the .17rem is the best tool for shooting foxes when shooting them for cash as the pelt damage is very small, thats why the round has been great for aussie. i have used a 22mag on game up to the size of red deer so can't see how it's too small for foxes? the same with the hornet,great calibre within it's limits, was my favorite fallow rifle for years. all depends on how good ya stalking skills and bullet placement are. any animal hit in the head at sensible ranges eg 30meters for a .22 is dead meat. i do alot of shooting and no how to place a bullet, however i don't recommend shooting large ani