.410 subsonic cartridges

[steve_b_wales]

I have been informed that two good brands of the above are Eley 3" magnum & Lyevale Express Magnasonic. Are there any other brands out there that have been tried and tested? I've just purchased a Baikal Hushpower shotgun and intend buying some subsonic cartridges tomorrow. I have approx' 140 non subsonic /3" magnum cartridges for use with my Yildiz S/S.

Edited December 18, 2023 by steve_b_wales

[Windswept]

I've used both in my modded Baikal. I also use normal cartridges as I don't need it to be super quiet.

The Lyalvale are only available in 5 shot and the Eley in 6 if that matters. The Lyalvale did use a plastic obturator, I don't know if it still does, but I've not had any problems with them.

[derbyduck]

does anyone have any loading data for subsonic 410 cartridges ?

[steve_b_wales]

2 hours ago, Windswept said:

I've used both in my modded Baikal. I also use normal cartridges as I don't need it to be super quiet.

The Lyalvale are only available in 5 shot and the Eley in 6 if that matters. The Lyalvale did use a plastic obturator, I don't know if it still does, but I've not had any problems with them.

Thanks. Shot size is not an issue at the moment. I will take a look at what the RFD has in stock tomorrow. 

[Mattheius]

For noise I think there is no difference at all.

I tend to stick to the Eley 18g 6's as I always think more shot is better with a 410.

Express are 17g 5's, so maybe harder hitting. But I'm not exactly going for 40/50 yard pigeons/crows with a subsonic 410 load.

[steve_b_wales]

UPDATE:

I've just purchased two boxes of Eley subsonics to try out with my new (to me) Baikal Hushpower. I was 'surprised' at the price of £12 a box, although I admit that due to the amount of non subsonic cartridges I have, I haven't bought any for at least 10 years.