A high-performance load for even the fastest of pigeons.

Industry leading manufacturers of fine shotgun cartridges for game and clay shooters, Eley Hawk, are producing a highly effective and trusted load for woodpigeons – the Pigeon HV. Loaded in 32g No.6 shot and utilising specialist powder to extend range, the Pigeon HV is a truly versatile fibre-wad cartridge offering confidence when winter roost shooting or decoying. 

Following a day’s field testing the Pigeon HV, woodpigeon guru Geoff Garrod concluded: “We amassed a total bag of 190, which at the start of the day wasn’t looking like it was on the cards because of the weather, but we were able to kill the first bird of the group that came into the decoys with the first shot. These cartridges have been very impressive – they really do hit well. I think the HV will really come into its own for longer range birds and for roost shooting.”

Eley Hawk’s Managing Director, Rodrigo Crespo, commented: “The Pigeon HV is a fast load that has been engineered to really pack a punch. Since entering the market four years ago, it has quickly generated a loyal following including some of the very best-known pigeon shots in the UK. We know that those responsible for controlling woodpigeon numbers want a consistent cartridge that’s capable of producing big bags of this challenging bird, and this is absolutely the cartridge for them.”

The Pigeon HV main cartridge features:

• New 70mm case

The case design has been tailored to ensure reliable and smooth ejecting in all gun types, including semi-autos

• 32g No. 6 shot fibre wad

A moderate load that still offers fantastic patterning at range for far out pigeons

• CSB 2 powder

The in-house engineered blend of CSB powder ensures a consistent velocity of 1377fps (420mps)

The Pigeon HV is available in all Eley stockists and online cartridge retailers.