nickcurrie21
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I want a Red FOX Gun, specifically a spot and stalk Red Fox gun, nothing more, nothing less. Will not be used on coyotes, will not be used calling. Assuming I can stalk within 100 yards of a balled up fox on snow, which most spot and stalk red fox hunters will agree is a reasonable average stalking distance for a shot.
So we're talking fairly close, 100 yards or so. Probably will be head shots or well placed (assuming I can use my bi-pod, etc.) heart/lung shots.
What rifle should I choose .17hmr or .22 Mag? I'm a trapper, so I'm keeping fur in mind.
I already have a .17 Rem Centerfire. BUT my ultimate goal is to take that .17hmr or .22 mag, (whatever I choose) and paint it completely white scope and all, for spot and stalking on snow.
Yes I realize I"m really narrowing down my opportunities to use this rifle, that's the objective.
I've asked and did some internet searches on some .17hmr semi autos and there's nothing that's reliable out there. Not sure about .22 mag yet.
But anyways, for those of you who have actual hunting experience of shooting fox with .22mag or .17hmr's what are you experiences and what type/brand of bullet are you shooting with it? I assume there is guys out East using Rimfires for fox.
Thanks in Advance, hopefully this post doesn't get off on a usual tangent of .17hmr's.
I want just the facts, just the facts guys. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Now, Just Relax!
I want a Red FOX Gun, specifically a spot and stalk Red Fox gun, nothing more, nothing less. Will not be used on coyotes, will not be used calling. Assuming I can stalk within 100 yards of a balled up fox on snow, which most spot and stalk red fox hunters will agree is a reasonable average stalking distance for a shot.
So we're talking fairly close, 100 yards or so. Probably will be head shots or well placed (assuming I can use my bi-pod, etc.) heart/lung shots.
What rifle should I choose .17hmr or .22 Mag? I'm a trapper, so I'm keeping fur in mind.
I already have a .17 Rem Centerfire. BUT my ultimate goal is to take that .17hmr or .22 mag, (whatever I choose) and paint it completely white scope and all, for spot and stalking on snow.
Yes I realize I"m really narrowing down my opportunities to use this rifle, that's the objective.
I've asked and did some internet searches on some .17hmr semi autos and there's nothing that's reliable out there. Not sure about .22 mag yet.
But anyways, for those of you who have actual hunting experience of shooting fox with .22mag or .17hmr's what are you experiences and what type/brand of bullet are you shooting with it? I assume there is guys out East using Rimfires for fox.
Thanks in Advance, hopefully this post doesn't get off on a usual tangent of .17hmr's.
I want just the facts, just the facts guys. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif