Evil Elvis Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I know the foot poundage is adequate BUT the govt recommendation is .223 for Munty isnt it? Help me out here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I think ive answered my own question: For Muntjac and Chinese Water deer only- a rifle with a minimum calibre of not less than .220 inches and muzzle energy of not less than 1000 foot pounds and a bullet weight of not less than 50 grains may be used. So from that Id say yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearandnoidea Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Yes you can use a .222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Yes you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Can use 222 on roe in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys....next question....who has used one on munty and what grain round? Edited March 9, 2010 by Evil Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 bout 2 weeks ago bout 11.30 on a fri night got me a nice big buck with my .222 using 40gr v-max. Head shot straight down and some very nice eating aswell. Have taken plenty of muntys with my .222. it is far more than capable to do it. happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 surely 40gr is too light to be legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 http://www.thedeerinitiative.co.uk/pdf/gui...es%20170309.pdf It is indeed a minimum 50 gr bullet weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) bout 2 weeks ago bout 11.30 on a fri night got me a nice big buck with my .222 using 40gr v-max. Head shot straight down and some very nice eating aswell. Have taken plenty of muntys with my .222. it is far more than capable to do it. happy hunting Also at 11.30 at night did you lamp the buck? i'm sure thats illegal isn't it? do correct me if i'm wrong George Edited March 9, 2010 by groach1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 as i said head shot straight down. The result would be exactly the same had it of been a 50gr , 55gr etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 muntjac deer come under vermin control so lamping is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 bout 2 weeks ago bout 11.30 on a fri night got me a nice big buck with my .222 using 40gr v-max. Nice bit of poaching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 muntjac deer come under vermin control so lamping is fine Do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 They do round here as for the poaching i'm sorry to say no poaching involved... this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Besides...... Im sure no one on here has ever shot a rabbit with a .233,22-250 or .243 have they ? because rabbit control wouldnt be on your licence for these calibers and that would be a no no wouldnt it. yeah right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Many people have vermin conditions on their centre fires George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Many people have vermin conditions on their centre fires George agreed. muntys are vermin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 And to think people get upset about the prospect of compulsary training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 agreed. muntys are vermin And to think people get upset about the prospect of compulsary training George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 And to think people get upset about the prospect of compulsary training got the t-shirt m8. but respect your opion thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallet Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Deer Act prevents taking of Deer at night apart from in special circumstances. Didn't think that they were classed as vermin in the eyes of plod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I think you are wasting your time Mallet, sharpshooter thinks he is from lawless bandit country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshot Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 is anyone else going to answer the question with honesty or are your horses too high. i know the rules and i know my trade i have done it for long enough thankyou and very well indeed. youve all shot at things you shouldnt of im sure. 40gr is ample at 30 yds to the head. but this is not my norm round i usally use 55gr sp. but on this night 40gr were the load and foxes the game just happend upon a munty. muntys are classed as pests in my area and as it was a buck no probs there.a question was asked to which i answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 muntjac deer come under vermin control so lamping is fine I think misinformed is the polite way of putting it, you can call them vermin to your hearts content, and in some instances I would agree, but they are covered by the Deer Act 1991 and Amendments. 40g is not allowed for normal hunting, neither is night shooting without an appropriate licence from Natural England. Breaking the law is stupid with firearms, shouting about it is ******* ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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