Whytie2697 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hi everyone just bought a box of Hull steel game extra cartridges 32g 4s anyone used these how did you find them cheers looking forward to replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
figgy Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Looking at the cartridge speed tests done by johnnyoftheboy they should perform and do what you need. I personally didnt like them when i tried some but that was a few years ago now, manufacturers have caught up these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whytie2697 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks for reply I have been using lyavale hunting steel same size and getting on pretty well the last couple seasons but that shop shut and this is what my local shop had in stock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anser2 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Any steel cartridge is going to be better than Lyadale! A few years ago someone on the forum did speed tests and found them very slow to say the least. The last lot I had were unable to kill pigeons cleanly at 35 yards! I have used Hull Solway 3 inch and they were ok , but not as good as Gamebore mammoths. RC 2 3\4 32 gr are very good too. Edited November 12, 2016 by anser2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whytie2697 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 OK thanks I have been getting clean kills with the lyavale so hopefully the hull will be even better then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motty Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 When I get a chrono I will have to test the Lyalvale steel. I bet they're not that slow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m greeny Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I bought some lyvale steel coz they were cheap and give them a go and had no trouble with them at normal ranges on duck and also had a Canada one night at about 35 yards but tgey are a very dirty shell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joknob Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 When I get a chrono I will have to test the Lyalvale steel. I bet they're not that slow.kev bellis chrono,d the 3 inch lyavale and found most were doing 900 fps at 3 ft ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motty Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I find it hard to believe that a major cartridge manufacturer would make such substandard ammunition. I would rather chrono them myself, rather than listen to hearsay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6.5x55SE Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I find it hard to believe that a major cartridge manufacturer would make such substandard ammunition. I would rather chrono them myself, rather than listen to hearsay. Unfortunately it's true Mate. I've shot so many Geese with them if I had a £ for everyone I'd be Very rich BUT i got slated beyond believe for stating I regularly " Nutted Geese " 45-50yd with them. It's a long story I'm sure a few can remember it being on another forum. Slow as they was it still " Nutted Geese" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joknob Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I was up at kev,s ranch near annan testing some home load tens,a few years back when he told me,they might have improved by now !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kraai Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Layvale is not bad. Personal i find rc mutch better...here in belgium myself en a lot of friends shoot with the rc camouflage steel 34gr in nr 3 or 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highlandladdie Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) I have used the Hull steel to good effect. Seemed to do the job nicely. Edited November 13, 2016 by Highlandladdie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fal Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Try the Eley Lighting boys, I find them excellent! I user the No 3s in 32g or 36g. Best steel load I have found, but, they are becoming pricey now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kennett Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I fired 1 gamebore mammoth magnum 36g 3 at a wigeon on Saturday night, and killed it cleanly at 45-50yds so I'm happy with them. And my local gun shop has a cupboard full so no supply worries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6.5x55SE Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I fired 1 gamebore mammoth magnum 36g 3 at a wigeon on Saturday night, and killed it cleanly at 45-50yds so I'm happy with them. And my local gun shop has a cupboard full so no supply worriesAnd you know the saying " one swallow does not make it summer " 😆 Only joking shot a lot of Geese with the same Type of Cartridge at simular range's until i started reloading 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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