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Cartridges

  • 23-07-2013 5:03pm
    #1
    rsole1
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    Does anyone know where to get LG,MG Mould or SG 12 bore cartridges? Which would be the best?


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  • #2
    Cass
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    If ya don't mind me asking for what?

    There some pretty heavy cartridges. I must check it out as some could even be restricted ammo (really don't know on that one)


    As for where. I haven't seen any in any of my local dealers. not something that i would think would be in huge demand.
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  • #3
    rsole1
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    Cass wrote: »
    If ya don't mind me asking for what?

    There some pretty heavy cartridges. I must check it out as some could even be restricted ammo (really don't know on that one)


    As for where. I haven't seen any in any of my local dealers. not something that i would think would be in huge demand.

    I was thinking of using something heavier like SG on foxes. I have been using AAA with some success. Thought I might get a little bit more range with SG etc.
    I just thought it more humane to dispatch the quarry more efficiently.

    I thought it was only slugs that were restricted.


  • #4
    Cass
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    You're probably right. i mean the others are shot and not slugs.

    They are very heavy cartridges, and as said i haven't seen any in some time. I've an all old box of Remmy myself, but have it years.

    You do a lot of long shots on foxes? What type of gun (choked, etc)?

    Sorry for all the questions, just really curious is all.
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  • #5
    rsole1
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    Cass wrote: »
    You're probably right. i mean the others are shot and not slugs.

    They are very heavy cartridges, and as said i haven't seen any in some time. I've an all old box of Remmy myself, but have it years.

    You do a lot of long shots on foxes? What type of gun (choked, etc)?

    Sorry for all the questions, just really curious is all.

    686 tried all possible combinations of choke 1/2 and full. Yards 50-60 would be max with shotgun. Have tried slugs (in UK) but can't get the accuracy. Have heard some fellas can get 70-80 yards with heavies.


  • #6
    Cass
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    42 & 36gr 5's plus 36gr 4's with a full choke in my 686 have always been more than enough to drop any fox out to 60 yards. The 36's were so good in fact i found little to no need for anything heavier.

    Not being a smart arse i'm just trying to under your need for BBs, Slugs, or any seriously heavy cartridge.
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  • #7
    J.R.
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    Cass wrote: »
    42 & 36gr 5's plus 36gr 4's with a full choke in my 686 have always been more than enough to drop any fox out to 60 yards. The 36's were so good in fact i found little to no need for anything heavier.

    Not being a smart arse i'm just trying to under your need for BBs, Slugs, or any seriously heavy cartridge.

    Same here - I shot hundreds of foxes with 36g no 4 .......knocks them dead out to 45 yards or more..........seems to have the best combination of energy and knock down power with accuracy.

    Some of the heavier cartridges have heavier / less pellets but the spread is usually all over the place / not accurate past 35 yards.......defeats the whole purpose!

    Some guns ....Remington pumps & semi etc. have aftermarket slug barrels & rifled shotgun barrels. Maybe this is what's needed to get the 70 - 80 yard accuracy.

    A running, bolting fox, shot at 80 yards with a shotgun, would be some shot.


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