David.evans
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To many ifs and butts at 200 + at night , bait up around 150 and be safe
Is there a special reason for the mod , just asking
Is there a special reason for the mod , just asking
Is this the ultimate long range Foxing setup ?
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Much depends on where you are doing your foxing. Is it open downland where there's limited cover, or as in my case, relatively small fields where anything over 200 yards is unusual?
Over the years, I've used several calibres for my fox work and now stick with the 204, which does the job well. I did, at one time, have a 17 Hornet as someone mentioned earlier, but found that unless you are an exceptionally good shot, which I'm not, shooting foxes out to 300 yards, especially at night with such a small calibre, is not a good idea.
The fox is a thin-skinned, small-bodied animal that is not hard to kill, and any calibre from the 22 Hornet up to the 243 will do the job perfectly well, range dependent.
Over the years, I've used several calibres for my fox work and now stick with the 204, which does the job well. I did, at one time, have a 17 Hornet as someone mentioned earlier, but found that unless you are an exceptionally good shot, which I'm not, shooting foxes out to 300 yards, especially at night with such a small calibre, is not a good idea.
The fox is a thin-skinned, small-bodied animal that is not hard to kill, and any calibre from the 22 Hornet up to the 243 will do the job perfectly well, range dependent.
Foxyboy43
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Pretty much anything in .224 will kill out to 300 and further - if you do your job right of course.
Having shot foxes for many years there have been two quantum leaps in our favour, both of which I thoroughly recommend to you:-
1. the thermal spotter; and
2. the electronic sight fitted with a good onboard IR and Ballistic Calculator.
If set up properly the latter will enable you to take those longer shots with confidence - except of course reading the wind which is where you come in….
Having shot foxes for many years there have been two quantum leaps in our favour, both of which I thoroughly recommend to you:-
1. the thermal spotter; and
2. the electronic sight fitted with a good onboard IR and Ballistic Calculator.
If set up properly the latter will enable you to take those longer shots with confidence - except of course reading the wind which is where you come in….
Bo Diddley
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Foxes aren't particularly difficult to control.
A .223 will be just fine, and you can also knock down small deer with it, unlike a .204.
The "Modern Foxer" needs..
#1 Tacticool rifle... fluted barrel/bolt, chassis system etc. Preferably, at least two rifles.
#2 Carbon swivel head/hog saddle tripod..
#3 Multiple bait pipes
#4 Spy cams to cover the bait pipes (soon to be known as "Stink Pipes")
#5 A Fox Box, complete with a comfy leather sofa, Wi-Fi, electricity for a toaster & kettle, and large enough for a friend to join you for the fun.
#6 A thermal rifle sight with a ballistic calculator.
#7 Plenty of designer hunting clothing... gotta look good when you upload the videos to social media..
#8 Multispectral binos.
#9 Large shiny 4x4x4 to get to the fox box.
#10 Sponsership from one of the big suppliers is nice..
#11 Electronic fox caller, you will have foxes crawling up your barrels when you use one of these..
Good luck, and enjoy.
A Tikka is the sensible choice.
A .223 will be just fine, and you can also knock down small deer with it, unlike a .204.
The "Modern Foxer" needs..
#1 Tacticool rifle... fluted barrel/bolt, chassis system etc. Preferably, at least two rifles.
#2 Carbon swivel head/hog saddle tripod..
#3 Multiple bait pipes
#4 Spy cams to cover the bait pipes (soon to be known as "Stink Pipes")
#5 A Fox Box, complete with a comfy leather sofa, Wi-Fi, electricity for a toaster & kettle, and large enough for a friend to join you for the fun.
#6 A thermal rifle sight with a ballistic calculator.
#7 Plenty of designer hunting clothing... gotta look good when you upload the videos to social media..
#8 Multispectral binos.
#9 Large shiny 4x4x4 to get to the fox box.
#10 Sponsership from one of the big suppliers is nice..
#11 Electronic fox caller, you will have foxes crawling up your barrels when you use one of these..
Good luck, and enjoy.
A Tikka is the sensible choice.
tikka ace game if want chassis & new Tikka to elimate barrel concerns .....not seen many 2nd hand for sale
krg bravo stock is another good budget option chassis wise adjustable cheek piece and can get arca rail for foreend underside if tripod without hog or pig saddle
i personally rate dnt zulu 5x20 but if you have money nocpix ace50h thermal
define long range??? one mans LR is another mans no no ...
you have field craft and if using NV or Thermal ...if combine with field craft shouldn't really need long range ?
can bait them and ambush .... can try pull em in with a squeak or caller. to reduce range
Paul
krg bravo stock is another good budget option chassis wise adjustable cheek piece and can get arca rail for foreend underside if tripod without hog or pig saddle
i personally rate dnt zulu 5x20 but if you have money nocpix ace50h thermal
define long range??? one mans LR is another mans no no ...
you have field craft and if using NV or Thermal ...if combine with field craft shouldn't really need long range ?
can bait them and ambush .... can try pull em in with a squeak or caller. to reduce range
Paul
Hhahaha - i used my 270 for ages with a thermal on - 204 much nicer and easier to see the strike
Talking quiet?, ...... .222
Yes, places I can set up a station with a trail cam and have the time to do - definitely.
Good point thankyou.
Tbh you dont even need a trail cam - without teaching you to suck eggs just throw some bait out as often as you can - or if you cant get very often - bury a load of dog biscuits or tie with string some pheasant carcasses or something and they will comeYes, places I can set up a station with a trail cam and have the time to do - definitely.
You will eventually identify "the best" areas that for some reason they always use and then you are away
I hadn't considered this option, so I'll take a look at the shooting show - could be an excellent option as such great adjustability thankyou
Yes, I will be putting the Game high on my list thankyou.
I shoot a 20g hushpower for pest control on the Corvids and keeping everything low noise as possible has a lot of advantages.
Fair comments. Daytime is when I am keen to extend the range - night times definitely keep it within 200, that said with the right setup more options are possible. The Rekon is such a stable platform.
I have a Nocpix H35R which is pure gold for spotting and fits in the top pocket keeping lanyard round your neck. Just waiting for the Nocpix D70R to be released and I will be in business.Pretty much anything in .224 will kill out to 300 and further - if you do your job right of course.
Having shot foxes for many years there have been two quantum leaps in our favour, both of which I thoroughly recommend to you:-
1. the thermal spotter; and
2. the electronic sight fitted with a good onboard IR and Ballistic Calculator.
If set up properly the latter will enable you to take those longer shots with confidence - except of course reading the wind which is where you come in….
Ha Ha it seems like quite a few out there have all of that.
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