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get a licence for a 243

  • 28-05-2011 12:48am
    #1
    beretta391
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭


    i was thinking about trading in my 223 for 243, but would i need a deer licence then? i only want to use it for foxes, 223 doe the job but just want a change,


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  • #2
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    beretta391 wrote: »
    i was thinking about trading in my 223 for 243, but would i need a deer licence then? i only want to use it for foxes, 223 does the job but just want a change,

    Your Super prob will say no TBH

    If you wanted to shoot Deer and Foxes I'd say go for it, but it is a big kicker for just foxes, and you would bot see much benefit at night as you are limited by Light beam length not calibre .

    Most foxes are shot 100-200. Having a .243 over a .223 is no advantage over that distance except harder on the pocket.

    Why change what works well for no payback?


  • #3
    Xplor.er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Xplor.er


    beretta391, you say the 223 does the job so 'if it aint broke,dont fix it'


  • #4
    ssl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 480 ✭✭ssl


    beretta391 wrote: »
    i was thinking about trading in my 223 for 243, but would i need a deer licence then? i only want to use it for foxes, 223 doe the job but just want a change,

    maybe consider a .222 or .204? no hassle with the super then


  • #5
    dev110
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭dev110


    ssl wrote: »
    maybe consider a .222 or .204? no hassle with the super then

    .222 would be a great round but the limited ammo would be the big problem unless reloading comes into play.

    .204 nearly the same as the .223 just with less wind drift and drop but as Tack said most foxes are shot at 100-200 yards the .204 will be no great advantage and will cost more to run IF you use the cheaper rounds like American Eagle or Remington UMC for ~€15 a box.

    I would say stick with your .223.


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