David-11 1 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi there, I'll get [BANNED TEXT] to the point I have permission to shoot and have been shooting on this permission for 9 months now, mainly taking rabbits as the place is full of them. I use an air arms s410 HC. Have to say great little air rifle in the field not heavy. Problem am facing now is the rabbits have got wise I've being changing tactics but when trying to get into a range for a humane kill shot they bolt. I do bag between 3-5 rabbits but now thinking of upping my game. Problem am facing is am thinking of getting a Rimfire .22 rifle, reason being where at the moment my max distance is 40 yards I could go up to 100 yards for those paddocks I can't get to without being seen. I have no experience with a rimfire rifle and was wondering is this a silly idea, or do you only get experience by learning yourself. Am not sure if the land owner will let me just yet my gut feeling is they will say yes as they let Me do what ever there. As long as am stopping the rabbit population from growing. Just need some advice on this, also how would you ask the question on using the firearm on there land Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Most farmers/rural land owners are probably well used to firearms so, won't have a problem with their competent use. Has the land been cleared for firearms use? How's your fieldcraft? There are some very good blokes in the airgun section that have a lot of success on their permissions - they're always happy to share advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 You considered other methods of control? Snares or traps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,375 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 David save your self the hassle pm me the postcode and job done 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 You considered other methods of control? Snares or traps? do snares require a licence now ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 You considered other methods of control? Snares or traps? do snares require a licence now ?? No license needed for snares but they do have to be legal...... It's worth doing some research if you're considering using them. For example - I think locking snares are illegal and, if used in Scotland, I believe they have to some kind of identifying mark? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 You considered other methods of control? Snares or traps? do snares require a licence now ?? No but it saves messing on trying to get a firearms license, and people automatically think they'll get granted a firearms licence, if only it was that easy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,397 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Ferreting , snaring and trapping are all good skills to acquire and you could still go down the firearms route them you could tackle any job going ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 A ferret is cheaper than a license AND you don't have to jump through hoops to get one ! I picked up a permission because the owner didn't want any shooting on his land. He heard about me using ferrets, and he approached me ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bradus1 496 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Once u have a firearms licence you have to be careful in what ur doing my mate has one got a lurcher and don't like going out with her incase he gets pulled up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,598 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I've just lost my shotgun and firearms Licences because of my stepson getting into trouble so I made him lose his hobby to.everything I've got to do with hunting and all the dogs have gone so he can't go out now.37yrs of hunting down the drain though a teenager thinking he is 10 men. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Lurchers I've been in your stepson situation as a young man thing is we ain't all the same some are able to keep cool in a situation and some of us lose our head. Don't be too hard on the lad teach to be clever and not to act on anger.its a sickening feeling I know but it's the stupid laws in this country not the lads fault. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Aiken 253 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Blimey, what a negative outlook and this is a site promoting the hunting way of life Go for the .22lr, as for `jumping through hoops` I found gaining an open ticket for .22lr, .17 HMR and .223 plus a section 1 shotgun not as difficult as gaining my car/motorcycle licence or completing my degree etc.. depends on how much you want the .22lr as to how hard it seams. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David-11 1 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks david-aiken for that message most appreciated I was wondering the same with some of the comments. Going to see if I can get the .22lr. The .223 is more for fox shooting if am not mistaken, I have seen a lot of foxes at my permission but don't think they bother my current permission But I do know down the road has chickens so gives me something to think about with that .223 as he's got over 60 acres 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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