An all rounder rifle for ALQ

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#1 Post by **ovenpaa** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:23 pm

If you had to choose just one rifle and cartridge as an all rounder for everything from Rabbits through Fox to Muntjac what would it be and why?

Sixshot6 · #2 Post by **Sixshot6** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:25 pm

So its got to do all three. I'm trying to think of a cartridge that could that legally. I know Muntjac can be shot with 222 now. But you want something that doesn't destroy the meat on a rabbit. Is this working within the law or an imagined perfect scenario?

#3 Post by **meles meles** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:28 pm

A 12 bore Paradox ! Slug for the big stuff, shot of gradually diminshing size for the little critters...

#4 Post by **mag41uk** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:30 pm

#5 Post by **TattooedGun** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:36 pm

.223.

A well developed subsonic cast load for rabbits (much like a .22lr round) something a little heavier for foxes. Then a heavy bullet for Muntjac...

Sixshot6 · #6 Post by **Sixshot6** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:03 pm

TattooedGun wrote:.223.

A well developed subsonic cast load for rabbits (much like a .22lr round) something a little heavier for foxes. Then a heavy bullet for Muntjac...

That is perfect answer, and it stays in the law too.

M99 · #7 Post by **M99** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:05 pm

If it only includes Mutjac/CWD then the .223-plenty of potential with different ammo. If there is to be the chance at Roe and anything bigger then it would be the 6.5x55 - Mine is often used on Fox (with NV) and also makes a suitable round for longer range rabbits and corvids.

You can push the lighter rounds fast and the 142s will grass even the biggest red.

Mike

DW58 · #8 Post by **DW58** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:10 pm

.223/5.56x45mm

DW58 · #9 Post by **DW58** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:12 pm

If I were to go any larger, i.e. Roe and upwards it would be .308/7.62x51mm, but of course Roe can be legally killed with .223/5.56x45mm here in darkest Jockistan.

M99 · #10 Post by **M99** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:32 pm

DW58 wrote:If I were to go any larger, i.e. Roe and upwards it would be .308/7.62x51mm, but of course Roe can be legally killed with .223/5.56x45mm here in darkest Jockistan.

Bit of over kill on rabbits though

which is why I suggested the swede

- my go to stalking rifle is in fact a .308

Mike

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