I would think a 22250 and a 243 with 58vmax would be near on identical. But with the lead ban on 243 I'd go 22250. Fox's will just as quick with both tho.
Foxing Rifle Opinions.
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243 90g TGK. They blow good holes through stuff
I have the following calibers in my arsenal for fox control
.223
.22-250
.243
Whist all can cut the mustard, the .22-250 just has a thing about it that makes me teach for it every time.
A fast twist .22-250 would be the direction I would be going if I was looking for a dedicated foxing set up.
.223
.22-250
.243
Whist all can cut the mustard, the .22-250 just has a thing about it that makes me teach for it every time.
A fast twist .22-250 would be the direction I would be going if I was looking for a dedicated foxing set up.
Make/model or custom? what would you recommend?
Bo Diddley
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Not really. Im doing 3000 acres and have three bait stations. If your full time you probably have plenty of bait as well, although you dont need masses, just fresh and regular.. cameras if you can as well, and make your life easier.
If you have 4000 acres on your beat its easily doable.
custom based on a CZ 550 or Ruger M77MK2 9 inch twist three groove rifling, in the Ruger old school boat paddle stock factory contour barrel, CZ any weatherproof stock available contour barrel as desired. 22-250 would be my choice
jp 7saum
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we have a lot of middens so bait stations for shooting aren’t really necessary
jp 7saum
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If ur looking for a custom @BE Precision is the man to talk to, made me some cracking rifles
3000 acre in norfolk is a lot different to 3000 acre northern hill ground.
If you want traditional 22-250, modern .22 Creedmoor, left field .22 BR.
All do, give and take a little, the same. Foxes won’t know any different.
The BR will have longer barrel life but will have to be home loaded.
Anything with a good barrel will do the job. Consider a faster twist.
All do, give and take a little, the same. Foxes won’t know any different.
The BR will have longer barrel life but will have to be home loaded.
Anything with a good barrel will do the job. Consider a faster twist.
I will send him a message
will be using the 77gn TMK in mine
Very subjective topic but in a nutshell any Tikka, Howa, Remington, Bergara, etc will cut the mustard for you in factory guise.
Every. 22-250 owner will recommend what they have, that's natural, especially if they are happy with how it is performing.
I have a Remmy 700 VSSF, 26" barrel and it can push a 50g vmax at around 3700fps give or take and it's super accurate, more than enough for foxes at 300yrds, once I have shot this barrel out i will likely re barrel it to a fast twist 26" varmint barrel.
The .22-250 is such a good caliber, covers my foxing(300yrds) and long range varminting needs out to 400yrds on rabbits etc
22-250 Sako 50gr
Bo Diddley
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Accuracy International in 6.5, and stick a Nocpix thermal on top, dial in the ballistic calculator, and it's job done.
Thank me later.
Thank me later.
Use a trail camera to check the regularity of visits.
geordiemacatac
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Get a .204
Bo Diddley
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Open hill, and wind, how well does a .204 cope?
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