Gerry78 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Might be going to Scotland in the new year for Roe anyone any recommendations for 222 ammo for Roe be probably be walking and high seat over 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomquin Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 223 is the minimum requirement for Deer isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) for roe in Scotland No minimum calibre is stated but the round must meet the following minimums bullet weight of 50 grains; muzzle velocity of 2450 feet per second; muzzle energy of 1000 foot pounds https://www.bestpracticeguides.org.uk/firearms/rifles-ammunition/ Edited October 29, 2018 by 243deer add link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Cheers lads 222 legal for Roe in scotland 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomquin Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I stand corrected. I'm sure I read it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, tomquin said: I stand corrected. I'm sure I read it somewhere. Lots of people been breaking the law for many years if you are correct. A 60grainer out of either 222/223 is not going to be noticeable by the roe deer as they will be travelling at around the same speed anyway. Both will reload to 3000fps. Edited October 29, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Talking to the mate 55g soft nose in 222 will do the job for roe Engine room shot cheers anyway 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Norma 50gr was always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmb Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 55 grain soft points always worked well for us. (Scotland) Never felt underpowered using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Cheers Nmb gona get some 222 55g hopefully be going to Scotland for Roe new year Any recommendation on brands bought some Sako 222 ammo ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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