EDgun Matador Pellet Velocity Test

[Gwelo]

Shooting the 3 different Heavy 33.95's in my EDgun Matador R3M .25 Huma Magnum. I have 330 shots since receiving 11/13. Huma reg set at 135 bar by Brian at EDgunWest, hammer spring untouched from factory. Nice cool morning here in So AZ.

Created: 12/02/17 09:12
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Notes 1: Matador pellet velocity test
Notes 2: EDgun 33.70-33.79 washed/weight sorted
Distance to Chrono(FT): 2.50
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.00
Bullet Weight(gr): 33.75
Temp: 57°
FBP: 30.02 inHg
Altitude: 4078'
FPS FT-LBS PF
10 913 62.48 30.81
9 911 62.21 30.75
8 915 62.75 30.88
7 916 62.89 30.92
6 910 62.07 30.71
5 919 63.30 31.02
4 911 62.21 30.75
3 918 63.16 30.98
2 914 62.62 30.85
1 919 63.30 31.02
Average: 914.6 FPS
SD: 3.4 FPS
Min: 910 FPS
Max: 919 FPS
Spread: 9 FPS
Shot/sec: 0.1
True MV: 918 FPS

Created: 12/02/17 09:17
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Notes 1: Matador pellet velocity test
Notes 2: JSB King Heavy MK I 33.70-33.79 washed/weight sorted
Distance to Chrono(FT): 2.50
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.00
Bullet Weight(gr): 33.75
Temp: 57°F
BP: 30.02 inHg
Altitude: 4078'
# FPS FT-LBS PF
10 914 62.62 30.85
9 912 62.34 30.78
8 911 62.21 30.75
7 906 61.52 30.58
6 905 61.39 30.54
5 907 61.66 30.61
4 907 61.66 30.61
3 910 62.07 30.71
2 907 61.66 30.61
1 909 61.93 30.68
Average: 908.8 FPS
SD: 2.9 FPS
Min: 905 FPS
Max: 914 FPS
Spread: 9 FPS
Shot/sec: 0.1
True MV: 912 FPS

Created: 12/02/17 09:27
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Notes 1: Matador pellet velocity test
Notes 2: JSB King Heavy MK II 33.70-33.79 washed/weight sorted
Distance to Chrono(FT): 2.50
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.00
Bullet Weight(gr): 33.75
Temp: 57°
FBP: 30.03 inHg
Altitude: 4078'
# FPS FT-LBS PF
10 915 62.75 30.88
9 917 63.03 30.95
8 913 62.48 30.81
7 914 62.62 30.85
6 913 62.48 30.81
5 915 62.75 30.88
4 914 62.62 30.85
3 920 63.44 31.05
2 916 62.89 30.92
1 915 62.75 30.88
Average: 915.2 FPS
SD: 2.1 FPS
Min: 913 FPS
Max: 920 FPS
Spread: 7 FPS
Shot/sec: 0.1
True MV: 919 FPS 

 

[Brian10956]

Nick,
I’ve had Similar results that with the same rifle. Not much difference between the 3 pellets. My matador has been out of service waiting for oring delivery.
How is it Shooting at 100 & 200 yards?

 

[Gwelo]

That is the best SD and ES for all 3 pellets that I have seen from the Matador, very encouraging! I have over 300 shots thru it so maybe it's "settling" in, hopefully. I believe conditions were prime this morning which had to help also. Normally a lot warmer here but cooler weather is coming. Haven't done any shooting at 100-200 yds as the range I belong to is limited to 75. I have room at home to set something up just need to do it.

 

[Guest]

Looking very good! My r3m took well over 1000 shots to break in and it still gets a little better each time I shoot it. I have over 2500 shots through it so far. I'm sure you can expect the same.

 

[Gwelo]

I have heard that the Matadors get better with use. Guess that means I need to shoot it more! 

Are you still thinking about installing the Huma Kit in your .22? What model do you have, std? Would be interesting to see how the 25.39 JSB's would shoot with the additional power. I think the kit would give you a lot of flexibility. 

 

[Guest]

I am waiting to see some results before trying it in mine. I have got my HST tuned pretty dang good now so I don't want to mess with it. I get 40 shots 899fps avg. from a 200 bar fill with an ES of 14fps (unsorted/weighed pellets) can get 50 shots if I feel like filling to 220bar. I have a .22 short. I think Brian (EDgun West) plans to test the power kit in a .22 so I am looking forward to that video!

Oh and yes, shoot it more they love the abuse!

 

[Guest]

Honestly your chrony numbers look a lot better than mine did when my gun was new. I would bet that is due to the huma reg not needing as much break in time as the factory EDgun reg. You're already ahead of the game!

 

[Gwelo]

The first day I got it I ran a mag thru for function and then 2 mags of MK II's over the Chrony at avg of 906.8, SD: 2.9, ES: 13, True MV: 911

Good call on the Huma! I'm sure that has a lot to do with the consistency.

I am also waiting for the .22 testing results. I can understand your reluctance to mess up a good thing without seeing some positive results. For $140 I would be awfully tempted to go for it. A .22 Magnum shooting 25.39's at 950 fps would be a beast!

 

[Guest]

I have no doubt that the kit would do it's job and turn my gun into a monster slinging beast! Just not ready yet to lose some shots and make my gun louder in the process. I don't get many chances to shoot long range over the winter.