storme37 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi guys as a novice i thought id get the info here. what kind of shot would you use for what? ie .410 foxes clays birds 12g foxes clays birds and anything else you can think of, you know a idiots guide to cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi guys as a novice i thought id get the info here. what kind of shot would you use for what? ie .410 No idea as i havent shot a 410 in decades. foxes clays birds 12g foxes 36gm BB's clays 28gm 7.5 birds 30 or 32gm 6 and anything else you can think of, you know a idiots guide to cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) hi guys as a novice i thought id get the info here. what kind of shot would you use for what? ie .410 foxes -don't, get a bigger gun! clays -7 1/2 15g for most targets birds -15-18g 5-7 shot 12g foxes -40g+ no.3 or smaller clays -7 1/2 28g for most things birds -28-32g 5-7 shot and anything else you can think of, you know a idiots guide to cartridges. It's only a rough guide, a lot depends on the situation. Make sure your gun takes the required length of cartridges, especially using 3" magnum carts for foxes. And older .410's don't all take 3" either, which can limit your shot to around 15g. Fibre wads are needed on some land and some clay shoots, always check before using plastic (or just use fibre all round). Edited February 19, 2012 by bedwards1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta88 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 foxes if in range 32g 36g 5/6 when i say in range 20/25 yrds or a bb load clays anything up to 28g 7 1/2 my mate uses 24g 8's and does fine birds depends on wot you mean by birds pigeons 28g 7 1/2 bottom end upto 32g 5's i use 30g 6's pheasants 32g , 30g 5/6 hope this helps abit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 thanks chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 im also interested in what anyone knows about chokes can someone tell me what chokes are best for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One man and his lab Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Type shotgun choke in on youtube and there are a few good explanations on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 3/4 and half for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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