roostshooter1 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Anybody used the 3.5inch carts ?? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Gamebore Mamouth BB 42 grams is all I ever use for geese and general fowling. Lovely cartridge. Another Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippermaj Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Don't know anyone who has a bad word to say about them, probably the best factory steel 3.5 inch there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Don't know anyone who has a bad word to say about them, probably the best factory steel 3.5 inch there is. +1, I've used some poor steel loads,but these are probably about the best I've used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 All i use for foreshore fowling duck and geese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 thanks for the info just ordered 100 size 1s and 100 size 3s still got 120 rc atomic line steels to use up aswell ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Try the 3" gamebore steel.the #1 .They pattern better in the 3" many feel than in 3.5".I agree with this i get far superior patterns and good clean kills with the 3" loads.Less recoil too!! Thats if i am not loading my own.My own #1shot 37g load will prove better i suspect Edited August 2, 2017 by bishop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Try the 3" gamebore steel.the #1 .They pattern better in the 3" many feel than in 3.5".I agree with this i get far superior patterns and good clean kills with the 3" loads.Less recoil too!! Thats if i am not loading my own.My own #1shot 37g load will prove better i suspect 100% Agree 👍3" cartridges are far far superior price wise shoulder wise and performance wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Used the 3.5" for a while on Geese - good cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, on the other hand the 3.5" are unbeatable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I loved the 31/2" bb loads. But found I was using more 3" loads than anything other season so when I changed gun got 3" chambered M2 now miss the mammoth 31/2" for geese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I loved the 31/2" bb loads. But found I was using more 3" loads than anything other season so when I changed gun got 3" chambered M2 now miss the mammoth 31/2" for geese. Good excuse for a new sbe3 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, on the other hand the 3.5" are unbeatable! Really? Terrible in what way? You must be the first person I have ever heard say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraai Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, on the other hand the 3.5" are unbeatable!I think its the man behind the gun and not catridge 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraai Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 With the 3" nr 1 i shoot alot of foxes and geese... i like these cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I use and like both the 3" and 3:1/2" mammoths. Never tried eley lightening though, never managed to get any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Might be from his testing cartridges. To be honest I prefer them to to the Eley Lightings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, on the other hand the 3.5" are unbeatable! Wow, I use them as my principle wildfowling cart, why do you think they are terrible and what do you think are better? Lyevale shouldn't be in your best list......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I use and like both the 3" and 3:1/2" mammoths. Never tried eley lightening though, never managed to get any of those. Don't bother they're not as fast as they say and are louder than gamebore. Kick like a mule seems more of a fast slap where gamebore are more of a shove and the muzzle flip is noticeable. As I shoot the M2 at crows and pigeons and will take it clay shooting a SBE3 wouldn't suit being an all rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, on the other hand the 3.5" are unbeatable! Use the 3" for years with no complaints. Curious to know what you think are much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 The 3" mammoths are terrible, far better 3" steel out there, well! what are they??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Don't bother they're not as fast as they say and are louder than gamebore. Kick like a mule seems more of a fast slap where gamebore are more of a shove and the muzzle flip is noticeable. As I shoot the M2 at crows and pigeons and will take it clay shooting a SBE3 wouldn't suit being an all rounder. Ok,thanks for that figgy, as for sbe3,they look tempting,indeed they do........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Just tried some 63g lead mammoths through my maxus and didon't think the recoil was too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Has anyone tried b&p valley steel 33gram no3, gonna try them this season,been shooting gamebore last 3 years but like the sound of the b&p speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraai Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Has anyone tried b&p valley steel 33gram no3, gonna try them this season,been shooting gamebore last 3 years but like the sound of the b&p speedNot the nr 3 i have shot the nr 4 and the bb. I wasnt impressed... mireage t4. 35gr steel is also a good cartridgeNot the nr 3 i have shot the nr 4 and the bb. I wasnt impressed... mirage clever t4. 35gr steel is also a good cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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