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.17 hornet.

  • 24-01-2014 8:49pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭


    hi all! first time poster here, but have been following the forums for awhile. I was just wondering has the .17 hornet arrived in Ireland yet? I have a .22 hornet for a good few years and would be interested in this flatter shooting calibre. The main use is fox shooting. If it is a case that the .17 hornet wont be around for a while yet I would be also thinking about a .223 rifle. Are .223's hard to licence in the south tipp area?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    kelslat wrote: »
    hi all! first time poster here, but have been following the forums for awhile. I was just wondering has the .17 hornet arrived in Ireland yet? I have a .22 hornet for a good few years and would be interested in this flatter shooting calibre. The main use is fox shooting. If it is a case that the .17 hornet wont be around for a while yet I would be also thinking about a .223 rifle. Are .223's hard to licence in the south tipp area?

    Mate go for the 223 or 204 , ammo is ready available and good choice of makes and model firearms


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭xchrisshana


    Have a look at a.204 my buddy shots one its a beast of a round


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭xchrisshana


    Have a look at a.204 my buddy shots one its a beast of a round


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭kelslat


    TriggerPL wrote: »
    Mate go for the 223 or 204 , ammo is ready available and good choice of makes and model firearms
    Thanks! It might be the best option.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    kelslat wrote: »
    Thanks! It might be the best option.

    I've never used a 204 but everyone I hear of that has one loves them .

    223 is most popular so u will have bigger choice in rifles and ammo


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭kelslat


    TriggerPL wrote: »
    I've never used a 204 but everyone I hear of that has one loves them .

    223 is most popular so u will have bigger choice in rifles and ammo[/QUOTE
    Which one would be more easier to get a licence for or would they be much the same in that regard? I read on here before that some lads found it hard to get a licence for a .223


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 333 ✭✭Lotharmike


    kelslat wrote: »
    TriggerPL wrote: »
    I've never used a 204 but everyone I hear of that has one loves them .

    223 is most popular so u will have bigger choice in rifles and ammo[/QUOTE
    Which one would be more easier to get a licence for or would they be much the same in that regard? I read on here before that some lads found it hard to get a licence for a .223

    Both are classed as 20 Cal so it is the same on the licence app,I traded a 223 for a 204 never looked back.It is a fabulous caliber.Incredibly accurate ,punches well above its weight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    kelslat wrote: »
    TriggerPL wrote: »
    I've never used a 204 but everyone I hear of that has one loves them .

    223 is most popular so u will have bigger choice in rifles and ammo[/QUOTE
    Which one would be more easier to get a licence for or would they be much the same in that regard? I read on here before that some lads found it hard to get a licence for a .223

    It should be a simple sub from ur hornet !
    Ur not going into a deer caliber


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭kelslat


    thanks for the advice. I just need some gun dealer to take in a cz .22 hornet now for one of the above rifles. Are standard .223 or .204 rifles expensive?
    something like cz again would be fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,279 ✭✭✭4200fps


    kelslat wrote: »
    hi all! first time poster here, but have been following the forums for awhile. I was just wondering has the .17 hornet arrived in Ireland yet? I have a .22 hornet for a good few years and would be interested in this flatter shooting calibre. The main use is fox shooting. If it is a case that the .17 hornet wont be around for a while yet I would be also thinking about a .223 rifle. Are .223's hard to licence in the south tipp area?

    Answer to your question is go to this chap. He as them I believe and the ammo but you will have to go up north as republic of Ireland is always behind times as usual. Box of 25 is 25euro I think, so a euro each I think.

    http://www.young-guns.org.uk/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 977 ✭✭✭mallards


    http://www.young-guns.org.uk/

    I got my .22 hornet off him. He has a good selection of rifles. He usually has a stand at the moire game fair in the summer if thats any handier.


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