.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi guys I have the opportunity of buying a 10g shotgun at a very good price but my question to you is if I was to buy it would I find it difficult to buy ammo. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 No, just expensive I would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 How expensive is expensive ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 As most 10bores are used for 'fowling,I think they mostly use home-loads,which is much more economical,depending on the amount of use you would get out of it,to make the initial 'set-up' costs worthwhile. The alternative could be the 3 1/2 inch magnum in 12 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I would realistically be using it 3-4 times a year on the geese, not really got the time to load my own as I load my own bullets and get ear ache off the wife every time I do it, apparently I spend too much time shooting :lol: Only toying with the idea just didn't want to buy it and never be able to get my hands on any carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 There's an article in the current 'sporting gun' about the 10v12,and the various cartridges available for both re' geese,which may be of interest to you. When I hand-loaded for various weapons,we all chipped in together for the various presses,dies etc,which spread the set-up costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 How many carts year would you shoot? for a guide on prices JOhn Forsey has a wide stock http://www.johnforsey.co.uk/ammunition.html Remmington sportsman steel are £8 a box more for 10 bore than 3.5" 12bore but if you only shoot a box a season it might be worth it. However for remmington Nitro steel its only a couple of £ difference, I am sure there are more cart options out there, but a 3.5" chambered 12 bore either O/U or semi would be more versatile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I would realistically be using it 3-4 times a year on the geese, not really got the time to load my own as I load my own bullets and get ear ache off the wife every time I do it, apparently I spend too much time shooting :lol: Only toying with the idea just didn't want to buy it and never be able to get my hands on any carts Well if you dont have the time to reload your self, it would be much better for you to get a 3.5" 12 bore as there's much more cartridge choice available :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well if you dont have the time to reload your self, it would be much better for you to get a 3.5" 12 bore as there's much more cartridge choice available :good: Go fo it !!!I had a 10 there great and if your only useing it a few times a year it doesn't matter about cost. If your looking at tungsten matrix then there going to be £2-£3 a bang but then if your not useing it alot it's not going to break the bank !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Go fo it !!!I had a 10 there great and if your only useing it a few times a year it doesn't matter about cost. If your looking at tungsten matrix then there going to be £2-£3 a bang but then if your not useing it alot it's not going to break the bank !!! I agree. I've never had a 10 but they're special. If I ever went fowling I'd want one! It's not like you're going to shoot it a lot, so go out and invest a days wages in a couple of boxes of decent cartridges and they'll last you several seasons! The old 10 has so much character so forget the cost and buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Right decision made I'm going to get it, thanks lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 We want pictures when you get it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Will do she's a beast, very heavy but I'll be in a hide so shouldn't be a prob. Thanks again for all the helpful advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Do it I had friend with one had a hole in the stock for a rope had loads of character it had the ability to double discharge for use on a punt. Never got to see it fire tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 One of the Solway 'fowlers had a 10 bor e'fowler on show at Lowther a lot of years ago.Loads of wear on it but all the better for it.Great piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Most ordinary gunshops don't stock 10 bores so supply will be a problem unless you live in an area like norfolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 with the new era of nontoxic shot. companys are making a lead like repalcement. mainly for the 20,28,410 where steel shot isnt compatable. if steel shells did come out for the sub bores the shot size would be so limited. like 9 shot maximum for 28 gauge. just like 6 is the maximum size for 20 gauge.... check the cip regs. its all there ! as these new nontoxics are more available as loose shot and factory, ammunition isnt too bad a problem. the 10gauge will always be more efficient than a 3.5" 12gauge. better speeds, lower pressures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Remember if you were to use steel or any of the other hard non toxic shot then you are advised to use less than half choke. I was buying Remington Steel sheels at £25 a box, excellent on duck. I homeloaded Hevi shot for the geese and it was deadly, but it was also hard to hit anything sub 30 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thank you I'm aware of the chocks, how many carts in a box for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) Do it I had friend with one had a hole in the stock for a rope had loads of character it had the ability to double discharge for use on a punt. Never got to see it fire tho I made the mistake of pulling the rear trigger and double discharged it on my old 10g blew me into the creake behind never will i have another ever 12g 3 1/2 all the way Edited August 6, 2011 by tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thank you I'm aware of the chocks, how many carts in a box for that price 25, so a pound a bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Few went sure if you ment box of 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) Thank you I'm aware of the chocks, how many carts in a box for that price http://www.johnforsey.co.uk/ammunition_rem_sport_steel_10_312.html £25.90 a box of 25 in BB or No2 Shot not too bad. But check these out! http://www.johnforsey.co.uk/ammunition_rem_wingmaster_10_312.html or these... http://www.johnforsey.co.uk/ammunition_fed_premium_10_312.html Edited August 6, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peathag Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I would get in touch with Alan Myers (gunsmith - Lancashire) who kinda specialises in the larger bores and one phone call should sort things out as less people stock the big stuff these days. Haven't shot a ten in years - what make is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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