DRS Pro .25 slugs

[Marcusinfestus]

So, I just committed to a DRS Pro in .25. I am new to PCP's, so I am inexperienced with slugs. I hope you'll forgive my ignorance and teach me something:

If I am primarily taking pests at range, (picture a raccoon on top of a chicken coop 100+yds away) what are the projectile weights I should be considering? I'm sure it goes without saying, but I'm primarily concerned about accuracy, but I also need serious penetration. Where would you start? What has been your experience?

Thanx!

 

[Impact701]

So, I just committed to a DRS Pro in .25. I am new to PCP's, so I am inexperienced with slugs. I hope you'll forgive my ignorance and teach me something:

If I am primarily taking pests at range, (picture a raccoon on top of a chicken coop 100+yds away) what are the projectile weights I should be considering? I'm sure it goes without saying, but I'm primarily concerned about accuracy, but I also need serious penetration. Where would you start? What has been your experience?

Thanx!

H&N Heavy 38gr to 46gr. are extremely accurate from my DRS Pro 25 700.
I use the 40gr at 980fps

My DRS Pro is also extremely accurate with the 40gr Javelin slugs, but they don't expand as well as the H&N Heavy slug

This slug was recovered from a 90 yard target.

 

[Marcusinfestus]

H&N Heavy 38gr to 46gr. are extremely accurate from my DRS Pro 25 700.
I use the 40gr at 980fps

View attachment 527655

My DRS Pro is also extremely accurate with the 40gr Javelin slugs, but they don't expand as well as the H&N Heavy slug

View attachment 527656
This slug was recovered from a 90 yard target.

Wow, thank you!
(Lol "recovered from a 90yd [groundhog?]")

 

[Impact701]

Wow, thank you!
(Lol "recovered from a 90yd [groundhog?]")

Actually it was from a ground hog sized cucumber. The cucumber was hiding in the garden and was way too oversized to eat.

 

[Marcusinfestus]

I'm looking at those Javelin slugs; there's a .250 and a .251...
I know air rifle barrels are not as standardized as centerfire barrels are, so is one of these better suited to the "Superior Heavy Liner" of the DRS?

 

[Impact701]

I'm looking at those Javelin slugs; there's a .250 and a .251...
I know air rifle barrels are not as standardized as centerfire barrels are, so is one of these better suited to the "Superior Heavy Liner" of the DRS?

For me the .250

 

[Gambler]

H&N Heavy 38gr to 46gr. are extremely accurate from my DRS Pro 25 700.
I use the 40gr at 980fps

View attachment 527655

My DRS Pro is also extremely accurate with the 40gr Javelin slugs, but they don't expand as well as the H&N Heavy slug

View attachment 527656
This slug was recovered from a 90 yard target.

Shotcount with that setup? And what preassure?

 

[Impact701]

Shotcount with that setup? And what preassure?

I get 15 to 18 shots per 230 bar fill with the regulator set at 155 bar.

 

[Gambler]

Maybe I just have to get the 230bar tube instead of the never ending wait for a carbon tube so I can put in my 1:16 700 liner from m3

 

[Impact701]

Maybe I just have to get the 230bar tube instead of the never ending wait for a carbon tube so I can put in my 1:16 700 liner from m3

You don't have to get the Pro to get the slug liner.

The DRS Classic 22 and 25 with the 700mm barrel comes with the 1:16 slug liner.

 

[Gambler]

I bought a .177 600 and just put on the 600 stuff I had from m3 and that only have 1:18 liner, but I have several liners in 700 I can use. I only miss the 700mm air tube