Goldfish Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I have some woodland to shoot which is cleared for .243. I am putting in a variation for a .243 for deer stalking and fox shooting. My question is I am also looking to buy a .44mag underleaver rifle, open sights for the range, what are my chances of getting this for close range deer stalking, fox shooting and humane dispatch ? Your thoughts please Anyone got a pistol round rifle for use other than range use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingzy Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Looking at the Deer Commission for Scotland ballistics page, the rifle would be illegal to use in Scotland for any species. In England however, you should be able to use it with a 200gr and 240gr soft or hollow point bullet. The 225gr bullet would be illegal. It is all about the projectile producing more than 1700ft/lbs of energy. The 200 and the 240 do but only just and the 225 is way below. This is only if the new English legislation does not affect the 1700ft/lb issue. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks for the quick reply, just a thought, I will be getting the 44 anyway just for fun on the range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin.45 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 You may get it for fox control, but it is very dependant on the attitude of the force you come under. For example I have my .45LC lever action on ticket for fox (and open) in Wilts but Hants the next door county you have a cat in hells chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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