Wildfowler12 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 why is the 3" more expensive than the 3.5" shells? They aren't, the 3' (36g) cartridges are about £3 per box of 10, the 3 1/2' (42g) are about £6 per box of 10. The price confusion comes because the 3' used to be sold in packs of 25, I think they still are outside of the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) 36g no.3 gamebore and 31/2" I use 42g no.1 for geese seem a good shell...remi nitro TTT for geese thru the single 10 drops them at 60 yards no probs ;-) (mammoths) Edited July 4, 2013 by Robbie Forster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Nothing beats mammoth 36g #3's for close/medium range duck imo. I tried sportsman steel and had no luck with them, they felt really badly made, upon firing the cases split down to the brass and the pattern with them was appalling. However pattern is subjective to the gun so try a few and see what you like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshooter Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 My homeloads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Cheers guys! Ill get the 36g 3's for the mallard and see how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Another vote for the gamebore mammoths. I use 3 inch 3s for duck over decoys ,..When decoying for Teal they are always so darn close that any cheap steel cart 6s or 5s will do the job !! But as most of my fowling is coastal or inland ouse washes its always the Mammoths 3 1/2" 3s and 1s Cost at moment is 50p a shot for the 3 inch shells and 60p a shot for the 3 1/2" shells £50 for a box of 100 ( packs of 10 ) in 3 inch and £60 for box of 100 (Packs of 10 ) 3 1/2" But can homelode for about 30p a shot and its a better lode as well !!!!!!! But thats for me only ! Edited July 5, 2013 by riptide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Remington nitro steel bb in 3" for the big birds. And remington sportsman 2s in 3" for duck. Though once the sports man are used up I'll go to nitro in 2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Richard you should get your Gamebore 3 inch mamoths when you are up in Norfolk. We are 40% cheaper than your Essex shells at £30 a 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Richard you should get your Gamebore 3 inch mamoths when you are up in Norfolk. We are 40% cheaper than your Essex shells at £30 a 100. Where abouts is that? I need some 3" duck loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Cheers guys! Looks like I'm gonna stick up on gamebore and Remington's. Anyone know a dealer in Scotland that stocks either at a decent price Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Where in scotland are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Inverness. But also down in glasgow for uni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well if you dont find any at a decent price I will bring you some up. Will be up 2nd October for 8dayv visiting family in aberdeenshire but often have a ride further up so could meet somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 You could try Mcleods at Tain, i have not been to their shop for a few years but last time i was in there i went in for some winchester dry locks and came out with a new SX2 and a 250 case of federals cheapest SX2s in the uk at that time. I shot 4 pinks with it the next morning at Castle Stewart i liked that old gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad63 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I have to say that in this day & age I'm a tad surprised that fowlers still see the need for a 3" or 3.5" steel duck load! Most modern factory 32gr 3.2mm or 3.6mm loads will more than meet the capabilities of any wildfowler that I've ever come across...... But hey ho, if that's what rocks your boat than so be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I have to say that in this day & age I'm a tad surprised that fowlers still see the need for a 3" or 3.5" steel duck load! Most modern factory 32gr 3.2mm or 3.6mm loads will more than meet the capabilities of any wildfowler that I've ever come across...... But hey ho, if that's what rocks your boat than so be it I will only use 3" on the foreshore as after using many loads over the years I believe anything smaller is just not up to the job, close stuff its ok but when your talking 40yrds not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Every waterfowling sittuation can present its own set of problems shooting ducks in to a mob of decoys from a maimai is all fine and dandy with your short chamber load, but get the duck leaving the roost in the half light of dawn lets say huging the middle of a river and you will be glad of the extra/bigger pellets a 3 or 3.5 inch load will offer. Edited July 6, 2013 by B B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Well if you dont find any at a decent price I will bring you some up. Will be up 2nd October for 8dayv visiting family in aberdeenshire but often have a ride further up so could meet somewhere. Thank you, that's a very nice offer I'll maybe give gamebore a ring and see who they supply and hopefully I'll be able to pick some up. Cheers again for the offer! You could try Mcleods at Tain, i have not been to their shop for a few years but last time i was in there i went in for some winchester dry locks and came out with a new SX2 and a 250 case of federals cheapest SX2s in the uk at that time. I shot 4 pinks with it the next morning at Castle Stewart i liked that old gun. Thanks, I'll give winkies a call and see what they've got in stock. I did try some dryloks years ago and didn't really get on with them. Funnily enough I've never got round to shooting castle Stewart bay and its just along the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Just been in my local gunshop and bought all the mammoth steels they had left as most cartridge companies are putting up prices.Some of them by quite a lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingmike Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I've always done well with the gamebore 3" 36gram 1's. Last year, the father in law tried the 3's and now swears by them. I personally think they're not big enough to penetrate the geese on the edge of range so stick to the 1's as a good all rounded. Adding about the lightning steel, I want to try some this season - that is if anyone ever stocks them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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