ANDYD Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Can a different cartridge affect how much lead you need for shooting? ie: 24g againt 28 or 32g Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Lead as in forward allowance? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYD Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 yeah sorry didn't think lead could also mean lead but this time I did mean lead & not lead (got headache now ) lead as in how much in front Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 In theory yes a fast cartridge should not need so much lead . In pratice no it never seems to matter if I use a fast or slow cartridge . For me the speed and angle of the bird is more important for lead . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 As said above in theory it should make some difference even if it only means rather than hitting the front of the bird you will now hit the back of the bird with lighter cartridges. Me and my dad use 6 shot 32 gram Eley cartridges and have done for many years and we have found the work perfectly for us from close range to very long range but then some people may find it different. And at the end of the day it is down to the person using the gun and not the cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 It's the speed of the cartridge not the weight of the load that will make the difference (lighter cartridges aren't always slower). It won't be noticeable to 99% of us though as it is such a small difference. Find a cartridge you like though and stick to it - one less thing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 It's the speed of the cartridge not the weight of the load that will make the difference (lighter cartridges aren't always slower). It won't be noticeable to 99% of us though as it is such a small difference. Find a cartridge you like though and stick to it - one less thing to worry about You won't get much better advice than that. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I agree well said mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 acording to "breaking clays" ( thanks Santa ) the speed of the cart makes inches of differnce given that lead can be between 3 and 9 feet we usually miss by feet he also says get a cart your happy with and stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I am glad someone else has admitted to noticing no difference between a standard cartridge and a "fast" one. I have tried most and ( with the exception of subsonics) I have never noticed any difference, on live quarry or clays. Could be one of those "Kings new clothes" things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 If we stuck to one cartridge and one choke and one gun ,we would all hit a lot more . I learnt this many,many years ago . Beware of the man who only has one gun , hes proberbly a good shot . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 (edited) The true lead difference from different muzzle velocities is negligible at range. Maybe only inches at 30 yds. The load from a 1450 fps cartridge decelerates rapidly to subsonic, 1000fps or so, within a few feet of muzzle exit, and the higher velocity tends to scatter the pellets more, so that the pattern is less effective. Almost any cartridge is going to have an average velocity over its effective range that is 900-1000 fps even if it leaves the barrel faster. Many of the best cartridges dont quote their exit velocities, they rely on their reputation for breaking clays, and they are often amongst the slowest exit velocities, as the pattern is held together and more effective. A good pattern is more important than speed to get an effective pellet cloud around the target. Lower velocity cartridges usually have less impact on the body and brain, and allow you to concentrate of putting the shot where it needs to be. If you can control and see lead because you have good technique, go for quality cartridges with a good wad and a smooth powder burn. Don't buy the fastest cheap ones that may blow the pattern to bits and rattle your teeth. Edited December 27, 2008 by clayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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