Lloyd57 98 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi guys im just in the process of applying for my FAC and I wondered if you guys could give me some advice on what are a good make of rifle to buy,I am looking at getting a .17 HMR its for rabbits and foxes or could you recommend a different calibre. Regards Lloyd Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 You've opened a hornets nest Loads will have opinions and quote laws or guidelines but MY PERSONAL is a 22 Centrefire. My FLO doesn't like 17HMR for Fox Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 You've opened a hornets nest Loads will have opinions and quote laws or guidelines but MY PERSONAL is a 22 Centrefire. My FLO doesn't like 17HMR for Fox Before i get hammered for saying 22 Centrefire, specifically a 223. There are of course others like 222 22-250 223 Quote Link to post
doie1 22 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 hi lloyd, not sure how much my advice is worth as ive only been shooting a year. i have a cz 455 17hmr and i think its great, i use it for rabbits and foxes and havnt had a problem with it. i think you might of started a recurring debate on wheather a rimfire is suitable for fox! what sort of ranges are you looking at shooting? Quote Link to post
hunter1 63 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hmr is no good for foxes unless it's around a 100 metres . Get a 223 or 22.250 do the job right . Hmr works ok for small vermin . Quote Link to post
sussex 5,776 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 sit back .. ... Quote Link to post
doie1 22 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 ^^^^^^^^^and so it starts^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to post
Lloyd57 98 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I am probably looking at 100-120 yds at the most,rabbits will be my primary target as I say the odd fox or two. Regards Lloyd Quote Link to post
doie1 22 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 In that case, the hmr will be fine Quote Link to post
hunter1 63 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hmr is good fun on the rabbits . I have seen a fox shot at 187 meters but that was a one-off . Quote Link to post
Cedric 132 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hmr is the choice if you are fairly novice, your local Firearms dept will look upon it more favourably than a centrefire as a first rifle. Quote Link to post
jacknife 2,005 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 If I were you I would put in for 22lr...17hmr....223 All easy to get rounds for and will cover all your needs All will kill rabbits and foxes Quote Link to post
Lloyd57 98 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks for the replys lads,when I decide what gun or guns to get I will let you guys know. Regards Lloyd Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I am probably looking at 100-120 yds at the most,rabbits will be my primary target as I say the odd fox or two. Regards Lloyd If it's rabbits mainly then HMR, .22LR or .22 Magnum really as anything else becomes too expensive to run. If you're eating them, then anything other than LR needs a headshot. Check out this thread here as plenty of advice on HMR vs fox: http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/340816-same-old-question-maybe/ Quote Link to post
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