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Old 03-29-2007, 05:20 PM
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I'm interested in getting started in fox hunting, what sort of caliber rifle would you most recommend?
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Old 03-29-2007, 05:56 PM
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.17 HMR with 20 grain hollow points. It won't blow the Hell outta them and are very accurate at long ranges.
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Old 03-29-2007, 06:04 PM
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unless your trying to hit them at over 175 yards for some reason, go lower than 223, that is if your only hunting foxes
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Old 03-31-2007, 12:27 PM
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22 hornet.

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Old 03-31-2007, 12:58 PM
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Thanks for the advice and Semper Fidelis.
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Old 03-31-2007, 01:09 PM
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Actually, I am not sure what ranges you are looking at. I have a clue you can shoot so we have that figured out. I would use the 223 if you need to get past 200; you can get a wide variety of commercial bullet weights to included full case if you need that. It would have a modest report for hunting in settled areas. The 22 Hornet would be quieter yet, although the commercial bullet selection is much more modest. I honestly would not use it past 150 yards unless it was a real still day. Anyway, have fun, they are crafty little boogers and the pelts are worth some $. Heh, would like to hear if you bag one.
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Old 04-05-2007, 11:46 AM
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The .22mag
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:09 AM
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.223 is best all around cartrige fox, yotes ground hogs
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Old 04-13-2007, 10:42 PM
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22 hornet or K hornet because it does minimal pelt damage to fox, but loaded with 40 grn vmax it is a good yote stopper within 200yrds...
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Old 04-14-2007, 01:59 PM
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When i hunt fox, i use my .223 with 55gr FMJ bullets, it doesent do much damage.
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