Best .223 round for fox.

[dawnraider09 75]

Just got my FAC and was granted a 223 so went for the tikka TX3 supervarment.for the last 3 weeks I have been practising of sticks the quad and of the back of the Polaris .Had a few nights out and knocked over a few foxes using hornaday v max 55 grain there doing the job ok but is there anything better as I am not 100% happy with some of the groups I’m getting on paper.has anyone got the same rifle and found a more comparable round? any help and advice much appreciated.

[Stavross 15,496]

I’ve got a t3x in .223 ( not varmint barrel) and it shoots 55gn good enough for me, it comes down barrel twist, try a couple of different  rounds, my mate has a tikka varmint barrel and that likes 53gn

[si brown 8,486]

My mate likes the 40grn v-max in his tikka 3x sure it’s a 1-14 twist 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

Just got to try different rounds.

The twist isn't really a big deal unless it is very fast 1:8-7... then you will be wanting 55gn or more.

There is no better really, just what is right for a; your rifle, and b; you.

[lllluke1 329]

Mine loved the 40gr v-max, but I can't get them anymore

[Wolfdog91 7,002]

I mean if your not worried about fur damage it list is pretty long lol

[Deker 3,478]

Tikka .223 always used to be available in 1-8 or 1-12 twist, mine is 1-8 and does fire a good range of bullet weight well, but I run mine almost exclusively with 55g, either V-Max or SP, most generally the PRVI SP.  Works for me, but you will need to try ammo to see what works best in your barrel and on your quarry!