TW1990 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 A while back posted on here about down sizing from a 12 bore. Well I have gone a got 20bore silver pigeon 1 multi choke. As it is such a popular gun just seeing what people are using cartridge wise for game? Gram weight, shot size and which you have found pattern the best. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I shoot a 30 or 32 g 5 (Eley VIP or Hull High pheasant) however that's only because I have fixed chokes with IC/M and I prefer 5's over 6's. I bump up to the heavier charges to keep the pellet density up. If I shot a multichoke or if I didn't regularly have shots at 40 yards, then I'd bump down to a 25-28g 5. I quite happily shoot a 28 g load in the 12 with modified or multi chokes. thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 a cracking gun in 20g..right cartridges;best dependent upon what your shop stock are:Eley VIPs 28g 5/6.RC Sipe 26g 6s.Hull high pheasant 25g 6/7s.You really do not need to feed more than this......if I had to shoot just 1 shell it would be the Hull 25g they are a cracking shell,but others above work perfectly well.My SP is fixed choke @ 1/4 &1/2.Great hide gun.enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 An ounce of 6's is more than enough for most situation in a 20 gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_gsxr1000 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Chedite 40g number 2 shot for inland geese ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propercartridges Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Chedite 40g number 2 shot for inland geese ! have you been out with mine yet jim once again thanks for your business by the way I also make 20 bore and 28 bore thanks george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_gsxr1000 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I've not been out with urs yet George however my local gunshop has yours for sale will need to try some ! Edited August 19, 2014 by Jim_gsxr1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSoanes Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 JK6 26g 6s, awesome load. Will do everything and more than you require ( when put in the right place of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 have you been out with mine yet jim once again thanks for your business by the way I also make 20 bore and 28 bore thanks george What are your 20 bore loads and prices George? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I start the season with 25-28g of 7's (mine too is 1/4 and 1/2) and later on as birds fly better up to 28g of 6's. Tend to use the usual names; Gamebore, Hull, RC etc but have had Trust recommended and these are cheap so hoping my SP will like them @ £38 a slab. Not seen Proper cartridges in Sth Norfolk - who stocks and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Gamebore Traditional Game 28gms No6 felt wad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Gamebore black gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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