Which rifle ?

[lanber1088]

Hi all, thinking of up rating to a center fire for the foxes, I have a 22lr and .17hmr at moment excellent for rabbits but need something with a bit more stopping power,what would you suggest 222 or 223 or 243 ? also what is the difference in price for the ammo. Thanks.

 

Regards Lanber.

[bobby b]

I would go for either .22-250 or .243 it depends on if you ever want to shoot deer in the future as for ammo prices theres not much in it really i pay £25 for 20 .243 norma 75gr v-max and .22-250 is very near the same.

[seeker]

Have a look at this thread?

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/lof...hp?t110834.html

[lanber1088]

Thanks Seeker very interesting reading

regards Lanber.

[steve_b_wales]

If it's just for fox, get a 22-250. You can also get a .243 for fox, and then, if you wish, add deer onto your ticket in the future. That's what I did with mine.

Ammunition varies in price. You could get away with using PRVI Partizan ammo; I use it in both 22-250 & .243, and it's okay. Why don't you try reloading your own ammo. It's not that difficult, and I can load a .243 round, that's suited specifically for my rifle, for about 48p. Same with the 22-250.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Steve.

[lanber1088]

Thanks Steve,will give it some thought :blink:

 

Regards Lanber.