Guest cookoff013 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 i think what also needs to be noted is that shells have come along way since the olden days. not only faster loads, lower pressures, plaswads, harder lead. 1200fps used to be it for shells. but now manufacturers are chasing 1600fps loads. there is a very big difference from a 1oz load going 1200fps compared to 1600fps. at some poit there is going to be a cross over between, 1500fps no7 shot and 1200fps no6 shot. i personally would always try to shoot 6s at pigeon as a minimum. that would also be my minimum for shooting phesies if i had to. saying that i used 1oz of 7s and they did just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 sorry you see it that way but i only know one guy who shoots 5 steel at duck and he shoots them all under 30yds over deeks and is an exceptionally good / experianced shot, i couldn't and wouldn't emulate him. The new lightning steel might well be different but for duck like mallard on a pheasant day the birds would have to be close to use what has been available in steel no.5 so i am choosing to not believe you in this instance You really know how to make friends and influence people. I seem to find a lot of your posts digging at people. Take a chill pill or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfolio Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Gamebore Pure Gold in 6s or 5s are my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) 78 replies. most of those opt for 5s or 6s with loads from 28gr to 32gr. Assuming you are using an O/U then 30gr are a sweet shooting load, not as sweet as 28gr which if the ranges are not that far will be really nice especially if you are going to be knocking through a few. Most driven pheasants are shot at 25 yards or less, buy ONE cartridge and stick to it through thick and thin, there is no need at all for heavy loads that are punishing on the shoulder or tight chokes. You will have good days and bad days but when having a bad one you will have the confidence to know that its not your cartridge that is the issue. You will find that using 5 shot will lead to less runners than 6s, anything hit and flying on will usually be found dead where it comes to ground. Rough shooting or high driven birds then use 5s only. Remember to use felt wads, the countryside does not want to be littered with your wads. A Edited November 17, 2012 by Alycidon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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