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Thread: Need to buy a new Rifle.
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13-07-2009, 20:57 #1
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Need to buy a new Rifle.
Hi guys and dolls,
I am getting on in years now - over 60 - and have a small trout farm although I still live in Johannesburg - the younger duds have all the info available.
I have a few weapons - all licensed ( 30-06, side by side 12 bore, 2x hand guns) but think that I should get a .22 rifle for the cormorants that eat the trout. My current licence allows me 4 weapons -
Question - will I get a licence for a .22 ( I already have 4 guns)
Is that the best weapon for the job
What is the best .22 to get
Many thanks
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14-07-2009, 07:53 #2
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Re: Need to buy a new Rifle.
You will need to get rid of your non-favorite handgun or else become a proffessional hunter or sportsman.
.22 License is as easily obtained as any other as long as motivation is good.
Checkout the following .22lr's:
CZ452ZKM - new with synthetic stock
Norinco JW15 - new model with sybthetic stock
Other wise look for a BRNO .22lr
CZ is the new name for Brno.
The Norinco JW15 is a Brno clone.
PS - You must have a big dam if the 12 bore can't do the job.
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14-07-2009, 09:09 #3
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Re: Need to buy a new Rifle.
This may seem like a strange option but give it some thought. What about getting a small caliber muzzleloader. A .32 ML will fire a 45gr round ball at up 2000fps but for your purposes a light load firing the same ball at around 1400fps will be more effective than any .22 load and 1 inch groups at 75 meters are not uncommon. Best of all, no license required and the entertainment value is unbeatable.
Sean.Pain is just weakness leaving the body.
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14-07-2009, 09:40 #4
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Re: Need to buy a new Rifle.
Use the 30-06 ;D Aim at the waterline of the bird you are wanting to blast, or you will shoot over its back. Coot and mallards could also be considered.
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14-07-2009, 09:41 #5
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Re: Need to buy a new Rifle.
Originally Posted by Kuduvark
I am not saying you will be successful but you can try. Yes having "Dedicated" status would be the 'easy' route to go and would open doors more easily but I do think that if properly motivated it could be done. It might not be easy and it might be declined but I do think that it could be done.
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20-07-2009, 07:32 #6
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Re: Need to buy a new Rifle.
Just reading this thread again bought something to mind, If you are shooting at a bird on water please bear in mind that the bullet can come off that surface and keep going for miles. Look out for this.
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