demonwolf444 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Ive recently picked up some 2 3/4, 7 1/2, 28grams, i know they are more of a target load, yet i would have thought they would deal with pigeons easily, i know im not shooting at rediculous ranges or taking shots beyond the scope of my skill, but its as if the lead isnt touching them? Im just going to use them on clays this weekend and get what i normally use but i just dont understand.. What does everyone else use on their rough shooting/ game ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Follow this topic mate, or do a search. Will save people answering the same question over and over again http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/169609-pigeon-carts/page__view__getnewpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 the lead is harder in clay carts than in game carts thats the differance the softer lead does more damage hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 thanks mate and yeh sorry i didnt think to search, im just gonna pick up some different carts however it is a reletively new gun so still getting my eye in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) My own personal opinion (which could be different from that of others) is that a 30g or 32g of size 6 shot is about the best general all round load to use for general rough shooting but I will often step it up to 32g of 5 shot if I am specifically after crows. I have a preference for "Black Gold" cartridges - They might cost a little more but I believe that they will often out perform many of the "cheaper" cartridges! I personally would prefer not to use a load of 7.5 size shot for anything but clay shooting - But that's just my opinion for what it is worth! Edited June 11, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 i have been using 28g 7.5 italian carts for years now. £151 per thou i use on my fair share of crows and pigeons with no problems at all. you just have to know the limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) double post Edited June 11, 2011 by activeviii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 My own personal opinion (which could be different from that of others) is that a 30g or 32g of size 6 shot is about the best general all round load to use for general rough shooting but I will often step it up to 32g of 5 shot if I am specifically after crows. I have a preference for "Black Gold" cartridges - They might cost a little more but I believe that they will often out perform many of the "cheaper" cartridges!I personally would prefer not to use a load of 7.5 size shot for anything but clay shooting - But that's just my opinion for what it is worth! Well frenchie im with you, i usally use some 32 6's when ive been shooting with other guns, going to get some new carts next time i go to the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I've always used atleast 30g 6.s but last year I took my mate out and noticed how many he had shot on open choke using 8.s and since then I use 7.5s quiet a lot. I recently was talking to a customer about this and he told me on the big partridge shoots they use 8's else they fly through the pattern. The way I look at it is if I shot you with 6's or 7's would it make a difference and were only shooting birds plus if your Decoying the birds are close anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Just got 2,000 32g clear pigeon #6 as they are 70mm length so cycle in my semi, damn fine so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Been trying to get some 70mm fibre clear pigeon and no one I've been to has any... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 im using the new clear pigeons 70mm's black case, also iv still got 300 old clear pigeons and 150 fiocchi's left.....they are all 32g 6's i dont use anything less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi Its 32g, 6s, Gamebore clear pigeon all the way. I dont use anything else for pigeons, pheasants. I sometimes go for 5s for rabbits and hares. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste 2712 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 used clear pigeon for a while but now on eley hb pigeon 32g 6's. and to be fair i prefer them they seem to hit harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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