223 or 243
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Bo Diddley
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If it’s purely for foxing, there are better options out there.
DG
Think of a 243 for foxing as a 22-250 on steroids with a light bullet (55-70gr) that you can also use on any deer in the UK, even with non toxic now the Scottish legislation has changed.
What’s not to love about that. I also come from the belief that the more you shoot a rifle the better you get with it which is why I fox and stalk with my 243 and just switch between NV or traditional scope with the appropriate round for what I’m doing on my R8.
It’s probably a touch more noisy than some other calibres at night but thats not a concern for me and it’s laser accurate way past 200m.
Hope this helps and have fun making your decision.
What’s not to love about that. I also come from the belief that the more you shoot a rifle the better you get with it which is why I fox and stalk with my 243 and just switch between NV or traditional scope with the appropriate round for what I’m doing on my R8.
It’s probably a touch more noisy than some other calibres at night but thats not a concern for me and it’s laser accurate way past 200m.
Hope this helps and have fun making your decision.
shakey jake
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unless you are going to shoot deer or shoot long range, inside 200m i cant see any fox being able to tell the diffrence. both have good ammo choices that most places will stock.
Polar Lynx
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Foxing .... well 223 must be ideal. Short barrel, low noice with moderator and ammo (v-max) everywhere.
The sound factor is important if the rifle is to used dark hours. No need to alarm people living close.
The sound factor is important if the rifle is to used dark hours. No need to alarm people living close.
Lloyd90
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I recently bought a 223 for foxing with NV as my 243 setup was too heavy etc.
Nice light rifle with a Alpex has been very good but it hasn’t done anything the 243 couldn’t have done just not quite as loud but it’s not exactly quiet either.
I am in agreement with the above that having one rifle that you shoot well is a big advantage and I think that’s where the 243 shines as it is a great foxing calibre that can be used to take any deer species in the U.K.
It’s a real shame that the 223 (and other 22 cals) aren’t allowed to take Roe deer. It’s more than capable and used in Scotland as well as some other countries abroad. You can already take munty and CWD with it, adding Roe would just open it up to being a lot more versatile.
Either one will kill foxes stone dead if you put the bullet in the correct place.
Nice light rifle with a Alpex has been very good but it hasn’t done anything the 243 couldn’t have done just not quite as loud but it’s not exactly quiet either.
I am in agreement with the above that having one rifle that you shoot well is a big advantage and I think that’s where the 243 shines as it is a great foxing calibre that can be used to take any deer species in the U.K.
It’s a real shame that the 223 (and other 22 cals) aren’t allowed to take Roe deer. It’s more than capable and used in Scotland as well as some other countries abroad. You can already take munty and CWD with it, adding Roe would just open it up to being a lot more versatile.
Either one will kill foxes stone dead if you put the bullet in the correct place.
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No target shooting either?
Len the dog
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If solely for foxing split the difference, 22-250.
Oh yes, definitely! 22-250 has got to be the ultimate foxing calibre! If I was starting all over again I'd definitely have one in my lineup.
But the OP was specifically asking about 223 and 243.
So not going to worry about barrel wear and not going to want to use heavy bullets.
Both my 223s are 1-in-8 twists and seem to handle 40gr to 80gr OK.
A local chap swears by 58gr in his 243.
I've never shot a 243!
Cost per shot will be the main difference between the two, I would think.
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