rigwallet Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Im thinking of goin far firearms and wondered whats the max distance you can down a fox with 22 rimfire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Im thinking of goin far firearms and wondered whats the max distance you can down a fox with 22 rimfire ? I don't believe the above question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 cant belive the things people write on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 @ 1000yds.............but you have to use a big scope G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy1403 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 they say a .22 rimfire round will kill at a mile. so you could "down a fox" at a mile but i would love to see this done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domin8or Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 a real big scope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Get a .223 or the likes. .22lr on fox is one hell of a debate, which I dont wish to partake in again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) Rigwallet, many people come here asking similar questions which is probably why you've got the replies you've got. The decision to go for a FAC should not be taken lightly and you'd probably benefit from doing alot of research first. ***And now to your question, generally speaking .22LR is not ideal for foxing except a close range head shot can be guaranteed, and your talking about 40yrds, many will dissagree with me but the general feeling is .22 centerfire is required for effective foxing, with the most common being .223, .22-250, .243. The .22LR simply lacks the range and punch to take a fox and with the unavailability of ballistic tip ammo that you'll get with centerfire ammo a body shot on a fox will likley only wound it. The .22WMR is a little harder hitting.*** I'd reccomend 'Foxing With Lamp & Rifle - By Robert Bucknell' if your serious about getting into foxing although its quite expensive. But most of all if your serious about getting a FAC, join a gun club and they will teach you some valuable lessons ***Note - This is my personal opinion only, I will not enter into a flame war about ".22LR is ok for foxes" Edited July 13, 2010 by Katash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 OH NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 This is going to go down hill!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 i dont agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 i dont agree Here we go again buy a air rife lot easy er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Here we go again buy a air rife lot easy er I think 200yds with an air rifle aeh lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Im thinking of goin far firearms and wondered whats the max distance you can down a fox with 22 rimfire ? Ask your FEO, good luck with your application afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonevo Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Many of the more experienced members will know the answer to the question. But in order for someone to learn ,please dont mock or start to take the **** out of someone who does not understand about firearms. In short mate a .22 rimfire is not sufficient to kill a fox at distance, a 223 or 222 22.250 will be more efficient. I hope this answers your question,But after all I am no expert on ballistics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 also you have to prove the need for FAC, rather than just to shoot things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hello Rigwallet, you've taken a bit of a hammering, haven't you? Best thing would be to go to Google and put in 'Fox shooting', 'fox shooting calibres' and any other combination you can think of. There's loads and loads of stuff there. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ask your FEO, good luck with your application afterwards. Well actually I did, and got it. Give the guy a break, he's asking what could perhaps be seen as a sensible question if he's new? When I was looking into getting my FAC it was very good of Markbivvy to point out that a .22lr and .22wmr were different, as I didn't know! It's amazing how such simple things aren't so simple when you're new. To answer the question, I'd say it will work to 40 yards or so. I've seen it done many times and done it myself a couple. Shot placement is the key. If you want a Foxing rifle then ask for something a little bigger like a .223 but if you just know that you may need to take the odd troublesome Fox that you can ambush at close range now and again then a .22lr is fine. It's all very well us experienced and keen guys saying "no, it can't be done" because we have the kit which has the power to show a Fox what for at 1000 yards+ if we could hit them at that range. For someone just applying who has a bit of bunny bashing to do, that's a lot of money to lay out to take a species that may only need to be taken as a last resort a couple of times a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 exactly and yet none of us would use a centrefire in a back garden and would choose a .22lr for the task, as NJC says 40-50 yards max with a shot to the bonce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Well actually I did, and got it. Give the guy a break, he's asking what could perhaps be seen as a sensible question if he's new? When I was looking into getting my FAC it was very good of Markbivvy to point out that a .22lr and .22wmr were different, as I didn't know! It's amazing how such simple things aren't so simple when you're new. To answer the question, I'd say it will work to 40 yards or so. I've seen it done many times and done it myself a couple. Shot placement is the key. If you want a Foxing rifle then ask for something a little bigger like a .223 but if you just know that you may need to take the odd troublesome Fox that you can ambush at close range now and again then a .22lr is fine. It's all very well us experienced and keen guys saying "no, it can't be done" because we have the kit which has the power to show a Fox what for at 1000 yards+ if we could hit them at that range. For someone just applying who has a bit of bunny bashing to do, that's a lot of money to lay out to take a species that may only need to be taken as a last resort a couple of times a year! I quite agree, my post wasn't meant sarcastically. Some FEO's will approve rimfires for fox and he could have meant WMR not LR but only his FEO would be able to give his forces view on that (as we all know that varies from one area to another). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Many of the more experienced members will know the answer to the question.But in order for someone to learn ,please dont mock or start to take the **** out of someone who does not understand about firearms. I agree with that statement . The only silly question is the question not asked ! As an open shooting forum some of the detrimental comments put on here by those with the knowledge offer neither help nor encouragement for thoose wishing to take up shooting of whatever type. There is plenty of information around to be found on the net. magazines and books etc but a friendly informative forum site with the ability to get opinions and advice from thoose already in the know is something i wish was around in my early days of picking up a gun. We need our sport to be squeaky clean and with a strong supported body like BASC etc to continue enjoying what we do, so genine advice and comments to anyone asking what may seem to the experienced to be a "dumb" question should not be shot down to their embarasment , I know many of the comments made on this site are light hearted and tounge in cheek and in text may not transfer as such but can put someone off from asking a question, every mistake made that may go onto record could have an effect for our sport and I for one would rather answer a question if i can no matter how "dumb" it may seem than risk someone makeing a mistake that could affect us all. Not pokeing any sticks at anyone but during my time on this forum I have seen people get shredded some deservedly some not. Cant answer the original question though im not informed enough ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigwallet Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Rigwallet, many people come here asking similar questions which is probably why you've got the replies you've got. The decision to go for a FAC should not be taken lightly and you'd probably benefit from doing alot of research first. ***And now to your question, generally speaking .22LR is not ideal for foxing except a close range head shot can be guaranteed, and your talking about 40yrds, many will dissagree with me but the general feeling is .22 centerfire is required for effective foxing, with the most common being .223, .22-250, .243. The .22LR simply lacks the range and punch to take a fox and with the unavailability of ballistic tip ammo that you'll get with centerfire ammo a body shot on a fox will likley only wound it. The .22WMR is a little harder hitting.*** I'd reccomend 'Foxing With Lamp & Rifle - By Robert Bucknell' if your serious about getting into foxing although its quite expensive. But most of all if your serious about getting a FAC, join a gun club and they will teach you some valuable lessons ***Note - This is my personal opinion only, I will not enter into a flame war about ".22LR is ok for foxes" Well many thanks far your posotive reply there have been many silly people putting silly little remarks but as they say its easy if you know what your taking about and i know nothing about firearms ,. Well i just sit and look at all the foxes that are on the five farms i clear vermin on while other silly people just wish. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigwallet Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Im thinking of goin far firearms and wondered whats the max distance you can down a fox with 22 rimfire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 as stated 40-60 yrds head shot well placed will do the trick nicely :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 as stated 40-60 yrds head shot well placed will do the trick nicely :yp: Should add that I certainly would not want to push it and shoot out beyond 60 yards for a fox with a .22LR. If I were you I think I would want to think about something like a .22 Hornet, a much more suitable caliber for Charlie! Another option would be to check of your area allows any Rimfire Rifles for foxes, if they do then give the 17HMR some serious thought, it will do the job much better than a .22LR will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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