bazzab Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mate sent me link to this muppets video!!! What a total idiot. People like this that really don't help. Disgusting behaviour imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Would you like to list what is wrong with this video and the actions in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 For me....to long putting another round in the fox to finish it off. Other than that I cant see much wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Fox with .22???. And as you say takes way too long for 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited April 8, 2013 by TJ91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregthegreat Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Shot plenty of foxes with .22LR. He takes too long on the second shot as his priority is the camera when it should have been the fox. 35 yds is perfectly adequate but shot placement should be exact. Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 To be honest i didn't think it had anywhere new enough punch for em. Can't use it for fox in our county. 222 min round here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Well i never wouldve guessed that chaps. Surprised me to be honest. As i say even i wanted to we are not allowed to around here. Do many counties allow it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 surely at 35yds he could have head shot it not chest shot it and as said far far too long on follow up to despatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 22LR and a fox is fine. Plenty of energy and a well placed shot and it'll drop like a sack of spuds. It's just a shame this plonker is a bad shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 very bad shot and waaaaaaaay to long taken to finish the job. inhumane and not very nice to watch. total pillock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Too busy trying to make a video than to ensure a clean kill, and when that wasn't achieved put in follow up shot(s). I hate foxes myself but there's no need to leave it squirming around for that length of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Ok chaps i stand corrected with caliber worry then. Thank you for setting me straight. As for shot choice etc im glad its not just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingit Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 surely at 35yds he could have head shot it not chest shot it and as said far far too long on follow up to despatch Could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited April 8, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Majyk Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) 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! Edited April 8, 2013 by Mr Majyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 provided its inclose with good shot placement, should do the trick properly. Well that was a complete failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Total lack of respect for the fox shoot it by all means,and if you need a second shot, get it off asap BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 To be honest i didn't think it had anywhere new enough punch for em. Can't use it for fox in our county. 222 min round here. If you have vermin on your ticket i would still shoot a fox with a .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 If you have vermin on your ticket i would still shoot a fox with a .22 Not sure what you mean bud? Min .222 round here for fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited April 9, 2013 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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