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Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:56 pm
by Bullcat
Just wondering what calibre you guys prefer when out chasing foxes...

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:24 pm
by Muttang
You forgot .204............. Or are you a non believer? :?

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:46 pm
by Dr G
204

but I got a fox last night with the 223 :D

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:02 pm
by Simpson
Which ever rifle you grab...in my case 22-250

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:20 pm
by Rinso
When skins were worth $45-50 I used a 17Rem, since skins lost value I use a 25.06 so which do you want the now or the then

cheers
Rinso

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:51 am
by Bages
the only one on the list I have is the 223.......

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:54 am
by 500Nitro
Whatever gun is in my hands at the time - which always seems to be a 30.06
or a 243.

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:45 am
by macca
Similar answer to Rinso except I use the 22-250 or 243.The 17 was great for the money work,except mine needed to be cleaned at around 15 to 20 rounds,but shot so well.
Macca

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:07 am
by 7mmmag
22-250 is my goto fox calibre, but the 7mm rem mag has acounted for quiet a few.

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:39 am
by Brett-Cox
.243 would have to be my most often used calibre, although great numbers have been taken with the shotgun or 250.

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:35 pm
by Model70
Mate usually the 250, but if Im looking for a pelt either LR or the ever faithfull hornet.......

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:48 pm
by wb243
PLEASE ADD .204 TO THE LIST!!!!

My 20 Practical is my new favourite rifle over my .243 for foxing and bunnies.

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:29 pm
by trevort
outta my safe, when its full, 204 will be fisrt off the rank when looking for foxes, 6/250 next then 223. Havent done anything with the 17 m4 yet so dont know if it will take over third spot.

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:55 pm
by MISSED
Went for the swift but 222 is still good .Shot with a 22 ,22-250 ,22wmr ,12 gauge ,410 30-30,303-25, 308 in other worlds I run what i brung

Re: Favourite calibre for foxes

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:55 pm
by kjd
I love the 222 for everything under the size of a goat!