getthegat Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hi, I've got a few belt fulls of old Eley Alphamax # 4s in my cartridge safe, wanting to use them at some point ( just because) Anyone ever used said shells or similar for corvids? My shoots are only pigeons or corvids, no geese or ducks unfortunately. Would use them in my Franchi semi automatic. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Glady try a few on my foxing shooting this winter ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Not a brand I am familiar with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Eley Alphamax were a good cartridge years ago, mostly used for duck and geese before the lead ban came in..........they are lead which is illegal now to use on ducks and geese in England and Wales....stick to the Crows and Foxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 1/ 4 oz (36g) No. 4 is a very good round for corvids,I use a lot of them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) When I was a lad, that was all I ever used (successfully) for fox. I still carry at least a couple when I am out now. Edited November 22, 2017 by Good shot? Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I think I originally got them for foxes. I had a permission yonks ago protecting a small holding where chickens were taking regular attacks. Also got a few SSGs left over from a past life, serious stuff for Mr Fox. Just 12 pellets if I remember correctly. Love the smell of the old cartridges; don't know what was different about them, probably something less environmental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just noticed, not sure where the Electrician comes into things. Sure I put Eley. That's predicted text for you, plus writing a watching TV at the same time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Great for Hares too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 probably good for battery hens too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) Very amusing I'm sure ? Lots of hare's on my perms, all the farmers say leave them alone, which to be honest is fine with me, I love seeing them. Shot them in my very much younger days, for food. Just made a batch of pate with pigeon meat, bacon, herbs, tons of garlic, finished with brandy and crème fraishe. Give a lump with a nice bottle of red to each of my farmers for Christmas. Edited December 4, 2017 by getthegat Added words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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