Realale Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 What's everyone's favourite cartridge for inland geese over decoys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Prepare for some flack 🤣 I use 36gm 3s https://gamebore.com/uk/cartridge/game/12g-magnum-steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realale Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I'm in Scotland so lead is good to go. Never used Gamebore Steel on geese yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 On the occasions when I've done this … I've stayed with my foreshore loads. There's no magic force field that puts them 30 yards away, especially if you're using an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I don’t know enough about Scottish law to advise upon use of lead, but IF that’s what the law says then it seems sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 My mates . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docleo Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 If they play the ball, 36 g of 3. If they're a bit more shy, RC40 size 1. This is in Scotland, over dry (well, for Scotland!) fields so lead is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realale Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 RC cartridges are fantastic. Rc 2 28g 6 are my favourite Crow cartridges. I have a few RC 50 no 2 shot to try on the Greylags this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docleo Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I really like RC, but being Italian, I'm a bit biased 😂. I'd say RC50 might be a bit overkill over decoys but It's a great load. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Speak to SALMO, he'll keep you right, the man know's everything about everything, a wealth of knowledge, listen to him and you won't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 54 minutes ago, Realale said: RC cartridges are fantastic. Rc 2 28g 6 are my favourite Crow cartridges. I have a few RC 50 no 2 shot to try on the Greylags this year Those RC 50’s should do the job a treat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Mini magnums do the trick , in a standard game gun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Victory Minimag 3's are nice soft-shooting cartridge. I couldn't get them last year so ended up with Cheddite Elite 42g 70mm in 3's which worked fine and not too rough on shoulder. I've got RC50's for using when the geese are wary of the deeks, but you certainly know all about it if you're using them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotkam Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 12g Solway steel 3" Magnum load No. 1. 36G. I had my 1 and only triple with the Browning Maxus on Geese - all flighting past birds and all dead, which surprised me. I had only just bought the gun so I was delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 6 hours ago, WalkedUp said: Prepare for some flack 🤣 I use 36gm 3s https://gamebore.com/uk/cartridge/game/12g-magnum-steel Good load dont need anything heavier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarepeg Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 4 hours ago, shakin stevens said: Mini magnums do the trick , in a standard game gun . So thats where the shakin came from, fireing those.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 70 mm cartridge , shot size 4 , 40 gram Fired through my mk60 , what's your problem like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Mini mags are good in 3s but if you want to fire last when there’s a get of you RC or cheddite 3” 2s are the boys . 1/4 or 1/2 choke is enough remember if you draw them right into the decoys the will be 30 yards when you open up but they move quick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I haven't found a harder hitting cartridge than the RC50 0's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Have you tried the old super xx or Remington power pistons ...... slacken yer teeth and put your shoulder out with one squeeze of the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 See I told you SALMO would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Any decent lead cartridge like a Victory mini magnum, RC or gamebore in 36 to 40 gram of three or four shot. Depends how close you shoot them as to what's most suitable but I'd err on being on the heavy side in weight and shot size. Can't get anymore dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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