buze Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 On my last pigeon shoot I saw a fox, at around 30 yards, immobile. I didn't shoot as I was moderately sure what I had loaded (30g 6's) would not be a sure kill. Since then, I had about 50% people tell me that yes, if it's facing you, you could shoot it, and the other say no... What's the opinion? Rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospero Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 That size shot & load you would run the (substantial) risk of just wounding it. Not humane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Normally if after fox with a shotgun i use 42g BB ,but my first was with a pigeon no 6 32g from about 25 yards many moons ago.It will kill at 30 yards it isnt getting up and yes the bigger cartridge the better for piece of mind .I saw 1 shot last month on a game drive with the same size cartridge atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Shot a vixen last season at 25yds with 32g no5 and it dropped her that was during a pheasant drive. Do able but I would definitely prefer to use something bigger if specifically shooting foxes with a shotgun. If in doubt don't! You did the right thing. Edited December 7, 2016 by Jason_ox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 6 shot at 30yds will kill any fox. They are, after all, thin skinned animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooter Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 No- 1 or 2 are the proper fox cartridges these are filled with b/b shot much more humane than no-6 shot . , i use no-1/2 0n a fairly regular basis,, instant kills no wounding is what is required. atb brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) 30 grm no6 will kill you at 30 yrds never mind a fox put up pattern plate and see the grouping Edited December 30, 2016 by Rim Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 6 shot at 30yds will kill any fox. They are, after all, thin skinned animals. Absolutely correct I wouldn't hesitate to take a shot in the situation described Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I've shot the odd one with 32g no6 RC spies when roost shooting but they have always Been under 20yds and two out of seven I used both barrels to make sure. I normally have 36g bbs in my belt if I'm working up the shoot and happen to see Charlie. I've shot these at 35 large paces several times and they have always just died on the spot with the first barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Shot a handful of foxes with 30 or 32g 6's at that range and all dropped without any fuss. Wasn't expecting to shoot them though and obviously would have a bigger load in if I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Put the centre of the pattern in the right place and it won't be an issue for the odd opportunistic fox, when they are expected I take 38g ssg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Only one I've ever shot was in the 20-30 yard range. Hit it with 2 shots from a pump action loaded with 30 or 32gm of No.6 shot. The follow up shot was unnecessary, it dropped like a stone after the first. But if in doubt far better to leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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