Underdog Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 There I was merrily loading away this morning when I noticed a rare case, a paper cased cartridge by Churchill gun makers. But what really caught my eye was the 5cu! Cu for copper maybe? What do you think or know? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Stab in the dark here, but depending on how old the cartridge is could "Cu" be for cubic shot in a dispersant style cartridge. Only problem is that you`ll have to cut open the cartridge to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Usually marked "Hellfire" ,loaded for them by Eley and in 28,30 &32 gram loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 It is reloaded by me in the photo, I had the empty hull. There is no hellfire designation. Cu is Copper, can't see it being square shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hellfires were marked Cu but were only plated with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Still listing them,eye wateringly expensive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Cheers matone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yes they are still available and yes they are eye wateringly expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Cool. The case I had did not have hellfire on it. Just Churchill gun makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Still listing them,eye wateringly expensive ! Oooooooh Yes! What? Someone had to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Now loaded by gamebore! Copper plated lead shot, fibre wad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 why not ring 01494 883227 and ask them what was in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 why not ring 01494 883227 and ask them what was in itThat's a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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