Fox Calibre...? .44 Magnum?

[ajc 0]

Just out if interest, I have an open FAC, a .22, a .243 and a .308 on it with no conditions.....I am thinking about purchasing a gallery rifle a la Winchester .44 magnum for gallery rifle discipline.

 

For my variation, can I specify use on fox as well as use it for gallery rifle? What will the old bill say? Anyone with experience?

 

Especially in the states they take down all sorts large game with these?

[riohog 5,701]

they will say no

[ajc 0]

they will say no

 

 

Expand please? Esp as I can shoot anywhere i have permission and deem safe myself.

[riohog 5,701]

ask your feo

[Bluelungbutter 1]

I know of a guy in the Scottish Tayside region who has had his .44 Marlin opened up from target to being cleared for vermin, which up here covers fox.

 

As said very bluntly above though mate check with your feo.

 

DunK

[Mr_Logic 5]

tbh, it's a strange one. You will be asked why you couldn't use a different calibre, as the .44 isn't really known for its flat-shooting, fox busting abilities. Also, since it will be gallery rifle, your sights and other such won't really be ideal for foxing, surely?!

[ajc 0]

Yes, it is a strange one and thank you for elaborating rather more..

 

a gallery rifle is very accurate with optical or without right up to 50 / 70 yards yards.....i just have rather a nuisance fox who is very persistent in the garden on the farm. I would rather not use the .243 as it seems an overkill in the garden and a .44 just seems perfect. and the wife likes her plant pots....

 

I can never catch him outside the boundaries of the garden...he quite a smartie....even with leftovers

 

My feo has been educated by me and the other farmers around here as she is not that, shall we say experienced....she even thought the black powder had to be kept in a metal box.....

 

I was just interested for others experience before broaching the subject....

[Malt 379]

Why don't you trap the fox in the garden, then despatch it with the .22? Just a thought.

[ajc 0]

Why don't you trap the fox in the garden, then despatch it with the .22? Just a thought.

 

wifey must not see a trap....... out of sight out of mind etc....

[Malt 379]

Why don't you trap the fox in the garden, then despatch it with the .22? Just a thought.

 

wifey must not see a trap....... out of sight out of mind etc....

Gotcha! Although, the bang from a .44 might give the game away..

[ezzy6.5 0]

You are going to struggle with this one, the FLO will refer to home office guidelines.

Common sense will say,, use a .22 or your 243. I had a 357magnum 94AE that was great fun but not suitable for foxing. what bullets would you use? it will be hard to get expanding bullets for a .44 and at lead velocities they are inclined to bounce.

Good luck with this,

 

ATB, Ezzy.

[RicW 67]

Just out if interest, I have an open FAC, a .22, a .243 and a .308 on it with no conditions.....I am thinking about purchasing a gallery rifle a la Winchester .44 magnum for gallery rifle discipline.

 

For my variation, can I specify use on fox as well as use it for gallery rifle? What will the old bill say? Anyone with experience?

 

Especially in the states they take down all sorts large game with these?

Aren't gallery rifles underlever and tubular magazine? Can't fit a moderator so hellish loud for fox!

RicW

[Mesarya 2]

Just out if interest, I have an open FAC, a .22, a .243 and a .308 on it with no conditions.....I am thinking about purchasing a gallery rifle a la Winchester .44 magnum for gallery rifle discipline.

 

For my variation, can I specify use on fox as well as use it for gallery rifle? What will the old bill say? Anyone with experience?

 

Especially in the states they take down all sorts large game with these?

 

 

there is no doubt that .44 magnum will upset the fox but by law I think min muzzle velocity is required. For example rifle club that I am member, not allowed to shoot anything over 2100fps, .44 magnum no problem but .17HMR not allowed, gives you rough idea.

[Mr_Logic 5]

Just out if interest, I have an open FAC, a .22, a .243 and a .308 on it with no conditions.....I am thinking about purchasing a gallery rifle a la Winchester .44 magnum for gallery rifle discipline.

 

For my variation, can I specify use on fox as well as use it for gallery rifle? What will the old bill say? Anyone with experience?

 

Especially in the states they take down all sorts large game with these?

 

 

there is no doubt that .44 magnum will upset the fox but by law I think min muzzle velocity is required. For example rifle club that I am member, not allowed to shoot anything over 2100fps, .44 magnum no problem but .17HMR not allowed, gives you rough idea.

No. This is rubbish I'm afraid, you can shoot the fox with anything you like. Only restriction is the FAC conditions.

[Malt 379]

Just out if interest, I have an open FAC, a .22, a .243 and a .308 on it with no conditions.....I am thinking about purchasing a gallery rifle a la Winchester .44 magnum for gallery rifle discipline.

 

For my variation, can I specify use on fox as well as use it for gallery rifle? What will the old bill say? Anyone with experience?

 

Especially in the states they take down all sorts large game with these?

 

 

there is no doubt that .44 magnum will upset the fox but by law I think min muzzle velocity is required. For example rifle club that I am member, not allowed to shoot anything over 2100fps, .44 magnum no problem but .17HMR not allowed, gives you rough idea.

No. This is rubbish I'm afraid, you can shoot the fox with anything you like. Only restriction is the FAC conditions.

Shame this rubbish keeps cropping up, eh Mr. L? The actual killing of a pest/vermin, is legal by any means, as long as there's no cruelty issues. The restrictions on a FAC relate to the use of the gun, not the killing of the animal. If you was to shoot a fox with a gun that is not conditioned for it, you would get done for breaching your FAC conditions, not for killing the fox..