labstaff Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I was wondering what rounds ppeople recommend for foxes. I was thinking .222 but i've heard good things about .223. What does everyone recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark the hat Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckboy1 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I shoot the 223 and my mate shoots a 22-250 not much in them really but i think the 22-250 is faster and slightly flatter at distance. But both will do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 .223 for me, large selection of cheap good ammo, and loads of rifles to choose from. Very little difference in ballistics between the .22 cf calibres. Other option is .243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Depends a lot on your needs? .223 is a common all rounder. .22-250 is flatter shooting but more harsh to shoot and do you really need it? Hornet will do the job out to 150 yards or more and is very mild. If they're really close and you need to be extremely discrete even a .22lr will do it if you know where to hit them! I guess it depends what range you plan to shoot to and how quiet/cheap you need it to be? :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I was wondering what rounds ppeople recommend for foxes. I was thinking .222 but i've heard good things about .223. What does everyone recommend? people will say that what they use is best,Iam going to say 243AI as I use one,I wont kill any more foxes than the guy who recomends a 222,dead is dead,energy,veloicty and distance is the things to think about basically any of the popular calibers will do what you ask of it,you have to decide on what distance you will be shooting at. 222,223,22.250 all cracking varmint calibers I would go for a 22.250 as it has the extra legs and can be down loaded if you need to save a few pence on powder if your going to reload,if not 222 or 223 factory ammo will be cheaper than a 22.250 so look at those I know of a cracking 222 set up for sale if thats your thing for not a lot of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Ive been using a 308 for the past 5 years, but am about to get my 243. I would say whatever you want/need, if I wanted a designated foxing rifle, I would got for 22-250 everyday of the week! Fast, Flat, and punchy, but you use whatever you have available, either in your cabinet/mates cabinet, or your hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytim38 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) .243 58gr V max better than 22.250 Edited October 24, 2011 by tinytim38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Depends on useage. Loads of shooters wax on about how the .223 isn't as good as 22-250 at range (with 95% of shooters this extra range is beyond thier personal abilities or experiance anyhow). Balistically very little beats the .243 with the 70-87 grn right bullet, yet in many circumstances "less is more" for that reason i have two dedicated Fox rifes a .22 Hornet for quiet effective fox and vermin work to 200 yds or so and the .243 for the wild windy weather and long shots across the fell. There realy is such a thing as too much gun at times and i suppose for many the .223 and 222 fit all thier needs very well. Oh 22-250 and .243 etc burn barrels way faster than .223, 222 and .22 Hornet. so there is a price to pay other than ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I like the 22.250 better than the .243 as its a lot faster and flatter shooting,be glad when my new scope rings come to put my new scope back on the 22.250 and start using it again but still shot a lot of foxes with the .243 which I am using at the moment.If i could only have one gun for foxes then it would be a 22.250 every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lots to think about. I would't be shooting any further than 250 yards. I've also got to think about the cost implication of the rifle and the rounds. Thanks for all the replies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Lots to think about. I would't be shooting any further than 250 yards. I've also got to think about the cost implication of the rifle and the rounds. Thanks for all the replies!!! The 223 will fill this window near perfect, but 250yds takes more practice than many appriciate especially if there is some wind about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 The 223 will fill this window near perfect, but 250yds takes more practice than many appriciate especially if there is some wind about it will if using those silly little 40gr things that seem to be fashionable at the moment, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Lots to think about. I would't be shooting any further than 250 yards. I've also got to think about the cost implication of the rifle and the rounds. Thanks for all the replies!!! The triple also fits that bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I guess if I apply for both calibres then at least I can swap and get to try both and see which I prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Holt Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The triple also fits that bill. Yup it certainly does and with 50 grain pills, It's also a doddle to reload for, a lot quieter and a lot less recoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 What about the Hornet?? Can it compete with the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Apply for .22 centre fire, then you can decide without prejudice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 i use a 223 at the moment but also have a 22-250 in the cabinet, and have a blaser 243 on order.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 How far away are these foxes? All 22CF will work up to 150 yards, Hornet falls away a bit thereafter. 222 is good for 250, 223 300 and 22-250 350. please don't take issue with the distances, they are not set in stone! Just making the point that it's drop that governs them. 222 and 223 are similar for noise and recoil - I have both. If you're shooting factory ammo, then 223. Makes life much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 12 gauge shotgun loaded with some 64g Super Magnum's or some 50g Magnum's cartridges :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I guess if I apply for both calibres then at least I can swap and get to try both and see which I prefer. Think again, unlikely to have both granted at best an either or then a variation at your cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Think again, unlikely to have both granted at best an either or then a variation at your cost Why is he unlikely to get both? I got .204 and .222 at the same time with no problem. Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog546 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I have a 223 ,243 and 270 and got to admit my weapon of choice for foxing is the 223 first,followed by the 270 then the 243,my reasoning for this being that I shoot over some large fields and like the fact that the 223 (50gr)and the 270(110gr) have very similar ballistics where as the 243 drops off faster.But thats my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 To be honest Kent I was thinking as an either option. Must say I like Henry D's idea of applying for .22 centre fire. I thought i'd have to state a calibre. To be honest Kent I was thinking as an either option. Must say I like Henry D's idea of applying for .22 centre fire. I thought i'd have to state a calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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