243 for foxing

beretta391

well i know this came up alot but did anyone ever get a 243 without a deer license for fox shooting or know anyone that did.....

garv123

beretta391 wrote: »

well i know this came up alot but did anyone ever get a 243 without a deer license for fox shooting or know anyone that did.....

Couldnt imagine you'd be able to get one. heard of people getting a .22.250 for foxes only but never .243.

Its a great all round caliber but IMO its overkill for just a dedicated foxing round, a .223 or .204 will do everything as good to a fox as a .243 will.

beretta391

i have a 223 the last 2years and i want a change, want something in a tikka.

clivej

beretta391 wrote: »

i have a 223 the last 2years and i want a change, want something in a tikka.

How 'bout a 223 in the Tikka :cool: just put in for a sub

session savage

I'm with clivej there. Tikka T3 lite or varmint in a .223
Best option for foxes I think. and cheaper to run.

browning 12 bore

i have 243 myself i had this problem myself last year i said i just wanted gun for fox but that was not part of the licence contract its a deer gun and i have to apply for deer licence as far as im aware but in relation to foxing its great to have that extra stopping power with the 243 inn my opionion that is hope this helps

clivej

Then the best answer is to ask your FO about the options of getting a 243 for foxing and that you will be "Looking into" going deer hunting at a later date.

He may surprize you and allow it.

Minky 123

Buy a 22-250 if you want a change beretta. Plenty of bang for your buck. The .204 hasnt really proven its worth, theres the funnyshooter that I know uses one but he only uses it for target shooting.:D

poulo6.5

i changed my tikka .223 for a sako .243 only a couple of months ago. i have a deer license anyway so it was ok to have a .243. but when i spoke to the FO I told him i wanted it for fox shooting.
i further explained that the .243 was more versatile for my needs as i shoot deer as well and i could do both with .243.
i still have my .308 as well though.

it might be easier to get a deer hunters license anyway, for a start its free and you will have the option of deer stalking if you want. i think it would make it easier on your self to do it that way.

tikka great rifle + .243 great caliber = excellent combination

best of luck to you

declan1980

garv123 wrote: »

Couldnt imagine you'd be able to get one. heard of people getting a .22.250 for foxes only but never .243.

Its a great all round caliber but IMO its overkill for just a dedicated foxing round, a .223 or .204 will do everything as good to a fox as a .243 will.

Overkill me arse. There's no such thing as too dead:D

Dusty87

Minky 123 wrote: »

The .204 hasnt really proven its worth,

how has it not minky? Care to explain?

sincere113

Minky 123 wrote: »

The .204 hasnt really proven its worth,

Dusty87 wrote: »

how has it not minky? Care to explain?

I had a funny feeling we'd end up here when I started reading through this thread. This debate has been kicked to death on here ....

Please not again.

johngalway

declan1980 wrote: »

There's no such thing as too dead:D

Very true

Dusty87

sincere113 wrote: »

I had a funny feeling we'd end up here when I started reading through this thread. This debate has been kicked to death on here ....

Please not again.

i wasnt getting into that debate. I simply asked him to elaborate a bit. As a .223 owner i think the 204 has a place along side the .223 or 22-250 for foxin. Just asked his opinion, same way as the op might have.
to answer op's question, yes it can and has been done. Depends on your station.

johngalway

beretta391 wrote: »

well i know this came up alot but did anyone ever get a 243 without a deer license for fox shooting or know anyone that did.....

Long range shooting of lamp shy foxes, or shooting in very windy areas perhaps. I knew of someone a while back who told me he got a license on that basis but he was on the coast in the NW.

Minky 123

Dusty87 wrote: »

how has it not minky? Care to explain?

Read back over the old threads if you need an explaination.;)

kildare.17hmr

Minky 123 wrote: »

The .204 hasnt really proven its worth

Couldnt agree more sure they are only a piece of sh!te:rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn4X25ZjJKE

Only downside of the 204 for me is ammo cost, its a great round

Dusty87

Minky 123 wrote: »

Read back over the old threads if you need an explaination.;)

ah no need, as a .223 owner, lamping buddy owning a 22-250 and having seen .204's in action in the field il bow to your superior knowledge, after all, you do know of one shooter using one for target shooting.

Minky 123

Dusty87 wrote: »

ah no need, as a .223 owner, lamping buddy owning a 22-250 and having seen .204's in action in the field il bow to your superior knowledge, after all, you do know of one shooter using one for target shooting.

How many foxes can you honestly say you've shot with your .223? Your questioning my experience after all I shot 35 foxes last year another lad I know shot twice that. I had a swift before the .223.;)

Dusty87

Minky 123 wrote: »

How many foxes can you honestly say you've shot with your .223? Your questioning my experience after all I shot 35 foxes last year another lad I know shot twice that. I had a swift before the .223.;)

are you looking for a clap on the back? What does that have to do with anything? Read my posts again. This time slightly slower.

kildare.17hmr

Minky 123 wrote: »

How many foxes can you honestly say you've shot with your .223? Your questioning my experience after all I shot 35 foxes last year another lad I know shot twice that. I had a swift before the .223.;)[/Quote]
I shot close to that number with my hmr when i had it and i bet they were all as dead as yours, whats your point?

Minky 123

Dusty87 wrote: »

are you looking for a clap on the back? What does that have to do with anything? Read my posts again. This time slightly slower.

zero I take it.:o

Dusty87

Minky 123 wrote: »

zero I take it.:o

ah a bit more than that.
when your finished trying to start a dick measuring contest could you let me know what your point is, as i cant figure out what it has to do with anything.

Vegeta

We'll have no more willy measuring in the thread please.

Xplor.er

i subed my 223 for a 243, no questions asked, i then decided to get the stalking permit anyway. depens on the super really

sincere113

Xplor.er wrote: »

i subed my 223 for a 243, no questions asked, i then decided to get the stalking permit anyway. depens on the super really

What area are you in?

SLK2005

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poulo6.5

SLK2005 wrote: »

I have a tika t3 varmint .243 and I only use it for long range target shooting. Dont have nor want a deer licence.
Requirements for any gun is good reason. Target shooting is good reason

are you a member of a range then

kildare.17hmr

SLK2005 wrote: »

I have a tika t3 varmint .243 and I only use it for long range target shooting. Dont have nor want a deer licence.
Requirements for any gun is good reason. Target shooting is good reason

Yeah but this thread ia about getting a 243 for shooting foxes which is not an acceptible reason for so much gun by alot of people making the decision unfortuatly

SLK2005

Yes and the "long range rifle association of Ireland"

SLK2005

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poulo6.5

SLK2005 wrote: »

Yes and the "long range rifle association of Ireland"

well there the reason got it. the op asked about getting a .243 for foxing. the next cheapest way to be legally granted a license is for deer stalking. joining a range costs money. if that was not an issue for the op i,m sure we wouldnt be having this conversation

SLK2005

Only trying to help.