Thread: 222 vs Fallow

@Friwi, the minimum for roe in England is 0.240" calibre and 1700ft-lbs. So effectively a 100gr .243 Win, like the ProHunter.

It's only the muntjac and chinese water deer that are able to be shot with a .223 - the minimum specified is 50gr and not less that 0.220" calibre.

Scotland is different of course, when it comes to roe. https://basc.org.uk/cop/deer-stalking/

Its a cultural thing over there, about calibre and cartridges. A lot of guys get very uptight about .243 on reds or any deer for that matter. It's nuts, but its real.

Originally Posted by Flyblown

@Friwi, the minimum for roe in England is 0.240" calibre and 1700ft-lbs. So effectively a 100gr .243 Win, like the ProHunter.

It's only the muntjac and chinese water deer that are able to be shot with a .223 - the minimum specified is 50gr and not less that 0.220" calibre.

Scotland is different of course, when it comes to roe. https://basc.org.uk/cop/deer-stalking/

Its a cultural thing over there, about calibre and cartridges. A lot of guys get very uptight about .243 on reds or any deer for that matter. It's nuts, but its real.

My mistake , all have shot in England was with a 308. I vaguely remembered the foot pounds energy requirements but not the calibres and for what game.