| 93x64mm |
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| 31/03/18 09:23 AM |
Re: Rook Rifles - some further questions
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Thanks Greenshoots - you have a pm
I was doing some research last night. Here is a Tolley that was in Holts Auction
http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...891&image=3
Mine also has the sliding trigger blocking safety.
And one lined to 5.6x50r
http://www.gavingardiner.com/bidcat/detail.asp?SaleRef=0021&LotRef=82
Now that has me thinking. 22 Hornet - readily available and cheap to run so good for lots of practice on running boar /rabbits etc.
But 5.6x50r is legal for use on Roe in Scotland and muntjac south of the Border. But have to import cases and reload myself - not that big an issue. I was concerned that pressures might be a bit high. But it’s been done here on an identical rifle by the looks of it.
Both very nice pieces of kit aren't they!
The hornet certainly is a great old cartridge, not sure on the single shot's strength as to how hard you want to push your little rook!
Is the 5.6x50R the minimum legal cartridge for the game you hunt, or is there other cartridges that can do so as well?
But if you reload you could get the best from both (mild loads), or by using an adapter cartridge?
If any doubts best to go small & pass on to the next generation!