Air Venturi Avenge-x slugs

[anorphirith]

I'm trying to choose from a few slugs to try out and from a search it looked like .217 was the best diameter for the avenger.
Do we know if the barrel of the avenge-x is the same as the one in the avenger ?
Also the maximum slug length that the magazine takes would be helpful!

 

[JaceSpace1369]

I'm trying to choose from a few slugs to try out and from a search it looked like .217 was the best diameter for the avenger.
Do we know if the barrel of the avenge-x is the same as the one in the avenger ?
Also the maximum slug length that the magazine takes would be helpful!

Trial and error, not every barrel is the same. If you have a set of calipers I would measure the ID of the groves and the lands.

 

[Joedirt199]

Pushing a pellet through the barrel and measuring it would be easier than measuring the barrel.

 

[Nailgun61]

Pushing a pellet through the barrel and measuring it would be easier than measuring the barrel.

It is called sluging the barrel. I do it to all my rifles I reload for.

 

[mitchum]

Any know the best slug for avenge x 25 cal. Zan supposedly will expand at lower speeds in the 800 s.
any experience ?

 

[Robertt777]

Try:

21 grain .217 H&N good
23 grain NSA in .2165 BEST I found!
17.5 grain NSA .217 GREAT accuracy

 

[ThisIsHard]

Try:

21 grain .217 H&N good
23 grain NSA in .2165 BEST I found!
17.5 grain NSA .217 GREAT accuracy

I’ve had really good success with the nsa 23 grain .216 shooting at 920fps but the reg needs to be pressurized pretty high to get it there

Got some nsa 20 grain .216 on the way and a .216 re sizing die, hoping I’ll get more shots going with lighter slugs

 

[124nut]

I'm trying to choose from a few slugs to try out and from a search it looked like .217 was the best diameter for the avenger.
Do we know if the barrel of the avenge-x is the same as the one in the avenger ?
Also the maximum slug length that the magazine takes would be helpful!

In my avenger, the .217 diameter still fit in my barrel rather hard. I'm going to purchase a sizer. I've gotten good accuracy from the slugs though.

 

[manabeknives]

If you want to slug your barrel, here is a helpful video from a member.

 

[luckylewis]

If you want to slug your barrel, here is a helpful video from a member.

I love this guy's no nonsense attitude lmao he's like a grumpy grandpa who knows everything but won't be bothered to explained to us youngins haha

So I'm new to the hobby and thinking about getting an Avenge-X and want to shoot slugs for the first time...

Can you help me understand the science behind this video?

He's essentially hammering a slug through the barrel right? I don't get it tho, isn't lead softer then the barrel metal? Is the bullet changing the rifling as it's hammered through? I thought lead was soft and pliable.

Also he spoke about all the variations in slugs, different manufacturers and what not, does that mean you should pick one manufacturer and stick to them? Or if one manufacturer is know to be bigger then the rest, pick that slug so all smaller slugs fit?

 

[manabeknives]

I love this guy's no nonsense attitude lmao he's like a grumpy grandpa who knows everything but won't be bothered to explained to us youngins haha

So I'm new to the hobby and thinking about getting an Avenge-X and want to shoot slugs for the first time...

Can you help me understand the science behind this video?

He's essentially hammering a slug through the barrel right? I don't get it tho, isn't lead softer then the barrel metal? Is the bullet changing the rifling as it's hammered through? I thought lead was soft and pliable.

Also he spoke about all the variations in slugs, different manufacturers and what not, does that mean you should pick one manufacturer and stick to them? Or if one manufacturer is know to be bigger then the rest, pick that slug so all smaller slugs fit?

What he does in the video is get the exact diameter of the bore.
with slugs, you want just enough surface contact with the lands for a smooth fit.
not too tight..not too loose ..all for better accuracy and consistency
with pellets, there is a forgiveness on using a too tight/loose size due to the shape of the projectile .. slugs are less forgiving

so when he is taking the measurements of the grooves on the slug that has been pushed through the bore, that is the diameter size of the slugs that best suits that bore. weights are another thing that you will have to test out. All bores are slightly different, like a fingerprint, so where someone will tell you to use a certain diameter in the rifle you are using.. yours might vary slightly, so use their suggestions as a marker of where to start your tests.
A conpany like Nielson has a variety of weights and diameters to aid you in finding the right one

Air Rifle Slugs | Air Gun Ammunition | Big Bore Rifle Bullets

Nielsen Specialty Ammo manufactures high quality hunting and precision target air gun bullets for PCP air rifles and pistols. Swaged and cast slugs.

nielsenspecialtyammo.com

 

[luckylewis]

What he does in the video is get the exact diameter of the bore.
with slugs, you want just enough surface contact with the lands for a smooth fit.
not too tight..not too loose ..all for better accuracy and consistency
with pellets, there is a forgiveness on using a too tight/loose size due to the shape of the projectile .. slugs are less forgiving

so when he is taking the measurements of the grooves on the slug that has been pushed through the bore, that is the diameter size of the slugs that best suits that bore. weights are another thing that you will have to test out. All bores are slightly different, like a fingerprint, so where someone will tell you to use a certain diameter in the rifle you are using.. yours might vary slightly, so use their suggestions as a marker of where to start your tests.
A conpany like Nielson has a variety of weights and diameters to aid you in finding the right one

Air Rifle Slugs | Air Gun Ammunition | Big Bore Rifle Bullets

Nielsen Specialty Ammo manufactures high quality hunting and precision target air gun bullets for PCP air rifles and pistols. Swaged and cast slugs.

nielsenspecialtyammo.com

Ohhhhhh I see. So he's not changing anything, he's essentially just making a custom mold in a way to figure out the exact size he needs

Gotcha!

Was sitting here a little stoned doing rain man like math in my head wondering how it computes, I mean I don't know everything about metallurgy but was not adding up

Makes alot more sense now LMAO

Thank you!