washerboy Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 As Im awaiting my sgc it got me thinking over what cartridges i should try. pigeons, magpies, rabbits. i have shot before but never bought my own cartridges . i will be buying them in boxs of 25 or 50 at a time, so i can try several that folks recomend thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 R.C. Sipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Always got on well with Hull Cartridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 If its for a 12b normal shooting I use 67.5mm-70mm 30g-32g number 6- 6.5 in lead. I like eley and layvale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Kent velocity 29g 6s do all pest/vermin and game for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzonapoli1990 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ive always used hull high pheasant 30g 6s but may be a little expensive for rough shooting. Gamebore clear pigeon would be more reasonable i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 It really doesn't matter what brand they are, they all go bang, just make sure you get the shot size correct for what you are hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Does weight make a difference,28g ,36g etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Does weight make a difference,28g ,36g etc I think the more Weight of shot you have the better the pattern will be at further distances I.e. It holds it's pattern for longer therefore longer range birds should in theory have more pellets striking it. Someone Correct me if I'm wrong, but That is what I always thought the Extra weight was for. Dave. Oh and gamebore clear pigeon 30-32grams 6 is a good'n. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan gun Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 If youve got a friendly gunshop nearby get the gun from him and ask him if you can have a slab of assorted cartridges (paid for obviously) but he might do you a deal if they have a gun that fits and do a deal to get the carts cheaper. I did this when i got my twenty bore. Atb ryan Also clear pigeon by gamebore are growing ever more popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 For vermin stick to 6's for feather and 5's for fur, when i say fur i dont mean foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 i use Rio royals 32g 6's for pigeon shooting hard hitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) gamebore clear pigeon 32g 6s in fibre. imo a brilliant cartridge, tried loads of others but keep going back to them. will kill anything youre likely to shoot at, pigeon, crow, rook, magpie, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant and partridge ive shot them all with this cart, hard hitting and well priced. Edited January 9, 2013 by carpentermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 As Im awaiting my sgc it got me thinking over what cartridges i should try. pigeons, magpies, rabbits. i have shot before but never bought my own cartridges . i will be buying them in boxs of 25 or 50 at a time, so i can try several that folks recomend thanks in advance I would get the cheapest i could find, if i were you. Any 28-32gm, 7 1/2 - 5 shot will do nicely for what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 gamebore clear pigeon 32g 6s in fibre. imo a brilliant cartridge, tried loads of others but keep going back to them. will kill anything youre likely to shoot at, pigeon, crow, rook, magpie, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant and partridge ive shot them all with this cart, hard hitting and well priced. +1 I use these and just cartridges 65mm extreme game 30g 6's both very good shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 For vermin stick to 6's for feather and 5's for fur, when i say fur i dont mean foxes good advice there Tod. if the op can judge his ranges ok, he won't go far wrong with them sorts of loads. i've always found gamebore and fiochi produce good consistant shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Kent velocity 29g 6s do all pest/vermin and game for me +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 For the quarry you list just go for a couple of boxes of no 6 shot to start with. 28-32g are fine. Generally the heavier the load the more they'll kick in the shoulder. We all have our favourites and this can be based on all sorts of complications. Of the "pigeon" loads Eley HB 6.5g 32g is by far the best.....IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Also bear in mind , it could depend on what gun you get, if its a lightweight o/u game gun or side by side then it will be uncomfortable shooting 30/32 gram cartridges in any large amount so what you think are ok when shooting a box or so can become a painful experience if shooting 300 or more in a day at pigeon . If you gun is going to be light stick to 28gram loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Like motty I have always found the cheapest were the best. Listen to his advise and please please don't get to involved with all the "this one is better than that one. Try and buy thousands of cheap shells and just shoot them. The more you shoot the better you get. Learn, where the shot is going to go when you pull the trigger, not what size shot it is. 99.9999% of shooters will never get to world class standard because we never shoot enough. That lad who won gold will fire more in a day than I have fired in my life, but there I've only been shooting for 50 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 thanks for the advice called at a gun shop on way home from work,250 for £44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 gamebore clear pigeon 32g 6s in fibre. imo a brilliant cartridge, tried loads of others but keep going back to them. will kill anything youre likely to shoot at, pigeon, crow, rook, magpie, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant and partridge ive shot them all with this cart, hard hitting and well priced. Totally agree here, the only cartridge I use when not on the clays unless using the 20g or the shop is out ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grousemoor Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 For pigeons and game shooting I like Clear pigeon 30g 6 fibre wad, really good cartridge. You should be able to buy them for around £200/1000, good value as they are every bit as good as some of the more expensive game carts. For clays I buy the cheapest from Fiocci, LyalVale, Eley first, eley olympic, no real preference. Where the ground insisits on felt wad i like Eley First 7.5 28g. Having said all that there is no substitute for geting lots of practice, as aoops missed again says buy thousands and just shoot them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Everybody has their own favourites as you have seen. If your gun is a SBS then use 28gr loads, if a lightweight O/U then 30gr, a heavier o/u then 32gr and a semi 32gr, As to makes anything from Gamebore, Eley, Hull Cartridge, Sipe, Express will be fine. But whatever you buy STICK TO IT, you will have good days and bad days with it but when you have a bad day you will remember a good day so have confidence in your cartridge and confidence is the key. I have used all the above over the years to a greater or lesser degree, I usually buy 5 years worth at a time. Currently I am with Eley, before that Hull, changed for cost reasons only. Shot a few Express Black Diamond supreme game last week, nice sweet cartridge. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I havnt Seen a lot in 28,Most are 32;36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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