Taffthemagicdragon Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Question to any one especially South Wales Why is it OK to shoot foxes in South Wales with a shotgun but they will not approve 22lr and 17 hmr for foxing. Shotgun is just as likely to wing a fox as these two rifles Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I would only use a shotgun at close range, and only if I have BB's or Alphamax cartridges. This is only done when I'm specifically going after foxes, such as a fox drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Its just local interpretations of what they see as the rules. Different FEO in 5 years time and it will all be different again. You could ask why some police forces won't allow .308 for foxes? Edited February 29, 2016 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Id agree woth steve b. Although i have used steel no3 shot before and at 20yrds they drop. As for 22 or 17. my 22 is down as pest control and home office regard fox as pest so as I read it i can use both my 22 and 17. But i will only use 22 at sub 80yrds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Both .22LR and .17HMR are down on my S Wales FAC as OK for fox. Mind you, I moved here with a FAC that had been issued elsewhere originally. Not my first choice for fox, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Question to any one especially South Wales Why is it OK to shoot foxes in South Wales with a shotgun but they will not approve 22lr and 17 hmr for foxing. Shotgun is just as likely to wing a fox as these two rifles Strange Yes they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgun Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) They will allow it and it is a lot to do with how it is wrote down on your ticket eg.for the use on any legal quarry but saying that id much prefer a higher calibre such as a 17 hornet 22.250 or .223 for fox control Edited March 1, 2016 by welshgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 North Wales won't allow .22lr or .17hmr for fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 North Wales won't allow .22lr or .17hmr for fox. I'm dyfed Powys and I've got .17hmr for fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 The Law applicable to Firearms is the same in S Wales as England. If your region will not condition rimfires for fox ask them why. Many people have rimfires conditioned for fox (or AOLQ) and the latest Home Office guide lists them all as suitable, even the .22lr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade1971 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Both my .22lr and 17hmr are for vermin and AOLQ and when I asked the FEO he said Fox is okay for HMR, but as the 22lr is for the same conditions on my ticket they both could be used then for foxAnd as my .22-250. Covers Fox and AOLQSo basically all my rifles could be used on from Fox to rat if needed.? Edited March 6, 2016 by Ade1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Both my .22lr and 17hmr are for vermin and AOLQ and when I asked the FEO he said Fox is okay for HMR, but as the 22lr is for the same conditions on my ticket they both could be used then for fox And as my .22-250. Covers Fox and AOLQ So basically all my rifles could be used on from Fox to rat if needed.? You can use any of your guns conditioned AOLQ for just that. What makes you think Fox is the top of the list and rat bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade1971 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I dont I think it's just the way i worded it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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