.243 fox round?

hunter 16

Well lads Im just want to find out what affordable ammo your using on the foxes and what your been charged per box. cheers

FISMA

hunter_16,
I would go with the 223 for foxes. I think on a basis of performance, speed, flat trajectory, and cost, it is the best.

There are other rounds that fly faster and flatter but they cost too much.

I've seen what some of the lads on the boards are doing inside of 300ya with 223 and it is more than you'll ever need.

The 243 was originally designed for varmints but it is now used for larger game such as deer. They say it can be used on bear, elk, and big game, but I personally would not do so.

My vote is the 223.

Before you make any decision, go price ammo and see how available it is in different bullet masses at a few shops.

Also, have you shot much? Or do you like to shoot a lot? If you plan on doing a lot of shooting, the 223 is the way to go.

hunter 16

Im realy asking on behalf of a shooting buddy. He has a .243 for deer. The 95 grain ssts are a bit expensive for fox. Fisma as you say a .223 is a dedicated foxing gun which is also cheap to shoot.

FISMA

Hunter_16,
I think the 223 is the best round for foxes. Give a read here for more about the 223.

When it comes to varmints, there are a lot of nice rounds: 204 Ruger, 22-250, 220 Swift, and so many more.

The problem you'll encounter in Ireland is availability of ammo and cost.

Is anyone in Ireland shooting the 204 Ruger? Has anyone seen this ammo for sale? If so, please advise.

Anyhow, the 223 is probably the best price to performance ration you're going to get. The 22LR is going to be much cheaper, but the performance hit you're going to take will be a lot to stomach.

The 243 will do the job grand, but the cost.

The 223 is readily available in Ireland and you can get it in a lot of different flavors: masses, brands,...

It's a bit quiet today. I imagine the lads will be back soon to throw in their two cents.

Slan.

landkeeper

fisma why are you advising him re a 223 he has a 243
58grn .243 superformance with a vmax bullets is what lads are using for fox it's nearly 22-250 velocity just short of 4000 fps

CJhaughey

I use whatever comes to hand for mr Fox, I have used the 58gn Hornady stuff and its effective, it used to be a little cheaper than the 100gn stuff but it all seems to be the same price now.
The last Fox that I shot was with 100gn SP Rem Corelokt it did a good job and Mr Fox didn't go much further.

fallowbuck

Im kinda the same ill use what ever s there but last box i got was the federal power shok 80 gr 28euro,s they do the job for sure....
The 243. is a great all rounder for both fox and deer you have the option of both species unlike the 223....:D

ROSSKI

Federal Power Shok in 100 grain is what I use and I find them very good

€27 - €30 per box of 20- Try www.sportsden.ie I got a very good deal there lately and delivered straight to the door as well

bunny shooter

FISMA wrote: »

.............Is anyone in Ireland shooting the 204 Ruger? Has anyone seen this ammo for sale? If so, please advise.........

I am, my brother is and a few other lads I know are too :cool:

It's been here a good while now and growing in popularity :cool:

How's it going in your part of the world?

FISMA

bunny shooter wrote: »

I am, my brother is and a few other lads I know are too :cool:

It's been here a good while now and growing in popularity :cool:

How's it going in your part of the world?

Soooooo bored. It was 88°F the other day, at 5:30AM!

Took the Sako and the Howa out today and it monsooned as soon as I arrived at the range. Turned around and went home. Will try again tomorrow.

How much are they getting for a 20 round box of 204?

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landkeeper wrote: »

fisma why are you advising him re a 223 he has a 243
58grn .243 superformance with a vmax bullets is what lads are using for fox it's nearly 22-250 velocity just short of 4000 fps

I misread the title. I thought the OP was questioning whether the 243 was a foxing round. Should really slow down and read things more carefully.

bunny shooter

FISMA wrote: »

Soooooo bored. It was 88°F the other day, at 5:30AM! .

Bored myself................except I'm at work

FISMA wrote: »

Took the Sako and the Howa out today and it monsooned as soon as I arrived at the range. Turned around and went home. Will try again tomorrow..

We're having a slightly wet summer ourseves

FISMA wrote: »

How much are they getting for a 20 round box of 204?.

Hornady 32 & 40 grain are €26
Federal 39 grain were €23 now gonna be €29 :eek::mad:

FISMA wrote: »

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4gun

FISMA wrote: »

The 243 was originally designed for varmints but it is now used for larger game such as deer. They say it can be used on bear, elk, and big game, but I personally would not do so.

My vote is the 223.

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Really unfortunate we dont have those here...Unless your planning som'in :D

FISMA

4gun wrote: »

Really unfortunate we dont have those here...Unless your planning som'in :D

4gun,
Have you any land to graze? I think we may be onto something. Forget the Celtic Tiger, we'll have the Celtic Elk!:D

landkeeper

elk oh yes we do the red deer up and down the boyne vally have wapiti blood in them afaik that's why they get to the size they do which is colossal in some cases