which to shoot on to show I had good reason for that condition to be applied to my certificate. If you apply now and you later find a permission to shoot on, and provided that land is passed, would you then have to apply for a variation on your certificate?? I dont know if this is true...

Maybe I am getting ahead of myself (sorry if I am)..

 

Hello there.

 

I've got all the referees sorted out and the application will go in as soon as my membership of the club comes in. I don't intend shooting vermin just yet but am working on getting some land sorted, i will speak to the FEO when he visits, i can always ask for a variation later on if needed but to be honest its not a priority and i cant see myself having the cash for another rifle any time soon! !

 

Do yourself a favour and have a look at the BASC website and if you intend shooting you should really be a member of a shooting organisation. They have been very helpful to me when i have had questions about the application process and there is a lot of info available on the website. They have a dedicated firearms team that can help.

 

All the best.

 

Neil

[Kawaka 0]

I think if you want it for target shooting you need to consult with the club / range 1st as some have velocity restrictions on rimfire ranges so .17HMR might be too hot for the range. I've heard of at least one range where max rimfire velocity is 1,600fps.

 

So you need to check 1st as .22 is the more usual calibre for rimfire target shooting.

 

Also, if you fancy doing competition, you may find .17HMR if permitted on the range doesn't have a section.

 

Personally if shooting live game I'd tend towards the .17HMR over .22 but everyone has different opinions here and its horses for course as both .22 and .17HMR have advantages and disadvantages.

 

Your choice is going to come down to your club rules and also your preference/ intended future usage.

 

Hi

 

I am only looking at .22LR at the moment although i am also requesting black powder pistol as well, had a go as part of my training - was really good fun!, Our range is cleared for .17 HMR but i think all competitions etc are .22LR.

 

Neil