best fox rifle?

WisconsinUSMC · 03-29-2007, 05:20 PM

I'm interested in getting started in fox hunting, what sort of caliber rifle would you most recommend?

browning.204 · 03-29-2007, 05:56 PM

.17 HMR with 20 grain hollow points. It won't blow the Hell outta them and are very accurate at long ranges.

coyote_buster · 03-29-2007, 06:04 PM

unless your trying to hit them at over 175 yards for some reason, go lower than 223, that is if your only hunting foxes

biscuit jake · 03-31-2007, 12:27 PM

22 hornet.

(3rd division, 9th marines, 1976.)

WisconsinUSMC · 03-31-2007, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the advice and Semper Fidelis.

biscuit jake · 03-31-2007, 01:09 PM

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.

Ridge Runner · 04-04-2007, 06:09 PM

If you wanna save hides a 22 mag is about as big as you can go without turning them inside out.
RR

Jome1 · 04-05-2007, 11:46 AM

The .22mag

TROPHYHUNTER25 · 04-10-2007, 05:09 AM

.223 is best all around cartrige fox, yotes ground hogs

bigger is better · 04-13-2007, 10:42 PM

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...