wol the hunter Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 i am getting shot of .17hmr,plod have told me i can go upto a 232. what i want to know is whats the differance between a .222 and a 232,or is there another option? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 is there another option? yep 223 even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'm sure you mean .223, I asked a similar question a while back. The conclusion I made was that the .223 was the better option as there is much more ammunition and riflle choices available for the round as opposed to the .222 which does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Could even mean 243 ? Slip of the quill ? Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wol the hunter Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 sorry he said 243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 sorry he said 243 are you sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 sorry he said 243 .222 is good for Fox and expensive rabbit control, .243 is good for Fox and Deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 sorry he said 243 .222 is good for Fox and expensive rabbit control, .243 is good for Fox and Deer. and even more expensive for rabbit control and doesn't really leave much you could eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 sorry he said 243 .222 is good for Fox and expensive rabbit control, .243 is good for Fox and Deer. and even more expensive for rabbit control and doesn't really leave much you could eat I know that we have been here before but.... It depends on where you live and the attitude of your local police. Cheshire will only give permission for 0.222/223 centrefires for foxes only - you cannot shoot rabbits with a 0.223 in Cheshire. Unless you are very lucky (?) you will not be able to get a 0.243 for foxes only in Cheshire. However, I do know that in parts of Lancs you can get a pretty much open ticket for 0.222/223/243. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 i have 222 .... excellent for foxing, cheap to run which is always a bonus, i am going to go for something with a bit more wack soon, not sure what yet though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 .223... ammo is cheaper, with more choice. .222 if like me you want to be different (and complicated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 i am getting shot of .17hmr,plod have told me i can go upto a 232.what i want to know is whats the differance between a .222 and a 232,or is there another option? cheers .22-250 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 ^^ Expensive/noisy, but otherwise a nice (quick) round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 i am getting shot of .17hmr,plod have told me i can go upto a 232. what i want to know is whats the differance between a .222 and a 232,or is there another option? cheers .22-250 ? Blue touch paper lit, now retire to a safe distance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 :blink: :blink: .223 all the way. It makes sense. :blink: Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin.45 Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Wol, As to calibre choice it depends what you are planning to use it for really. You mention it is a 'replacement' for the .17HMR? Or have I grabbed the wrong end of the stick? If you are limiting yourself to fox and below (currently) then most areas will allow fox + vermin on a .223. This offeres a wide variety of rifles in this cal and is relatively cheap to run. If you are looking for a fox and deer suitable rifle (not red) then .243/6.5x55 would meet the task without a doubt. Unlikely you would get the nod for anything smaller than fox with that Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wol the hunter Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 :blink: :blink: .223 all the way. It makes sense. :blink: Frank. sorted.filling in my variation certificate now.radcliffes of colchester have offerd me a good price in part x up against a 223,so in about two weeks i will asking about what range do i zero a 223 in at. thanks to all those who helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 i will asking about what range do i zero a 223 in at. Normlly the range you expect to shoot most quarry at. Good luck with the purchase, get some pictures up when you get it home If you are looking for a fox and deer suitable rifle (not red) then .243/6.5x55 would meet the task without a doubt. Unlikely you would get the nod for anything smaller than fox with that Paul I would dispute the (not red) comment about the 6.5x55, in fact later this month I will using mine against the Reds in Scotland :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 :thumbs: .223 all the way. It makes sense. Frank. sorted.filling in my variation certificate now.radcliffes of colchester have offerd me a good price in part x up against a 223,so in about two weeks i will asking about what range do i zero a 223 in at. thanks to all those who helped Good man. Best of luck with it, be sure to stick some pics up when you have your new toy. As for zeroing, start at 50, see how you group, then move up to 100. If you are grouping 3 shots into an inch, your ready. be sure its an inch high at 100, this will give you a humane shot at a fox up to 250 yds. Of caurse, try out as many different types of ammo as you can, till you find the one that likes your rifle. :thumbs: Another tip, if you have a hunting barrel like i have, wait 2 miniutes between each shot, this gives it time to cool down a little and groups will be true. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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