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Offline coyote trapper1929

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sighting in a Marlin Model 60
« on: November 28, 2005, 07:08:38 AM »
Hi:

  Should a Marlin Model 60 be sighted in for 50, 75 or 100 yards? This would be for Fox hunting in a pasture.  Shots would be under 100 yards.

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Offline Charles/NM

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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2005, 07:51:36 AM »
Two things:
1.  I sight my model 60 rifles in at 75 yds using 4 power scopes.
2.  I consider the .22 rimfire too wimpy a round for foxes.  You are likely to wound more than you kill unless you are a exceptional shot which you may well be.  I would consider the .22 Mag a minumum for fox hunting.  A .223 would be a better place to start IMHO.
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2005, 01:18:31 PM »
I agree Charles.  I think that is centerfire country.
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2005, 05:03:37 AM »
Fox's aside most folks consider 50 yards zero for rimfires.
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2005, 05:11:59 AM »
How is the .17HMR on fox?
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