.243 for fox and deer management

[cassshantia 16]

hi all

im very new to the firearms business and got my ticket through which i have bought a .17hmr and now ive got a bigger cabinet im looking to invest in a rifle which i can use for deer and fox control as i am going to be in 2 syndicates this year and need to get things in place to control the above species

my needs are as follows 1/ a rifle to be be a light one as i have not got vehicles to carry and perch my gun on to shoot, 2/ my budget is roughly £1200 all in ie rifle, scope, and sound mod,3/a decent scope to shoot the quarry around 100 yrds (ive a viper 4-16x50 for .17hmr)

ive looked a a browning x bolt ,it felt nice to hold and stock a nice synthetic touch (not a heavy varmint barrel)this also is not a must as i wont be shooting round after round with it

what would you professions suggest please ?

any comments and ideas please also would i need a bi pod or stick ?

[SNAP SHOT 194]

i'd suggest a tikka T3 lite, and blow the rest on scope and good quality mounts, as for stick or bi pods that all depends on the lay of the land your shooting on, Is it open field or brush....?

 

bi pods are always a good option on any rifle...

 

 

ATB.

 

Snap.

[MAIN MAN 277]

i'd suggest a tikka T3 lite, and blow the rest on scope and good quality mounts, as for stick or bi pods that all depends on the lay of the land your shooting on, Is it open field or brush....?

 

bi pods are always a good option on any rifle...

 

 

ATB.

 

Snap.

mate im a newbe on big rifles but no one thing, dont skimp on the scope as snap shot has already said, just bought a browning 243 its the bottom end of the market and i love it just wish i could of got some better glass. I was out last night for a farmer who had two geese taken the night before, could of shot the fox a good few times but the scope was just not good enough! i got him in the end at about 100 yards but that would of been max for that scope in the dark. oh and one more thing make sure you get a sound mod, i didnt and this gun makes my ears bleed, you live and learn mate.

[hingindoolie 0]

hi all

im very new to the firearms business and got my ticket through which i have bought a .17hmr and now ive got a bigger cabinet im looking to invest in a rifle which i can use for deer and fox control as i am going to be in 2 syndicates this year and need to get things in place to control the above species

my needs are as follows 1/ a rifle to be be a light one as i have not got vehicles to carry and perch my gun on to shoot, 2/ my budget is roughly £1200 all in ie rifle, scope, and sound mod,3/a decent scope to shoot the quarry around 100 yrds (ive a viper 4-16x50 for .17hmr)

ive looked a a browning x bolt ,it felt nice to hold and stock a nice synthetic touch (not a heavy varmint barrel)this also is not a must as i wont be shooting round after round with it

what would you professions suggest please ?

any comments and ideas please also would i need a bi pod or stick ?

 

Just an example mate.

 

Tikka T3 app £800 + S&B 8x56 app £500 Predator or T8 or ase. app £250 Total £1550 not a lot over budget but top quality that will last a lifetime. Just an example as there is just so much for you to choose from but I think most would agree "don't scrimp on the scope".

[cassshantia 16]

hi thanks for the repiles ,one shoot has mostly woodland with the outer fields rented to us the 2nd shoot will be both a lot of fields adjacent to the woods and some cliffs with again alot of cover ,when lamping with the lurchers and been watching the hounds work the woods there is alot of deer about but when i walk the footpaths thru the day and looking for these(plenty of slots though) they are few and far between as there is alot of footpaths on our shoots ,safety will be paramount but how can i cull a few in daylight when they seem happier laid up in the woods

newby to this job also do we put signs up around the boundries and woods to warn moochers who walk their dogs willy nilly or do we just go

[hingindoolie 0]

hi thanks for the repiles ,one shoot has mostly woodland with the outer fields rented to us the 2nd shoot will be both a lot of fields adjacent to the woods and some cliffs with again alot of cover ,when lamping with the lurchers and been watching the hounds work the woods there is alot of deer about but when i walk the footpaths thru the day and looking for these(plenty of slots though) they are few and far between as there is alot of footpaths on our shoots ,safety will be paramount but how can i cull a few in daylight when they seem happier laid up in the woods

newby to this job also do we put signs up around the boundries and woods to warn moochers who walk their dogs willy nilly or do we just go

 

 

The way you are desrcibing the land layout I am hoping that there is some sort of embankment or uprise at the rear of your intended line of fire without a wooded area in front where there could be walkers.

Recipe for disaster mate. Plan your shoot during the day when you can see the safe lines and backdrops then take them out at night. During the day you need 100% view all the way not only to the target but to where the bullet would go if you missed or cleared.

Edited February 24, 2010 by hingindoolie

[cassshantia 16]

yes ther is some back stops mate some good areas to shoot but like you say safety is para mount

just need a bit of knowledge of their movements as ived lived and walked this area for 25 years but never shot the deer