243 for foxing when copper comes in?

[homer]

Those of you that, at present are using a 243 for foxing, will you continue to use it with copper ammo?
Or, will you go to something else like a 22.250 or 204 where lead will still be allowed?

 

[One on top of two]

I’ve just gone back to 22-250 for Fox and Roe .

 

[Nimrod1960]

I think you are over thinking the issue, you will still be able to buy ballistic tip varmint stuff.

 

[homer]

I think you are over thinking the issue, you will still be able to buy ballistic tip varmint stuff.

I read somewhere that 6mm and above, no lead bullets would be available in any weights.

 

[kevtherev]

There will be plenty of choice in 3 years once the ban is in place.
RWS have a non toxic in .243 I saw somewhere?

 

[25 Sharps]

I think you are over thinking the issue, you will still be able to buy ballistic tip varmint stuff.

Not under the current proposals!

 

[25 Sharps]

I read somewhere that 6mm and above, no lead bullets would be available in any weights.

Correct- other than target bullets.

Until someone gets caught using target bullets for deer, then we’re all (target shooters) shafted!

 

[Dave_45]

22-250 with yew tree will be fine on fox

 

[homer]

Correct- other than target bullets.

Until someone gets caught using target bullets for deer, then we’re all (target shooters) shafted!

Are there, at the moment, any lightish 243 copper rounds that expand like lead do? There's nothing worse than hearing the smack of the hit and watching the fox run off.

 

[25 Sharps]

Are there, at the moment, any lightish 243 copper rounds that expand like lead do? There's nothing worse than hearing the smack of the hit and watching the fox run off.

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[Tikkat1x]

I’ve just gone back to 22-250 for Fox and Roe .

i thought 243 was the legal requirement for Roe in this country

 

[shezza87]

I plan on loading yew tree 80gr tlr’s when the time comes. They also do an 80gr hollow point which will stabilise in a 1-10” twist .243

 

[shezza87]

Are there, at the moment, any lightish 243 copper rounds that expand like lead do? There's nothing worse than hearing the smack of the hit and watching the fox run off.

Yewtree

 

[Heym SR20]

I use an 80 Fox bullet in my 243 on deer. If a fox steps out I have absolutely no doubt that it will be dispatched with the same bullet no problem at all.

I have shot several foxes with my 7x57 using a 130gn Fox bullet. They have all died on the spot. I expect a lighter and faster 80gn will have the exact same result. Possibly will even cause more damage, but dead is dead.

 

[homer]

i thought 243 was the legal requirement for Roe in this country

You can go down to 222 in Scotland

 

[Tikkat1x]

You can go down to 222 in Scotland

last time i checked the east midlands weren't in Scotland

 

[One on top of two]

i thought 243 was the legal requirement for Roe in this country

Only England buddy .

 

[One on top of two]

last time i checked the east midlands weren't in Scotland

Good job I I drive a 24 plate Range Rover , so fear not the RAC will get me there in time for Tea .

 

[Jelen]

i thought 243 was the legal requirement for Roe in this country

It is. Maybe he shoots his Roe in Scotland?

 

[kenbro]

Those of you that, at present are using a 243 for foxing, will you continue to use it with copper ammo?
Or, will you go to something else like a 22.250 or 204 where lead will still be allowed?

There a few experience fox shooters having considerable success using Hornady 35 grain NTX bullets.
No need to go big.
Ken.