jacksdad Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 One farm I have just got permission on for vermin, crows etc. has now got a pair of foxes trying to get into the yard. They come right up to the sheepdogs, they know how long the nightime leads on the dogs are, so simply skirt around them The farmer says he can even see them from his armchair, they come so close....so can I cleanly drop them, from about 15 mtrs, with a PCP, and using what pellets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 incoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 lol popcorn anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 opens another can,pops open the pringles and sits back in anticipation :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Pop drinks open waiting for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Got the can and crisps Now who's going to answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Move over. Make room for one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 If I said the minimum permissible firearm acceptable (according to Fife Police - Others vary) for the killing of fox would be .22 Hornet or .17 Rem (Both centrefire rifles). Might give you an insight into what the authorities deem as suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Ive Just took a chill pill soooo.. Shooting a fox with air rifle would be like someone shooting you with a air rifle..would xxxxing hurt..wouldnt kill it..so spare a thought for the fox and get someone in who does it professionally with a suitable cal rifle PLEASE. Dont ever TRY and think i will take it with a air rifle...END. Edited December 31, 2010 by barrelsniffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ive Just took a chill pill soooo.. Shooting a fox with air rifle would be like someone shooting you with a air rifle..would xxxxing hurt..wouldnt kill it..so spare a thought for the fox and get someone in who does it professionally with a suitable cal rifle PLEASE. Dont ever TRY and think i will take it with a air rifle...END. Spoil sport Take care mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Spoil sport Take care mate Cheers mate..and happy new yr..Im not having a great day out here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 But what if I could tune my rifle to, for arguments sake, 24 ftlb? Just how much power would be needed to do a clean job...... I'm thinking of applying for an air rifle FAC but would this be any use? (I very much doubt I'd get a full FAC due to my home, rented flat, etc.?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Looks like i might need the popcorn after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Connect the dogs lead to their collar by a thin piece of string-they will only snap it if they are pulling hard i.e. if a fox is nearby-should produce the desired rersult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick123 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 i think i am correct in saying it would not be under the terms of your FAC to shoot foxes with the airgun , as previously mentioned most fire arms departments will demand hornet of 17 cf for foxes or greater! get a friend with a rifle or use a shotgun!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 But what if I could tune my rifle to, for arguments sake, 24 ftlb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Right....I'm ready, Prepare to be Roasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Gutted! Im not going to be about later to see the rest of this before it gets binned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ok, got the message! I've seen foxes and even small deer shot by air rifle, but I really woudn't like to try such a shot myself, wounding something, even a feral pigeon is my worst fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 But what if I could tune my rifle to, for arguments sake, 24 ftlb? Just how much power would be needed to do a clean job...... I'm thinking of applying for an air rifle FAC but would this be any use? (I very much doubt I'd get a full FAC due to my home, rented flat, etc.?) Come on mate..have a bit of thought here..in cheshire where im from the min cal for fox is 22 hornet which generates around 700ft lbs...now that will as you say do a clean job at reasonable ranges...a 24 ftlb air rifle is shooting a "pellet" so what damage would that really do..?? Besides its NOT right and i said get someone in to do the job...CLEANLY and HUMANELY...have a thought for the fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) I've seen foxes and even small deer shot by air rifle If that is actually true (which I doubt), whoever did it - mates of yours or not, deserve a long prison sentence and a good kicking Edited December 31, 2010 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 No No No!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I agree, hence the post! trouble is, they don't want shotguns on the farm, cos they scare the sheep/dogs/walkers and so on How about traps, snares and such? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 "I've seen foxes and even small deer shot by air rifle" Gets better....Now im sure you will get the incoming.. XXXXs like these need a good XXXXing My chill pills seem to be wareing off..so going to end here... Anyone else take over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I agree, hence the post! trouble is, they don't want shotguns on the farm, cos they scare the sheep/dogs/walkers and so on How about traps, snares and such? So when you witnessed this horrific example of sickening animal cruelty, did you inform the police? If not WHY NOT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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