BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 hi, any members use a 20 bore to shoot pigeon, if so what cartridges do you use. gram/ shot size etc any suggestions thanks joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I've used mine for pigeons, pheasant and partridge. I'm struggling to remember what weight cartridges i used because i was given them, they were definatley 6's, and i think they were 28 gram but i'd have to check whats left at home. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I have used either 24 or 28 grams of number 6 shot. Gamebore Traditional Game usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Yep, 28g 6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 For the 20b I use 28g, 5 or 6 's Also use my 28b, 21g no 6's, surprising how much 'clout' they have. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I've used mine for pigeons, pheasant and partridge. I'm struggling to remember what weight cartridges i used because i was given them, they were definatley 6's, and i think they were 28 gram but i'd have to check whats left at home. AB hi, do the 28gram 6 shot 20 bore hit hard and are they clean kills and at what range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 hi, do the 28gram 6 shot 20 bore hit hard and are they clean kills and at what range. IMO they hit as hard and clean as a 12b does,i've shot pigeons over rape at 40 yards,(not something i do a lot of.) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) IMO they hit as hard and clean as a 12b does,i've shot pigeons over rape at 40 yards,(not something i do a lot of.) Alan if a 28gram 20 bore cartridge 6 shot kills pigeon cleanly at 40 yards why do people use 32 gram 12 bore when there is no need to, why dont they use 28gram 12 bore 6 shot.they must be cheaper too than 32gram. Edited June 10, 2011 by BLACK-GUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 hi, any members use a 20 bore to shoot pigeon, if so what cartridges do you use. gram/ shot size etc any suggestions thanks joe. sorry also what choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I use 1/4 and 1/2 choke in a 20 gauge gun. As for your question about why use 32g 12, well for one thing you are throwing more lead in the air, so you really do stand a better chance of hitting the bird. Also, 20 gauge carts cost a fair bit more than 12. A 12 gauge gun will give you the scope to use heavy loads of bigger shot for other quarry, such as foxes or wildfowl etc. However, if you become a good shot with the 20 and you like it then stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 20 is a fantastic bird gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I use 1/4 and 1/2 choke in a 20 gauge gun. As for your question about why use 32g 12, well for one thing you are throwing more lead in the air, so you really do stand a better chance of hitting the bird. Also, 20 gauge carts cost a fair bit more than 12. A 12 gauge gun will give you the scope to use heavy loads of bigger shot for other quarry, such as foxes or wildfowl etc. However, if you become a good shot with the 20 and you like it then stick with it. so the people who use 32gram instead of 28gram must be bad shots then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 so the people who use 32gram instead of 28gram must be bad shots then. That's me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 That's me then now cos, i know your not a bad shot but you could get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I use a 20b because i'm a 'shorta*se' and find it easier to use Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 now cos, i know your not a bad shot but you could get better. I'm waiting for a master class from you when we meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 hi, any members use a 20 bore to shoot pigeon, if so what cartridges do you use. gram/ shot size etc any suggestions thanks joe. 30gm 5s with the hushpower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I use a 20b because i'm a 'shorta*se' and find it easier to use Alan If the height of body parts off the ground is an issue, it makes one wonder where you're mounting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka tom Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 i put 28gram 7s 6s and 5s and often use 32gram 5s but the 32grams are bit much in pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 i put 28gram 7s 6s and 5s and often use 32gram 5s but the 32grams are bit much in pocket can you get 32gram for a 20 bore then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 can you get 32gram for a 20 bore then. 32g in a 20 bore would be hanging out the end of the barrels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) can you get 32gram for a 20 bore then. Yes you can, Lylevale express game fibre wad, John Forseys in Kent have them in stock.£267 per 1000. Alan Edited June 10, 2011 by willy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK-GUN Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Yes you can, Lylevale express game fibre wad, John Forseys in Kent have them in stock.£267 per 1000. Alan i bet they kick like hell in such a light gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 28g 6s Took mine out shooting crows this morning good gauge for bird shooting BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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