hedge Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Agreed - I have used Gamebore, Eley and Lyvale `Pigeon` loads and hit (and missed) using all three. I like to blame the cartridge but my mate shoots the same ammo and gun and hits more than I do. As long as you are aiming in the right place then anything 29g to 32g with 6's or 5's should do the job. I prefer fibre wads as I do think it's more respectful to the landowner whether they are bothered or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 in my pump actions, i use 28 grams 7/12, choke, improved cylinder.and bring the pigeon down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Where are you getting them from at that price if you don't mind?? I tried 28g Saga Export I was well impressed with them although I moved to 1/2 choke instead of 1/4 Alan I bought 500 Saga 28g 6.5's to try for decoying as they were 'cheap'. They go bang and if you point the gun in the right place the pigeons drop! Job done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterboy36 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I generally use Gamebore Clear Pigeon - 32g - 6 and I can't fault them. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymax123 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 motty- I bought a load of different specialised pigeon carts and these gave the cleanest kills, they have worked on pigeon crows and rabbits and I hardly get any wounded birds with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setwings Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 motty- I bought a load of different specialised pigeon carts and these gave the cleanest kills, they have worked on pigeon crows and rabbits and I hardly get any wounded birds with themI believe the kent velocity cartridges u speak of are in fact made buy gamebore so u kinda contradicted yourself .As for my opinion on this i think any cartridge will be fine between 28 -32 grm shot size 7 to 5 depending on your quarry . Theres not really such thing as a bad cartridge these days . Ignore speed as well at 3o yrds it makes very little difference between 1350 and 1500 at the muzzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) motty- I bought a load of different specialised pigeon carts and these gave the cleanest kills, they have worked on pigeon crows and rabbits and I hardly get any wounded birds with them The reason I asked was because you may have shot well on the days you used the Kents and shot comparatively poorly when using the others. I imagine (and this goes for most people) that if I gave you a load of random shells that didn't have the makers name on and asked you to identify your Kents after shooting, you wouldn't be able to. Edited January 8, 2014 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Shoot the one that patterns in your gun that's cheap and readily available in your area you should get used to a cartridge and then shoot within its capability Heavy loads mean more to carry to your hide My choice all the odd boxes clay shooters have rejected because they missed a clay ( rubbish cartridge ) Perhaps a few should try a box of yellow wizards Then see how good the available cartridges are All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I don't subscribe to the "any cartridge will do" theory. We all have good days and bad days, and put it down to being off form etc. Having recently started reloading, there's a huge difference in a "good", mediocre, not so good cartridge. I usually shoot with gamebore clear pigeon or lyavale express "chasse" and have had very pleasing consistency out of them. There are a few others knocking about the cupboard that I haven't got on with so well. During a boring weekend, I pulled a lot of carts apart to practise reloading. The gamebore and lyavale powder charges were within 2% of each other whilst the the not so good performers, the powder charge varied by almost 12% :o Obviously that inconsistent powder charge will effect the speed and velocity hugely. So the cheap cartridge may not work out so cheap when you miss because of inconsistency in performance Edited January 8, 2014 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setwings Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 ive never had to blame cartridges for poor shooting yet but il rember that one just in case i still believe any main brand cartridge will be surfice in this situation , but there is also alot of makes that get dismissed buy somepeople ,just because they havnt heard of them i guess . good article on cartridges http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/gunreviews/180733/Clear_up_that_cartridge_confusion.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.