Field Result of Fox Classic Hunter

[Edinburgh Rifles]

There are usually three or four posts asking about non lead choices and efficacy on various targets, shot placement blood trail etc at any one time on here.

I have done several of these on various brands but current ones can only help add to the data set.

This is one to show some real world results that have been replicated in the thousands by various Forest Agencies and volume users.
Relatively Low BC, expanding (non fragmenting), non lead bullet.

Roe
200m (slightly elevated position)
Very Aware
308 130gr Fox Classic Hunter
MV 2850fps
Terminal velocity circa 2140fps (strelok)
Tikka T3 20” barrel

Placement - heart
Reaction to shot - ran across open moorland approximately 40-50yds
(a shoulder shot would no doubt have reduced this)


Notes:
Blood trail was visible to the naked eye from range.
Patches of blood 6-12” every 2-3ft

Carcase:
Small entry through onside (left) lower leg (1/2”)
Larger exit above (right) sternum (2”)
Heart took direct hit but also exhibited several cuts to atria.
Onside leg broken at elbow
Carcase otherwise clean without secondary wound channels.

The length of run was impressive given the blood loss and broken leg but not unusual for a heart shot fully aware animal.

A blind man could follow this blood trail!

Clean carcase
Easy to see blood trail
Traditional heart shot placement
Low terminal velocity with obvious expansion on small framed/thin skinned target.


(NB: OOS in place)

 

[RH Somerset]

Shooting roe bucks in March?

 

[HonestJohn]

Good write up. I’m a follower of new non-lead bullets. Tried Sako Powerhead blade on reds last season and outcome was equivocal to my usual lead based bullets. I’m sure the Fox bullets perform equally well too, although I’ve yet to try them.

Well done for bringing visual results of Fox bullets to the forum.

 

[Acm]

Shooting roe bucks in March?

OOS in place.
Out of season licence

 

[RH Somerset]

OOS in place.
Out of season licence

Ok. Thanks.

 

[Andrewslater]

Impressive results from the fox round. Yet to try them but will definitely be on my list once i get through these TTSX.

 

[the prowler]

I got a nice roe at the weekend with fox 50g ammunition in my sako85 223 hunter. 220yards. No problem

 

[Pine Marten]

Fox 130gr in my 7mm-08 on a Chinese water deer at maybe 70m. In and out. Result was a bang-flop, top of heart and lungs taken off. Very clean inside. Had I needed a trail, there was a clear one.

 

[DH39]

Helpful and interesting. Thanks for posting

 

[Rutland lad]

I use these in 124 grain in 6.5x55 in my homeloads.
No issues whatsoever. Great round. Regularly taking all species from muntjac to large fallow. Must’ve shot 50+ deer with them by now. Photo below was light nights muntjac taken at less than 50m. It had entry wound just behind shoulder, exit wound is visible. It dropped it where it stood - you can see the blood spatter by it’s feet. I have no hesitation in trusting these rounds.

 

[Heym SR20]

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[Smellydog]

Gives us hope.
Thanks.

 

[cooper89]

300 winmag 180gr ttsx
140y young doe

Run about 50y, heart smashed to the point of being unrecognisable, 3” exit wound and massive blood trail

 

[Acm]

@Edinburgh Rifles will you have these available to buy as components or factory rounds at the stalking show?

 

[JockStalk]

Fox and TTSX in 25-06 this week, all three dropped where they stood, hilar shot, .25 entry and three inch exit. They expand well!

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

@Edinburgh Rifles will you have these available to buy as components or factory rounds at the stalking show?

We will have a full range of Fox and Peregrine Ammunition and Reloading components for sale
As well as all the other ammo, bullets, powders, primers, brass and reloading dies we can pack!