Lez325 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) can anyone recommend a hard hitting Fox cartridge-Ive been so close on more then one occasion but only having No6 - 32's in the gun I held my shot so what do you guys use for such an occasion I know a rifle is better suited and I have one for the job- but wanted to get up close and personal with this particular chicken snatcher Les Edited December 29, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 if your gun is 3 inch chambered lyalvales 50g bb load is very hard hitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 if your gun is 3 inch chambered lyalvales 50g bb load is very hard hitting good cart and will do the job well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 yes its 3" and steel shot proofed Bettinsoli Diamond deluxe I'll see if my RFD has those in stock-what price does a box of 25 usually go for?? thanks Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 i think they are about £12 a box if i remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thats ok then not too expensive- I'll buy a box or two tomorrow and try them out Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 cool keep us posted on your luck with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nom worries I love to post photos of Foxes Ive shot- thanks for the assistance fella's Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 If all else fails, let it have it with the 6's. The first fox I shot was at about 30 yards and I dropped it stone dead with 32gm 6's, and only one barrel. I like to use 3's or 4's for foxes but my gun is only 2 1/2" :blink: Let us know how you get on anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I use BB's for foxes and they kill em stone dead, if your on target that is :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 les, iv droped fox with 21 gram what ever in the gun go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I always keep a couple of no 1s 50gm 3" carts in my pocket in case of a fox or the odd geese. Paid off yesterday as I couldn't belive it a decent skien of pinks flew straight over me pretty low which seemed strange as it was a clear windless day . Plenty of time to slot in a 3" cart and drop the lead goose! Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I've shot quite a few foxes before while out rough shooting with 7's or 71/2's but obviously I wouldn't recommend these as a reliable fox shell. I have 2 favourites that I use when we are hunting cover for foxes. Firstly RC40 Special Semi Magnum number 2's and secondly Fiocchi Semi Magnum number 3's once again 40gram. I have shot a lot of foxes with these. If I was to recommend a 3" shell it would have to be Winchester Super Speed number 2's. I have never used anything larger than number 2's while foxing and I have killed a lot of foxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin vs Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I use 36gr alphamax bbs and have no problem killing them out to about 40 - 50 yrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 les, iv droped fox with 21 gram what ever in the gun go for it. I was thinking it would be more humane to use a larger load - I hate foxes witha passion and its legal in Avon & Someret area to take them with a 17 HMR- however the Fox problem is on land thats not cleared for Rimfire / Centre fire- hence my post ref shotgun loads I have a good fox caller and plan to call him in to within 30-40 yards before taking the shot Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I use Eley Maximum 34g shotsize 4, very effective I aint had one getaway yet. and they are about £7.00 a box round here in Suffolk. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 odds are you won't see him when you're out with the proper cartridges however on chance encounters sub 30 yards 6's do fine. I've shot a fair few on pheasant shoots and you don't get time to change cartridges so just stay as still as possible let him come as close as you can and then go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) Ive just returned from my RFD all he had to sell were Lyalvale Express Max Game - these are BB 36 grams- so I bougt a box for £8 see how I get on with these- I went over this land last night around 5pm without a shotgun or rifle- I called him in to within 20 yards - just standing by the hen house in Mossy Oak camo- I just stood behiond a small (4ft) Gorse bush and he ran right up to me- I stopped squeeking and he wandered off down the track - I could have shot him easily- the Lamp did not seem to put him off in any way so here hoping I can do the same tomorrow afternoon- was going out an hour or so before dark Les Edited December 30, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You may now have "educated" him, and will more than likely find it harder to call.. Good luck, but in my opinion you should never try to call foxes for the sake of it, unless you are planning to dispatch them there and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Fair comment- I don't think he saw me and the Hens and Ducks were more appealing to Mr Fox as he wandered off towards the larger of the two hen houses-without a care in the world- not bolting away like a bansheee I'll keep you posted Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david crocket Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) lez i shot 3 foxes with 6s out of some maze in september the longest being 40 yards, here's a pic cheers crocket Edited December 30, 2009 by david crocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Ive just returned from my RFD all he had to sell were Lyalvale Express Max Game - these are BB 36 grams- so I bougt a box for £8 Thats what i use-although i've only actually had two foxes,but they're an effective cartridge all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You may now have "educated" him, and will more than likely find it harder to call.. Good luck, but in my opinion you should never try to call foxes for the sake of it, unless you are planning to dispatch them there and then. Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 you may be right went out at 1st light no sign of him- still Im over there again this evening with a lamp- heres hoping If not I'll put it down to my in-experience Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Thats what i use-although i've only actually had two foxes,but they're an effective cartridge all the same. Lets hope I get the chance to use them- Ive asked my FEO to have a look at this land - hoping he;ll clear it for Rimfire / Centrefire- then Mr Fox will be up **** Creek Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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