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Many people shoot or have shot fox with .22, no problems if range is sensible.

I wouldn't use it as a dedicated fox gun, I would opt for something with more punch but if i had fox close enough and .22 in hand I wouldn't hesitate.

At close ranges it is more than capable of killing a fox with the correct bullet placement

 

But as i said, I wouldnt pick it as a dedicated fox rifle.

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For me....to long putting another round in the fox to finish it off.

Other than that I cant see much wrong

I have to agree with you TJ91, far too long a delay in the delivery of the second bullet to cleanly dispatch the fox - Other than that I don't see anything else that should cause concerns in the video!

This goes to show that if you do want to use a rimfire (And of course are authorised to) for shooting foxes there is no reason why you should not but you have to ensure that the bullet placement is spot on or there is a chance that the fox will not be killed cleanly and will suffer.

I personally would not choose to use a .22LR as a "dedicated" foxing gun but there really is no reason why you should not (Again - As long as your conditions allow you to) as long as you are sure of proper bullet placement and at sensible ranges!

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bazzab, I thought that your initial post was a bit strong. I personally could see nothing wrong with his choice of weapon and the shot but I agree that the shooter left it too long to finish off the fox to satisfy the filming.

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bazzab, I thought that your initial post was a bit strong. I personally could see nothing wrong with his choice of weapon and the shot but I agree that the shooter left it too long to finish off the fox to satisfy the filming.

Fair enough mate. Respect your opinion.

 

I standby the fact his shot placement was very very poor and 2nd shot took way too long. Not very well done at all. He was easily close enough for head shot imo.

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Fair enough mate. Respect your opinion.

 

I standby the fact his shot placement was very very poor and 2nd shot took way too long. Not very well done at all. He was easily close enough for head shot imo.

 

 

Good for you. Sometimes it is difficult but rewarding to see other views than ones own as generally accepted.

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But why if "I stopped using my .22LR for foxing" would you walk out into a feild to try a fox caller with a .22LR? had he been testing a rabbitt caller fair enough but why go out to try and call a fox with a caller and the wrong gun? Then why if the primary aim is to call a fox, not try calling it closer? Surely this would have been a better test of the caller and the video than shooting (badly) a fox. I cannot understand why he chose to take a .22LR out with him ???

 

Perfect anti fodder..................Moron

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the only thing i dislike is the length of time for the second shot. i wouldnt have bothered setting up the camera! i know its "only" a fox but still you drop it as fast as possible! as for the fact that he's using a .22lr thats not a huge problem, ive seen foxes run a hundred after being shot, i personally put a .223 through a foxes HEART and he still managed to run a fair way before falling and not getting up. provided its inclose with good shot placement, should do the trick properly. and at 35yds how the hell did he not put it down in one!

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Not sure what you mean bud? Min .222 round here for fox.

 

Really? I'm certain Herts and Beds firearms are now combined and I can shoot a fox with a .22LR. The only 'minimum' which comes into play is when deer are the target.

 

My ticket says vermin and foxes are vermin.

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