the hitman Posted Saturday at 19:38 Report Share Posted Saturday at 19:38 Hi folks With the ever increasing price of cartridges- I was just wondering what everyone is currently using to shoot pigeons. Over the years I have tried various shot sizes and choke combinations. Many years ago I realised that my go to combination was a trap cartridge with 28g of 7.5 shot or size 7 shot when using continental cartridges. I have been using Eley Olympic blues through 1/2 & full choke with good results at decoying ranges- up to around 40 yards give or take a few yards either way. I restocked today and bought fiocchi blacks as they are £20 cheaper a thousand than the Eley’s. I have no doubt they will do the job. Just my opinion- not trying to tell anyone else what they should be doing. Cheers Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted Saturday at 21:13 Report Share Posted Saturday at 21:13 i think they are the same cartridge make as what MOTTY uses..............ask MUNCHER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted Saturday at 23:01 Report Share Posted Saturday at 23:01 I use any cartridge from 14 grm up to 32 grm in no 7.5 to no 5 they all kill pigeons and crows . .410 .20b and 12b it just depends on what I fancy using on the day and where I'm going to set up .same with shooting a few clays .they all break em as long as the clays aren't miles away .if I can have a 50 bird day with 14 grms of .410 then anything you use will be fine .don't over think it. Just buy some cheap carts and get shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted yesterday at 06:31 Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:31 Only speaking about clays, I found Fblacks an excellent cart though a little punchy. 9lb plus gun so not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted yesterday at 07:57 Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:57 Whatever is the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted yesterday at 08:17 Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:17 My go to combination for pigeons is Eley Pigeon Select through 3/8th. Works really well for me. The same cartridge through my full choked trap guns is devastating on crows even way out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted yesterday at 08:18 Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:18 (edited) Hello, Last few years when i had a go decoying it was the cheapest 7.5s 28g plastic or fibre, Just to add if anyone interested and has to buy cartridges but have shipped, Pellpax are doing free delivery but your need to see cost per 1000s first, The cheapest in 12g is Comp X. Although not as many Makes/ Types as Just Carts Edited yesterday at 08:42 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted yesterday at 08:46 Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:46 9 hours ago, Ultrastu said: I use any cartridge from 14 grm up to 32 grm in no 7.5 to no 5 they all kill pigeons and crows . .410 .20b and 12b it just depends on what I fancy using on the day and where I'm going to set up .same with shooting a few clays .they all break em as long as the clays aren't miles away .if I can have a 50 bird day with 14 grms of .410 then anything you use will be fine .don't over think it. Just buy some cheap carts and get shooting. A very sensible post. Keep posting common sense like that could result in a forum ban!😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted yesterday at 10:13 Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:13 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Last few years when i had a go decoying it was the cheapest 7.5s 28g plastic or fibre, Just to add if anyone interested and has to buy cartridges but have shipped, Pellpax are doing free delivery but your need to see cost per 1000s first, The cheapest in 12g is Comp X. Although not as many Makes/ Types as Just Carts Hello, I have just contacted Pellpax to see if they can do a special deal for Pigeon Watch members buying by 1000 and free delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted yesterday at 12:01 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 3 hours ago, Scully said: My go to combination for pigeons is Eley Pigeon Select through 3/8th. Works really well for me. The same cartridge through my full choked trap guns is devastating on crows even way out there. Same here, but through 1/8th and 3/8ths, through my .715 bore Baikal. Got a fox at 10yds yesterday from the hide with that combination, which dropped like a stone. The same cartridge through my full/full Beretta SxS works very well for distant crows as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago 1 hour ago, Velocette said: Same here, but through 1/8th and 3/8ths, through my .715 bore Baikal. Got a fox at 10yds yesterday from the hide with that combination, which dropped like a stone. At that range a ruddy tiger would have dropped like a stone, never mind a fox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Would it be a little more acceptable if I revealed that the previous shot dropped two pigeons at once and the chance of getting a fox and two pigeons with two shots lead to a slight reduction of sportsmanship.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 2 hours ago, Velocette said: Would it be a little more acceptable if I revealed that the previous shot dropped two pigeons at once and the chance of getting a fox and two pigeons with two shots lead to a slight reduction of sportsmanship.😉 No sportsmanship necessary where foxes are involved with shotguns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago F blacks will hammer pigeons 💥💥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted 32 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 32 minutes ago Thank you for the replies. I have followed advice from many pigeon shooters over many years and have settled on 28g no 7.5 or 7 shot for decoying- the bonus is that they we have an extensive range of trap cartridges to choose from at prices to suit everyone’s pocket. Looking forward to giving the FBlacks a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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