Anyone know where to source Fiocchi 8 32g sheels in Munster?

Hunter21

As above, anyone know where I can buy some of these in Munster. Got a batch off a mate awhile back and found them great but he doesnt remember where he got them or maybe he just doesnt want me to know any help would be appreciated because they are a fine shell, best suited to my gun

dev110

Hunter21 wrote: »

As above, anyone know where I can buy some of these in Munster. Got a batch off a mate awhile back and found them great but he doesnt remember where he got them or maybe he just doesnt want me to know any help would be appreciated because they are a fine shell, best suited to my gun

In the Irish Shooters Digest I see Knocknagoshel Shooting Grounds advertising Fiocchi shotgun and rifle ammo.

www.knocknagoshelshootinggrounds.com

Tel: (068) 46116 Mob: 087 4170437

Hunter21

dev110 wrote: »

In the Irish Shooters Digest I see Knocknagoshel Shooting Grounds advertising Fiocchi shotgun and rifle ammo.

www.knocknagoshelshootinggrounds.com

Tel: (068) 46116 Mob: 087 4170437

Sound for that, must try them.

Got a price off a lad the other day and he wanted 10euro a box for 8's not ideal for shooting loads of pigeons at that price

dev110

Hunter21 wrote: »

Sound for that, must try them.

Got a price off a lad the other day and he wanted 10euro a box for 8's not ideal for shooting loads of pigeons at that price

They must be special 8's because I got 32 gram 6's last week for €7 a box.

Hunter21

dev110 wrote: »

They must be special 8's because I got 32 gram 6's last week for €7 a box.

Maybe gold plated? :rolleyes:
How do you find them shells? did you get a price for a slab of them (250)

dev110

Hunter21 wrote: »

Maybe gold plated? :rolleyes:
How do you find them shells? did you get a price for a slab of them (250)

They must be
I like Fiocchi shells. I use 34 gram 7's, 6's and 5's. They work well for me.
Haven't let a pheasant by me yet anyway.

kfod

Jeffers in Bandon stocks Fiocchi shells. I bought 6's and 7's from him about 9 months ago. I think 8.50 or 9 euro a box?

Hunter21

dev110 wrote: »

They must be
I like Fiocchi shells. I use 34 gram 7's, 6's and 5's. They work well for me.
Haven't let a pheasant by me yet anyway.

Well the pheasant prob hasnt slipped away yet due to the shooter but good shells are a great help. Give more confidence imo!
Would love to get them at a 5'er a box for a slab, be some deal

dev110

Hunter21 wrote: »

Well the pheasant prob hasnt slipped away yet due to the shooter but good shells are a great help. Give more confidence imo!
Would love to get them at a 5'er a box for a slab, be some deal

I have to agree about the cartridges. I must a few pigeons when out with tack last week after changing to GB cartridges and now I'm questioning them and questioning myself and now thinking to much about the shot instead of just letting instinct do the job.
When you are happy with a cartridge and gun selection you rarely miss but its still down to getting practice.

I'm going looking at cartridges later so will get a price for the 34gr 6's and that will be a good indication/start point on what to be looking for.

Dupont

does no one else think them fiocchi are a dirty catridge?:eek: the uncle uses them and i have the odd time and looking down the barrell after a shot its full of ****,then when cleaning after roost shooting or heavy day on game the stuff you scrub out is pure black dirt, i know dowlers in lisnaskea do them and they are dirt cheap (pun intended:D) 3 or 4 pound a box maybe

chickenfarmer

+1 on them been dirty. Have only ever used the trap shells but found them dirty and Brownings/ Mirokus don't like them. Had 3 shells in a box of 25 that wouldn't fire and that was with the top trap shell. Not a cheap cartridge (€225 /1000) Always see it DTL shoots. I stay away from them for that reason.

Tackleberrywho

I found fiocchi a very dirty shell, leaving flakey deposits on the inside of the barrels.
Saying that it is 10 years since I used them.

Has anyone used them lately and looked down the barrel afterwards?

kfod

I have and as they are the only brand I've used I wouldn't know for sure, but it does leave a strong black residue after a few shots. I got them in Jeffers for double the 3 or 4 pounds Dupont seen them for :mad:
Going to try a different brand next time I go shopping

Tackleberrywho

kfod wrote: »

I have and as they are the only brand I've used I wouldn't know for sure, but it does leave a strong black residue after a few shots. I got them in Jeffers for double the 3 or 4 pounds Dupont seen them for :mad:
Going to try a different brand next time I go shopping

I'd worry that them flakes are acidic and will score barrels.

Remington and eley are very clean shells

Hunter21

I didnt find them too dirty, they are nothing compared to the filth that Hull cartridges leave behind :eek:

Was in a gun shop last night that deals in only RC's but managed to find 3 boxes of Fiocchi number 9's 32g's, dear at 8euro a box. Purchased one box just to see what there like, he said he might do me a good deal of I like them and order a slab

Tackleberrywho

Hunter21 wrote: »

I didnt find them too dirty, they are nothing compared to the filth that Hull cartridges leave behind :eek:

Was in a gun shop last night that deals in only RC's but managed to find 3 boxes of Fiocchi number 9's 32g's, dear at 8euro a box. Purchased one box just to see what there like, he said he might do me a good deal of I like them and order a slab

Dropped a crow with CB's 5's @ 70 yards I think they are 36gram super express.
I never used them before this €8 a box in Jim Griffen
Have not cleaned the shotty yet though as I was planning a bit of early morning shooting but the rain fecked that.

kermitpwee

Dupont wrote: »

does no one else think them fiocchi are a dirty catridge?:eek: the uncle uses them and i have the odd time and looking down the barrell after a shot its full of ****,then when cleaning after roost shooting or heavy day on game the stuff you scrub out is pure black dirt, i know dowlers in lisnaskea do them and they are dirt cheap (pun intended:D) 3 or 4 pound a box maybe

Ya they are very dirty alrite but found them decent

shotgunner

just wondering any body use them for clays an who stocks them around the leinster area an price per 1000. i used to do a lot of game shooting but don't have time to look after a dog any more so kinda gave it up enjoying a bit of clay shooting now but using different cartridges all d time just want to pick a good make an stick by them. any other advice on clay cartridges appreciated as in witch u find the best r value for money. thanks

james4510

I find them a fairly good cartridge for the price. a few of my pals and i have got together and buy them 5,000 at a time and we get them for 140 a 1,000. also its only a personal thing but i like eley olyimpics 28g 8 and saga 7.5's. its all a matter of personal opinion, buy a box of a few diff types and fire away - see what suits