bakerboy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I was out on the Pigeons today with a newbie. We had an excellent day, but all will be revealed on another thread. I used Nicky T's Cheddite cartridges from, I think Malmo, and very good they were to. Clean kills and plenty of punch. I will use them again on the next Pigeon shoot, next time I will give the Cheddite Cartridge the benefit of the doubt and use only Cheddite for the day (today I used my usual cartridges as well). More information after next outing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I was out on the Pigeons today with a newbie. We had an excellent day, but all will be revealed on another thread. I used Nicky T's Cheddite cartridges from, I think Malmo, and very good they were to. Clean kills and plenty of punch. I will use them again on the next Pigeon shoot, next time I will give the Cheddite Cartridge the benefit of the doubt and use only Cheddite for the day (today I used my usual cartridges as well). More information after next outing I'm sure they kill pigeons well, just like any other 28gm 7.5 cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm sure they kill pigeons well, just like any other 28gm 7.5 cartridge. Trolling much I'm 'unwatching' beforee this turns into the usual #6 v #7.5 handbag fest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) I gave the Cheddites a thorough work out Friday, I was a little dubious at first, as I was missing more than usual, but after a while they were doing what I wanted. The day ended with Cos and I have over 300 pigeons, with my kill to cartridge ratio about 2 to 1, this was certainly helped by the kamikaze pigeons. One memorable shot was a 40 yard out and 30+ yard high shot, one of those reaction shots that you would not take if you thought about it. The pigeon came down dead, in fact it was so high when it landed the meat had gone off, and the blow fly eggs were hatching :lol: It seems from an earlier reply that Motty only uses 7.5x28gms, I think I am now a convert Edited July 22, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rabbit Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 This topic usually ends in a verbal punch up but I would hazard a guess that with cheddites being a foreign load they are most likely loaded with 28 gm 7's.(a game load, hence the good kills). As are kent velocities, hence their reputation as a hard hitting load. Infact the last test I read on Velocities the tester found them to be loaded with nearer 29gms of uk 7's! They are designed for the american market. I'm a 32gm 5 man myself so I'm running for cover! WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 You get a much better hit ratio with 9's and skeet chokes...hits them just about every time :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 This topic usually ends in a verbal punch up but I would hazard a guess that with cheddites being a foreign load they are most likely loaded with 28 gm 7's.(a game load, hence the good kills). As are kent velocities, hence their reputation as a hard hitting load. Infact the last test I read on Velocities the tester found them to be loaded with nearer 29gms of uk 7's! They are designed for the american market. I'm a 32gm 5 man myself so I'm running for cover! WR If you give me your weight,height and age, I will estimate the required lead :lol: You get a much better hit ratio with 9's and skeet chokes...hits them just about every time :yp: I will give it a try and let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku moocher Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) checked out the cheddite website they do some interesting cartridges wouldnt mind try sum 100 meter fox cartridges and i seen some 36grm 7's on there B) Edited July 22, 2012 by miroku moocher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I gave the Cheddites a thorough work out Friday, I was a little dubious at first, as I was missing more than usual, but after a while they were doing what I wanted. The day ended with Cos and I have over 300 pigeons, with my kill to cartridge ratio about 2 to 1, this was certainly helped by the kamikaze pigeons. One memorable shot was a 40 yard out and 30+ yard high shot, one of those reaction shots that you would not take if you thought about it. The pigeon came down dead, in fact it was so high when it landed the meat had gone off, and the blow fly eggs were hatching :lol: It seems from an earlier reply that Motty only uses 7.5x28gms, I think I am now a convert I don't use 28gm 7.5 exclusively, but i've killed thousands using them and know they are effective. And if 7's are good for pheasant, then 7.5 are certainly good for pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I don't use 28gm 7.5 exclusively, but i've killed thousands using them and know they are effective. And if 7's are good for pheasant, then 7.5 are certainly good for pigeon. Look forward to meeting up at the Flush, are you staying for a beer afterwards? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Look forward to meeting up at the Flush, are you staying for a beer afterwards? Terry I'll stay for a couple. It'll be nice to meet a few people from off here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Used some of these cartridges for the first time at Crabtree shooting ground last Saturday;a bit punchy in an o/u(just like the Kent's)but I thought they were a good round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 My opinion has also changed on 28g 7.5's! I took a dozen or so with me, Mirage not Chedites, and they definitely do the job well at any distance you would sensibly want to shoot a pigeon even with 6's. I wasn't tempted by the cost to use 7.5's in the past because I was scepticle, but these are something I would try going forward after Friday's outing. I mainly used 6.5's on Friday but Terry dropped some lovely rangy birds using his Chedders Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I use them all the time but with trulock extended full full chokes terry can vouch shot a pigeon 50yds+ high flyer no problem it was that high by the time it hit the deck it was already plucked :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I use them all the time but with trulock extended full full chokes terry can vouch shot a pigeon 50yds+ high flyer no problem it was that high by the time it hit the deck it was already plucked :) I must have been looking the other way :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I can confirm that shot, an absolute cracker, (the elderly pigeon changed direction 3 times to find the shot pattern). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I use them all the time but with trulock extended full full chokes terry can vouch shot a pigeon 50yds+ high flyer no problem it was that high by the time it hit the deck it was already plucked :) Not sure we can accept that as proof, I'm not convinced Terry can see anything at 50 yards :lol: Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Not sure we can accept that as proof, I'm not convinced Terry can see anything at 50 yards :lol: Cos Cos Please can you use a larger font size, I am having trouble reading your reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 This is my last comment on Cheddite Cartridges. I used them today through a Hatsan, 80 cartrigdes and no jams , the only problem was the Nut behind the Butt :lol: Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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