Daz Harrison 9 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi all, whats the does and donts on shooting fox with a shotgun, i do not own or have FAC so a shotgun it is, what size shot and loads and what distances. Daz Quote Link to post
toby63 1,236 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 depends on what shot gun you have and what loads you can put through it Quote Link to post
pengelli 369 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 hi daz the best loads for fox imo are treble a if your shot gun proofed for three inch magnum use them if your not sure ask your gun shop Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Do's..........Hit it Donts........Miss it 8 Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Do's..........Hit it Donts........Miss it Spoken like a true keeper! 1 Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Do's..........Hit it Donts........Miss it Spoken like a true keeper! Lol......thing is mate since I've stopped all that I've got a different approach. Was putting the dogs away the other night when I saw a dog chasing a vixen about in my field. Instead of rushing in for the .222 I just watched them......wtf...lol 1 Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 A heavy load of number 3s will do the job nicely, with 3s you hit him with plenty of shot, almost guaranteeing something will reach a vital organ, the bigger shot, whilst having a lot of energy, and will kill instantly if a vital organ is struck, can develop holes in the pattern quickly, and keep the range down, 30 yards max. 2 Quote Link to post
Rimfireboy! 1,463 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I can recommend RC 50's in #3 if your gun is ok for 3" magnums. Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Do's..........Hit it Donts........Miss it Spoken like a true keeper! Lol......thing is mate since I've stopped all that I've got a different approach. Was putting the dogs away the other night when I saw a dog chasing a vixen about in my field. Instead of rushing in for the .222 I just watched them......wtf...lol Careful, you'll be eating quorn sausages next and braiding your hair. 1 Quote Link to post
perthshire keeper 1,239 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 not often we do but then we do...3 1/2 inch mag 63g of bbs thru half choke........fair stops them but you dont want to fire too many Quote Link to post
walshie 2,804 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I've only ever tried 42g 1's and they have done the job every time. Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 The lighter the cartridge the shorter the range. I've shot plenty with a pigeon load of no'6. If you're specifically after fox use BB or something similar and keep it under 40yrd. Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) .. Edited February 12, 2015 by Yokel Matt Quote Link to post
Alimac2 321 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 42g 3s through a tightish choke. As a guage they will kill a fox at the same distance the average shooter can kill a pheasant with a 6. Beyond this range it's arguable that it shouldnt be shot at at all with a shot gun.. 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,459 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Do's..........Hit it Donts........Miss it Words from the Master that one that ate all your pheasant ended up being more like a pet Quote Link to post
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