adam f Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've just picked up a gun on a local syndicate this season which is a first for me, can't wait! Anyway I have been shooting Clear Pigeon 30g 6s for the past year or so for all my pigeon shooting, so my question is... ... Do you game shots just use pigeon shells or do you go for something a bit more fancy for game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Normaly Fibres, but check with the shoot captain. this season i am using 5s 36grms....hopefully they will do the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon street Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) what you've got is fine but check the wad. i always use fiber wads unless i am shooting clays. by the way that was my 100th post simple things and all that. Edited October 7, 2011 by pigeon street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 what game are you shooting? partridge? or phes? both can be shot with a 6, partridge can be shot with a 7, just use fibre loads, and a comfortable cartridge. 36g #5 isnt a bad shell. infact it is quite game getter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 stupid question but why fibre loads?? because they disintagrate?? (sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam f Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I never use plastic, always fibre. Im happy with 30 g 6s as it's a pheasant shoot, my question is whether you game shots use a 'better' cart than a cheap pigeon shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 stupid question but why fibre loads?? because they disintagrate?? (sp) More enviromentally friendly ? Nothing worse than picking up other peoples plastic wads/shells so you don't get the blame for littering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelblacker Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I never use plastic, always fibre. Im happy with 30 g 6s as it's a pheasant shoot, my question is whether you game shots use a 'better' cart than a cheap pigeon shell? Personally i always switch to Hull High Pheasant 30g 6's when shooting pheasants. To be fair though i do more game shooting than pigeon shooting, have used these for several seasons now and find them lightning fast. You will soon find out what works for you, everyone will have varying opinions on cartridge choice, it's very much a personal thing. I hope this is of some help to you and hope you have great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I use cheap pigeon loads on 1 shoot I get days on (flat ground) but at another shoot (deep dales & steep hills) I use a bigger load usually around 34g 5s Take the average height of the birds into consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelblacker Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I use cheap pigeon loads on 1 shoot I get days on (flat ground) but at another shoot (deep dales & steep hills) I use a bigger load usually around 34g 5s Take the average height of the birds into consideration Some good advice from TJ91. I should have mentioned the birds on my shoot are always strong challenging birds but they're not sky scraping birds (haven't got the ground for it). I would certainly listen to TJ91 when he says think about the height of the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart21 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I tend to stick with Gamebore Black Gold Game 30/32 6's. They work very well and I have 100% confidence in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Any 30/32 6 will be plenty. The only difference you will feel will be on your wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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