Not sure if this is the right spot, but I bought some of those Challenger Minishells for grouse with my 12 gauge single shot. Anyone else try them? I figured they would be at least as effective as the .410 I used to use. I got a box of 7.5 shot, which I think is the only birdshot you can get them in.
Challenger Minishells for grouse
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The mini shells that I have seen are loaded with 5/8 oz of 7.5 shot , I would rather use a 410 if I had choice, simply because of the bore size. The shot string will be very short out of a 12 with that light a load and the diameter of a 12 gauge barrel.
However, for ground swatting , I'm sure they will be fine.
Personally speaking i would grab some 3/4 oz or 7/8 oz target loads if using a 12 .
Cat
Ardent
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I patterned a couple light 5lb 2 1/2” doubles with the minshells, and they produce a better pattern than my .410s. They would be fantastic grouse guns, I just sold one to a fellow on here who’s taking it for pheasants with the mini shells.
I just have one of those cheap Turkish single shots with Mobile chokes. I currently have a mod choke installed. We went up North for the weekend and I brought a few different types of shells along. Will try them out and hopefully bag some birds.
A sample of one, but a bird in the bag, far better than 15 on the internet! LOL
Must have been ZERO recoil with those little shells I would bet.
I have shot 2" handloads and Gamebore factory loads and they are really sweet to shoot!
Cat
They are louder than I expected, but zero recoil. Father-in-law and I spotted on after Turkey supper yesterday, but he was faster with the .410 and got it. I was hoping for more but not much around. Will do some walking when we are home and hopefully bag some more.
I think I paid $16 for a box of 20. Will last me the whole season unless I get lucky.
