I don’t know anything about a WMR what’s that? I don’t really get the point of the lead ban either.
22LR or 17HMR
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Smellydog
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I applied for a .17hmr on my FAC. Decided in the interim that I quite wanted the option of both. When I had the FEO visit I had a chat and he added it on with a mod. I suspect if waiting 3 months you haven’t had your FEO visit yet. Have a chat and I’m sure they will add it on, especially if you have a reasonable argument for the two.
Ahhh looks interesting I’d heard them mentioned before I’ll do some research!
I’m guessing that doesn’t have subsonic loads though?
Smellydog
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Not as a rule but I do believe someone was making some recently.
When I first applied for my first FAC for a .223 (is it really that long ago 
) I asked at my gun dealers for help with filling in the forms, which they did, suggesting I put in for a .22 also. I said I didn't want one but I did anyway. Best bit of advice I've had. I was granted both so all in one go I've two firearms on my tickets.
) I asked at my gun dealers for help with filling in the forms, which they did, suggesting I put in for a .22 also. I said I didn't want one but I did anyway. Best bit of advice I've had. I was granted both so all in one go I've two firearms on my tickets.Thanks for the advice. I’ve had my visit already just waiting for the paperwork he said he’s happy with my experience I’ve already had and that I had the right idea on things and he’d recommend that I was put on a open certificate. So fingers crossed all comes through okay, I’ll probably see how I get on with a 22 and then perhaps try something else who knows.
That’d certainly be interesting! I’m guessing still lead tho
so could be a issue if the van actually happen 
any lead ban delayed by another six, see basc connors post.
Smellydog
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There is currently a 25gn Hornady ntx 22wmr option. I found them ok.That’d certainly be interesting! I’m guessing still lead tho
I heard that, but the way people are talking is that it’s imminent. I really hope it doesn’t go through. :/any lead ban delayed by another six, see basc connors post.
I should’ve done that! Hey ho I’ve had my visit now, hopefully a variation shouldn’t be too much work if I need one.When I first applied for my first FAC for a .223 (is it really that long ago
How much would that scope be… sounds awesome
Dont be put off by the noise difference between the two u less your shooting near noise sensitive areas.
I can easily pick rabbits off close to one another with my HMR with out them being spooked
I have a .22lr and it's not been out the cabinet for a while as the HMR is a better suited rifle for my needs.
I will not be without my .22lr though as i have a more noise sensitive permission which the HMR would not be suited.
Just get both and have fun shooting them
I can easily pick rabbits off close to one another with my HMR with out them being spooked
I have a .22lr and it's not been out the cabinet for a while as the HMR is a better suited rifle for my needs.
I will not be without my .22lr though as i have a more noise sensitive permission which the HMR would not be suited.
Just get both and have fun shooting them
MAH
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"Second hand"...
Lead: for sure it's not good for you, whether you breathe in the fumes, or eat contaminated meat.
So I can see why the professional meat trade need to avoid litigation, and that drives their purchase conditions and legislation.
As for personal kill it, cook it eat it; well I think fags, alcohol, and drugs are a much bigger problem in society, than a bit of lead shot rabbit or pigeon.
Edit.....
I'll add sugar to that list too
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Winchester did a subsonic wmr, might still be available in the US but can't find any in the UK. I often wondered if you could pull the bullet and reduce the load to produce your own... too much hassle though!
MagicLantern
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Another vote for getting both because they each have their plus points. The 17HMR is flatter shooting and I find I don't have to think too much about aiming whereas the 22 subs need a bit of range and holdover considerations. This evening I've been on the rabbits with the HMR at ranges around 70m with no holdover adjustments, if I'd been using the 22LR subs, I'd be aiming half an ear up for headshots, the HMR no holdover.
I have a 22WMR but mine is louder than the HMR. Rabbits end up several metres from where you hit them! I'll have to check out 22WMR subs when I can find them in stock.
I love rimfires because the ammo is low cost, dare I suggest you have a look at 17WSM? 500fps faster than the HMR. I zero mine at 50m, it's 30mm up at 100m and back on zero at 140m. And it's quiet-ish and will humanely do foxes up to 100m.
I have a 22WMR but mine is louder than the HMR. Rabbits end up several metres from where you hit them! I'll have to check out 22WMR subs when I can find them in stock.
I love rimfires because the ammo is low cost, dare I suggest you have a look at 17WSM? 500fps faster than the HMR. I zero mine at 50m, it's 30mm up at 100m and back on zero at 140m. And it's quiet-ish and will humanely do foxes up to 100m.
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