ferret_uk 4 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 After a bit of advice lads am looking for the best gun for value of money for fox control, Am currently waiting on my FAC so looking to see what gun will be best only be for rabbit and fox Cheers Ferret_uk Quote Link to post
Lewdan 17 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi Mate, if the rifle is only for fox then go for .223. great tool and rounds are not too expensive ( if you dont reload ). I also use a hornet which is a cracking calibre & good on fox out to 200Yds, can also be used on rabbits using the correct bullet., only thing is factory ammo is bloody expensive for them. Cheers. LD PS My .223 is a Howa 1500, good solid rifle at a reasonable price Quote Link to post
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 .223 for me pal Quote Link to post
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 For fox I use a .223. .204, .222, .22-250, .243 and others will all do the job. For rabbits I'd use a .22lr. Some people prefer the HMR, having owned both I'm in the .22lr camp You're kind of falling between two stools there wanting the one gun for both, with cost of ammunition (lots fo bunnies) versus effectiveness (on fox). Quote Link to post
fitchet 788 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Surely a headshot rabbit is just as edible whether its shot with a .22lr or a 308 ? Thats if you only want a couple for the pot ? Quote Link to post
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yep edible but when couple for the pot turn into 300 head shot bunny later it will have been a few quid with the 308 ,probably cheaper to fetch one from the butchers lol but no so hard on the pocket with the .22 but like ya say one or two is ok,if your a tight arse like me at nearly quid a shot with the 223 I don't bother I use the 22 Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 17 HMR will do both NP and leave your rabbits edible. Bigger calibres are far to expensive to feed for rabbits and you def wont be eating them! Quote Link to post
chadd 3 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 17 HMR will do both NP and leave your rabbits edible. Bigger calibres are far to expensive to feed for rabbits and you def wont be eating them! will agree there pal,, Quote Link to post
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Surely a headshot rabbit is just as edible whether its shot with a .22lr or a 308 ? Thats if you only want a couple for the pot ? It is, but he never said how many rabbits he wanted to shoot. If it's a lot with a centrefire he'll want deep pockets, where as with a .22lr it's considerably cheaper. Quote Link to post
foxyfowler 5 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 After a bit of advice lads am looking for the best gun for value of money for fox control, Am currently waiting on my FAC so looking to see what gun will be best only be for rabbit and fox Cheers Ferret_uk What calibre(s) have you applied for, or are you in the process of applying? Andy Quote Link to post
cragman 2,762 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've a .22 Hornet for charlie and a rimmy for the bunnies. I've also got a .223 on my ticket but haven't got round to getting one yet. Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 After a bit of advice lads am looking for the best gun for value of money for fox control, Am currently waiting on my FAC so looking to see what gun will be best only be for rabbit and fox Cheers Ferret_uk if your "waiting" then surely you must have already asked for certain calibres, or are you saying your waiting until you know whats what before applying Quote Link to post
Wino 3 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 A 22LR if they are in sensible range. Use something like CCI Velocitors and ask your FEO. Quote Link to post
Moran 10 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I bought a cz for rabbit over a year ago and have just managed to save up and buy a remmi 243 for fox and deer great combo I always take both out now Quote Link to post
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