advise please

[hcarlos]

hi to everyone im after some advise i was using 28g catridges for the last 5 months (only been shooting 6 months) in the last month ive been getting smacked in the cheek bone ive been told ive moved my mount position.At the same time i was offered some free 24g catridges so i thought id use them for practice.

now for the question why would my scores go up was 16-20 out of 30 now gone to 20-25 not a top shot i know but its the taking part that counts

many thanks carl

[shaun4860]

hi to everyone im after some advise i was using 28g catridges for the last 5 months (only been shooting 6 months) in the last month ive been getting smacked in the cheek bone ive been told ive moved my mount position.At the same time i was offered some free 24g catridges so i thought id use them for practice.

now for the question why would my scores go up was 16-20 out of 30 now gone to 20-25 not a top shot i know but its the taking part that counts

many thanks carl

 

 

Maybe the 24g arnt kicking you as much, therefore your not flinching,

 

There is nothing worse than pulling the trigger knowing your going to get a whack in the face....

 

Have you lost weight lately around the face.....

 

I would go and get the gun fit checked out to make sure you are mounting it correctly and more important the gun fits you....

 

I use 24g all the time, stared when i had a shoulder problem, when that cleared up i just continued using them as i found them more comfortable....

 

I actually like using the 21g as well, but thats just me.

 

shaun

[hcarlos]

Maybe the 24g arnt kicking you as much, therefore your not flinching,

 

There is nothing worse than pulling the trigger knowing your going to get a whack in the face....

 

Have you lost weight lately around the face.....

 

I would go and get the gun fit checked out to make sure you are mounting it correctly and more important the gun fits you....

 

I use 24g all the time, stared when i had a shoulder problem, when that cleared up i just continued using them as i found them more comfortable....

 

I actually like using the 21g as well, but thats just me.

 

shaun

gun was checked for gun fit when i bought it from doveridge gun shop(was told they were a good honest place) but might get a second look many thanks

[magman]

Less recoil could mean your on the second bird earlier ?

[Silhouette]

I was using 24g Hull Intercomp cartridges the other day for the 1st time. 100 shots later and not a hint of shoulder pain. I didn't notice any difference in the quality of breaks and long shots were still breaking clays. I have read a bit about pattern quality being better with 24g and maybe this is what you are getting with your particular gun. I will be using 24g regularly from now on and saving 28g for those long edge on shots. I hate wasting expensive lead.

Edited March 13, 2010 by Silhouette

[Guest cookoff013]

I was using 24g Hull Intercomp cartridges the other day for the 1st time. 100 shots later and not a hint of shoulder pain. I didn't notice any difference in the quality of breaks and long shots were still breaking clays. I have read a bit about pattern quality being better with 24g and maybe this is what you are getting with your particular gun. I will be using 24g regularly from now on and saving 28g for those long edge on shots. I hate wasting expensive lead.

 

i`ve always used 28 gram loads in the past. now i`m tinkering with 24, 21gram loads. i had a chat with some gentlemen, in my local.

the consensus is to use choked barrel. a 21g cartridge #7.5, isnt going to have a great deal of shot in it.

shooting them through cylinder is going to be a disadvantage, for some target presentations.

 

i usually shoot 1/2 minimum anyway.

3/4, 1/1, and xtra full are the only chokes i regularly use. i could be given any cartridge, and it`d do an adequate job !

 

for skeet, theyd be good, open.

 

 

i think of it like this. choke gives you more cartridge value !