ARmy Rumour SErvice

**TRAZTAZ** · 26-10-2008, 19:42

Have you guys ever tried Geco target? 170 grain bullets, shoots very well out of anything I have tried it in in either 9.3x62 or .308, about a euro a cart. here in Germany ad great on paper pigs and roe alike.

**happybonzo** · 26-10-2008, 19:49

Originally Posted by vampireuk

While on the subject, with regards to air rifles would I be better off splashing out slightly more cash (as well as obtaining a FAC) on a FAC air rifle rather then buying a neutered model.

Another thing about the FAC air rifles is finding a place to use them; not as easy as it might seem.
Clubs generally don't want to know and Farmers are equally unhappy about people using them.
So it seems that one of the requirements of the grant of an FAC is, where are you going to use it?

**Padrat** · 26-10-2008, 19:56

Originally Posted by crashdummy

Good Morning Gentlemen,

I'd like to ask for your advice as regards taking my fondness for shooting beyond range practices at RMAS.

I've just passed my RMQs, and I've become very interested in the science behind shooting. Ideally, I'd like to have my own rifle, capable of a decent range, to use for leisure, outside of SA80.

I made a trip to my local gunshop today, who reccomended starting on a .22 and working my way up to a 7.62mm bolt action.

I have a few questions regarding this. I'd like your advice as to whether this is acceptable? It does seem a bit strange to drop from a 5.56mm military rifle to a .22 effective to under 100 yards?

Is it possible, or even legal, for me to own a Lee Enfield at some point in my shooting career? Or will the police deem it total overkill. I'd love to own one, not just for their performance, but for their history in the British Army.

Pray go easy on the newbie!

My thanks,

CrashDummy

quite a few people who belong to full bore clubs own Lee Enfields, as long as your security and FAC are up to date there should be no problem.

**Padrat** · 26-10-2008, 20:02

Originally Posted by BambiBasher

Cost of rimfire ammo: about 8p a shot. Cost of sentrefire ammo: about a quid a shot. Add to that the relative difficulty of finding a range long enough to give you a regularly testing shoot, plus the fatugue of firing a heavy rifle like the .303, and a .22 would be a good investment.

(my bold) i once put 150 rounds through my old No 4 in one session and never really felt any fatigue.

**Padrat** · 26-10-2008, 20:06

Originally Posted by happybonzo

Originally Posted by vampireuk

While on the subject, with regards to air rifles would I be better off splashing out slightly more cash (as well as obtaining a FAC) on a FAC air rifle rather then buying a neutered model.

Another thing about the FAC air rifles is finding a place to use them; not as easy as it might seem.
Clubs generally don't want to know and Farmers are equally unhappy about people using them.
So it seems that one of the requirements of the grant of an FAC is, where are you going to use it?

if you contact the National Rifle Association they may be able to help you with ranges in you area. http://www.nra.org.uk/