WinchesterDave Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 What makes, shot size, weight, case length etc is everyone using for ducks? Would like to try something new from lyalvale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) I've always used 30/32g #5 bismuth or tungsten. 65 or 70mm Bismuth - Eley Tungsten - Kent Impact Edited November 23, 2012 by guest1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'm using ITM tungsten Matrix but only because I was given a box of 32/5s for free and I only shoot about a brace a year. If I was shooting them regularly I would probaly find a cheaper steel load to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Steel 4s 32gm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 How do people Rate the gamebore Mammoth steel 3" 36g loads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 How do people Rate the gamebore Mammoth steel 3" 36g loads? Lot of cart for duck geese maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Fair comment. Would you not use a 3" cart for duck? or would you say weight is too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikazepigeon Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 i use mamoths 36g 3s on the marsh for ducks for ponds splashes i would go 4 the itm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samyw Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Gamebore super steel 32g 70 mm 5 or 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 How do people Rate the gamebore Mammoth steel 3" 36g loads? Very highly i keep them in a no3, not the best up close if thats were your shots are most likely to occur. with 1/2 choke on tide my number 1 shell of choice. Big and hard hitting enough for mallard at range, able to kill short geese via head and neck shots yet i have also shot Teal and widgeon fairly close in. you mention the Lyvale 3" 36grm - i have used these in a no.3 they are ok i have pulled off some good shots with them. the ones i have are steel prrof guns only and although these have been said to be slow i have dropped some good birds well with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 How do people Rate the gamebore Mammoth steel 3" 36g loads? The cartridge i use most, number 3's for duck out on the river and if over splashes sometimes drop down to number 4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thank you for all the information, hopefully will be getting a few boxes of The GB mammoths. can you get them In 4 shot or would you keep them to a 3. Or would that just depend on your shooting? I have had some good results with the lyalvale Cartridge but as i am fairly new to it all I am interested to use another cartridge. I use clear pigeon when I go rough shooting and get good results and used 3 1/2" GB mammoths and like them so I would like to see how their 3" works for duck. How do they perform with 1/4 choke? The cartridge i use most, number 3's for duck out on the river and if over splashes sometimes drop down to number 4's. Was writing my new post out and you answered one of my questions in it, I didn't see it Sorry. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 always pattern them with the choke of choice before use. Steel shells sometimes retain shotcups badly and the dencity can just end up pants through one gun /choke combo and great though another. Malmo keep the No.3 not sure about no.4 availability but my mate uses thier super steel ? 36 grm 3" no.4 ok. not a fan of a lot of switching once you get confidence stick with it IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks for the advice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Clear ones. Gambore supersteel 70mm 4's. Edited November 24, 2012 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 As Kent says check the pattern with your gun, but 1/4 is a good starting point. I stick to Gamebore Mammoths for all my wildfowling as confidence is as big a part of it than anything else, but after patterning the 3" in 3's & 4's and the 3 1/2 in 1's and 3's i am happy to chop and change as and when the situation dictates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I pearsonly dont like the mamouths but each to there own. I decided this after counting the amount of shot in the cartridge. Gambore supersteel through 1/4 or half is great for what I do. Try a few different types and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 hull solway magnum 3" 34gms of 4 pattern lovely through half choke, as long as you keep the range sensible 40-50 yds max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have used gamebore supersteel 4's before and I know someone who swears by them. They seem to be a very good Cartridge. But I think I personally feel more comfortable with a 3". Thanks for all the in put guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I pearsonly dont like the mamouths but each to there own. I decided this after counting the amount of shot in the cartridge. Gambore supersteel through 1/4 or half is great for what I do. Try a few different types and see what you think. you`d be suprised what so few shot can do. the guys in the states are using in some cases as little as 50 pieces..... and still take game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 you`d be suprised what so few shot can do. the guys in the states are using in some cases as little as 50 pieces..... and still take game. I understand. And does only take one strike in the right place. One shot from a 70mm cartrige in the head or vitals is the same as one shot from a 89mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Its just the chances of getting that 1 shot. As you are aware lots of shot stuck in shotcup is pretty useless. The yanks are certainly getting keen on light loads driven fast. All said and done 28 grms of steel equals more shot than 28 grm of lead of same size, i am feeling there is a limit some place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Ok then why dont game shoters use 3&1/2 60g lead carts on phesant,more shot more chance of hitting the bird. Because 32g is enough. With a lighter load ie 70mm 32g 4's you have more shot and more strikes on duck size pattern test and a shorter shot cup than with 3"36g 3's. The 3's may carry a bit more energy but the 4's carry a bit more speed. I would rather have more shot and speed. Well thats my thoughts on the matter and my 70mm 4's drop more duck than 3" 3's. Dont forget I have used the mamouth 3" 1's and 3's. And the 70mm are a reasonable price and findable in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 gamebore mammoths 3" 3's&4's for ducks on the foreshore would'nt dare use 5's or 2 3/4" shells in steel that is unless over a pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Gamebore Super Steel 32g No.3s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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