fiocchi

[TobyM]

Possibly should be in the cartridge section?

 

[abbeygold]

I've tried them both extensively and not only are FBLU's better looking they also seem to hit a bit harder at distance than the Tops. Both excellent shells for the money. Grab a slab when you pick up your Tops and see for yourself. Then come back and tell me I'm talking bollocks and they're both the same....

 

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You are totally right. I have said many times on here that F-Blu were developed as a serious competition cartridge at a lower price. They sit between Golden and Top1.

Sometimes I wonder if I speak English.

P.s. I have tried them all you know

You can trust me....I am on the Fiocchi Team Italy.

 

[ips]

Thank you that is exactly what i wanted to know Spose you get what you pay for and there only 20 sheets more and still within budget. One more question for you do you find the f as soft as the ones as they seemed very light on the shoulder to me and i liked them a lot.

 

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I came from years of 36 grm elettrocibles so everything is light now. But I would agree that F-Blu are a little lighter on the shoulder than F-Black. I would have F-Blu over Top1 if you can afford it. If you have enough budget then go straight to Golden!!!!

 

[gundog]

FBlu 24gr in plastic are I think £145/1000 at present, but need to check first

 

[ips]

167 from my dealer were are you getting em for 145

 

[newbie]

Crikey, £145.... I will have 20k!

 

[gundog]

Edgehill have just got 11000 in. Supposed to have a minor fault with the batch, but yet to find anything worth worrying about.

 

[Robo]

I've shot two thousand Fblu's in my Miroku and Beretta and never had any problems with them at all ... fantastic cartridge IMO

 

[FieldandClay]

Only used 28g, but F-blu are worth the extra over the Top Ones.

uses 1000 of both with no problems.

Top Ones a bit thumpy same as most others at the budget price.

F-blu are much softer, clean AND hard hitting - a very good cartridge.

 

[DoubleBarrelledDon]

The latest generation Top 1 in the orange case is in my opinion a better shell than the old blue cased ones but both shoot well enough. The Blu's and Blacks are good while the Official / Golden are lovely....if you want to try something special then try some of the "Shootoff" 24 gram which are a dream shell...just dont ask the price....

 

[Alan68]

I see that on Saredon Shooting Supplies web site Top1 are at £149 and F/Blu £167. both good value cartridges (comparatively!!) Might be usefull if you are anywhere near junc.12 M6.

 

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Folks 'shoot off' are very special shells and not for everyone....they are specialist kit.

Unless you are a very good shot.....it is not worth using shoot off because of the price.....trust me.

The category ladder is Top 1, followed by Official, F-Blu, Golden, and at the top Shoot Off..........if that helps anyone.

 

[Clanchief]

I am using F'Blus just now and can't fault them at the price, a little punchy is the term we are giving them up here, we were used to Goldens so thats why we find that.

The top ones are a little softer In my shoulder.

If i wanted a softer shell at a really good price I would go for Clever Mirage Supertarget over Top 1's anyday.

 

[Dog Tyred]

I've been shooting Eley Superbs for a year or so but the price is starting to get a bit steep (£212/1000). Think I'll try the FBlu's next time around as they seem to have good reviews and are a darn sight cheaper.

I did try a slab of Top1's last year but had about 5 or so deformed plastics which wouldn't fit in the chamber which sort of put me off.

Still. chucking 5 out of every 250 away is still cheaper than buying Superbs !!

DT

 

[Will Hewland]

I am using F'Blus just now and can't fault them at the price, a little punchy is the term we are giving them up here, we were used to Goldens so thats why we find that.

The top ones are a little softer In my shoulder.

If i wanted a softer shell at a really good price I would go for Clever Mirage Supertarget over Top 1's anyday.

How do you feel FBlu 28g plas compare to Mirage T2 28g plas? (If you have shot both..)

 

[Clanchief]

Very very similar they are both very good and both have the punchy feel to them, I would choose F'Blus though. Or If you have a little more cash the Grand Italias are better.

 

[sporting shot]

For anybody looking for more of a "sporting" shell and 28 gram.......... try the F-Black 8.5's or 7.5's! Next step up from the F-Blu's and unless you want to go silly money for the Goldens, you wont get a better shell! I've used all the Fiocchi's (apart from the shoot-off) and given the choice with money not making the deciding factor, give me the F-black every time!

 

[abbeygold]

I'm keen to try the blacks but can't find anywhere south of Birmingham that sells them. I'd be happy to be corrected on this! Saredon do them at a very good price but the location is a bit out of range from Royal Berkshire.