la bala Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 A farmer on whose land i shoot rabbits has asked me to get rid of a fox. I intend to put the trail camera out a few nights to check his movements. When i have seen his movements and times, I intend to bait an empty paddock a few nights to see if i can entice him in. I intend to put the bait at a ranged 50yds. Here is the question, I will be using .22 subs, so is it head shot or boiler room. Before some jump in here with you didnt ought to do that, or .22 is not the tool for the job, the farmer has some spooky horses and noise is an issue. So any suggestions from guys who carry out close range fox control with .22 subs would be welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 A .22 subsonic will do the job if placed correctly, and you are ready for a quick follow up shot. I would try and reduce the range to around 30-35 yards, and re-zero your scope to that range. 50 yards is possible, but closer is better. Go for the chest area where you can hit the vital organs. The head is a small target, and the brain even smaller. Even with an accurate shot, the fox only has to move its head, the split second you fire, and you could end up missing, or worse, injuring it. Others will come on here and give their point or view. This one is mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 If u have a semi auto 22 get three quick shots into the boiler room around 30-40yrds. Nothing wrong with using a 22 though. As steve b says, it will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yep as said above ... 40yrds chest shot ideally or just behind where the front leg joins the body and they go down a treat in both these areas , just me but never been a fan of head shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yep as said above ... 40yrds chest shot ideally or just behind where the front leg joins the body and they go down a treat in both these areas , just me but never been a fan of head shots +1. Not even with a centrefire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 +1. Not even with a centrefire. Despatched a pig couple weeks ago from a botched/pulled/poor head shot or whatever you like to call it, his wounds were awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Yep boiler room at 40 max 50 yards. When using the trail cam, set some bait about 10 yards in front of it, that ensures he will come into view. It's how I now shoot 99% of my foxes, but I use the 17 HMR or the 22-250 for the job, as I don't have a 22. A single shot doesn't usually spook the animals, just multiple shots at close interval will almost certainly do so. Edited August 23, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 22 works and has done for years I prefer to use dog food as bait I stab loads of holes in the can leading up to d day I leave the lid open and some out of the can. On d day leave the lid on but ensure its pegged to the ground keeps the fox stiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Despatched a pig couple weeks ago from a botched/pulled/poor head shot or whatever you like to call it, his wounds were awful Poor pig, that's rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ok lads, thanks for your positive comments, will bait at 35yds and hope any breeze is blowing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ok lads, thanks for your positive comments, will bait at 35yds and hope any breeze is blowing to me. There's lots of good bait that you can put down that will work. Dog food, cat food, or a bag of chips with plenty of vinegar on them (I kid you not!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 And when you get it work out how you will get the one that replaces it, and the one after the ad infinitum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 And when you get it work out how you will get the one that replaces it, and the one after the ad infinitum. I maybe on the first rung of the foxing ladder at 72. so i dont think the ad infinitum will matter much JD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've shot two Fox's with Subsonics at approx 50m, hopefull they died quickly i will never know as they both ran away. Im not saying people don't kill Fox's with .22 just dont be supprised if the Fox gets to its toe's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've shot two Fox's with Subsonics at approx 50m, hopefull they died quickly i will never know as they both ran away. Im not saying people don't kill Fox's with .22 just dont be supprised if the Fox gets to its toe's . Unlikely then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I've shot two Fox's with Subsonics at approx 50m, hopefull they died quickly i will never know as they both ran away. Im not saying people don't kill Fox's with .22 just dont be supprised if the Fox gets to its toe's . I've shot two Fox's with Subsonics at approx 50m, hopefull they died quickly i will never know as they both ran away. Im not saying people don't kill Fox's with .22 just dont be supprised if the Fox gets to its toe's . Think you missed some posts, now going for 35yds, and it will be a ranged 35yds not approx 35yds. Edited August 23, 2015 by la bala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'd just say that I agree with other posts : boiler room, just back of the shoulder. I've shot a few foxes with the 22LR, and it's very effective at an appropriate range Shame that noise is an issue, because at 35 yards, a 12 bore with a decent load (Alphamax 42g of BB, for example) will drop a fox on the spot, and a lot harder to miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'm not having a go ! just prepairing you for the real chance the the Fox could run. If the fox won't come in to 35m what are you going to do then ? But not many people post that they have had a runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ok lads, thanks for your positive comments, will bait at 35yds and hope any breeze is blowing to me. At 35 yards shoot it at where you are most comfortable with be it head chest or side on, with a well placed shot it will go down in either of these places. Preferably at that distance I would go head shot but that is just my view and we all have our own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) If u have a semi auto 22 get three quick shots into the boiler room around 30-40yrds. Nothing wrong with using a 22 though. As steve b says, it will do the job. not good advice in my opinion. One good well placed shot should be all that's needed. If you make a mistake with the first correct with a second . To fire three shots at something in quick succession that will most prob jump or fall after the first seems crazy, what if he misses with the first at chuck one in the guts and one in the rear end. Bad advice. Edited August 23, 2015 by jayDT10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I should add oil to the bait and turn it into a slop that needs lapping then brain shoot it personally chest shot and it is likely going to cry out and run from 22 lr and it's not nice and has potential to upset the family at the farm The zero should normally re m ain the one you used to 50 for most of us at 35 you wouldn't normally take s different a trajectory wise with most set ups but it's up to you to know or check that If you don't know how to get the brain then go for the heart but remember about the time lag and potential for upset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) 60yarders, 22lr stubbies. Brno rifle. Edited August 23, 2015 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) 80yds, HV 22lr. All chest shot. That is wrong, one was head shot sorry! Edited August 24, 2015 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I prefer cci mini mags in my 22 not a fan of these subsonics anymore think there rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I prefer cci mini mags in my 22 not a fan of these subsonics anymore think there rubbish my ruger prefers them but they make such a racket i find it easier to just use the hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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