Which Fac Gun

[moxy 617]

V man, just ring your local firearms dept up and give them the names of your land, ask them what calibre the land is passed up to, a .22lr is a great all round tool, I hate .17 hmr so less said about them the better lol, a .22 hornet or .222 is a much better option unless you just intend to shoot rabbits, BUT YOU WONT, if you want any advice on applying etc pm me I will help all I can.

Nothing wrong with the hmr. It's a good little round and has its uses. Particularly on land I shoot. IMO.

Again as for the advice your asking. Donny has nailed it again with his last comment.

Mine run between 28 and 32 in .22 and fill the bag just fine without having to charge every 2 mins.

If you shoot from a motor or don't require the high shot count then go with whatever floats your boat and is comfy to shoot.

[vizlauk 1,568]

 

worth a look gets good reviews.... but then again it might be overpriced sh!te

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Yes Si , I have been told that these are a very good FAC gun

that would be my choice; seen a few that have been fac with a few modifications and the performance and accuracy were unbelievable.

[charlie caller 3,654]

 

V man, just ring your local firearms dept up and give them the names of your land, ask them what calibre the land is passed up to, a .22lr is a great all round tool, I hate .17 hmr so less said about them the better lol, a .22 hornet or .222 is a much better option unless you just intend to shoot rabbits, BUT YOU WONT, if you want any advice on applying etc pm me I will help all I can.

Nothing wrong with the hmr. It's a good little round and has its uses. Particularly on land I shoot. IMO.

Again as for the advice your asking. Donny has nailed it again with his last comment.

Mine run between 28 and 32 in .22 and fill the bag just fine without having to charge every 2 mins.

If you shoot from a motor or don't require the high shot count then go with whatever floats your boat and is comfy to shoot.

 

Oh they certainly work, until a rabbit farts and blows that horrid little bullet all over the shop, I would have a .22WMR anyday over an hmr, and you can have it semi auto too

[Metalman2 45]

You can shoot into trees and on "sensitive" ground with FAC Air, although you can get a brand new LR for less than £300. Horses for courses

[moxy 617]

 

 

V man, just ring your local firearms dept up and give them the names of your land, ask them what calibre the land is passed up to, a .22lr is a great all round tool, I hate .17 hmr so less said about them the better lol, a .22 hornet or .222 is a much better option unless you just intend to shoot rabbits, BUT YOU WONT, if you want any advice on applying etc pm me I will help all I can.

 

Nothing wrong with the hmr. It's a good little round and has its uses. Particularly on land I shoot. IMO.

Again as for the advice your asking. Donny has nailed it again with his last comment.

Mine run between 28 and 32 in .22 and fill the bag just fine without having to charge every 2 mins.

If you shoot from a motor or don't require the high shot count then go with whatever floats your boat and is comfy to shoot.

Oh they certainly work, until a rabbit farts and blows that horrid little bullet all over the shop, I would have a .22WMR anyday over an hmr, and you can have it semi auto too

Thank goodness we don't have rabbits up here that suffer with such terrible flatulence!!

[charlie caller 3,654]

I know mate it can be a terrible problem, I blame it on the rich grass we have around these parts

[moxy 617]

I know mate it can be a terrible problem, I blame it on the rich grass we have around these parts

[villaman 9,979]

Apparently our firearms officer doesn't like newbie's having 22lr

[Jonjon79 13,340]

Apparently our firearms officer doesn't like newbie's having 22lr

Well he's really not going to like the tank and the SAMs then

[moxy 617]

Apparently our firearms officer doesn't like newbie's having 22lr

 

So then find someone local and get a bit of mentoring

[charlie caller 3,654]

Apparently our firearms officer doesn't like newbie's having 22lr

What does he suggest? .30-378 Wheatherby magnum perhaps, what he likes or does not like is totally irrelevant, it is what you have good reason to possess that counts, I can kind of see what he is thinking, due to .22lr being very prone to ricochet on hard ground etc, where your .17 hmr for instance is unlikely to do the same as the bullet is very frangible and is inclined to burst into a million pieces when hitting a hard surface, however, provided your .22lr shots are taken (as should all rifle shots) with a good backstop .then the round is perfectly safe (well not for the rabbit lol) provided care is taken to avoid ricochet, .22lr is an excellent introduction into section 1 firearms, dont be put off by hearsay about mr ..... the feo, apply for whatever you like if you have good reason.

[philpot 4,927]

Just nipping back to FAC air for a moment, I was in Pickering Guns today where the owner, Rob, is a keen FX user. I spoke to him about the Royal and although he doesn't stock them, he said the feedback he has had regarding them was very good.

 

Now I doubt for one minute this would float your boat Mitch but I was looking at an FX Impact FAC that he had just taken delivery on today. I don't really like the look of them but the adjustment available to the owner makes this a very versatile piece of kit but sadly my pension will not run to one without selling a few more guns.

 

The thought of switching calibre and power (30__12ft/lb) must make this gun the most flexible gun on the market today but at £1600 not something I could just buy to see if I like it.

 

Phil

[David.evans 5,323]

Agreed Phil

But if you took it back down to 12 f/lbs , it's still fac , and if been used on a perm with out land clearance . (FAC)

I d say you'd be well feced

Once it's up they're its allways up there

Atb

[tomburras 2,721]

If I was to choose another gun I would want one with a bigger air capacity. Having to go back to refill is a pain unless you are driving. My excalibure is great but if I chose again it would be a rapid!

[philpot 4,927]

Agreed Phil

But if you took it back down to 12 f/lbs , it's still fac , and if been used on a perm with out land clearance . (FAC)

I d say you'd be well feced

Once it's up they're its allways up there

Atb

 

 

Quite agree David, my point was it is an FAC end of, however having the ability to reduce power for confined area if needed. I was not suggesting to use it in none FAC approved perms.

 

Phil