Daz Harrison 9 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Why do people have a problem with close range fox hunting with a .22 ? i would of thought it's fine aslong as its a clean kill. is there a law that says it cannot be done ? Daz Edited October 24, 2014 by Daz Harrison 1 Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 you wouldn't take a penknife to a gun fight the .22 will kill a fox at close range but there are better choices bud so you don't risk the fox running off with one lodged in it 2 Quote Link to post
bumpy22 414 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 more foxes shot with a .22 than any other round I would imagine 6 Quote Link to post
slipper 116 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Think this has been done to death lol its just common sense really, I wouldn't go out foxing with a 22, but if I was rabbiting and saw one which ran in to the squeak to about 50 60 yards or closer than no problem 2 Quote Link to post
andyf 144 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If it's all you've got, then out to 50>70 yards a decent heart/lung or head shot will do the job. But NO it's no good for 'real' foxing, (even a 17hmr is marginal). A centrefire .22 of any variety is really what's needed, mines a 22.250. But it's up to you, keep the farmer happy then get a grant for a CF! But be ready for the ammo cost. AndyF Quote Link to post
delswal 3,817 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 more foxes shot with a .22 than any other round I would imagine I bet more foxes have also ran off with .22 in them more than any other round also 8 Quote Link to post
zx10mike 137 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 sadly i wager too many shooter would not pass up a fox at 120 yards but would in the moment have a go.i allways say the lamp man carries the brain and switches off if not 100% happy . small print.it goes without saying the safty of shot lies with the trigger man. 2 Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If it's all you've got, then out to 50>70 yards a decent heart/lung or head shot will do the job. But NO it's no good for 'real' foxing, (even a 17hmr is marginal). A centrefire .22 of any variety is really what's needed, mines a 22.250. But it's up to you, keep the farmer happy then get a grant for a CF! But be ready for the ammo cost. AndyF Mines also a .22-250 having got rid of my hmr its a well made decision. Kept my little .22 rimfire for rabbits and I would definitely take a fox with it within 60 yards head shot only I use winchester subs and as said wouldn't hesitate to take charlie given the right circumstances. Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Like any gun, it needs to be used in the right circumstances, I remember someone telling me once that you can shoot Deer with an Elephant gun but unless you hit them in the right place, they're going to carry on. Always think of that when I'm deciding whether to take a shot or not. Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Some forces (like mine for instance) will not allow .22 or any other rimfire on fox, some will, if you can head shoot them at 50-70 yards then a .22 will kill them cleanly, but as a gun to take out foxing specifically then it is not the right choice, if you want to shoot foxes regular then get a .22 hornet upwards, all the .22 cf are perfect for foxes. 1 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Why do people have a problem with close range fox hunting with a .22 ? i would of thought it's fine aslong as its a clean kill. is there a law that says it cannot be done ? Daz Depends what your licence says. As a specific calibre, licence conditions allowing (ie .22RF conditioned for fox), no it's not illegal. (If you're not conditioned with RF for fox, it is illegal but due to the condition, not the calibre per se). Assuming your conditioned, it will and does kill fox in the right circumstances but it needs a well placed shot, taken from limited range and is on the limits of being humane especially at the upper limits of that range. Unless you're shooting in gardens (open cert pest controller), around farm buildings or close to houses at night and from less than 60 yards, (unless you're also an absolute expert shot), there are better choices for fox control. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 This goes round and round, there is lots in history here. 1 Quote Link to post
CharlieSlade 14 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Horses for courses Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) you wouldn't take a penknife to a gun fight the .22 will kill a fox at close range but there are better choices bud so you don't risk the fox running off with one lodged in it Ok, help me out, I don't get it, what would be a better choice at close range then, why do you need a larger calibre if a .22 will kill a fox at close range? Select the right tool for the job, and on many jobs a .22lr and subs is the Right tool for the job. Edited October 28, 2014 by Deker Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) see below Edited October 28, 2014 by Deker Quote Link to post
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