daisyrob1 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hi all returning to shooting after a 30 absents ,wife thinks it's a mid lifer! Looking at fioochi game loads size 6 r these a uk 6/2.6 mm or italian 6 /2.7 mm?Only bit of info i can get is on Norgas website & they have them as 2.6 mm! Many thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 F3 Game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Does the point one of a millimeter make any real difference. The Fiochi website will have the sizes listed. Edited January 10, 2018 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, daisyrob1 said: Hi all returning to shooting after a 30 absents ,wife thinks it's a mid lifer! Looking at fioochi game loads size 6 r these a uk 6/2.6 mm or italian 6 /2.7 mm?Only bit of info i can get is on Norgas website & they have them as 2.6 mm! Many thanks Tim She might well be correct! As Figgy says, what difference will it make, they will both, 2.6mm or 2.7mm kill, if the gun fits and you do your bit properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 If it matters,I believe the PL range are English sizes whereas the Pigeon cartridges are Continental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Yep ... Fiocchi use both U.K. and continental sizing on different ranges. They are not confused, but are creating quite some confusion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 With Hull cartridge and Gambore doing the same, it is all a mix these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Figgy cant find any info on their website that's why ive posted the question!so So does o.2 mm between a 5 & 6 matter?plus for a **** shot like myself won't there be a greater pellet count per ounce between a 6 and a 6.5? And ye penelope they r the f3 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, daisyrob1 said: Figgy cant find any info on their website that's why ive posted the question!so So does o.2 mm between a 5 & 6 matter?plus for a **** shot like myself won't there be a greater pellet count per ounce between a 6 and a 6.5? And ye penelope they r the f3 cheers It largely depends on what you've got and what you're doing with it. More often than not it's better to start with the target and your proposed maximum range. This will decide what shot size and necessary pellet count that you'll need and the only way to be sure is to go to the pattern plate. This has the advantage of changing a **** shot into a better one. Yes, 0.2mm can matter and the 30 odd pellet count between a 6 (2.6mm) and a 6&1/2 (2.5mm) per ounce similarly particularly if you're using an ounce plus. Come to think of it, delete "more often than not" and substitute it with 'always'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks wymberley sound advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 With fiocchi I find it best to look at the box label for the actual size in mm, 2.2 .23 are usually both marked as 8 on the box, I have some TT1's marked 8 that are actual UK 8's (2.2) my TT2's are also marked 8 (2.3) are actually UK 7.5 where as my FBLU marked 7.5 are nearer UK 7 (2.4), all clay rounds. It pays to check if it's a specific size you're after. Good confidence inspiring ammo for all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Some of the Fiocchi offerings are specifically loaded for the UK market. The tell tale is UK in the description. To obtain UK sizes from Italian sizes deduct 1/2 size from Italian number . Much less confusing if you refer to the mm sizes. webber Edited January 11, 2018 by webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'm even more confused now?! ****** it going to buy some Rc,s or Clever in half size! Maybe? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Unlike 30 years ago when if someone said I want some 6s or 3s you knew that he wanted them for x or y. Now it's anybody's guess. What is your target quarry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I have used the Fiocchi PL28 and 30 fibre wads in 6 shot through my English S x S for a couple of years now. I really do not care what size the shot actually is, they kill most things that I shoot at and that is good enough for me. A bit dirtier that some other makes BUT the price is as good as the performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 It's going to be Rough /walked up pigeon , rabbit ,duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) so 5,5.5 ,6 or 6.5 will do . Edited January 11, 2018 by matone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 it is then job done. Uk or italian ? Maybe even spanish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, daisyrob1 said: It's going to be Rough /walked up pigeon , rabbit ,duck. ? Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 16 hours ago, daisyrob1 said: It's going to be Rough /walked up pigeon , rabbit ,duck. The F3 Game in 6's will be fine for everything, bar duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrob1 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I've had reply from fiocchi uk stating that their website isn't clear on shot sizing and they have contacted their parent company to resolve the matter?but all of their traditional english game is uk sizing anything else is italian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 It is a bit confusing. Their GFL 20 bore 28g 6 are a UK 5.5 but the same range in 25g are loaded for the UK market and are a true UK 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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