Scooter Report post Posted December 25, 2013 I don't really want to switch from my .223 and shotgun, I just think I could get it done on a fox with my old Ruger and have a really nice pelt to work on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twowindy Report post Posted December 26, 2013 The 223 is rough on fox.Your shotgun with lead #4's would be best.I've shot a lot of fox with a shotgun with very little damage.Just don't shoot them closer than 25yrds.For fox with a rifle it's hard to beat the 17HMR and you can still take a coyote or bobcat out to 150yrds with no problem.I save the fur from all of the bobcats,coyotes and fox I shoot and I don't like sewing up big holes either.If your not saving fur it doesn't matter what you shoot them with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Really? 17HMR at 150Yds on a winter coat coyote??? Enlighten me, I got some Christmas $$$ and that's a rifle I have no experience with... In my mind, a 17gr Vmax shouldn't be able to kill that easily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twowindy Report post Posted December 26, 2013 I use a shotgun or my 222 if I'm after coyotes but if I'm calling for fox I use the shotgun or the 17Hmr.My son and I and a couple of good friends have all dropped coyotes well over 100 yrds with the 17Hmr.One of them dropped a bobcat at 150 yrds.It works for all four of us.You cant argue with success.I just bought a 17 Winchester super mag but havn't had a chance to try it out yet.They say it will kill coyotes well over 200 yrds with the 25gr bullet.I tried the 22 mag but my son and I both feel like the 17Hmr kills better with less damage.We only shoot furbearers in the winter when the fur is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Looks like I might need to add one to my safe.. Thanks twowindy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniper Report post Posted December 27, 2013 I just got the new 17 WSM. Can't wait to try it out on fox! It is a little more than the HMR, but not like the 223. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twowindy Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Hey sniper where did you find shells? I can't seem to find any anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resolute Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Hey sniper where did you find shells? I can't seem to find any anywhere.Will, I have a "secret" ammo supplier back home. tell me what you are looking for and I'll see if he has it....I am in your neck of the woods until the new year and trying to get your lazy son to take us out calling Sunday! Let me know and I'll check it out! He has most everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twowindy Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Hey brian I'm looking for Winchester super magnum with the 25gr bullets.I'll call you in the next day or two.Tell cody to suck it up and take you calling.He has client next weekend and he needs the practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resolute Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Hey brian I'm looking for Winchester super magnum with the 25gr bullets.I'll call you in the next day or two.Tell cody to suck it up and take you calling.He has client next weekend and he needs the practice. I'll let you know when I return to Tucson! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
