bigmcg Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Hi All, Going out on Saturday for my first go at driven pheasants, I have been invited to shoot with a syndicate I'm looking to join next season. Was sorting through my cartridges and would like to know what people think of the Eley VIP Game 30gm no6 for shooting pheasant? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wont go far wrong with that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 They'll be great if you are on target! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Hate them (you did ask) Much prefer the black gold or Dark storm as they are now called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 They will be pretty much the same as every cartridge made as in if you put it in the right place it will do its intended job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 They will be pretty much the same as every cartridge made as in if you put it in the right place it will do its intended job used them all season on the pheasants nothing wrong with them as fanboy says put it in the right place job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I also don't rate any Eley game cart and have tried most, along with VIP when they were in green with inch high brass.Still got some for my 28 bore that will be used on clays not game. If it's what you have use them. If your going to buy some there are better. RC sipe or dark storm, express supreme. Hull also do a good range all with the same velocity, high pheasant are a good cartridge. Hope you have a good day and the syndicate is a good one, with plenty of good craic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I also don't rate any Eley game cart and have tried most, along with VIP when they were in green with inch high brass.Still got some for my 28 bore that will be used on clays not game. If it's what you have use them. If your going to buy some there are better. RC sipe or dark storm, express supreme. Hull also do a good range all with the same velocity, high pheasant are a good cartridge. Hope you have a good day and the syndicate is a good one, with plenty of good craic. Glad it's not just me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ive used them, seemed a good cartridge. All the 20 bore users in my family swear by the 20 bore vip's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Glad it's not just me then I know of a few who hate them too. You know when you use a cartridge you like by the results you get. My favorite cartridge is Caledonian XL but they only come with a plastic wad. I like my game carts to be as close as possible to my clay carts to shoot. VIP don't come close for me. I think the best value is the Blackgold fibre wad 28 gram 6 or 6.5 clay load. Smooth quick and does the job. Edited January 9, 2015 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for the comments everyone, I will go with the VIPs for now then pick up a few single boxes of different game carts to try before next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Caledonian bought out by Eley. Made by Eley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) They just do not suit my gun and pattern awfully. Hull Imperial Game or High Pheasant for me. Just about to try some 28 gram, fibre wad 6's by Fiochi though. Edited January 9, 2015 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Caledonian bought out by Eley. Made by Eley. It's why I'll never buy anymore the ones I have are from a few seasons ago, used sparingly early to mid season then onto no five shot in other makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Got to say the quality of Caledonian went up markedly after Eley took over loading imho. I was involved in using 30k + per annum so had quite an insight ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks for the comments everyone, I will go with the VIPs for now then pick up a few single boxes of different game carts to try before next season. go with them as I've shot 13 pheasant 16 mallard and 2 rabbits, with them eley 30g no 6 can do the job because I ain't no good shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have used Eley GP High Pheasant for the last few years but I now need to re order and they have been discontinued. Last Tues I tried some VIP 30gr 6 shot felt wads, very smooth and killed well. I liked them better than the Express version. Am picking up a batch but in 5 shot my preferred choice this week. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 go with them as I've shot 13 pheasant 16 mallard and 2 rabbits, with them eley 30g no 6 can do the job because I ain't no good shoot. dunno if you should be doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 i`m sure it IS a typographical error...... just buy a decent game shell, then go have a blast.... all the shells that have been mentioned are the premium line shells, sipe / dark storm etc... but a decent quality game shell are available.... gamebore, B/ gold 36g #5 £345/k bgold 32g #6 £310/k buffalo 36g #5 £326/k hull high phes 36g £340/k high phes 32g £291/k express supergame 36g £310/k eley vip extreme £340/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 i`m sure it IS a typographical error...... just buy a decent game shell, then go have a blast.... all the shells that have been mentioned are the premium line shells, sipe / dark storm etc... but a decent quality game shell are available.... gamebore, B/ gold 36g #5 £345/k bgold 32g #6 £310/k buffalo 36g #5 £326/k hull high phes 36g £340/k high phes 32g £291/k express supergame 36g £310/k eley vip extreme £340/k Only use 30g no6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi All, Going out on Saturday for my first go at driven pheasants, I have been invited to shoot with a syndicate I'm looking to join next season. Was sorting through my cartridges and would like to know what people think of the Eley VIP Game 30gm no6 for shooting pheasant? Thanks They are what I have used the last few seasons and a few others in my syndicate use them as well, I cant complain, I did buy a box of Sipes at the start of the season and they knocked the hell out of me so I will use them in my semi for pigeons, each to there own I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ive used them and found them to be a very good cartridge, highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Its a personal thing but I find them the best - 30 or 32 gram 6's, liked the old brass case better though. The only other cartridges I would rate as highly were some Winchester I used on duck - before the LS ban, more like using AA shells. VIP have proved so perfect for me that I haven't used anything else for game but would try the Proper Cartridges equivalent. Just make sure they are fibre wads and that you take some steel if there is a possibility of duck, geese etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Unless you are taking most of your shots in excess of 40 yards then 34gr/36gr are to much unless you are goose shooting, 30gr of 5s will do everything out to 50 yards given good placement for pigeon, pheasant etc. 34/36gr in a lightweight OU will be uncomfortable, in a SBS pretty painfull. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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