the prowler
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Sako85 223
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Can take on anything in the UK with one those two and you wont ever really need anything else besides a RF or Whatever if we loose lead for the rimfires . 223 is ok for rabbits anyhow just takes the head off
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I didn't bother putting in for a RF at the moment. Don't really have a need right now. I have a sub 12 .22 Air rifle that for the time being does what I want it to do for Rabbits/ Rats and feral pigeons around the farm buildings.Can take on anything in the UK with one those two and you wont ever really need anything else besides a RF or Whatever if we loose lead for the rimfires . 223 is ok for rabbits anyhow just takes the head off
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the prowler
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223 is an ideal beginners rifle mark. And probably cheaper to run than some bigger calibre rifles if your not reloading your own ammo.
I have shot .223 and larger calibres like .300 blackout. But putting holes in paper isn't quite the same thing. I'm confident in my own ability to handle a rifle safely. It's the actual stalking that is going to be the biggest learning curve for me.
the prowler
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You've hunted with an airgun. Deer won't be any harder than trying to get into range of a bunny with airgun.
Here's hoping
the prowler
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With the rapid growth in deer numbers. There getting rather easy to hunt. Rather shot a fox any day.
Especially easy when they come round the house...
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the prowler
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Not so easy is yo find a butcher or game dealer. Get them roe shot.
Got that sorted, the Father in law is a Retired Butcher
the prowler
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Your probably in a better position than most deer shooters then.
