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Calibre for foxes in wind
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For argument’s sake (unlike me, I know
), a top end 107/110 gr .243 load will pretty much match a 143 gr PRC load at sensible foxing ranges.I’d choose the PRC over the .243 though, and I’d choose my .280 over either of them
.rockandroller
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You can bend it a little more to your will though !
Roost that pill (3400+) , or the 95, or the 103 at similar warp speeds out of a 6mm-06 and the job will be properly done. Yes, so will the barrel but they do make replacements.
With licencing issues and possible lead bans, the 22 Creedmoor with the heavies is very worthy of consideration.
7Miller
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For me, if its for foxes only, then I don't want to be paying lead free prices, so has to be a 22 to throw lead at them.
I'd be looking for a fast twist 22-250. Or, the option I've personally gone for, is to get a 22 Creedmoor built and will be using 77gr TMK bullets, (should be ready earlish next year).
A 8 twist 223 is also a very valid option.
If you don't mind paying for monolithics, then the easy button would be a 6.5 Creedmoor, and learn to ignore the petty haters. Or up the velocity and go for the PRC.
I'd be looking for a fast twist 22-250. Or, the option I've personally gone for, is to get a 22 Creedmoor built and will be using 77gr TMK bullets, (should be ready earlish next year).
A 8 twist 223 is also a very valid option.
If you don't mind paying for monolithics, then the easy button would be a 6.5 Creedmoor, and learn to ignore the petty haters. Or up the velocity and go for the PRC.
BigT
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This is exactly the sort of thing the 22 Creed was made for. Though a fast twist barrel on the 22-250 will do almost exactly the same thing.
Because better gear is more forgiving , despite the people who apparently still think using a rifle is cheating compared to throwing rocks like we did back in the day
Because better gear is more forgiving , despite the people who apparently still think using a rifle is cheating compared to throwing rocks like we did back in the day
I just remembered an rspca chap on tv a few days ago, commenting on the current proposed trail hunting ban .............."shooting is a much better and more humane form of fox control" ... who would have thunk it?
One on top of two
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Im currently waiting for some 100 grn eld-vt to turn up for my 6.5 PRC also got 1KG of RS60 to use up, should be tasty combo.
7Miller
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I have my 7mm-08 for Deer, Boar etc and I'm getting my 22 Creedmoor built to avoid using copper for foxes. It was just the excuse I wanted to get another rifle!
But I'm lokking forward to getting it. I think it's going to put a broad grin on my face when shooting it.
Was going to get a 1:8 twist 22-250, but I fancied something different for a while. Plus, using Gary @BE Precision means it was just as price efficient to get him to build me one, as it was trying to located a 24" tikka, 22-250 with 1:8 twist. No brainier for me really
keeper
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Probably better to learn your rifle.
Your calibre is a grate round. I personally use a 223 on foxes. Pest Control by trade.
Practice on a windy day using something to measure the wind, kestrel or the likes.
On your nights out measure the wind speed then with your built in knowledge you have a good platform to work from.
Its easy to blame your kit and chase the dream. I think it was john wayne who said beware of the man with 1 gun
Your calibre is a grate round. I personally use a 223 on foxes. Pest Control by trade.
Practice on a windy day using something to measure the wind, kestrel or the likes.
On your nights out measure the wind speed then with your built in knowledge you have a good platform to work from.
Its easy to blame your kit and chase the dream. I think it was john wayne who said beware of the man with 1 gun
JDS1
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I don’t k ow anything about he 22 creedmoor but have just googled it and it looks impressive in the wind and flat shooting.I have my 7mm-08 for Deer, Boar etc and I'm getting my 22 Creedmoor built to avoid using copper for foxes. It was just the excuse I wanted to get another rifle!
But I'm lokking forward to getting it. I think it's going to put a broad grin on my face when shooting it.
Was going to get a 1:8 twist 22-250, but I fancied something different for a while. Plus, using Gary @BE Precision means it was just as price efficient to get him to build me one, as it was trying to located a 24" tikka, 22-250 with 1:8 twist. No brainier for me really
One on top of two
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Not quite sure why some get the knickers in a twist over shooting flat ? lets face it out to 300-400 m there all pretty flat. Its not like were shooting rimfires.
Drops are so easy to work out. As long as your not doing anything to affect you MV there a constant . Its the wind that will kill you every time .
Just sayin
lets face it out to 300-400 m there all pretty flat. Its not like were shooting rimfires. Drops are so easy to work out. As long as your not doing anything to affect you MV there a constant . Its the wind that will kill you every time .
Just sayin
7Miller
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You need to homeload for them, bit that's fine with me as I also enjoy that process
K
Lots of advice on this post about which caliber and what bullet weight. However,..................they have all missed the point. I believe Foxyboy43 has nailed it. Just stick with the rifle and bullet combination you are currently using (and have experience and confidence in ), and narrow the gap. I am not a thermal or night vision man, but you can still do it with a lamp and torch on top. More field craft, and less assistance from technology, is the way forward.
JDS1
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Have you ever controlled foxes on hill ground?
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