oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 hello, am sure i read these cartridges from Italy are about 6s/ 6.5 UK size ?? are they ok for Pheasant/ Pigeon ? chap i know shoot impax 6s in his AYA no 2 and there are ££££££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Sizes explained https://www.rem870.com/2016/01/25/shotgun-shells-explained-types-of-ammo-birdshot-buckshot-slugs/ RC sizes in mm below so yes I’d say UK 6 and I’d be happy using them against pigeon or low Pheasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, The Burpster said: Sizes explained https://www.rem870.com/2016/01/25/shotgun-shells-explained-types-of-ammo-birdshot-buckshot-slugs/ RC sizes in mm below so yes I’d say UK 6 and I’d be happy using them against pigeon or low Pheasant. hello, thankyou for that info, i also have some RC ROMAGNOLA 6 shot 28g so those should do better for pigeon and blackies at a reasonable distance. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Although one can't argue with the proposed uses given, from all of the information provided - not to mention personal experience - everything is screaming English 7s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 7.5 (RC) equals 2.4mm equals UK 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 I had some in uk 5 and they were excellent and hit very hard.if the shop still stocked them I'd have some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, GingerCat said: I had some in uk 5 and they were excellent and hit very hard.if the shop still stocked them I'd have some more. hello, i bought the last of the 6s, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Trust me, 28gm English 7’s kill pheasants consistently at 45yds through an imp cal barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i bought the last of the 6s, Do they not make them anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, GingerCat said: Do they not make them anymore? hello, just hoping they will be getting some more of the 6s in stock. these suite my light weight O/U, any news on the new flapper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 None yet. Being built apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 26 minutes ago, GingerCat said: None yet. Being built apparently. hello, ok will look forward to see this new one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 19 hours ago, Stonepark said: 7.5 (RC) equals 2.4mm equals UK 7 Exactly that. 17 hours ago, London Best said: Trust me, 28gm English 7’s kill pheasants consistently at 45yds through an imp cal barrel. Been saying this kind of thing for years (although I use full choke). Pigeons at 50 yards are no problem with an ounce of 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 3 hours ago, motty said: Exactly that. Been saying this kind of thing for years (although I use full choke). Pigeons at 50 yards are no problem with an ounce of 7. Only if you can put that oz in the right place lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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