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best rifle for hunting rabbit and fox

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  • #32
    chris cahill
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    I thought they would be well gone


  • #33
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,816 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    One says it's one hold and the other is still marked as for sale.

    No harm to ask or PM the sellers.
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  • #34
    chris cahill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chris cahill


    Cass wrote:
    No harm to ask or PM the sellers.

    Cass wrote:
    One says it's one hold and the other is still marked as for sale.

    Will do. Not to sure on the left hand bolt


  • #35
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,816 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Balls. Sorry about that. Missed the left handed thing.

    On another note, don't get pigeon holed on Tikka. They are a fine gun, but i've found over the years that if you have one gun on your mind you may miss another that is a better suit or better value. So have a "favorite", but look at everything.

    In reality there are not real bad guns out there, however price does seem to be an issue. IOW some consider cheaper rifles to be inferior. Now this holds true to some extent, but not always.
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  • #36
    chris cahill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chris cahill


    Cass wrote:
    Balls. Sorry about that. Missed the left handed thing.

    Cass wrote:
    On another note, don't get pigeon holed on Tikka. They are a fine gun, but i've found over the years that if you have one gun on your mind you may miss another that is a better suit or better value. So have a "favorite", but look at everything.

    Cass wrote:
    In reality there are not real bad guns out there, however price does seem to be an issue. IOW some consider cheaper rifles to be inferior. Now this holds true to some extent, but not always.


    Yeah I just like the tikka. But still looking at any of the .223 that are for sale.


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  • #37
    pm.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,163 ✭✭✭pm.


    Have to agree with Cass with regards to the scope, I have the leupold vx1 3-9x50 and used it on my. 22 with no problems very clear glass. But when you step up your caliber you will also need more mag to ensure a good kill


  • #38
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,064 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Iv a 4-18 power scope and have to say i never adjust it above 10x, i often adjust it down as low as 4x if im lamping a small field where there might be lots of movement but never up. Tbh iv never thought about increasing the power, just find 10x comfortable even shooting long range water bottles. Must give it a go now i think of it and see if i can tighten the groups out further


  • #39
    chris cahill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chris cahill


    I'll wait and get the rifle first before I even think about a scope. Thanks lads. Once I get the license will I have to reapply if I want to change the scope


  • #40
    pm.
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    chris cahill wrote: »
    I'll wait and get the rifle first before I even think about a scope. Thanks lads. Once I get the license will I have to reapply if I want to change the scope

    Nope change the scope as you please


  • #41
    chris cahill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chris cahill


    pm. wrote:
    Nope change the scope as you please


    Thanks lad

    How much would I get a good scope for I seen a few on the net going for mad money


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  • #42
    Cass
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    chris cahill wrote: »
    Once I get the license will I have to reapply if I want to change the scope
    Just to clarify. You DON'T need a license for a scope. You go out and buy one right now if you want. It's not a firearm or a component part of one so it needs no license.

    Only NV scopes require authorisation (and even that is not a license).
    chris cahill wrote: »
    How much would I get a good scope for I seen a few on the net going for mad money
    How long is apiece of string?

    They can start (scopes) from €80 and go all the way up to €3,500. Of course you can go into the tens of thousands but lets stay a little bit sane.

    To choose a scope i'd do it in this order:
    • Budget
    • What you need it for
    • Glass quality
    • Distance you intend to shoot (max)
    • Magnification range to suit your shooting
    • Brand
    • Personal preferences
    • Model
    • New/second hand

    Realistically for a hmr you can spend as little as €250 for a new or even second hand scope and as much as €1000. Anything over a grand seems excessive for a rifle that really only has a 200 yard limit for small game/vermin and 120 yards for slighter larger game/vermin. IOW if the scope can see 1,000 yards and cost €3k what good is it if the rifle can only shoot 150 yards.
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  • #43
    hank .308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭hank .308


    Hello everyone, just reading all your posts on which rifle is best for Foxes and rabbits and for my two pence I've been shooting a long time and would highly recommend a 22 magnum. i use a lever action Winchester for Foxes in 22m and it has yet to let me down, it is very easy to get to technical about guns and fancy scopes for such a simple job. 223 is a great calibre but a bit much for my liking, however it's horses for courses!. A nice 22m cz with a hawke or bushnell 4x32 is perfect after all the 22 magnum was designed for Foxes and coyotes
    Cheers


  • #44
    chris cahill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chris cahill


    hank .308 wrote:
    Hello everyone, just reading all your posts on which rifle is best for Foxes and rabbits and for my two pence I've been shooting a long time and would highly recommend a 22 magnum. i use a lever action Winchester for Foxes in 22m and it has yet to let me down, it is very easy to get to technical about guns and fancy scopes for such a simple job. 223 is a great calibre but a bit much for my liking, however it's horses for courses!. A nice 22m cz with a hawke or bushnell 4x32 is perfect after all the 22 magnum was designed for Foxes and coyotes Cheers


    How's it going.
    What range would you be getting fox at with the 22 magnum


  • #45
    aaakev
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    hank .308 wrote: »
    Hello everyone, just reading all your posts on which rifle is best for Foxes and rabbits and for my two pence I've been shooting a long time and would highly recommend a 22 magnum. i use a lever action Winchester for Foxes in 22m and it has yet to let me down, it is very easy to get to technical about guns and fancy scopes for such a simple job. 223 is a great calibre but a bit much for my liking, however it's horses for courses!. A nice 22m cz with a hawke or bushnell 4x32 is perfect after all the 22 magnum was designed for Foxes and coyotes
    Cheers
    22mag is a good round but its dated now, the hmr has it beat every which way


  • #46
    hank .308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭hank .308


    chris cahill wrote: »
    How's it going.
    What range would you be getting fox at with the 22 magnum

    Anything up to 120 yards is perfect for this round chris. Theres no mess and you'll hav a nice unmarked pelt if ya wana skin out


  • #47
    Hunter456
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    i was in the same position as you a few months ago and i went with a 223 for mainly foxes and the odd rabbit or 2 but when i am after a rabbit i shoot them in the head. as for ammo start looking at the 17 hmr or 223 the 204 is expensive and when you get the rifle as new toys will be used alot starting out your gonna sore on ammo.


  • #48
    hank .308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭hank .308


    No disrespect but every fox ive seen shot with a 17hmr is a runner and for my part i make sure any animal i shoot be it a rabbit, Fox or deer, is dead on impact out of respect for the animal. However i do agree that a 223 is a good round for foxes personally i reckon its a tad messy especially if you wana keep the pelt. Ps. i meant the fox pelt in my last post, not rabbit


  • #49
    T338
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    Does anyone use 22 hornet anymore. I know ammo is massively expensive but i found it a good all round rifle.


  • #50
    hank .308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭hank .308


    Here here. Unreal round. Rounds are like hens teeth to get. Think there not being made anymore according to my local dealer. Pity
    great round


  • #51
    aaakev
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    hank .308 wrote: »
    No disrespect but every fox ive seen shot with a 17hmr is a runner and for my part i make sure any animal i shoot be it a rabbit, Fox or deer, is dead on impact out of respect for the animal. However i do agree that a 223 is a good round for foxes personally i reckon its a tad messy especially if you wana keep the pelt. Ps. i meant the fox pelt in my last post, not rabbit
    I shot loads of foxes with a hmr and didn't have a single runner, it was my only rifle for about 2 years and i lamped a few times a week for a lot of rhat time. we all want a clean kill, anyone who doesn't shouldn't be hunting.


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  • #52
    hank .308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭hank .308


    Agreed. Just my personal experience
    Horses for courses


  • #53
    garv123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,577 ✭✭✭garv123


    hank .308 wrote: »
    Agreed. Just my personal experience
    Horses for courses

    Or the people you saw shooting with it should stick to paper to practice better shot placement.


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