Recent content by Neilhicking

Registration is dependent on how many per year, if I remember correctly from my trained hunter/meat hygiene course. 75/year comes to mind. Please correct me if I am wrong gents.

The latest says transition period is to be extended from 18 months to 3 years from whenever this becomes law.

Hi, I am considering an Alpex 4K. I note there are 2 different wavelengths 850 and 940 in IR torches that are on sale. What is the difference apart from the obvious? I think the 850 is correct for the Alpex, if so when would you need a 940? Any advice welcome.

Thanks. Any reason ttsx copper would be a different load? Any advice welcome.

Does anyone have load data for ttsx and N165 please?

My sincere apologies, I didn't realise there were rules in this forum, which I had hoped was in place for communication and shared experience. Given the title of this thread, "FAC and deer stalking" I had thought my comments were relevant. Obviously not. It does seem that some want to...

Yes I already understand all that, but thanks for your comment. The original issue was/is the circumstances required to be granted a deer calibre (excluding CWD/muntjac and Roe in Scotland). Specifically a calibre that is at least .240, greater than 1700 ft.lb muzzle energy and all the rest if...

thanks, I hadn't looked at it that way!

Yes that is probably what I would do, but the FAO has said I need to demonstrate need for deer legal calibre. I have passed go for the .22 250 up to fox, but have not for any thing larger and not for deer.

I have a FAC for FAC air rifle, 17HMR and .22 250 and various permissions for ground vermin local to me in Derbyshire. I completed my DSC1 last February, but have no experience of stalking. I would like to apply for a deer calibre in addition to the rifles already held. There are a few and...

I have just read the post regarding the Forest of Bowland scheme. This does not seem to be on the BASC website yet.

Looking for stalking in or near Derbyshire. Any advice welcome.

I have a Tikka T3X in .22 250. A great rifle - had no problems from new. Shoots less than 1MOA and is very flat. Zero'd at 175yds - only 1/2 inch high at centre of the loop (approx 125yds) , so put the crosswires on and shoot out to 200yds. Ballistic tips like Hornady Vmax 50gr shoot best...

Hi, I'm new to deer stalking and keen to get out and about. I'm located near Chesterfield. I have an open ticket on 17HMR, FAC Air Rifle and .22 250. I have a DSC1 but not experience. I'm ex forces, so reliable and safe! Neil