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[camokid 125]

hi all. well this is my first fox with me new gun cz varmint 17hmr its a top gun and packs a punch for a little bullet.

Edited November 16, 2009 by camokid

[hw100sniper 2]

well done CK

[donkdaniel 236]

just bought a mossberg 17hmr cant wait to get my first one either where did you shoot it part of the body? how far what rounds? im using hornady 17 gr well done mate

[camokid 125]

he was about 50 yards hit him in the left side of chest just behind the front leg i was using hornady. what a bullet takes out all nothing has not dropted on the spot yet big or small

[donkdaniel 236]

sorry mate got the first bit but im not getting the second bit can you explain must be blond

[camokid 125]

im saying it will kill anything you hit

[Mr_Logic 5]

HMR = rabbit round, please be very careful shooting foxes with it. It is actually a low-powered little tool, which definitely has its uses. Enjoy it, but don't go stupid with it - it's not a wonder-round.

[donkdaniel 236]

oh good cant wait to get out there now had a problem with my gun but sorted now out this afternoon to zero and then look out loads of foxes down here hope you get plenty moore mate good size fox to

[Mr_Logic 5]

Guys, HMR = not really a fox round, please make sure of close range and clean kills OK, we don't want maimed animals being found by the fluffies - we will suffer, and the animal will suffer - so either use a proper gun or be very careful?

 

 

[camokid 125]

rabbit gun my ars.. its classed as a vermin/fox gun my feo told me and its on my licence.. yes it needs to be close up to 70 yards or so..iv taken all big stuff head shots nothings got away yet.

[Gabriel 0]

rabbit gun my ars.. its classed as a vermin/fox gun my feo told me and its on my licence.. yes it needs to be close up to 70 yards or so..iv taken all big stuff head shots nothings got away yet.

 

Camokid, don't take it personally. Mr_Logic's quite right and what he said is sound advice.

 

A larger round on fox equals a cleaner, more humane kill without the inherent risks of the lighter, .17 on animals of this size. Having said that, placement is crucial whatever you're using.

[Mr_Logic 5]

My worry is simply that you will see HMR work on rabbits and push the distance out, forgetting that it's a tiny little round with hardly any energy, and that leads to woundings. Trust me, I learned the hard way. That's why I say it's OK for occasional use, but if you're serious about knocking over Charlie as a primary concern on a night's shooting, then take a bigger gun.

[camokid 125]

dont need a bigger gun the 17 does what i ask of it......... thanks

[jbwilliams 0]

dont need a bigger gun the 17 does what i ask of it......... thanks

just sent you a message mate, do read and reply asap

[hiluxmk3 1]

rabbit gun my ars.. its classed as a vermin/fox gun my feo told me and its on my licence.. yes it needs to be close up to 70 yards or so..iv taken all big stuff head shots nothings got away yet.

YOU must be a good shot, hope when on the target range , you are only making 1 hole on the target sheet with all your shots , no pattern as they all go through the same hole.

Head shots GREAT if between the eye and the ear, 1st time you hit in front of the eye....OFF GOES 1 VERY BADLY MAMED FOX, IT WONT DIE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AS THERE WONT BE ENOUGH LOSS OF BLOOD, HOWEVER IT WILL DIE OF STARVATION AS IT WONT BE ABLE TO EAT 10 - 15 DAYS SHOULD KILL IT !!!!!!

listen to the advice some guys are telling you this is what this FORUM is all about, helping out others, if you want to shoot FOXES please give them a bit of respect and use a suitable calibre for the JOB.

Your FAC officer is talking bull shit if he says your hmr is OK for FOX.

NOT having a go at you, more aimed at the FAC officer who told you it was good for FOX....Get a 2nd opinion