canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
RoscoeT - In my opinion, shooting yotes and gophers is not hunting - it's pest control. As such, there is no requirement for expanding bullets. I've never checked with a F&W guy, but I doubt you'd catch flak.
However, shooting FMJ in fields where there is no backstop is borderline irresponsible. I shoot .223 in fields all over, but I'm only using VMAX loaded rounds. There is less chance of ricochet with these than even a .22LR, as they essentially break apart after hitting ANYTHING.
If you're out in the sticks and you KNOW what is well beyond your target, there shouldn't be an issue using FMJ. The issue is safety.
Keep in mind you are 100% responsible for every bullet down the tube ('I didn't know it would richochet' is not a valid defence when you kill someone's cow/dog/child/etc). How you keep safe is your responsibility, so please don't take it lightly.
However, shooting FMJ in fields where there is no backstop is borderline irresponsible. I shoot .223 in fields all over, but I'm only using VMAX loaded rounds. There is less chance of ricochet with these than even a .22LR, as they essentially break apart after hitting ANYTHING.
If you're out in the sticks and you KNOW what is well beyond your target, there shouldn't be an issue using FMJ. The issue is safety.
Keep in mind you are 100% responsible for every bullet down the tube ('I didn't know it would richochet' is not a valid defence when you kill someone's cow/dog/child/etc). How you keep safe is your responsibility, so please don't take it lightly.