Paul T Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Well, I've gone and done it! I happened to be passing a gun shop today (well 15 mins out of my way, ha!) and they just happened to have this new Cogswell & Harrison on the shelf in 20b with 30" tubes. By pure coincidence I had my cert with me and a fistful of twenties. Well, there were just too many coincidences to ignore, so I thought I'd better have it! So, for you 20b gents, what's the best to stuff it with? Shop only had 24g #5s, but I'd normally shoot #6s in a 12b on pheasants and partridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm currently using Hull's Sterling Game, which they've rebranded as the 'High Pheasant'. 28g of No.6 in a 70mm cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm assuming it's the o/u model unless you had over £50k worth of 20's on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) I use lyvale express 24g 6's for most things, I think anything over 25g defeats the object of using a 20g Edited November 3, 2015 by sishyplops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm assuming it's the o/u model unless you had over £50k worth of 20's on you I was 2 twenties short so made do with the o/u!Correct on cartridge weight - I'm looking at 26-28g as an absolute max, but the main issue was the gun is over 2lbs lighter than my old 12g claybuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Pellet wise, individual No 5's will kill to 60 yards, No 6 to 50 yards, No 6.5 to 45 yards and 7 to 40 yards. At 24g I would recommend 7's if you want up to 40 yard penetration and pattern for pheasant, partridge or pigeons. If you can get hold of them RC 20 SIPE fibre in 7it (UK 6.5ish) in 26g are one of my mates favourites but a little punchy for a very light gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john12 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Paul Have been using 28g rc in a fibre wad for last 3 seasons. My father only uses pure gold and my brother only uses the black gold in his 20 think they are all could cartridges but just finding one that works best for you and your gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Paul Have been using 28g rc in a fibre wad for last 3 seasons. My father only uses pure gold and my brother only uses the black gold in his 20 think they are all could cartridges but just finding one that works best for you and your gun Cheers - I've heard elsewhere the RC Sipe are pretty popular (thanks also to Stonepark) so I'll look them up. Black Gold are good, but I'm a tight Yorkshireman! Hull's Imperial Game have done me well for a few seasons now in 12g, but I probably need the High Pheasant 20...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambhat Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 The High Pheasant 20s or the High Pheasant Extreme 20s are good. Much lighter on the shoulder than Sipes and for me pattern better than Black Golds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Shame you're not a bit closer to me (MK area) -I have just over 200 Eley CT 28g fibre wads 7.5's gathering dust in my cupboard-just need collecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 26g 6 sipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted November 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 26g 6 sipe Either these or the Hull High Pheasant in #6 then - depends what they have in stock at my local shop. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) I use lyvale express 24g 6's for most things, I think anything over 25g defeats the object of using a 20g +1, though to be fair to the others, the traditional "high brass" load for a 20 gauge did contain an ounce of shot, so it was always intended for use with cartridges up to that size. To put that idea further into it's historical context, shooting an ounce from a 20 is effectively the same as shooting 36gr (1¼oz) loads out of a 12 gauge (for which the "low brass" load was 1 1/8oz). Edited November 4, 2015 by neutron619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Shame you're not a bit closer to me (MK area) -I have just over 200 Eley CT 28g fibre wads 7.5's gathering dust in my cupboard-just need collecting. I could probably do you a deal on some shot if you come by this way again anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I bought a 20b a few months back, the best cartridge I have found is Rio 24gm 6. I don't think I will ever pick up a 12b again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Fiocchi 25 gram, cheapish and by far the best I've used in a 20 bore. And that includes many if not all of those mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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