Davidbj123 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just wondering what type of decent clay cartridges to buy? As I'm new to shooting don't know much about the weight,sizes if plastic is better the fibre things like that! Just trying to gain as much info as possible before I get my own gun!! Thanks in advance Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Everyone seams to have there own personal preference, i usually chose either kent velocity or hull superfast in fiber wad 7.5 28g which my local gun shop stock. Have a look in the clay pigeon section, loads of info in there on different cartridges, and as couple of threads running at the moment on comp x and superfast etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Right ok mate I will have look into those cartridges! Oh really I will have a look then mate Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Right ok mate I will have look into those cartridges! Oh really I will have a look then mate Thanks for your help! No problem, if you cant find whay you need, just ask someone will help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I started using kents, but i found them hard kicking in my side by side, i have used comp x and found them real good. bought some hull intercomp in 24g and i like those, hitting more so ive stuck to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 i use Kent velocity but they can kick abit after 70 or so, found it put the Mrs off shooting so tried some comp x in 21 g fiber flavour through a mates miroku, couldn't believe the lack of recoil and my scores were much higher as were hers despite the 21 g vs 28 I normally use (both size 7.5). I would and will use them again. Did wonder if they would fail to set the second trigger though what with their lack of recoil, any one know the answer. As for plastic v fiber I can't tell the difference, don't spend mega money but you do pay for what you get, Kent, hull or another will probably out perform the shooter 99% of the time, try a few and see which you get on with. If fiber u sometimes get confetti raining down that bothers some people, with plastic you might get plastic fouling which bothers others and makes a mess. Steel vs lead I have no idea about but would say to check if your gun is steel proof before testing. Good luck and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 i use Kent velocity but they can kick abit after 70 or so, found it put the Mrs off shooting so tried some comp x in 21 g fiber flavour through a mates miroku, couldn't believe the lack of recoil and my scores were much higher as were hers despite the 21 g vs 28 I normally use (both size 7.5). I would and will use them again. Did wonder if they would fail to set the second trigger though what with their lack of recoil, any one know the answer. As for plastic v fiber I can't tell the difference, don't spend mega money but you do pay for what you get, Kent, hull or another will probably out perform the shooter 99% of the time, try a few and see which you get on with. If fiber u sometimes get confetti raining down that bothers some people, with plastic you might get plastic fouling which bothers others and makes a mess. Steel vs lead I have no idea about but would say to check if your gun is steel proof before testing. Good luck and have fun. Should be fine my missus uses 24g blue diamonds with gordon recoil system on, and second trigger is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Buy what you can afford, 28g , 71/2 shot size Cheddites is wat I normally use, but Eley Olympics are just as good about £150.00 per thousand. Don't forget if you buy in thousands it's cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Cheers fruity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoQuad Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you are starting out then Hull's CompX are very smooth and have a softer recoil compared to most. They come in 21gm and 28gm flavour with the 21gm being the cheapest and softest. Plastic wads are not allowed on some / many clay shooting grounds so you might want to think about buying fibre wads which are acceptable everywhere, they cost a little more. You also avoid the plastic streaking in the forcing cones of your barrels that I always get when I use plastic wads and which can be a pain to clean out properly. Some people say that plastic wads pattern tighter / better and recoil less but to be honest I've never noticed any difference in recoil and the pattern benefit, if any, is pretty academic for most mere mortals starting clay shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Right ok got a couple off cartridges I can think about getting and testing them out! Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I buy the cheapest I can get, usually Hull Comp X 21g............just don't tell your mates Although I have Diana Trap 28's at the mo, which kick like a mule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 diana's are the WORST cartridge i have ever used! very very dirty and they dont pattern well at all! you will see what i mean if you see the clays break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 buy the cheapest you can and shoot lots! dont worry about the brand unless you get an issue with the gun (some are cart fussy, mostly semi autos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 i bought cheap, kents and they kicked like a mule. ok they were in a sxs but i wouldnt touch them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 If just shooting clays you may as well have as much help as possible and use size No9, Steel is normally cheapest in either 24 or 28gram lead more expensive No9 jsu have smaller shot but more of them so should have a better pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) If just shooting clays you may as well have as much help as possible and use size No9, Steel is normally cheapest in either 24 or 28gram lead more expensive No9 jsu have smaller shot but more of them so should have a better pattern Depends on the clays..... Trap birds often need a bit more oomph than 21g of 9's but ideal for skeet....... Edited May 2, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 davidbj just get hull superfast either fibres or plastic both 27g 7.5 shot size, you wont go wrong with them and the good thing is they are very nice cartridges at a very nice price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbj123 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Cheers for the help! Yeah think I'm gunna have a go with the hull superfast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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