Gk1989 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 My firearms officer wants me to choose between .222 or .22-250 for foxes. Which is best to go for in your opinion? Cheer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 22:250 awesome gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 The best is whichever rifle YOU feel is best. The police cannot insist that you pick one of their choices. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 22:250 awesome gun As above. An excellent flat shooting, hard hitting caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 My firearms officer wants me to choose between .222 or .22-250 for foxes. Which is best to go for in your opinion? Cheer Get one and then get the other one……on a variation!! TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 .22-250 excellent foxer, my best mate used a .22 hornet and a .308, just chopped his hornet in and getting a .22-250 very good calibre! Hits hard shoots flat and easy in the shoulder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tell him you want a .223, it also shoots flat, cheaper ammo, longer barrel life and plenty of them about so good second - hand supply. As others have said, they cant specify what calibre all are suitable for fox in the Guidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 without a shadow of doubt over 90% of fox shooters who choose a 22-250 never use the advantage of the flatter shooting because they never shoot far enough out. .222 is a great calibre especialy so in a dedicated small action, easier to moderate burning far less powder and a lot more life out of the barrel also results and not forgetting an all time accuraccy great that held all the 100-200yds titles before the PPC etc.! Good stone reliable magazine feeding sets it appart from such target oriantated cals in the field though. If you feel 250yds is a long shot then its a no-brainer in the triples favour and it will do further than that in good hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 you'll get a different answer almost every time - any of the .22CFs will be great - personally i have a .223 which i'm more than happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 dead is dead don't matter what its bin shot with at end of day any 22 c/f will drop a fox .223 or 22.250 not a mega load of difference not to the fox on the receiving end they will both hurt just as much me personal like .223 better was not keen on 22.250 but that's just me what ever you pick just watch what your doing they go for miles . swiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 most keepers have a 22-250 for fox control which says a fair bit, the downsides are noise and barrel wear as it is a fast round. In most use you won't really tell the difference its only when you stretch over 200 to 300 yards that it makes a bit of a diffierence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 most keepers have a 22-250 for fox control which says a fair bit, the downsides are noise and barrel wear as it is a fast round. In most use you won't really tell the difference its only when you stretch over 200 to 300 yards that it makes a bit of a diffierence Most? how on this planet did you figure that one out? I think you need to say at least over 300 not 2-300 yds to see any tangible difference in the two mentioned and most can't manage that if they are totally honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 ok every one I know and to think of it pretty much have known. Can you really argue about anything? in perspective with a 200 yard zero a 50g remington vmax factory round will drop approx 5 inches the comparative .222 is closer to 10 inches thats a fair difference to not see any "tangible difference" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 When it comes to barrel life is the .22-250 worse than a .243? On the op I have a .223 and use it for fox, its a great round, plenty of ammo available and can pick up decent second hand gun for a good price, if you don't plan on over 300+ yard shots go for a .223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 its in theory worse as most rounds are pretty fast, it would be comparable if you mostly used 55's in a .243 but few people do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 ok every one I know and to think of it pretty much have known. Can you really argue about anything? in perspective with a 200 yard zero a 50g remington vmax factory round will drop approx 5 inches the comparative .222 is closer to 10 inches thats a fair difference to not see any "tangible difference" I dunno were you get your info from but with a 130yds zero my peeny weeny hornet drops less than 10" at 200 yds and keeps within a point and shoot window from close up to around 160yds! seriously Requiring wind correction only either gun would usually be zeroed further out anyway for purpose. Calibres depend on were you live in the Scotish low lands the .222 might be the most popular round with keepers (from the few i have met) my two neighbouring keepers both use 22-250 one of which openly admits he has never shot one as far as 200yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 IMHO you want to get a .243 for foxing, they kill! Out of those two a .22-250, but expect it to eat powder for a past time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 When it comes to barrel life is the .22-250 worse than a .243? On the op I have a .223 and use it for fox, its a great round, plenty of ammo available and can pick up decent second hand gun for a good price, if you don't plan on over 300+ yard shots go for a .223 thats a good question the 22-250 burns about 6 grains less powder from a slightly smaller bore than a .243 so i sort of figure them about equal. Of course there is nothing a 22-250 can do with a 55 grn bullet that a .243 cant and the 6mm can also handle far better BC varmint bullets in its std format 70 grn and above totally agree over 300 yds is realy were its at between the .223 and 22-250, never mind listening to persons with what seems seriously squiffy ammo at 200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) My firearms officer wants me to choose between .222 or .22-250 for foxes. Which is best to go for in your opinion? Cheer That's impossible to say as you have not specifically defined your shooting. The debate will rage! For the majority the .222 will be fine, and possibly the better option, if you want to shoot a LOT past 200 yards then think about the 22-250 or indeed a .243. We all shoot in different situations, I shoot foxes everywhere from back gardens, to farmland where the fields end in the next county. Simple fact is I seldom have a need to shoot foxes past 200 yards, indeed the majority I stop are within 100 yards, I commonly use a rimfire and rarely take out anything more than my .223 for foxes! Edited October 25, 2012 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Tell him you want a .223, it also shoots flat, cheaper ammo, longer barrel life and plenty of them about so good second - hand supply. As others have said, they cant specify what calibre all are suitable for fox in the Guidelines. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 My firearms officer wants me to choose between .222 or .22-250 for foxes. Which is best to go for in your opinion? Cheer .22LR if you're shooting them close. .308 Lapua if you're shooting them from 2500 yards The debate about what calibre for what quarry is endless. Everyone is always right. So is your FEO making you choose one of those or can you have something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gk1989 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Well he just said as much as .17hmr will kill foxes. He said would u concider a larger calibre and to concider .222 or .22-250 and to choose one and talk about it when I have my interview. My shooting will be well within 200yards. Around the 100 mark. Cheers for the replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 in that case have a look about and nip into your local gunshop and see what ammo he has and price. Usually the easiest to get is .223 and if he is fine with those two calibers .223 will be no problem. Its also worth looking at guntrader etc to get an idea of 2nd hand prices, one things sure you will think most will be 100 or less but that will rapidly grow to 200 as you get the bug and foxing is definitely a bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 in that case have a look about and nip into your local gunshop and see what ammo he has and price. Usually the easiest to get is .223 and if he is fine with those two calibers .223 will be no problem. Its also worth looking at guntrader etc to get an idea of 2nd hand prices, one things sure you will think most will be 100 or less but that will rapidly grow to 200 as you get the bug and foxing is definitely a bug. as al4x has said the 223 is ideal for fox, i have just got a fox gun but for me i was on a budget and will only be shooting 50 rounds or less per year and less than 200 yards so i opted for the .222 i found a very good condition cz for £300 and its all i will need though i did go over budget on a mod but hay ho all sorted now and very happy with it there is a supplier near me who has 5/6 brands of ammo at any time so thats good to, and as its my 1st center fire i find it nice and easy to shoot some recoil but not too much witch the 22.250 would probably have good luck with what ever you get and enjoy colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 i have just got a fox gun but for me i was on a budget and will only be shooting 50 rounds or less per year yeah right bet its over that already in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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