Tim Neitzke
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Originally Posted By: DiRTY DOG12g 3" #2 lead Remington Nitro Magnum. Blasts them!
I've used this too. Works well when just hunting fox.
I've used this too. Works well when just hunting fox.
Shotgun-BEST shot size for FOX & your preferred CHOKE
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Aleseller1745
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20 gauge, 3", IC choke. Older Remington 870 Special Field. Not ideal, but it's what I've got. A fox has been after my chickens.
Shot size: 2 Buck or #2 shot?
Shot size: 2 Buck or #2 shot?
derbyacresbob
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Lead #2 shot will work on fox. Good luck finding any 20 ga lead #2 shot. This post is a little over 10 years old so most of the loads mentioned are not made anymore.
Huachuca Caller
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For grey fox I use a 12 gauge with #4 buck and a Carlsons Coyote Choke or Hornady Heavy Magnum Coyote Nickle Plated BB and a Modified choke. Both these loads/ choke combinations have taken a lot of grey fox for me. I highly recommend plated shot.
GC
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The 20 gauge is a hard one to feed for predator hunting. Unless you can break the wallet open and get custom-loaded TSS shells at $5-$10 a pop. For a fox in the hen house, a 3" turkey load of #4 or #5 lead shot will work if you keep the range within 30 yards. Your biggest issue is the Improved Cylinder choke. It is hard to throw a concentrated hot spot of shot from that open choke.
wildflights
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How far is the coop?