Spud dog Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have some crows to shoot, which are a pest near a wholecrop silage pit for a farmer. Someone told me they are quite hard to kill, what load size should I use, any recommendations on cart. brand. At moment I only hae clay carts. eley 1st fibre. 7.5 will they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I know of people who use clay rounds, personally I wouldn't use anything above size 6 shot because as you said they are tough vermin to drop. At the moment I'm using 32g no5 shot and knocks them for six, but I have used number 4 shot and are really effective as well. You are right in using fibre wads though mate, especially if you're shooting next to a silage pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 number 5's all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 +1 for 5s or rimfire that works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'd be happy with 7.5 if they are close enough. My standard is 30g no 6 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 shot size no6 for me works well , i shoot on a beef farm most of the beasts are kept in a massive enclosure , i sit at the edge of it and they pass by on all directions , its just brilliant . they pass over the top of the roof and then end up tits up in the field , shot 48 on saturday .out right and a couple of runners , which were shot via a rimfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 deffinatly no 5s mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 i find no.6.30 do the trick nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 30g of 6 shot will do the trick but I prefer to use 32g of 5 shot whenever possible for crows! As has been said they can be tough old birds, using 7 or 7.5 shot (Clay Cartridges) could leave birds flying about if you don't catch them square on within about 25 yards or so, but everyone to their own! And "YES", fibre wads is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Fives for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I use 6 generally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 ive always used 32g 5s through a 12g but since gettiing a 20g have been trying out lighterweights with smaller shot to give a better pattern and 7s kill ok out to 25-30yrds, 6s work better but i still think 5s take some beating especially if you dont want to be limited to 25-30yrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 If you can get within 35 yards then 7s fine.Crows I find though are often a bit further away than first thought and as you specifically after crows a better general shell would be 30/32g 5/6s.32g 5s will fold them at 50 yards if you can point your tubes straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I know of people who use clay rounds, personally I wouldn't use anything above size 6 shot because as you said they are tough vermin to drop. At the moment I'm using 32g no5 shot and knocks them for six, but I have used number 4 shot and are really effective as well. You are right in using fibre wads though mate, especially if you're shooting next to a silage pit I know of people who use clay rounds, :o :no: 32g no5 all the way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I've happily shot them with 18g no. 7 in a .410 so 28g clay shell should be ample. Sometimes it's a case of sledgehammer to crack a nut on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Depends on range. If short/mid range (up to 35 odd yards) 28g 7.5 will be perfect. Only need the bigger stuff if you expect to be shooting at range. Ounce of small shot will drill them and go out the other side at sensible ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud dog Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Spot on advice, any guidance on makes or same as clays, whatever you are happy with/can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 All do the same Job mate- whatever you have will be fine. Stick anything through half choke and up to 35 yards you won't have much left of them I you point it in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I tend to go for express and half choke is a pretty good shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 All do the same Job mate- whatever you have will be fine. Stick anything through half choke and up to 35 yards you won't have much left of them I you point it in the right place. And you go and see a good coach...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Make sure it fits....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Keep the range sensible,which if you decoy them in it will be and 7 1/2 shot 28g loads will do the job like everything else on here "everyones got their own opinion" BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optima Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I shot 157 crows,rooks and jacks on saturday,got 2 bags of mixed shells with me,when i say mixed there,s everything in there 4s,5s,6s,6.5s,7s and 7.5s all different makes ,weights 28,30,32 and 36 grms can,t say it makes much differance through half choke they don,t like it,highest crow of the day was killed stone dead with a 7.5 28 grm gamebore clear winner,i shoot thousands per year and never even look what make,weight,size etc is going in the gun,only look when it pops out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) I shot 157 crows,rooks and jacks on saturday,got 2 bags of mixed shells with me,when i say mixed there,s everything in there 4s,5s,6s,6.5s,7s and 7.5s all different makes ,weights 28,30,32 and 36 grms can,t say it makes much differance through half choke they don,t like it,highest crow of the day was killed stone dead with a 7.5 28 grm gamebore clear winner,i shoot thousands per year and never even look what make,weight,size etc is going in the gun,only look when it pops out. Bang on mate i also mix carts in the bag,just feed them through the gun,seems to work for me Edited July 3, 2012 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro keeper Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 My brother only uses 7.5 trap shells out of his 32in browning with 1/2 and 3/4 choke, if you can tighten up your choke to the same you will get great kills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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