griff83 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 going to wortley on Sunday (English sporting ) and have run out of 7.5 shot carts but have 100 no9 Eley first? are these any good as i have always shot 7.5 but that is only because with iv been told could some one explain the whole shot size thing to me as i am very confused after some research any help will be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) 9's are smaller (so you get more in 21g 28g etc) for close stuff they are ideal and with an open choke give a well filled pattern. They carry less enegry and will slow down faster than larger shot. 9's are normally used for skeet but you can use them for sporting. 8's are common and some shooters carry a mix of 7.5/8/9 for different birds. 7.5 is the largest (diameter) shot you can use in comps and 28g the max weight of shot, I say shoot the 9's and see how you get on. HAndy table http://www.supertrav.com/pelletcount1.html a 28g load of 9's will typically have 550+ pellets sam eload of 7.5 will have 350 pellets. Thats the differnce Edited October 27, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bull Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Size Type Weight Diameter #TriBall(12 Ga.) Buck 20.41 g (315 gr.) 15.24 mm (0.60") #0000 Buck 5.51 g (85 gr.) 9.40 mm (0.380") #000 Buck 4.54 g (70 gr.) 9.14 mm (0.360") #00 Buck 3.49 g (53.8 gr.) 8.38 mm (0.330") #0 Buck 3.18 g (49 gr.) 8.13 mm (0.320") #1 Buck 2.62 g (40.5 gr.) 7.62 mm (0.300") #2 Buck 1.91 g (29.4 gr.) 6.86 mm (0.270") #3 Buck 1.52 g (23.4 gr.) 6.35 mm (0.250") #4 Buck 1.34 g (20.7 gr.) 6.09 mm (0.240") #FF Buck 1.18 g (18.2 gr.) 5.84 mm (0.230") #F (TTT) Buck 1.05 g (16.2 gr.) 5.59 mm (0.220") #TT Buck 0.98 g (15.1 gr.) 5.33 mm (0.210") #T Buck 0.89 g (13.7 gr.) 5.08 mm (0.200") #BBB 0.66 g (10.2 gr.) 4.82 mm (0.190") #BB 0.57 g (8.8 gr.) 4.57 mm (0.180") #B 0.48 g (7.4 gr.) 4.32 mm (0.170") 2 3.76 mm (0.148") 4 3.28 mm (0.129") 5 3.05 mm (0.120") 6 2.77 mm (0.109") 7.5 2.39 mm (0.094") 8 2.26 mm (0.089") 8.5 2.16 mm (0.085") 9 2.01 mm (0.079") 12 1.3 mm (0.05") think this is right but not 100% sure hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Your allowed upto 6.5 in sporting, 9s will be fine for all but the furthest of edge on crossers/rabits. I use a lot of them, and through 3/4s they can get fantastic at clays showing a bit of face even at 55+ yards. Get stuck in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 An easier way to explain is by pinching a picture from google; Basically, the lower the number...the bigger the shot (ball bearings) in the cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff83 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ahh I see cheers I'll give them a go and report back :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Your allowed upto 6.5 in sporting, 9s will be fine for all but the furthest of edge on crossers/rabits. I use a lot of them, and through 3/4s they can get fantastic at clays showing a bit of face even at 55+ yards. Get stuck in didnt know that I am sure i have seen signs saying 28g 7.5 only on grounds http://www.cpsa.co.uk/userfiles/file/CPSA_Booklet_7.pdf 2.60mm according to the CPSA rules which is I dunno, not seen a 6.5 but 7 is 2.54mm from what i can tell. Didn't know you could use larger steel loads tho upto 3.1mm (no idea if it would be any benefit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Some individual grounds may have club rules but CPSA reg allows between 6.5 and 9.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff83 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 So if I'm correct with a size 8 or 9 shot at closer range you would have a more dense shot pattern and therefor have a better chance of breaking the clay ? I think I understand now - please correct me if I'm wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmsy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 just forget worrying and stick em in the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 just forget worrying and stick em in the gun. Best bit of advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I think I shoot a lot better with free 9's than I do with bought 7's :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 didnt know that I am sure i have seen signs saying 28g 7.5 only on grounds Probably something to do with shot fallout, larger shot will travel further and some grounds might have had problems with spent shot landing outside their boundaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Ahh I see cheers I'll give them a go and report back :-) So how did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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