peejay Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) just treated myself to a 20 bore o/u.. which carts would any users recommend for pigeon shooting? cheers Edited March 11, 2010 by peejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yellow ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I use Gamebore Traditional Game 28gm fibre in 6's. Never had any problems and they are a nice clean cartridge, also they tend to be selling at a good price most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I use Gamebore Traditional Game 28gm fibre in 6's.Never had any problems and they are a nice clean cartridge, also they tend to be selling at a good price most of the time. Do they kick much I'm kind of used to my very mild 28gram 20g reloads but wouldn't mind buying a case of factory loads. Tried some Lyalvale Special 20g 28 gram Fibre but find them a bit bumpy in a 6lb O/U. Fine for the auto though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 just treated myself to a 20 bore o/u.. which carts would any users recommend for pigeon shooting? cheers What gun did you buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I don't find the Gamebore Traditional Game 28gms have any discernible recoil, its certainly not uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambhat Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I don't find the Gamebore Traditional Game 28gms have any discernible recoil, its certainly not uncomfortable. I agree, and they're much nicer than the Lyalvale ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) I often use Express 28gram number 6 fibre - these are OK on kick and but quite dirty. I came to the conclusion that as I clean the gun each time anyway, why worry about a bit more dirt! My shooting with them on pigeon was 2carts for 1 hit average (I know, many other are far better than me, but I was pleased). It is a multi choke and I had left a tight choke in one barrel but decided not to worry and just shoot. I took some high and fast birds both in the woods and decoying over the rape. Edited March 11, 2010 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I've used Gamebore #6 in both 24 and 28 gram. Both are fine, though I'll stick with the 28s as they are pretty easy on the shoulder as stated above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksieledgend Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 i use rottweil tigers there a special cartridge love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterTom Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 RC20 t3 6s great cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Any 20gauge shell is 'fit for purpose'. You must, however, put the tubes in the right place to hit things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Any 20gauge shell is 'fit for purpose'. You must, however, put the tubes in the right place to hit things! That applies to all cartridges, but some are cleaner, cycle better,have less recoil and are cheaper than other cartridges. We all have our preferences and of all the Manufacturers both in 12 and 20 bore, I prefer Gamebore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) That applies to all cartridges, but some are cleaner, cycle better,have less recoil and are cheaper than other cartridges.We all have our preferences and of all the Manufacturers both in 12 and 20 bore, I prefer Gamebore. I bought 500 random 20g Gamebore game cartridges, mostly 28gram fibre 6, along with some 12g 32 gram and 300 CX2000s for £50 today. Reckon I did alright Edited March 12, 2010 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I bought 500 random 20g Gamebore game cartridges, mostly 28gram fibre 6, along with some 12g 32 gram and 300 CX2000s for £50 today. Reckon I did alright Thats some understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yes, confirmed Hull Cartridge fan here. Having tried copius varieties in 20 bore the best for me are Hull Sterling Game 28g 6's. The High Pheasies are very good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I used Fiocchi 28 gram fibre wad sixes for my pheasant shooting last season, and they did well for me- if I pointed the gun the right way, the birds folded. And if I didn't, well- at least I got to make a bit of noise. So they should be great for pigeons too. I can say that Tungsten matrix 3's are deadly on pheasants. And, no- that's not my usual choice for high pheasants- I was waiting for a fox at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferreter10 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 i find that hull special pigeon are a good load, maybe a bit expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferreter10 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yes, confirmed Hull Cartridge fan here. Having tried copius varieties in 20 bore the best for me are Hull Sterling Game 28g 6's. The High Pheasies are very good also. Without any doubt in my mind the best 20 bore cartridge you can buy (sterling game) but dont you think there r a bit expensive for pigeons?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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