Fox Hunting Info

Hunting foxes with a rifle can be easy at times but it can also be an exciting and interesting challenge. The fox is a fairly elusive creature and in many cases hunters stumble on these creatures while looking for other games. If you won’t be shooting these animals for their pelts, just for eradication purposes, then any rifle you have will do just fine.

If you do intend to hunt foxes for their skin, a .22 rim fire is recommended or a small caliber centerfire. Some good fox calibers would be the .17, .22 hornet and last but not least the .223. If you are whistling foxes, we recommend using a .22 Magnum because it won’t cause too much pelt damage as the shots at a fox when whistling rarely exceed distances of 100m and let’s not forget that the ammunition comes at a more than affordable price. For an all-around fox hunting rifle used for harvesting pelts the .22 Magnum is the perfect choice.

If you are looking for a unique experience, you might consider using a shotgun to hunt these animals but you must be aware of the fact that pump-action and semi-automatic firearms have been banned. Most of the fox hunting done with a shotgun is usually using a method of finding the most suitable valley/area where foxes can be found, and walking slowly through the area and checking all the bushes as you pass by. In most cases, a fox will sprint out from a bush which will give you a few seconds for a deadly shot.

Choosing a shotgun for a fox hunt is a very difficult thing to do as you will need a light gun that can be shouldered very fast and that doesn’t kick that much. Choosing the most appropriate shotgun must depend upon the one that feels best and the one that you can shoot the best with. Regarding cartridges used for fox hunts, 12 gauge models are recommended.

Useful Info :

We will offer you some fox hunting firearms you might consider purchasing for your next fox hunting adventure:

Their LVT (Light Varmint/Target) is a rimfire variation of their Montana Varminter. Weighing 7 lbs., the LVT styling offers great off-hand balance for field use while the limited beavertail forearm rests comfortably in the bags for target and bench shooting. The LVT is available in their Model 57-M action (only) and in three rimfire cartridges; 22LR (5-shot repeater), 22WMR (4-shot repeater), and 17HMR (4-shot repeater). The LVT features a 23.75″ stainless steel strait taper (.960″ to .750″) match grade barrel and AA Select claro walnut. 22LR’s are guaranteed to shoot 1/4″ 5-shot groups at 50 yards, 22WMR’s and 17HMR’s are guaranteed to shoot 1/4″ 3-shot groups at 50 yards. Test targets proving rifle accuracy are shipped with each rifle.

Hand-laid synthetics with Kevlar reinforcing material surround an aircraft-grade aluminum bedding block to make their newest stock one of the strongest in the industry. Available as a complete rifle or as an extra stock fitted to your action, the “Phoenix” offers accuracy that defies the elements.

The Western Classic incorporates the features of the Custom Classic with Doug Turnbull’s case coloring and a hand struck octagon barrel. All AAA claro blanks for this style are hand selected for each individual rifle. All custom shop options are available on this style, but they highly suggest topping the rifle with Dave Talley case color rings (case coloring done by Turnbull).

Features:

Three-position wing safety acts directly on the cocking piece for greatest security.
Free-floated match grade barrel with tapered match grade chamber and target crown.
Barrel is lapped, then press fit and pinned in true alignment with the bore.
Receiver is drilled and tapped for Kimber scalloped base sets (sold separately).
Hunter rifles have a clear finish.

Stock:

Material: Walnut
Checkering: 20 lines-per-inch
Finish: Clear
Sling swivel studs
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 0.5 inches
Length of pull: 13.63 inches
Drop at heel: 0.54 inches
Drop at comb: 0.43 inches

Features:

Standard calibers have 24-inch barrels. Magnum calibers have 26-inch barrels.
Barrels, chambers and triggers are all match grade.
Model 8400 rifles feature both pillar and glass bedding.
Kimber scalloped base sets are available for all models and sold separately.
Scopes with shorter tubes may require the use of extended rings or bases.

Stock:

Material: Kevlar carbon fiber composite
Sling swivel studs
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 1 inch
Length of pull: 13.75 inches
Drop at heel: 0.54 inches
Drop at comb: 0.43 inches