Dekers Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 "Rebel" What are these brand people on? What's with the bullet(?) holes on the box? How odd. But then again Eley did launch "Eley Realtree" and that also went pooh phut. There must we something about green cartridges that i'm missing? Not following the marketing at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Seriously, this only gets better and better! AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Seriously, this only gets better and better! AB Rebel2.jpg This looks like an effort from one of the teams on The Apprentice - would Lord Sugar say you're fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Have you got what it takes to unleash the Rebel in you. Not what you want you you youngsters with shotguns doing is it,unleashing the Rebel fully armed up :no: Soft on the shoulder hard on the target, soft in the head more like to buy them. I can imagine taking a young relative into the dealers to buy carts and him spouting the cack on the box and he is going to release the Rebel in him. First thing to happen would be a funny look quickly followed by a cuff to the lug and removing all sharp instruments from within reach before returning him home. Could be worse he could always ask for the pink Amber hill ones. Figgy Edited February 6, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 No Ear defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) No Ear defenders Looking closely it is clear there is no hearing protection not even plugs I will be emailing eley to complain very very poor show! Edited February 6, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Obviously just a marketing gimmick, unlikely to do any serious harm, though not very well thought out. Ironically I would have said the best name for a cartridge aimed at young shooters coming in to the sport would have been something along the lines of 'Eley First' I do find it a little odd that Eley have decided to go down the route of categorising shooters with a range aimed solely at youngsters, and another at laydees. I was always under the assumption that shooting is one of the most inclusive sports there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I notice they don't bother to say what the load is. Perhaps it's 12g, that would be soft on the shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I notice they don't bother to say what the load is. Perhaps it's 12g, that would be soft on the shoulder. 12g in a 21 or 24gm load with a plastic wad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 12g in a 21 or 24gm load with a plastic wad. Plastic wads. That'll be handy for learning at the many grounds which only allow fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Plastic wads. That'll be handy for learning at the many grounds which only allow fibre. If aimed at "competition" shooters then all comp grounds allow plastic, also they will Insist on hearing protection!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 If aimed at "competition" shooters then all comp grounds allow plastic, also they will Insist on hearing protection!!!!But they seem to be (mainly) aimed at young learners. Couldn't agree more about the hearing protection. I also don't like the packaging with "bullet holes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I can't say Im impressed with the name of these or the Amber range aimed at women in bright pink cases, this silly marketing does nothing for the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoL@Uall Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I read all comments and I am deeply sadden by all the negative comments Eley is getting. Call it Rebel, call it Daisy, make it pink, make it mauve.... All they are trying to do is to bring new things to this already tired market. Listen to yourselves, you sound sad, old and above all...... Un supportive of this sport. Does X comp range from Hull, suggests that whoever buys it, spends hours on end watching X rated movies? I hope they do well, and bring more and more new things to this market, even if it annoys all royal Highnesses here! ..... And I don't even shoot their cartridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I read all comments and I am deeply sadden by all the negative comments Eley is getting. Call it Rebel, call it Daisy, make it pink, make it mauve.... All they are trying to do is to bring new things to this already tired market. Listen to yourselves, you sound sad, old and above all...... Un supportive of this sport. Does X comp range from Hull, suggests that whoever buys it, spends hours on end watching X rated movies? I hope they do well, and bring more and more new things to this market, even if it annoys all royal Highnesses here! ..... And I don't even shoot their cartridges! What's new about a 21g or 24g cartridge with a plastic wad? Just to cheer you up, here is the marketing blurb from Eley's own website: Specifically designed for younger shooters Eley Hawk have been at the forefront of cartridge manufacturing and development for over 180 years, and are pleased to announce the launch of the new “Eley Rebel” range of cartridges. The “Eley Rebel” cartridges have been developed to help you break from the norm and help you turn shooting upside down. The new “Eley Rebel” cartridges have been specifically designed to help you mark out your own personality and mark a fundamental departure in cartridge design. Eley Hawk have ensured that the evolution continues both internally and externally by providing the perfect combination of Speed, Power and Performance, with smooth low recoil characteristics in an exciting new colour case that’s as individual as you the shooter. “Eley Rebel” has been designed to be a seriously hard hitting, powerful cartridge that refuses to conform to the usual characteristics of lighter weight cartridges. The new “Eley Rebel” range of cartridges helping you break the mould … Become a Rebel! Eley Rebel Advantages Specifically designed for younger shooters Hard Hitting Smooth delivery Lower recoil Distinctive Look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I read all comments and I am deeply sadden by all the negative comments Eley is getting. Call it Rebel, call it Daisy, make it pink, make it mauve.... All they are trying to do is to bring new things to this already tired market. Listen to yourselves, you sound sad, old and above all...... Un supportive of this sport. Does X comp range from Hull, suggests that whoever buys it, spends hours on end watching X rated movies? I hope they do well, and bring more and more new things to this market, even if it annoys all royal Highnesses here! ..... And I don't even shoot their cartridges! You sound like you shoot the new Eley Pink Daisy cartridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think supporting Amber,who is clearly great for our sport is 1 thing,I think naming a cartridge Rebel is counter productive/wrong messages etc...teaching safe gun handling to youngsters is a great thing, throwing the name Rebel in the mix is plain daft in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 In all fairness Rebel is not such a bad name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Mars bars dont come from Mars ...Mr Singh sells them in his shop.... some people worry if the world is spinning to fast one day, and to slow the next .... they worry if there isn't anything to worry about lol Edited February 18, 2014 by hoggysreels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I read all comments and I am deeply sadden by all the negative comments Eley is getting. Call it Rebel, call it Daisy, make it pink, make it mauve.... All they are trying to do is to bring new things to this already tired market. Listen to yourselves, you sound sad, old and above all...... Un supportive of this sport. Does X comp range from Hull, suggests that whoever buys it, spends hours on end watching X rated movies? I hope they do well, and bring more and more new things to this market, even if it annoys all royal Highnesses here! ..... And I don't even shoot their cartridges! Calling a cartridge aimed at young people, "Rebel", IMO is a mistake . Having a cartridge for ladies that is pink, is at least patronising and condescending. It would be wise for the Eley Marketing Dept to take note of what customers say. Although I think this first post from a new member means they probably have already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I read all comments and I am deeply sadden by all the negative comments Eley is getting. Call it Rebel, call it Daisy, make it pink, make it mauve.... All they are trying to do is to bring new things to this already tired market. Listen to yourselves, you sound sad, old and above all...... Un supportive of this sport. Does X comp range from Hull, suggests that whoever buys it, spends hours on end watching X rated movies? I hope they do well, and bring more and more new things to this market, even if it annoys all royal Highnesses here! ..... And I don't even shoot their cartridges! Calling a cartridge aimed at young people, "Rebel", IMO is a mistake . Having a cartridge for ladies that is pink, is at least patronising and condescending. It would be wise for the Eley Marketing Dept to take note of what customers say. Although I think this first post from a new member means they probably have already. No wonder the market dept is so poorly informed....... New things to a tired market? IS that why Olympics are being discontinued? Replaced with Rebel and Amber (wonder what they will do if she changes sponsor?)..... I dont know anyone who buys carts on "branding" most on price some on performance, Under 18's can't even buy cartridges.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 It would be wise for the Eley Marketing Dept to take note of what customers say. Although I think this first post from a new member means they probably have already. Yes, I thought that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 What a bunch of old women, good on eley for trying something a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 What a bunch of old women, good on eley for trying something a bit different. What a different picture on the box? Silly name? Revolutionary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 From what I hear, Eley should spend some more money on quality control rather than marketing, especially if this is the best the marketing dept can come up with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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