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10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:29 am
by bigfathairybiker
So, I'm still not a great shot at clays, but would a 10 bore give me a larger kill area?
Or is it seen as unfair?
Mark
"i was just checking if I was standing on plastic" - One of my favorite movie quotes.
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:39 am
by Les
bigfathairybiker wrote:So, I'm still not a great shot at clays, but would a 10 bore give me a larger kill area?
Or is it seen as unfair?
Mark
"i was just checking if I was standing on plastic" - One of my favorite movie quotes.
There's no reason why you can't use a 10 bore, but you may be punished by the recoil after a few shots.
The 12 is the usual favourite, followed by the 20.
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:41 am
by Blackstuff
Isn't that a bit like buying a slightly faster car, which runs on much more expensive fuel, that you can't use on numerous race tracks, to shave a few seconds off a lap time that more training would get you with the car you still own?!
Get some coaching if you want to improve and you're getting nowhere with your current technique
If you REALLY wanted to just add more firepower to solve the 'problem', buy a Lee Loadall and make your own 12b cartridges - 50g of #9 should kill virtually any clay target
:lol:
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:23 am
by saddler
Some of the grounds I've been to have limits on shot size & total shot WEIGHT
IF you want to increase the pattern, look into reloading using spreader inserts.
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:43 pm
by bigfathairybiker
Oh Damn... there goes another excuse to buy another gun.
Reloading sounds good.
But I suppose I really should get some more training.
And maybe a 12b that actually fits.
I've been using everyone else's gun lately and results vary wildly.
It wouldn't hurt to buy a 10 bore though... It would look nice in the cabinet.
Maybe a bit much for practical though... :lol:
Mark
Should have posted with "An application".
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:24 am
by Polchraine
Why not use a Punt Gun with a 4oz load!
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:51 am
by SevenSixTwo
Give yourself a challenge and use a .22LR lever action.
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:58 am
by bigfathairybiker
Polchraine wrote:Why not use a Punt Gun with a 4oz load!
Splendid idea. My Dad has one on the wall. Just need to get it checked out as it looks a bit tatty.
Mark
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:12 pm
by Tommygunn
Only thing is you would certainly need a bearer/loader for that!
Re: 10 bore any good for clays?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:17 pm
by froggy
My dear fellow I found the solution to your problem. You can try writing to "ManuFrance" ...
Here is the cartridge side by side with a 12 gauge
For the gun, here is a page from the catalogue ...
The flat cap is optional ....
Go on ... It gonna be cool and I make a mean duck terrine au cognac ...
