@WillThomson1996, perhaps you could clarify whether, by target shooting, you mean an organised activity at a club range, or impromptu shooting at targets on private land (which we actually call "zeroing" for FAC purposes)?
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Willowthewhisk
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Oooh ok, that would be awesome, I will get in touch with you with some dates if you don't mind? Would love to try them!Very good! What I will say though is that should you opt for a "Centre Fire Rifle Experience" at HSG the rifle will likely be the lesson or rather estate rifle, which is a .243 and with a trigger that even Iron Mike would struggle with.
My suggestion would be for you to shoot the three different cartridges/calibres through my rifles which are well maintained with sublime triggers in your own time and not be limited to twenty rounds. All free gratis of course.
I was in the same boat at the start of the decade and a stalker from near Malton did something similar for me except he tipped up with eight, yes eight, different calibres and rifles so in a way I'm perpetuating the tradition.
PS get your name down with Pickering RPC, there's a waiting list but you'll be glad you did
That's a good question.
I was wondering something similar myself, for example when the regional BDS group holds a range day. Do you think "Deer, aolq and zeroing" covers it?
TringSaint
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Maybe consider a 243 and 22LR, 22wmr or 17HMR as at least you can legally do all deer (but probably not ideal for the biggest of the species) as well as foxes /rabbits.
I have organised clay days for clients and taking your SG along has never been a problem, i doubt (depending on the venue whether rifles would be any different subject to the usual licence requirements). I may run it by my FLO see what they say, my 6.5cm is on an open basis so not sure if that helps.
wabbit warren
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when i got my FAC i had been doing a bit of research and went for a .17hmr then 6 months put in for a .223 rem
i went for a 20" barrelled 1-12" twist tikka t3x i only shoot foxes and use 53gr vmax rounds
ive never shot a fox with the .17hmr but there more than capable
i went for a 20" barrelled 1-12" twist tikka t3x i only shoot foxes and use 53gr vmax rounds
ive never shot a fox with the .17hmr but there more than capable
Willowthewhisk
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Is this a better way to go to start off with a RF?
No, because it'll cost you more, because you'll have to pay for a variation for your second rifle.
Whatever calibres you can genuinely justify having, put on your initial application.
(Having said that, many people, myself included, start off with a rf only. But had I known what I know now I'd have applied for an additional calibre in the beginning).
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Cogswell & Harrison
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Yes, no problem, I'm retired so I can fit in with your schedules. Very happy to help.
Stalker62
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kenbro
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I think, much depends on which Firearms Licensing area you reside under.
Some are definitely more educated/ helpful in most things firearms use than others.
Ken.
Ps. I might have missed it in the thread, but are you going to reload?
I like 222 better than 223 for foxing but I wouldn’t buy a 222 if I relied on factory ammo.
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wabbit warren
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id have said yes in most cases r/f first then put in for a c/f i was only looking at pest control (rabbits, crows and alike) on a permission
it wasnt until i started going regularly and the land owner asked if i could do the foxes for the game shoot there that i put in for a variation
wabbit warren
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Kenbro I know its a bit off thread but, may i ask why you would favour a .222 over a .223 if relying on factory rounds
are .222 not so readily available?
are .222 not so readily available?
Foxyboy43
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zactly 222 is great, 223 has greater availability
Cogswell & Harrison
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Plenty of .222 Rem available in various flavours within an hour or so's drive from York .
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wabbit warren
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I've never had a dead fox moan it would have been deader if shot with a different calibre lol
all I know is I've shot a 22-250 and didn't like it as much as my .223 with regards losing sight picture with the 22-250
I don't think I know anyone with a .222 so I cant try one to compare it with the .223.
its interesting though how different people rate different rounds/calibres
each to there own and its nice to have a choice
all I know is I've shot a 22-250 and didn't like it as much as my .223 with regards losing sight picture with the 22-250
I don't think I know anyone with a .222 so I cant try one to compare it with the .223.
its interesting though how different people rate different rounds/calibres
each to there own and its nice to have a choice
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