.223 P7 Led Lenser & 75 Grain Hornady BTHP

Tackleberrywho

Myself and Dev110 spent the evening in search of Foxes.
I had rezero'd to a new box of Hornady 75grain Match ammo today.

We said of instead of trying all my permissions we would try Dev's.
We were out for hours and we say nothing of any interest.
Finally we came upon a fox, he was from shelbourne park.
He stopped just short of 350 yards. I miss judged hold over (forgot I was using a different round as I had shot Last nights fox with 55grains @ ~90 yards from the shoulder.I was well pissed off missing a fox in front of a shooter a good few years younger than myself.


I said, "lets head back to my permissions for one final crack at it"

(what I really meant was to regain some composure)

I was not a mile from home when we spotted a pair of eyes in a place I know like the back of my hand.
I did not chance the LF170 again as it is hard to synchronise when time is of the essence.


I switched on the P7 LED LENSER and from 103 yards I fired 75 gain's of Hornady's Finest Match ammo at him.

Now, i had seen what a Boat Tailed Hollow Point had done to a Fox before out of Paulos Tikka Masala @ 216 yards when hit in teh lungs.
When hit central Body mass...... (well all I can say Bernie wrong would be VERY HAPPY )

Suffice it to say, BTHP will Kill Foxes no Bothers.
Work out your Bullet drop and 75 grains are as good as 55grains on Fox sized Targets.


2 Foxes in 2 Nights.
Not Legendary, but I am well pleased as they were both on my permissions and that I can whole heartedly recommend 75grain'ers when used correctly & LED LENSER P7 as being the handiest Lamp on the market for Solo use.

poulo6.5

well done tack. you are getting some good use out of that new barrel

Tackleberrywho

poulo6.5 wrote: »

well done tack. you are getting some good use out of that new barrel

Stick Shooter reckons BTHP are not up to the job.........
I must stop using them so:rolleyes:

poulo6.5

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Stick Shooter reckons BTHP are not up to the job.........
I must stop using them so:rolleyes:

Well he seams to know his stuff maybe you should do as he says and never try anything with out asking him first. God forbid you should practice either. :rolleyes:

stick shooter

poulo6.5 wrote: »

Well he seams to know his stuff maybe you should do as he says and never try anything with out asking him first. God forbid you should practice either. :rolleyes:

Feel free to pm for advice lol

Tackleberrywho

stick shooter wrote: »

Feel free to pm for advice lol

I just txt Paulo there.
He said he's a bit busy but will reply to you shortly.

stick shooter

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

I just txt Paulo there.
He said he's a bit busy but will reply to you shortly.

Ah, I see now how the two of you work it you txt each other to get on line as quick as possible and reply :eek: The two of you should start a dedicated .223 club . According to the two you the .223 is the only varmint calibre especilly combined with burger 75gr target rounds .:D Feel free to pm for advise :D

Tackleberrywho

stick shooter wrote: »

Ah, I see now how the two of you work it you txt each other to get on line as quick as possible and reply :eek: The two of you should start a dedicated .223 club . According to the two you the .223 is the only varmint calibre especilly combined with burger 75gr target rounds .:D Feel free to pm for advise :D

I need you to advise me on nothing.

I have not seen any of your hunting prowess, not seen your Competition trophy's, in fact all I have seen is googled info rather than Field trials


Paulo told me to ignore you as ya have not got a clue, another Walter Mitty
Lots of fella's give lectures on here, yet never show there own work

stick shooter

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

I need you to advise me on nothing.

I have not seen any of your hunting prowess, not seen your Competition trophy's, in fact all I have seen is googled info rather than Field trials


Paulo told me to ignore you as ya have not got a clue, another Walter Mitty
Lots of fella's give lectures on here, yet never show there own work

Ill take that as a complement coming from the copy, past and link adding champion .
May start carrying a camera and take some photos just for you
You need not worry about as you say my hunting prowess I would reckon i have quiet enough hunting experience to discuss many subjects with out needing to fall back on consulting google .But unlike others i like to conform facts before posting .;)

Cass

Lads,

Smiley, and wink emoticons aside lets all remember Rule Number 1. Get back on topic and leave the character assessments at the door.

Tackleberrywho

For those of you that are interested in Hornady TAP, and prefer not to take my word on the subject.

Scientific research in a lab.

223 REM 75 GR TAP® BTHP (80265)

Bullet: 75 gr. BTHP TAP®
B.C.: .395 S.D.: .214
Muzzle Velocity: 2609 fps
Barrel: 16"
Twist Rate: 1 in 9" 75 gr.
Total Penetration: 12"
Max. Cavity: 5.5"
Depth to Max. Cav.: 5.25"
Entry: .5"
Retained Weight: 21 gr.

http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/WebData/HornadyRifle/HornadyRifle.htm#223 REM 75 GR TAP

Minky 123

A bullet does not need to be ballistic tipped to kill a fox. Its more than up for the job been a .223 unlike a micro .204 bullet which has not stood the test of time yet. The 204 could end up in the bin along with the .17 fireball been a barrel burner.