matt101 Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 im out on saturday to do a bit of lamping at a mates farm and i was wondering what u guys think the best fox cartriges are? this is the first time ive actually been out looking for foxes. cheers matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Pieman Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 My personal favourite is a 6.5 x 55 140grn Federal round - but I don't think that's what you meant :*) PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 (edited) na 6.5 with a nosler 95gr b/t up the spout just that little bit quicker still going to be just as deadly as a 140grain Edited April 7, 2005 by dunganick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 im out on saturday to do a bit of lamping at a mates farm and i was wondering what u guys think the best fox cartriges are?this is the first time ive actually been out looking for foxes. cheers matt Matt Are you asking for shotgun cart ? Or rifle calibre? Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 he's comin to mine to try an sort out our fox problem. i recently got an acme fox call. any good? anyway we've both got 12b shottys and were wondering what the best ammo is for good old charlie cheers in advance josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 ooops sorry didnt mention what gun well josh has sorted that out lol matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Gatherer Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 what chambers are the guns? E.G: 2 1/2",2 3/4",3" E.C.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 3" on mine and possibly 3 on his too. I was thinking of getting BB loads but some advice from an experienced shot would be very helpful. cheers josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Yup BB should be fine Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Check on the barrels should say 3 inch or 75mm we dont want any accidents. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 A 36g in a 70mm in BB or 1 or 2 shot is ideal. If you have a 76mm gun try a 42g or bigger in BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 ssg`s are all i take when shotgunning for charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 my gun is chambered for 2 3/4 inch cartriges what mm is that? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 70mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 HI Matt. This I think for once I can give comment on. I haven't shot a fox in years but don't worry it not an ethical problem it just I move job and the area I was brough up in - big farming family/community. I hunted foxes every week both out of cover and those gone to ground. I used a 12g (Semi 5 shot - this was in the good old days). When driving foxes from cover with a hound and terriers I use Winchester #2 or 0. When bolting out of holds I used Winchester #4 or 2. I found they had heavy loads, cave good patterns at distance and could go the distance. I also shot in rough cover so sometimes you had to be able to blast your way through it to drop the fox. Even when calling at night I used them. They were just standard 2 1/2 " However, Matt that is a guideline to start with. The best advice I can give you is try a view brands and loads until you get something you feel confident with. Truthfully, even it not the best, what ever that is, I they gives you confidence when using them believe me that will make a big difference to you success. E.G. I know Eley is good ammo but it not for me. I just firmly believe that they don't give me kills in any quarry as well as Winchesters. I still have some of the one I used, they came in boxes of 10. Maybe can't get them now but the principle still applies. Try it, find it, keep it and grow in confidence as you bag it. Just to add more variation. Solid slug out of a 410 is not to be messed with. I have one and althought I have never personally shot a fox with mine I no that many guy in NI who can't get rifles on use them to shot foxes and dogs (sheep protection). My best shot at a fox was 80 yrs. Just a couples of pickle in the killing zone. Did it with my 2nd gun AYA #3 28" full choke. Hope you have success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 :*) Sorry Matt. I posted my last reply b4 I edited it to give you the cartridge details. The # 2(3,5mm) 70mm long & 0(3,9mm)70mm long are Winchester 36 Grs Supperspeed. The #4 Winchester 32 Grs Western (3,1) 67 mm long. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 thanks a lot everybody ill be down the gunshop as soon asposible to get a couple of boxes mr foxy had better watch out on saturday matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 You want atleast 1/2 choke to keep the patern nice and tight. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 ive got 1/4 and half in my gun i think matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Keep the low numbered shells (2 or 0) in the wider choke. This will still give reasonable bit as well as good pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 just my 2penneth,as I shot a dog fox on wednesday,No.3`s or 1`s 42gm in 2 3/4 inch chamber.however i shot this lad with 53gm of 1`s(ex fox he is no more) Hounds were good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 i just got back from the gunshop and the bloke gave me some 42g bb and he said that they were good cartriges (hull ultramax) the cartriges are 70 mm so they should be ok in my gun.the wierd thing is i measured them with a ruler and they werent 70 mm they were something like 65 mm ive got two other cartriges and they say 70 mm but they are not the same lenght as the ones that i just got do you rekon that they will be ok? matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 The length relating to the cartridge is when it is fired and the top is folded out. Some large 2 3/4 cartridges have a bit of wad on the end and the cartridge does not fold out much more at all. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted April 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 cheers dave that would explain it and the two big ones do have a bit of plastic in the end.they are called cheddite cartriges and apparently they are capable of killing foxes out to 90-100 yards (stated on the box) i wouldnt attempt that though but its reasuring lol a mate of mine, the one who gave them to me has killed a fox at 80-90 yrds but hes a very good shot im out tonight with josh to get those foxes so wish me luck cheers matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter2 Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 can you buy these cheddite cartriges or do you have to make them yourself as searching on google only turned up results of home made carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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