Foxing Rifle Opinions.

[the prowler]

we have a lot of middens so bait stations for shooting aren’t really necessary

That's even better then

 

[the prowler]

204 Ruger is a good choice

 

[geordiemacatac]

Never had one but always on the bucket list..had .223 and .17 remi....Cheap enough to load for .204....Plenty of practice and not too hard on the pocket

 

[old 30-06]

The "industry standard" for foxing is the good old 223. If its not broke, don't fix it.

 

[Fox246]

22-250 all day for foxes. Shoots flat and hits hard. Had a 223 and it does the same job but 22-250 makes you smile more. Easy to get factory ammo for as well

 

[BenBhoy]

I've had two 204's and absolutely love them. Zero recoil, so flat it's almost unfair, & faster than most. Absolutely nails them, love it.

 

[geordiemacatac]

I've had two 204's and absolutely love them. Zero recoil, so flat it's almost unfair, & faster than most. Absolutely nails them, love it.

What kinda speeds are you getting

 

[Bo Diddley]

I've had two 204's and absolutely love them. Zero recoil, so flat it's almost unfair, & faster than most. Absolutely nails them, love it.

How do they do on the open hill in a breeze, Ben, little old bolitt probably gets pushed about

 

[BenBhoy]

What kinda speeds are you getting

My t3x was 3750. My current M77 was 4100 one & only time I ran it over chrono.

 

[geordiemacatac]

My t3x was 3750. My current M77 was 4100 one & only time I ran it over chrono.

Lol..4100...nothing getting up from that...

 

[BenBhoy]

How do they do on the open hill in a breeze, Ben, little old bolitt probably gets pushed about

Funny thing is mate, under 400yd it's going so stupid fast its gone before wind has chance. I've never really stretched legs on mine but on gongs in breezy days & still hitting 4" gong @ 500+yd.

 

[BenBhoy]

Lol..4100...nothing getting up from that...

Yet you struggle to find the entry or exit most of time, but give them a shake and insides are soup. All the energy is retained within fox, just jellied insides.

 

[geordiemacatac]

The 4000 FPS threshold is a small group of cartridges.... Original poster is probably looking up 204's as we type..

 

[old keeper]

223 with 1:8 and shoot 69TMK.
It will out shoot you and TMK re Vmax effect on foxs. 600ydsshould be easy enough as long as you get the range and wind right.
Alternative would be tight twist .204 or 20 TAC. 39 BK or 50 grn Berger.
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With the utmost respect, Cyres. As I know you really do know what you're doing, especially with the 204. 600yards, especially on a fox, with any rifle would, especially at night, I think be beyond most people's ability, certainly mine!

 

[Bo Diddley]

Funny thing is mate, under 400yd it's going so stupid fast its gone before wind has chance. I've never really stretched legs on mine but on gongs in breezy days & still hitting 4" gong @ 500+yd.

That'll do then

 

[BenBhoy]

The 4000 FPS threshold is a small group of cartridges....

Hopefully introduce another to the joy of speed tonight!!

 

[BenBhoy]

That'll do then

Works for me mate.

 

[Cyres]

250 yds is a long way at night. 600yds would be daylight in perfect conditions with a v good scope and good rest.
I don't think I have ever shot a fox over 350yds day or night. Very few over 300 yds.
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[Bear]

If your just shooting factory then another .243, if you home load then a .22 creed

 

[nf-fuse]

Just get a good nv scope or thermal with LRF for your 243. The tech makes the difference at night, especially if you're going out to decent ranges.