Originally Posted By: 6mm06
I've shot called gray fox with Remington 2 3/4" #4s, copper plated Premier Magnums, buffered with very good results. Shots weren't all that far, I'm guessing maybe 25-30 yards max. It dropped them right then and there. As well, I took my first bobcat with the same load, dropped on the spot, but it was close.
As to shooting 50 yards, I wouldn't feel comfortable at that distance with the loads.
If fox are all you are after, then I see nothing wrong with turkey loads, specifically copper plated ones that pattern well in your shotgun. However, if coyotes are also a main target, I wouldn't feel comfortable without a heavier pellet.
40 yards max. ill hold it to, and we have a lot of grays with the occasional red around here. most shots honestly will probably be about 20-30. i would also tote the 222 with me for the longer fox shots and if im in a spot with yotes. luckily we dont have a ton of them yet but seeing more and more every year