raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 been invited on a lot of vermin days and was wondering what cartridge to buy ? i have some 30g 5s to use up but was thinking of getting something with a little more punch like 32-36g 4s ? then something for the foxes ? but my issue is the only 12 bore i have acess to at the moment is a berretta dt10 clay gun and was wondering if it would be alright for these loads or what the biggest load i could put through it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Apart from the fox, what are you expecting to shoot? That load sounds fine for squirrels, I tighten my chokes up a bit and just use whatever I have to hand - we tend to get through loads of cartridges on our days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Apart from the fox, what are you expecting to shoot? That load sounds fine for squirrels, I tighten my chokes up a bit and just use whatever I have to hand - we tend to get through loads of cartridges on our days. i intend to shoot everything legal and yes having a look cartridges are expensive ! need to find somewhere that has them cheap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 28g #6 to #4. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 28g #6 to #4. U. yes but from what company ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 What ever your gun and you like :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 because its vermin its going to be the cheapest i can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 i`ve used 36g 4s and 2s, mainly on ground game. i can tell you they are good for a no nonsense rangy shots... these are by far more expensive, but unless you are shooting serious volume, have a go. i`ve used 42g BB on rabbits too. still in a 2,75" i can honestly say i`ve had some stellar shots at quite some range, but this was in a ferreting situation. essentially letting the rabbit run, the first shots were missed by a friend, i shot it because it was set up so i could cover the ones he missed. i`ve also shot rabbits with 4s 2s they were rotewill hv2 i think, i ended up shooting them a "good" distance out, that my friend wouldn even attempt, he was using clay cartridges and shooting from 3-4 yards to about 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 yes but from what company ? Are you not a Gamebore fan? If I don't have anything laying around I will buy Hull Superfasts but as UD says I won't make any real difference The only reason for gunning up a bit is we have very high trees and the squirrels use that to their advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 yes i am when it comes to my game shooting but dont really want to spent close to £100 for 250 just to clear up vermin Are you not a Gamebore fan? If I don't have anything laying around I will buy Hull Superfasts but as UD says I won't make any real difference The only reason for gunning up a bit is we have very high trees and the squirrels use that to their advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Jesus H! I pay £180/1000 for Hulls and I doubt there is much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 been invited on a lot of vermin days and was wondering what cartridge to buy ? i have some 30g 5s to use up but was thinking of getting something with a little more punch like 32-36g 4s ? then something for the foxes ? but my issue is the only 12 bore i have acess to at the moment is a berretta dt10 clay gun and was wondering if it would be alright for these loads or what the biggest load i could put through it ? Those cartridges will do the job nicely enough. What more do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Those cartridges will do the job nicely enough. What more do you need? I've only got about 50 left so need more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 32g 5's will kill most things on a vermin day, if there were a lot of hares I would increase to 3's. Foxes well unless you are really lucky you won't know you are about to shoot one so won't have time to swap and just shoot them within 25 yards or less and 5's will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) 32g 5's will kill most things on a vermin day, if there were a lot of hares I would increase to 3's. Foxes well unless you are really lucky you won't know you are about to shoot one so won't have time to swap and just shoot them within 25 yards or less and 5's will be fine[/quote Do you know of any cheap 32 g 5s ? Edited January 19, 2015 by raphael262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Proper cartridges hi speed 32g size 4.5 about £5.90 per box crows pigeons hare rabbit all stome dead with them cheap and will cover 90% of what your after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Proper cartridges hi speed 32g size 4.5 about £5.90 per box crows pigeons hare rabbit all stome dead with them cheap and will cover 90% of what your after That would be around £60 a slab where can I get those ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Not sure where you are but proper cartridges have a website and phone number so could tell you the nearest stockist to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Not sure where you are but proper cartridges have a website and phone number so could tell you the nearest stockist to you Ok will have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 You can get these and others on-line http://www.justcartridges-shop.com/binends Which end of London are you? and how far are you prepared to travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 You can get these and others on-line http://www.justcartridges-shop.com/binends Which end of London are you? and how far are you prepared to travel? I'm in North London and willing to travel do u know somewhere ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 http://gunshop-eb.com/ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 On all the vermin shoots (not pigeons/crows) I have been on you would be lucky to use 25 cartridges. As has been said, 30-32 gms of No5 , any make cartridges will do very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 On all the vermin shoots (not pigeons/crows) I have been on you would be lucky to use 25 cartridges. As has been said, 30-32 gms of No5 , any make cartridges will do very nicely. Oh gosh I've been told not to bring less than 150! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I use a cartridge bagful every Saturday afternoon during February - I guess it all depends how much in the way of vermin they have to clear up. We are seeing record numbers of squirrels this year so I am looking forward to it already. Enjoy it either way it can be great sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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