Thread: Ammo for opening?

Originally Posted by Spook

I know where you are coming from Toby, two boxes should give you your limit for several days of the season...these guys that buy 500 for opening weekend either have massive allowable limits or are rotten shots.

To be fair, I am still using the same 4 boxes of 20g ammo I brought for ducks/pheasants 4 years ago. I shoot a lot of ammo at clays but nevr have much luck on the duckies and pheassies. Shooting spots are hard to find and the duck numbers are nothing like Canterbury (where I grew up). Still fun getting out though

I should have phrased my original question better. I wasn't try to imply I will cut through 500 rounds on the opening four days because I won't.
The two slabs will last into next year. I did the same last year and have still got 5 boxs. Going to be good though. Not long now

Originally Posted by Nathan F

I should have phrased my original question better. I wasn't try to imply I will cut through 500 rounds on the opening four days because I won't.
The two slabs will last into next year. I did the same last year and have still got 5 boxs. Going to be good though. Not long now

I was just taking the piss, mate...

All good

I normally get a slab cause I shoot a lot of clumps of dirt when I'm bored and pigeons

Countdown to 3. Mai 2014 06:30 in Wellington

Anything that knocks em down my dogs will retrieve

Still got ammo left over from last year as I didnt fire a blinking round...except at clays but I am quietly hopeful to do better this year!!!!

Originally Posted by EeeBees

Still got ammo left over from last year as I didnt fire a blinking round...except at clays but I am quietly hopeful to do better this year!!!!

Same here although I did fire a single shot at a pheasant and .................................................. ................................missed!
Brought 4 boxes of the 20g good stuff (copper plated 5's) 4 years ago for pheasants ago and still have 3 full boxes + 22

just dug out my stash, got a full slab of falcon "3 steel #2, half a slab of kent fast steel 2 3/4 #2, and a mix of over 100 other random rounds, all #2 shot tho. dose anyone think #4 shot is a bit small for large open water shooting? i thoght i might give it a go and see if more spread will get me more ducks

Originally Posted by silentscope

just dug out my stash, got a full slab of falcon "3 steel #2, half a slab of kent fast steel 2 3/4 #2, and a mix of over 100 other random rounds, all #2 shot tho. dose anyone think #4 shot is a bit small for large open water shooting? i thoght i might give it a go and see if more spread will get me more ducks

You are sorted silentscope I think I got a box and a half left.

I shoot pheasants through the bird season.Shoot forestry and private farms in the BOP if I can get access. Favourite load Federal PF154 2 3/4" #6 and #7.5. Very fast and hard hitting copper plated lead-1550ft/sec....just don't shoot em too close!
Shoot about 50 birds per season although I only shot 27 last year....bloody herbicide use in forest killing all the inkweed/blackberry! Use less than 4 boxes/season and I'm not that good a shot

Originally Posted by V Man

I shoot pheasants through the bird season.Shoot forestry and private farms in the BOP if I can get access. Favourite load Federal PF154 2 3/4" #6 and #7.5. Very fast and hard hitting copper plated lead-1550ft/sec....just don't shoot em too close!
Shoot about 50 birds per season although I only shot 27 last year....bloody herbicide use in forest killing all the inkweed/blackberry! Use less than 4 boxes/season and I'm not that good a shot

over a dog i presume vman??have we seen a pic of it.

Originally Posted by silentscope

just dug out my stash, got a full slab of falcon "3 steel #2, half a slab of kent fast steel 2 3/4 #2, and a mix of over 100 other random rounds, all #2 shot tho. dose anyone think #4 shot is a bit small for large open water shooting? i thoght i might give it a go and see if more spread will get me more ducks

I will let you know. We have previously used Kent 3" going as fast as hell in #2 shot, and some Federal I managed to find. Both shotties cracked parts by the end of the year (Rem 1187 - never had a problem before). This year I have gone for Falcon 3" in #4 for first shot, followed by Falcon 3" in #3 shot-both 1-1/4oz at 1450fps. We shoot on a large lagoon, so I will be interested to see how it goes. I reckon it will be the ducks nuts!!!!!!!!:

Originally Posted by Dundee

You are sorted silentscope I think I got a box and a half left.

Think I still got a box & 1/2 from three years ago & keep stocking up every year.Bit of a stash in the shed.
Found Eley 36gr steel #4 very good shell @ 1550fps ,effective on parries too.
Wasn't able to get hold of any more so various other brands in 36gr # 2 & 3 shot as did have some concerns about #4 shot being a bit light .#2 steel equivalent to lead #4 apparently .

i must see if i can get down on some magnum loads, all my loads are 32gr. i do have some 40 gr loads but theyre lead, bummer bout that.