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Q: When I got my shotgun licence three years ago I bought a four-gun cabinet. I’ve just bought my fifth…
Is it true the performance of cartridges is reduced when they get cold? If so, how can this characteristic be overcome in frosty weather?
Would you like to appear on our site? We offer sponsored articles and advertising to put you in front of our readers. Find out moreThere are 250 shotgun cartridges in a slab. A slab of 28 gram shotgun cartridges will weigh 7kg. It’s worth thinking about having your cartridges delivered directly to the place you are shooting, as a slab of cartridges is heavy to carry. Or shop around to see where you can buy them locally to the shoot. It’s always good to support local gunshops.
Q: When I got my shotgun licence three years ago I bought a four-gun cabinet. I’ve just bought my fifth…
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A: It is true that the performance of most cartridges is slightly impaired when they get very cold. So the best place to keep them is in a cupboard in a heated room of your house. Then, on a very cold morning, they at least have a good start. In the field, I suggest you carry cartridges in your coat pockets so they don’t get really frosty-cold.
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