chimp 299 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 i know its not the gun of choice but where would you aim for? Quote Link to post
riohog 5,708 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 i know its not the gun of choice but where would you aim for? between the ear and the eye Quote Link to post
shottyscotty 3 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 22 is plenty capable of killing foxes with head shots if you have it to hand Quote Link to post
chimp 299 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 yeah i would of said head shot but ive just read an article in sporting shooter and a chap says a 'well placed' shot should be on side of the rib cage . seemed a bit odd , i think they may get a few complaints Quote Link to post
speedystu 0 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 My first season on foxes was with a 22lr and was useing remmi wasps, shot 23 fowes with no complaints! well not from them anyways Quote Link to post
kingkeeper21 2 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 shoot them in napper with it iv only ever shot them with a 22 when theyve been in snares though. Quote Link to post
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 If you have to use a .22 rimfire I would always go for a head or neck shot . Never shoot them in the chest as too many run off wounded , some drop on the spot but you will lose others. If you shoot the fox between the eyes it will be stone dead , but the most foxes I have seen killed outright with the .22 have been shot in the neck , never lost a fox that was neck shot. Another thing to remember is keep the range close and dont try and shoot beyond your capabilities. Quote Link to post
chimp 299 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 anyone else see the article ? Quote Link to post
Hunting-top-shots 2 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 a .22 will stop a fox I would always go for a head shot but there was a colum in the sporting shooter about this and the rib shot was recomended for the simple reason that a second or third shot with a semi would be possible Cheers HTS Quote Link to post
riohog 5,708 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 a .22 will stop a fox I would always go for a head shot but there was a colum in the sporting shooter about this and the rib shot was recomended for the simple reason that a second or third shot with a semi would be possible Cheers HTS wilst its running like hell thatll be right!!! Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 You can double-tap with a semi auto, but it's not so much a follow-up as a pre-meditated double, otherwise the fox may well have moved! Quote Link to post
Hunting-top-shots 2 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 a .22 will stop a fox I would always go for a head shot but there was a colum in the sporting shooter about this and the rib shot was recomended for the simple reason that a second or third shot with a semi would be possible Cheers HTS wilst its running like hell thatll be right!!! don't go trying driven game in Europe then that is the only way that the game is shot " running like Hell" Cheers HTS Quote Link to post
moonflight 6 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 shot dozen's with a .22 with sub's alway's chest shot workes fine at sensible ranges always found them humane. Quote Link to post
froese11 1 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 how bout 22. magnum? chest shots should be fine right? Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Yes, 22 magnum is quite happy killing Charlie. Quote Link to post
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