Hi, I have the FX Dreamline Classic in 22cal. Do I really need FX,s slug liner to shoot NSA slugs?
Do I really need a slug barrel to shoot slugs?
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In my experience, yes. The slug barrels are typically. 214 and pellet liners are .212 which is a little too tight.
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Additionally, the pellet liners are not fully rifled like a slug liner. Other standard guns like the taipan etc can shoot some slugs.
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I shot .22 slugs through my impact pellet liner and it’s pretty accurate too. It is much tighter when pushing the slugs into the barrel.
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Been shooting of late some Neilson 23 grain flat base .22 cals out of my full length 23.5" conventional rifled choked LW barrel. Using .217" slugs that have a light interference fit being easy to chamber, yet when at the choke SNUG UP quite a bit. being shot at @ 1015 fps there printing inside 3/4" at 80 yards. Give or take MOA accurate.
BTW ... @ 53 ft/lbs power
BTW ... @ 53 ft/lbs power
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I have been successfully delivering Nielsen Speciality Ammo 23 Grain Hollowpoints out of my FX Impact X using the stock STX liner.
You can witness the slugs flight and the accuracy in my sneak peek videos in the HUNTING section of the forums.
** Warning these are links to hunting videos **
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-temple-snipe-shot-21-video/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-snipe-shot-20-video/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-sniped-nsa-23-grainers/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/red-squirrel-ear-piercing/
You can witness the slugs flight and the accuracy in my sneak peek videos in the HUNTING section of the forums.
** Warning these are links to hunting videos **
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-temple-snipe-shot-21-video/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-snipe-shot-20-video/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/gray-squirrel-sniped-nsa-23-grainers/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/red-squirrel-ear-piercing/
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As you have seen by the responses NO. All you need is a slug that fits your barrel well enough to perform properly. The slug barrels do make it a bit easier though as they are specifically designed for shooting slugs with the correct internal barrel diameter, choke diameter, and twist rate. They shoot exceptionally well I might add.
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Short answer, NO. STX Pellet A liner can shoot "some" slugs. But just some ... The SlugLiner tho, shoots most slugs good.
Check this: https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/test-results-after-600-slugs-shooted-022-cal-600-mm-slug-liner-on-my-x/
Check this: https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/test-results-after-600-slugs-shooted-022-cal-600-mm-slug-liner-on-my-x/
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Slug liner slug liner slug liner ..... We ALL don't own FX guns or wish too. I think for the general readership the question is likely better addressed to more folks having other brand PCP's & barrels.
JMO tho ...
JMO tho ...
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Thanyou all for your replies. Edo,thx for the link that was helpful Good information. Motorhead, That's actually a good point. What about slugs thru my Hatsan Flashpup? What other pcp besides FX will shoot slugs? Someone should start a new thread with that question.
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LW bbls will shoot slugs. Slug your barrel, get the dimensions, and get slugs close to the bbl measurements. Powder burners shoot slugs, you can get sizing/lubing dies and press from reloading equipment sellers, and get your slugs to a perfect size for your bbl. I used to shoot powder burners, cast, sized, lubed and rolled my own.
Slug fit is of prime importance to accuracy.
Slug fit is of prime importance to accuracy.
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Is that in a .22? I'm thinking about ordering some myself and can't decide on ordering .217 or .218.
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