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Different types of cartridges

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  • 16-10-2011 2:55am
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    ronn
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    Whats the difference between Eley v.i.p game, Eley Maxium and Eley Grand prix cartridges, Just had a look at these cartridges from an online supplier theres 75 cent in the difference between the 3 and they all come in the same shot size, :confused:


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    Chopperdog 2
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    ronn wrote: »
    Whats the difference between Eley v.i.p game, Eley Maxium and Eley Grand prix cartridges, Just had a look at these cartridges from an online supplier theres 75 cent in the difference between the 3 and they all come in the same shot size, :confused:


    Check the load weight.

    Grand Prix are generally 32 gram.
    Maximum are generally 34 gram.
    VIP are a faster burning powder than the above and use a longer brass neck to reflect this.
    75 cent seems very small difference between a box of any of the above as they are all vastly different cartridges.


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    MC.ISF
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    ronn wrote: »
    Whats the difference between Eley v.i.p game, Eley Maxium and Eley Grand prix cartridges, Just had a look at these cartridges from an online supplier theres 75 cent in the difference between the 3 and they all come in the same shot size, :confused:

    V.I.P game have a fibre wad instead of plastic


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    FOXHUNTER1
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    MC.ISF wrote: »
    V.I.P game have a fibre wad instead of plastic

    So do grand prix


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    kermitpwee
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    Eley Grand Prix are designed for old english guns that have 2-1/2 inch chambers but can be used in other guns as well.

    Eley Maximum are also designed for the traditional old english guns that have 2-1/2 inch chambers but are a more poky load for higher birds.

    Eley Vip are also for 2-1/2 inch chambers but will have the most poke of the lot.

    I have shot Grand Prix and they kick less than the Vip, never shot the Maximum. There is not a lot of difference in them all three will kill no problem.
    If you own a sxs than I would go Grand Prix as they kick less and are the kindest on an older gun but all 3 can be used in a sxs. Personally I wouldn't put the Maximum through a sxs as they are generally 34g only.


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    ronn
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    Thanks for that folks, Off to the gun smith to stock up for the 1st,:D

    happy hunting


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