391 Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Currently doing a bit of lamping. What loads are people using? At the moment I am am using Rc 50 gram 3 inch magnum 4s through my auto with full choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Isn't it "slug" what is used for foxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
391 Posted February 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Can't say I've tried them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Im using .243 100grn real fox stopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Me an me mate use a bull X . all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
391 Posted February 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Theres a good reason for me using the shotgun, safety, to many houses and main roads arround the shoot, Obviously a .243 wood be ideal but not practical in my case. I also like getting the foxes up close with a call.By the way hammergun did you mean the choke slug or lead ball, full choke is more than adequate to 40 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 I,ve shot and killed many foxes lamping, from wheat fields being harvested and on organised fox drives. Most shots are within 30 yards. I normally use 36 gm Alphamax No4 shot, with full or three quarter choke. However, I have "accidently" come upon foxes and killed them with various loads, shot sizes and chokes, most commonly 30 gm No6,s in half or a quarter choke. Like most successful shots, if the range is right for your "combination", you will be successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Still on the subject of lamping. A lot of farmers in my area prefer the "lamper" to use a silenced rifle and light filters, so as not to disturb, or irritate the local inhabitants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 "Slug"??!!....oh dear!...be afraid...be very afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.223 Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 i go out with a small pack of fox hound about once a month they use the hounds to push the foxes out of the woods to awaiting guns when i go i use express 32gm no.2 and have not yet had the problem of a hit fox carrying on. but most the guns use 36gm no.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 I was always lead to believe that it's illegal to discharge a shotgun after dark. Perhaps I've been mis-informed. Anyone know for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergame Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 That would be incriminating thousands of wildfowlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 .243 job done , that is what i use stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 I use any load that's to hand if a fox appears. They drop easily with no6 shot. I suppose if I ever went out specifically for fox, I would choose no4 shot. MAJ, you can lawfully discharge a shotgun at any time of day or night, but obviously at whatever time it must not cause alarm or distress, etc,etc,etc. Game, of course, cannot be shot at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGhost Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 I nearly always have a 56g BB load as the last shot in my sa if walking hedges. Its good to 60 yards (never needes more than that distance) its a very quick clean kill after I clear the first two rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 NGhost, 56 gm of BBs, I bet that loosens the ear wax. :S :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGhost Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 And the fillings :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 I was just wondering, do most gun shops sell bb and big shot sizes. I want to shoot foxs but can only use a shot gun (Theres been one patroling the garden after mums ducks). Will I have to have to have a 12 Bore lent to me or is 20 Bore ok? Or not big enough? Im gessing you aim just behing the sholder or head of Mr Fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 Hi Big Dave, you worry me when you keep disappearing, nice of you to "pop in" A lot will depend on the range you will be shooting at. If within 25 yards or so, then No4 shot and a 32gm load will usually work. I,m not sure how heavy the 20 bore loads go, obviously the heavier the better. I tend to aim behind the shoulder/front legs , thats where the heart is and its the biggest part of the target. Another tip, if you want your Mum to continue putting sugar on your cornflakes, don,t miss the fox and hit the ducks. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 We use a .223 when we actually look for foxes, but it a 30-06 is what we have, a 30-06 is what it gets!!! They make a pretty large hole :evil: when i shoot forxes with my 20bore i always put the second cart. into if for good measure, and to extinguish all life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Thanks you lot If dad spots him again he's dead Anybody know any good taxidermy shops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Big Dave, you,re not going to have your Dad stuffed, are you ? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Na to much work to be done on him to make him look nice I dont think the taxidermist could handle it! Still one of the ducks would look nice could go in to my wildfowl collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 As said b4 hit it in the chest,with a "heavy" load.They dont take as much dropping as you would imagine.But be prepared for a load of ugly long haired unwashed folks with more metal in there face than u used in the load, to appear at your house.lol all the best Y.I.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 actually i know a 7 year old who can stuff anything, give him a jay, next day it will look perfect. And hes SEVEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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