SportingShooter 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 im going to go print the forms off in a mo then get the pics done tomorrow! only thing that worries me is ive got a couple of drink drive convictions! cheers hyperion How long back and to what extent? Quote Link to post
Guest buster321c Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Good post Hyper , now , im in the same boat as you , airgunner , and im going to do my FAC this year ( i keep telling myself ) . My boss is into his gunns and he recons that the .17 is a great gun for rabbits , and even fox at close range . But ( and not knowing anything about the various types ) i thought that the .22lr was a good rabbit gun . So if i was getting one , it would be for rabbit , and very occasionally fox , which one should it be ? Also whats the range difference between the two ? and what about damage ? im an airgunner so im used to clean head shots , what kind of damage do the two cause ? i dont want to blow em to pieces . Good luck with the FAC Hype . Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'll try my best to explain them to you Buster The .22LR is the core Rabbit round, it has taken more Rabbits than you could ever shake a stick at. It has the capability with practice, to take Rabbits at around the 100 yard mark and a touch further. If you couple Subsonic ammunition with a Moderator, then the round can be near silent. If you were to take a fox with it, it would have to be a brain shot at under 50 yards to ensure fair play. Ammunition tends to be cheap in Subsonic. Really is the bread and butter round for Rabbitting. The .17HMR is a round which hasn't been around that long, 2002 I think, but it has grown in popularity enormously. It is capable of pushing the range out to 200 yards and more with practice. It is also a very accurate round, with 1/2-1/4" groups achievable with some rifle and ammo combinations. It will easily pin point a Rabbits head with no damage to the rest of the meat. Because in the main the HMR fires a ballistic tipped bullet, it will fragment violently on impact and create a lot of carcass damage. Hence, headshots are the way to go if you want to sell them. It is capable of taking a Fox at 100 yards if you go for a Brain shot, but as close as you can is better. Ammunition is more expensive, easily double the price of .22LR. Even with a Moderator, the crack is still very noticeable on this rifle. I hope that clears up a few points, anything I've missed will be pointed out no doubt Quote Link to post
Guest buster321c Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Cheers SS , so has anyone got any pics of the impact of a hmr compared to a 22lr ? And going from airgun to FAC , which would be a better choise ? Or would you have one of these and something else ? What kind of price are we looking at for a decent rabbiting set up in 22lr and 17 hmr , Buster Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'll have a look in my Photos for you later buster, heading out just now If I were to choose one for Rabbits, then I'd have the .22LR, if it was for Rabbits and Winged Vermin, then the HMR. A CZ in HMR will cost you around £350 now, a set of mounts around £25, the scope? You could pay as much as you want for it, I have an MTC Viper on mine, more than enough for me, I think it was £250 And I suppose you have a Bi-Pod already? Quote Link to post
Guest buster321c Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Ok mate , will keep my eyes open for some pics , cheers mate Quote Link to post
Guest hyperion Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 im going to go print the forms off in a mo then get the pics done tomorrow! only thing that worries me is ive got a couple of drink drive convictions! cheers hyperion How long back and to what extent? p.m sent buddy! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 im going to go print the forms off in a mo then get the pics done tomorrow! only thing that worries me is ive got a couple of drink drive convictions! cheers hyperion How long back and to what extent? p.m sent buddy! cheers hyperion Replied Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossed happy hunting davy Quote Link to post
Guest hyperion Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossedhappy hunting davy cheers davy and good luck mate hope it all goes well for you! im going to get my F.A.C sent in as soon as poss, just hope my past dont hold me back! cheers hyperion Edited May 5, 2009 by hyperion Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossedhappy hunting davy cheers davy and good luck mate hope it all goes well for you! im going to get my F.A.C sent in as soon as poss, just hope my past dont hold me back! cheers hyperion SNAP!! Quote Link to post
Guest hyperion Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossedhappy hunting davy cheers davy and good luck mate hope it all goes well for you! im going to get my F.A.C sent in as soon as poss, just hope my past dont hold me back! cheers hyperion SNAP!! ha ha! and i thought you were all sweet and innocent davy! Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossedhappy hunting davy cheers davy and good luck mate hope it all goes well for you! im going to get my F.A.C sent in as soon as poss, just hope my past dont hold me back! cheers hyperion SNAP!! ha ha! and i thought you were all sweet and innocent davy! i am now ,just wasnt at sweet sixteen Quote Link to post
Guest hyperion Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 nice read pete and shooting ,sent of for my F.A.C last week so fingers crossedhappy hunting davy cheers davy and good luck mate hope it all goes well for you! im going to get my F.A.C sent in as soon as poss, just hope my past dont hold me back! cheers hyperion SNAP!! ha ha! and i thought you were all sweet and innocent davy! i am now ,just wasnt at sweet sixteen lol! took me till the last few years to calm myself down too mate! Quote Link to post
slips 114 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 im going to go print the forms off in a mo then get the pics done tomorrow! only thing that worries me is ive got a couple of drink drive convictions! cheers hyperion add firearms bloke round today about me d.d.c he was fine about things ended up with a open ticket for me f.a.c airrifle plus a .17 put on me ticket open as well Quote Link to post
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