good rabbit and fox gun for beginner

dbmauser

im thinking of getting a rifle for shooting fox/rabbit,iv done some shooting with a friend of mine and loved it,was wondering how much am i looking at and what would be good to start off with(i know liscencing fee's etc) also is there any irish websites for me to have a look at?

thanks
derek

Xplor.er

a 22lr or 17hmr would be your best caliber.
cz make great guns in both these caliber, cheap, accurate and will last a lifetime if looked after.
the gun its self depends on your budget.
sportsden.ie is a good website.

dbmauser

thanks for your reply

iv been told liscences are getting harder to get these days??? has there been changes made or something or is it just the lads being moany

Xplor.er

getting a lisence depends on your super i think.
you should have no problem getting a lisence for a rimfire, you need to have a good reason to have one eg: fox/rabbit control, the only way to find out is to go ahead and apply.

Cass

.17 HMR is a great first timer rifle. Good, accurate and strong hitting round out to 120 yds, maybe further. Little recoil, if any, cheap enough to run, etc. Here are a few choices.

CZ .17hmr


Savage 93 BTVS


Savage 78


Remington model 547


Marlin 917

sfakiaman

I wouldn't overlook the .22 WMR either, for foxes the .17HRM and .22 WMR would be the best of the three. On the cost side of things you will probably want a scope and maybe a bipod. Shoot.ie is a good website.

charlie10

i personally had a 22lr as my first rifle, brilliant rabbit gun but u really have to be shooting foxs sub 80 yards and for that reson i would recommmend the 17hmr, friend of mine has the marlin in 17hmr and i am really fond of it cracking rifle.

just my opinion

dev110

I also had a .22lr and it was great for rabbits. It's very cheap to run also.

Can't comment on the .17hmr but from what I heard they are a good caliber and maybe the better option for foxes.

doyle61

i also started out with a .22 and love it. great little gun for learning how to rifle shoot;). i used mine for bunnies though, so if you intend to shoot foxes aswell as bunnies ild go for the .17. best of luck anyway

pugw

Personally I'd go for something bigger than a .22lr, theyre really only any good for rabbits/crowes! Depends really if you will be using it more for foxes and If your FO is sound enough i'd go for a .223, if it's more for rabbits go for the .17hmr, ive only ever seen it used on rabbits but heard it's good on foxes at reasonable ranges aswel!

dev110

But for your first rifle you would want something cheap to run and to learn the basics.

.22lr = ~€5 for 50
.17hmr = ~€16 for 50
.223 = €15-€26 for 20

garv123

i'd say your looking at one of the rimfire magnum's
.17hmr or .22wmr

both good for foxes at 100-120 yards and if your new to shooting i dont think you'll be going for shots much longer than that till you take the time to get your confidence up.
the bullet prices are also cheaper too than a center fire

in and around a euro a shot for a rabbit with a .223 is pretty expensive when you're getting started if money is an issue

Savage93

dbmauser wrote: »

im thinking of getting a rifle for shooting fox/rabbit,iv done some shooting with a friend of mine and loved it,was wondering how much am i looking at and what would be good to start off with(i know liscencing fee's etc) also is there any irish websites for me to have a look at?

thanks
derek

Originally Posted by whydave
Make: Marlin
Type: 922M Semi-auto
Calibre: .22 magnum
Magazine:7 round magazine
Accessories: Comes scope ,Harris bi-pod and is threaded for a moderator.
I have this rifle for a few years (very little use).

Sales price : €400 ono





In for sale section. ready to go kit, rifle, scope bipod,away you go,.22WMR ,ideal fro fox/bunny:D