Robin128 wrote:22LR not that good for Fox at more than say 40.
Some Police forces share the same view for 17HMR :(
I'd ask the FLD if they have a calibre choice/preference for foxes if thats what the rifle is going to be mainly used for
Our firearms office likes 17hmr but will not give a licence for a 22rf for fox as not enough power to kill in one shot. He will give bigger thats why I'm asking what you think would be best.
Ta
Pete
Well given the choice of .222/.223/22-250 I would be inclined to go for a .223, reloading data is plentiful as are the components and rifles. I seem to remember reading it was in the top three most popular full calibre rifles in the UK
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It might be too big an ask to go straight to 223rem semi open...and straight to 22/250...an even bigger ask. Land approval tends to have brake points...22lr, 17HMR, 223rem, etc
My .220 Swift was ok. Better than all the rest of its brethren, IMHO of course. We all have our own favourite.
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Robin128 wrote:I use 223rem for fox...anything more is just over-kill.
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Rob..
anything more is just over-kill.
I have permission on my firearm cert to shoot fox with .3030win 308win 6.5x55se and have done so. Yep, they all kill them but I have never felt that I over- kill them
