.22 to .223

mack_

Is der any hassle changing from a .22 to a .223. I also have a .17 and a shotgun so prob have to get rid of .22 to get .223? Your thoughts please??

homerhop

TBH it all depends on your super.

dev110

Homerhop is right. You really need to ask your FO/Super.

I subbed a .22 for a .223 no problem but I've heard of others who had to put in a new application.

Sean Mullen

I subbed straight from a shotgun to a .223 with no problems at all. Where abouts are you based. It all depends on the super

mack_

based in waterord. Goin to give it a go n see what happens.

Cass

Sean Mullen wrote: »

I subbed straight from a shotgun to a .223 with no problems at all.

How are you related to the Super?

Never seen that done, never even heard of it being done. Doesn't come close to "like for like" unless s/he based it on the unrestricted for unrestricted basis. Even that's a stretch.

Nice one though.

Sean Mullen

Cass wrote: »

How are you related to the Super?

Never seen that done, never even heard of it being done. Doesn't come close to "like for like" unless s/he based it on the unrestricted for unrestricted basis. Even that's a stretch.

Nice one though.

He's my father's uncles daughters son in laws cousins friend from primary school..... I really don't know how it worked but it did, wad just told to sub it in and it worked wasn't going to ask why or how, but it saved me 80 yoyos until next year after paying out on the rifle. So it really does just depend on the super.

homerhop

You should have done the lotto that night Sean

aaakev

And i thought i was jammy subbing the hmr for a 223!

juice1304

I heard that happened alot in my area a few years back people subbing 22lr for 22-250's etc.. the super apparently thought they were all the same as they were .22's :D:pac:

yubabill1

juice1304 wrote: »

I heard that happened alot in my area a few years back people subbing 22lr for 22-250's etc.. the super apparently thought they were all the same as they were .22's :D:pac:

Well, technically the 22LR, 17HMR, 223, 22-250, 220 Swift are all suitable for varmints (in different capabilities) so they should rightly be classed together IMHO.

Ireland was practically unique in prescribing 22-250 for deer from 1972 on and special ammo runs had to be produced for our market.

aaakev

yubabill1 wrote: »

Well, technically the 22LR, 17HMR, 223, 22-250, 220 Swift are all suitable for varmints (in different capabilities) so they should rightly be classed together IMHO.

Ireland was practically unique in prescribing 22-250 for deer from 1972 on and special ammo runs had to be produced for our market.

I agree and the wording of the guidlines state unrestricted for unrestricted as long as the good reason is the same and you dont intend to start shooting deer. There is no reason you cant sub a .22 you have for target shooting to a .308 for target shooting....

Ghost.

Ive been told any unrestricted firearm can be substituted for another unrestricted firearm regardless of calibre provided they still have good reason for having it.
But could someone sub a rifle they have for shooting fox for another and put down fox and deer as a duel purpose gun for a larger calibre like a .243? The good reason wouldn't have changed, it would still be for fox but deer would be added to the reason for having it?

juice1304

You should be able to do that and for the most part it wouldn't be an issue but there is always that will say no.

juice1304

You should be able to do that and for the most part it wouldn't be an issue but there is always that will say no.

f100zardoz

I am also thinking of changing from .22 rim-fire to .223 centre. Have narrowed it down to two modles tikka t3 & remmington any advice on which one would be better? I would perfare to buy a quality rifle straight out instead of trading up slowly.Thanks shooters

yubabill1

Two good choices, there.

The Remy700 is an excellent line of rifles. Little bit more expensive than T3, which is more workmanlike.

Sako also make some outstanding rifles, if you can run to the price.

tomcat220t

Hi f100..,Tikka or Howa would be my choice over a remy .
Regards,Tomcat.

lefthooker

Tikka would be my ever so slightly biased choice;)