wader74 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 hi everyone,im new to this and was just wondering what's the best overall cartridge to use on clays and is a sensible price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) "Best" is subjective and will depend on the shooter and the discipline. I guess you'll get lot's of opinion. However, if your new and a sensible price is a factor, maybe you could try Eley First 7 1/2, IMO What's best for me, Gamebore Blue Diamond 8's 28gF Good luck, it's addictive PS. Don't try the ones that have no shot in them, I've tried them loads of times, well everytime, and they never break the clays Edited April 15, 2011 by MITCHF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 PS. Don't try the ones that have no shot in them, I've tried them loads of times, well everytime, and they never break the clays i shot one that was double loaded with 2 fibre wads and no shot. it was phenonally loud. missed the clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 You will not doubt get many replies saying which is the best cartridge to use as it can be down to personal preferance and also if you are using a semi auto as some semi's don't like low load cartridges. My own preferance is for Hull Comp X 21G fibre or plastic wad depending on any ground restrictions on wads. After them it wuld be the 28G version, this is because they have very little recoil, so you won't get the thump on the shoulder like some other cartridges can give you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Any that you can get hold of consistently. I used to shoot hull pro one and sovereigns but trying to get Hull near me now is impossible so I switched to Eley superb as I can get hold of them. Most of the major brands have a good starter cartridge just see what is in good supply in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Just as an aside, Was shooting an ISU skeet comp at Cheddar Valley, when the guy before me missed high 3 by a day's camel ride in front, and broke the clay (in 2) with the wad. When I told him, he wasn't best pleased and insisted it still counted, I never said it didn't! kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I don't think there are any really poor cartridges nowadays. But obviously popularity will depend upon price and distribution in your local area. A good rule of thumb is to see what is the most common cartridge case lying on the floor at your local shoot. The Italians appear to be the World leaders in cartridge manufacture, you won't go far wrong with RC, B&P,Mirage,Fiocchi or Victory from Cyprus. Why not British? Because they are ripping us off. How come the Italians can export to the UK and still be cheaper than British cartridges and often better quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think a lot of people do what I do, and ask for the cheapest cartridge available, as that's the only way we can carry on shooting these days :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 For a starter cart the Hull Comp-X is soft on the shoulder and wallet at 21g will break clays if your pointing int he right direction. Eley first are another good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I don't think there are any really poor cartridges nowadays. But obviously popularity will depend upon price and distribution in your local area. A good rule of thumb is to see what is the most common cartridge case lying on the floor at your local shoot. The Italians appear to be the World leaders in cartridge manufacture, you won't go far wrong with RC, B&P,Mirage,Fiocchi or Victory from Cyprus. Why not British? Because they are ripping us off. How come the Italians can export to the UK and still be cheaper than British cartridges and often better quality? Italians cheaper! you won,t find many 28 grm Rc's under £200 per thousand and won't find many eley or gamebore over £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think a lot of people do what I do, and ask for the cheapest cartridge available, as that's the only way we can carry on shooting these days :look: You old tight get,all the money you've got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 You old tight get,all the money you've got! What's a 'get' dustem Dave? The family won't eat this week cause I'm shooting in the Welsh County sporting final tomorrow I wonder if I can pick up some roadkill on the way home.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 What's a 'get' dustem Dave? The family won't eat this week cause I'm shooting in the Welsh County sporting final tomorrow I wonder if I can pick up some roadkill on the way home.. Get HT to buy you some breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Get HT to buy you some breakfast So you know HT , come on give us a clue, pretty please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Kenny, heading your way next weekend, drop me a PM if you want anything bringing up from the deep south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossie1968 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Don't try the ones that have no shot in them, I've tried them loads of times, well everytime, and they never break the clays I have used these one too, not very good Edited April 17, 2011 by ossie1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hull Comp X 21g or 28g. Very low recoil but fast and both will kill any target to 65yds with no problems. AND CHEAP. The new Hull Prosports in 7S + 8s if your really keen. A low recoil fast mutant DTL300 with 5% antimony make the shot very hard so will kill at rediculous ranges as we have proved. And a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Pro 1 and Pro fiber 24g. Have tried most over the years always come back to the ones that inspire the most confidence. Gong to try some 21g again, fantastic cartridge, last time they messed with my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Hull Comp X 21g or 28g. Very low recoil but fast and both will kill any target to 65yds with no problems. AND CHEAP. The new Hull Prosports in 7S + 8s if your really keen. A low recoil fast mutant DTL300 with 5% antimony make the shot very hard so will kill at rediculous ranges as we have proved. And a good price. Coach out of interest, how do you find the Prosport in comparison with the Pro One (I'm assuming you've shot the Pro One)? Edited April 17, 2011 by whiskymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Kenny, heading your way next weekend, drop me a PM if you want anything bringing up from the deep south HDAV, I see your from South wales, do I know you from any Welsh shoots? Were you at Mid Wales today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 No Ken I dont shoot "registered".....Just for fun me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I like the Hull Comp X 28g fibre and the gf uses them in 21g. I hate the Eley Firsts with quite some passion - they must be really soft lead and make the gun filthy - takes 5 times as long to clean the gun. The shooting I enjoy, not the cleaning. Anything you can get at a good price will do a beginner, but check what the local grounds will allow - some are fibre wads only. No good if you've just bought 1000 plastic wads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupdragon Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) I fully intend to reload my own carts when i get going. Not for the minimal cost reduction but more so i can experiment with combinations to suit myself. Reloading is also fun... or is that just me??? :wacko: Dave. Edited April 19, 2011 by soupdragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) They're not the cheapest but I've been using Hull Sovereign 24g/28g plastic wads and I'm very happy with them. A good friend has suggested that I try out Fiocchi but not sure which one. I occasionally use Gamebore Black Gold but find them a little punchy and the Sovereigns more comfortable. I've never thought about reloading my own but I would imagine if you're going to do that, it would be best to try a variety of 'pre-loaded' cartridges to identify the characteristics you like/don't like. I think the choice depends on what kind of shooting you're doing and how many you're putting through the barrels in a day. I can end up going through 3-500 in a day so am usually looking for comfort without sacrificing performance. Edited April 25, 2011 by Moriarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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