aris Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm thinking of a silver pigeon which has an inertia trigger system.... I was told that this wouldn't work consistently with anything below 28g.....is that right? My SP (several years old) works fine with 21g Hull Comp-X cartridges. It also works with 16g 28ga cartridges using an adapter - so I think you've been told BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 You can now get comp x in 9's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 cheap shells do not mean bad patterns.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 21g cab cause issues in some guns mostly autos but OU set for heavy loads can be an issue especially with poor inertia systems. Yet to see an issue with 21g shells in a decent gun..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 If the gun is not held correctly it may not cycle 21g and this has lead to a misnomer amongst salesmen that older Berettas won't cycle 21g loads, they will if you hold the gun correctly, if you don't use 24g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) You can now get comp x in 9's too. Only in plastic wad - according to their website. Edited September 24, 2014 by aris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I didn't ask about fibre to be fair but will check when I am next in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 R.C. Skeet .24g -9.5 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Quite a few grounds don't allow steel - unsure why. Because of the chance of richochets from steel towers where I shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Only in plastic wad - according to their website.Not a problem for any reg ground, yet to see a fibre only trap or skeet layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Cheap and soft shooting ones, brand don't matter- try a box of 25 of a few before you commitKent got it absolutely spot on in #2. Brand matters not a jot at this stage of your shooting, only three things to consider in my view in this order;Acceptable recoil (soft on the shoulder) Availability, no use liking something that is not available locally and reliably Price, once the above two are ticked off then go for the cheapest cos you certainly won't break any more with the dearest! For skeet I would go for either 8 or 9 shot and if you aren't suffering recoil then use 28g, plastic wad. Why hamper yourself with less shot in the pattern. Mr Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakers Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I was using some 21g Hulls the weekend before on my first unaccompanied outing in my new Lanber. I had a couple of occasions where the second shot wouldn't fire. Is that a combination to do with me not having a solid mount and the recoil not being enough to reset it correctly for the second shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 is the gun brand new? if so a poor or sloppy combined with very low recoil carts can stop the inertia block moving, either slam 250 fast/heavy carts through it to loosen it up a bit or try a slightly firmer cart for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I have the beretta silver pigeon and use fiocchi top 1, 28g, 9's, cheap enough and easy on the shoulder. WARNING THOUGH........ SKEET IS ADDICTIVE !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I was using some 21g Hulls the weekend before on my first unaccompanied outing in my new Lanber. I had a couple of occasions where the second shot wouldn't fire. Is that a combination to do with me not having a solid mount and the recoil not being enough to reset it correctly for the second shot? Interesting my brother was having the same problem with his used Lanber. First barrel firing but need a tap on the ground to engage the second barrel. He has given it a good clean and we are waiting for another chance to try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Interesting my brother was having the same problem with his used Lanber. First barrel firing but need a tap on the ground to engage the second barrel. He has given it a good clean and we are waiting for another chance to try it! Tap on the ground with a live round in the chamber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I have the beretta silver pigeon and use fiocchi top 1, 28g, 9's, cheap enough and easy on the shoulder. WARNING THOUGH........ SKEET IS ADDICTIVE !!!! Not as addictive as trap.....Fblu 24g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 didn't really explain that very well. The first round fires then, like with snap caps, you need to tap the but gently and then it engages the second barrel. we do keep our heads clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 didn't really explain that very well. The first round fires then, like with snap caps, you need to tap the but gently and then it engages the second barrel. we do keep our heads clear Still not a great idea and dangerous....... either use carts with a bit more oomph eley or express 21g may do it or try 24g.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisondan Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 didn't really explain that very well. The first round fires then, like with snap caps, you need to tap the but gently and then it engages the second barrel. we do keep our heads clear If that goes wrong it will clear your head permanently. I urge you and your brother to stop, buy some punchier cartridges or take it to a gunsmiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 it was only the one shoot and happened 3 times but I fully appreciate your concern and it hasn't been shot since. He was shooting Gamebore Velocity 28's through it and I find them pretty punchy compared to my comp X's. He has give it a good clean and if it does it again it will be going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I have a lanber field gun from the '80s and shot plenty of 21gram loads through it without a hitch so more than likely it's the gun at fault somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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