nugget Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 hi all i started clay shooting about 10 months ago and i cant get enough of it, but what i would like is a cartridge that i could use for skeet and sporting can anyone recomend a cartridge that will suit both dicaplins and will also suit my buget any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Ideally you'd probably want a mix of 7.5's 8's and 9's for sporting, and 9's for skeet. If you only want to use one size i'd go for 8's. Will kill pretty much anything you're likely to encounter on a sporting shoot and plenty good enough for skeet. Plenty of good budget cartridges about, Eley Firsts are very popular and a good cartridge, good kills and not too punchy. 28g/24g/21g will all do the job admirably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 great thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 hi all can any one recomend a good cartridge for sporting clays and skeet that won't break the bank now my wife and son are starting shooting any help would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Eley Firsts are what you need. cheap clean and do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Eley Firsts are what you need. cheap clean and do the job. English sporter or kent velocity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 hello all can any one tell me a good buget cartridge due to the fact my wife and son are starting clay shooting so it's going to be more expensive. hope to here from a few of you thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hull Comp X, both 21g + 28g. Very clean, cheap and the softest cartridges on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 gamebore white gold 7.5 good cartridge good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.ginty Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 If its going to be used by your wife and son i'm afraid most budget cartridges are usually 12g 28grm 7.5 which normally give a bit of recoil and for a your son and wife i would consider a lighter cartridge a 21grm would give less recoil and probably be cheaper i use 12g lylevale express HV 21grm 7.5s no noticable recoil and you can get them at a good price.try some out or look around at prices alot of people are moving to 21grm cartridges because of the above benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Eley First. 21g 24g 28g Must be the cheapest available. Buy now before Eley cotton on and increase the price Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.ginty Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I was looking at trying eley first lites what they like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Eley First. 21g 24g 28g First choice First for economy Buy now before Eley cotton on and put the price up Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Eley First lite's are what I got for my wife to try, must admit I could'nt tell much diference between 21g and 24g Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 If its going to be used by your wife and son i'm afraid most budget cartridges are usually 12g 28grm 7.5 which normally give a bit of recoil and for a your son and wife i would consider a lighter cartridge a 21grm would give less recoil and probably be cheaper i use 12g lylevale express HV 21grm 7.5s no noticable recoil and you can get them at a good price.try some out or look around at prices alot of people are moving to 21grm cartridges because of the above benefits. Not a bad shell but if you don't dust the confetti hides any chips and on simmos or reports can confuse the eye. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I tend to use whatever the local shop has cheeeeep. Last lot I got was Sporter, a green cartridge in green box. 28g 7.5`s. Paid 120quid for 1000 which is about 3quid a box. Ive also tried the 21g version of these which are fine for skeet, but have to say i prefer the 28g`s for skeet & sporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) I use kent velocity, find them good. at £147 a thou (fibre) a decent cart for the money, I think. Sry, 28gm 7.5's Edited December 2, 2009 by SteveM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 any 21 gm cart I recon shooting White gold 21gm 8s a the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 hi allcan any one recomend a good cartridge for sporting clays and skeet that won't break the bank now my wife and son are starting shooting any help would be great thanks hi nugget, i noticed your help post for cheap cartridges...and also noticed that like me your from good old south wales so if this is any good for you try giveing these a ring. there names are phill and tina..and own/run south & west country sports in kenfig hill,bridgend. there website link is: www.southandwestcountrysports.co.uk good luck and i hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbsy Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would go for Eley Firsts or Hull Comp X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Stay away from the 28gm cheap stuff ie; Kent Velocity or English Sporter, the recoil is far too much for someone learning to shoot. Most 21gm loads are good and have relatively little recoil. Someone who is just starting to shoot definitely does not need a cartridge that gives them a whack they have enough to learn, just hitting the clay can take a while. Express 24gm are quite good too. Hull do some decent loads as well, have a look on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.ginty Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hi nugget just wondered why you posted this similiar question on this forum twice plus on the, Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading forum as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 sorry new to this forum getting used to it now. many thanks for all reply's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Dont worry, I tidied it up for you earlier. On the cartridge front, I use 21 or 24 grams of number 8 shot for all my clay shooting. I like Hull Comp X, but my rule of thumb is the cheapest 8's I can get. Not fussy me! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 thanks for that i'm getting used to it slowly. i would just like to say brilliant response thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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