CARTRIDGES WITH VIC HARKER
W
hether plastic-wadded cartridges develop
better ballistics may be a matter of debate,
but the fact remains that some landowners just
don’t want them. The other option is, of course,
fibre-wadded cartridges that in terms of
performance are getting better all the time.
For those shooters wishing to go the
biodegradable route, my cartridge selection this
month represents the very best of what’s available
and which, in terms of quality and performance,
continue to improve. With constant improvements
in standard of manufacture and the materials
employed, the ammunition industry goes from
strength to strength.- LYALVALE EXPRESS HIGH
VELOCITY FIBRE WAD
The load has been in this manufacturer’s line
since 1986 and has established a large and loyal
following. Exceptionally well put together with
carefully matched components, High
Velocity is, as its name suggests, fast
but equally consistent, as many
customers will confirm. As for
versatility, this load is compatible with 65mm
short-chambered guns.
Available in plastic and fibre wad 24g and 28g
No.7.5, 8 and 9; £197-254 per 1,000.- LYALVALE EXPRESS POWER BLUE
A hard-hitting load in a 2¾" case with a non-toxic
wad. It’s another shoot-anywhere cartridge from
Express that ground owners welcome and
shooters choose for its speed and low recoil.
Available in plastic and fibre wad 28g No.7.5,
8 and 9; £203-214 per 1,000. - ELEY OLYMPIC BLUES
A legend of its time, this Grand Prix winner is also
environmentally friendly with a degradable pad.
The choice of champions, Eley Olympic Blues just
get even better.
Available in plastic and fibre wad 24g and 28g
No.7.5, 8 and 9; £194.50-209 per 1,000.
4. ELEY SELECT
For the clay shooter who needs a
cartridge he can use anywhere, Eley
Select is the answer. Combining a fibre wad with
a 67mm case length, Eley Select is a great option
for anyone who shoots both clays and game.
Available in plastic and fibre wad 21g, 24g
and 28g No.7.5, 8 and 9; £184-205 per 1,000.- HULL CARTRIDGE PROFIBRE, HIGH
PERFORMANCE FIBRE
This established manufacturer is increasingly able
to provide an appropriate load for the shooter who
wants to use a short-chambered gun for Sporting.
Pro Fibre is a great load for the shooter who takes
his gun to less formal clay shooting events.
Available in fibre wad 28g No.7.5 and 8;
£263 per 1,000. - HULL SOVEREIGN, EXTENDED
RANGE FIBRE
A 28g load for Sporting that really packs a punch
at long range. With a 70mm case length, this is a
full-blown Sporter load that provides a
specification suitable for Sporting clays at their
most challenging.
Available in fibre wad 28g No.7, 7.5, 8 and 9 at
£276 per 1,000. - GAMEBORE EVO
A great British cartridge manufacturer with an
enviable reputation for consistent high quality. The
maker’s Evo load represents this and at the same
time pricing is relatively moderate. At the pattern
plate, the fibre-wadded option delivered a
consistency that would impress the most
discerning shooter.
Available in plastic and fibre wad 21g, 24g
and 28g No.7.5, 8 and 9; £189-224 per 1,000. - GAMEBORE HYPER VELOCITY
Designed for competition and training, this
cartridge represents excellent value for money
Green party
If you want to do your bit for the environment without sacrificing performance, these are the
cartridges to choose, says Vic Harker
PICTURE:
EMILY DAMMENT
Turn to page
45 for a review of
Eley’s new Pro Eco Wad
cartridge.‘For those shooters
wishing to go the
biodegradable route, my
cartridge selection this
month represents the
very best’