Posted by Clarkbug on July 09, 2009 at 18:47:14 from (72.66.56.73):
In Reply to: Rifles posted by Bill in IL on July 09, 2009 at 06:10:51:
I know you are probably going to get about as many different answers as there are posts on here.
There is a lot to be said from switching out your ammo to a different load. Try a few changes to some hollow points or varmint loads and see if that helps, just because thats cheaper to start with. If you still are having bad luck, then take a look at changing guns.
Several folks I know are very happy with the .17 for critters. Very high velocity, makes for a nice flat trajectory. You dont need the "stopping power" of a heavier bullet since you have the velocity to compensate. Once you are sighted in, its pretty much a flat shot with no drop at 50 yards. The loads with the plastic ballistic tips on them really do a number on the small stuff. I dont know about something like a fox, but for skunks and whatnot it should work great.
My father had an old 5mm (they stopped making cartridges for that back in the 80's I think) and was able to get the bolt re-cut and a custom loading die, so he now re-loads for that caliber. Probably not an option for you, but that makes for a GREAT varmint cartridge.
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