anser2 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 For many years I have been a firm believer in no 6 or 6.5 for roost shooting pigeons , but a few months ago I bought some CCI in no 5 and been having some outstanding shots and a very high average of shots to kills while roost shooting in recent weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 You should see what 42g loads can do. But it's just budget these days. I went ferreting with a guy and he was amazed I bought 36g #4 and #2. They certainly worked out further than I want to say really. They just straight flattened targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I switched to 32g 5s quite a long time ago now after hearing shot hit crows on a nice still day and they barely flinched. They're better but by no means a magic cure. I may try 34g of 6 or even 7 next time I do a run of Reloading - oddly, I expect similar results except I'll likely start seeing "armoured" crows again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Larger shot will do the business but keeping a good pattern with it is key. Even on long crows size six or even size seven pellets to the head will kill it stone dead. Pattern density on vitals is what's needed. Don't think there is a magic wand cart or shot size it's what you have confidence with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 well, i originally did my subsonic series for moderated guns. after patterning them we persued them because they patterned better than any sport shell i have seen. i then developed 42g subsonics. big shot and lots of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 just started using 32g 5/6 shot mixed tried them out last week went well had some nice high shots on pigeon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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