Admiral Von Tirpitz Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have out of interest and thinking of foxes, I bought a box of Gamebore's Buffalo SG shot 12 gauge cartridges. They only have 9 balls of shot in each round, so I suspect they are ideal on close range foxes, but I was wondering if anyone else has used them and on what? Are they a gimmick or not? No doubt they are not ideal for high range aerial shots, as 9 balls at a pigeon say is likely to dodge getting hit. Good points and bad anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Seen the patterns on a plate at about 25 yards.... No idea what choke they were put through but all I know was if you tried to place a fox size target over the most marks then you would be lucky to get 2 maybe 3 into it, if that... Best idea would be AAA or #1 .. or something inbetween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 good for destroying dishwashers and cutting down trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_mjs93 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 dont listen to that *** going on about destroying dishwashers.... he has swine flu babs... i think your running low on PhoneBooks do inform if there is another famine... i have a couple i can send you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Best idea would be AAA or #1 .. or something inbetween! Libs is correct. 00 Buckshot is what they call it in the USA & its much more lethal over longer ranges than normal birdshot, the US police use this round on criminals & it is known for its fight stopping power. You need to be aware that it will travel a long way & still be dangerous even if the grouping is poor. A new round made by federal called flyte control 00 buckshot performes much better over distance. 00/SG is not a good choice for what you suggest. It is used in IPSC practical shotgun competitions sometimes, targets have scoring zones & the highest two scoring hits are counted. N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have used them, Only kill I achieved was a fox at 25 yards and all it done was badly cripple it. one pellet in the hindquarters and two hit the leg breaking it.... I don't rate them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Von Tirpitz Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks Chaps for your replies, I will treat them with respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 A case of ask first and buy later...........or not as the case may be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 The SG shell was a favourite of junglies for close quarter ambush/patrol work in the 50's and 60's, in their ultra reliable 870 wingmasters. If you want to shoot foxes with a shottie use BB's, 1's or 3's. I favour 1's. I can see no point in using SG, SSG or AAA on foxes unless you can put enough pellets up the barrel to form a decent pattern. My shoulder doesn't want to experience that ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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