Today I compared my Javelin Gen 1 30 gr slugs to the new Javelin Gen 2 30 gr slugs using my .22 Maverick Sniper which includes the upgrades of a heavy liner, heavy hammer, carbon fiber barrel cover. My settings are Dual Regs @180/150 barr and Hammer wheel at 7.
My goal was to see what improvements were made between the 2 generations of slugs and the impact on velocity and accuracy. Please note that I do not work for or have any relationship with FX or the manufacturer of the Javelin Pellets.
Here were my steps (sorry i could not correct the numbers in the list using the tools available):
My personal conclusion is that there was a significant redesign in the Javelin Pellets and Gen 2 is a significant improvement over Gen 1.
Anyone else have the same experience or do comparisons?
My goal was to see what improvements were made between the 2 generations of slugs and the impact on velocity and accuracy. Please note that I do not work for or have any relationship with FX or the manufacturer of the Javelin Pellets.
Here were my steps (sorry i could not correct the numbers in the list using the tools available):
- I visually compared the 2 pellets... the Gen 2pellets have a smaller hollow point "hole" in front and look a bit taller and thinner. With a micrometer (mm) I measured Gen 1 @5.54w x 8.93h and Gen 2 @ 5.47w x 9.36h (see images)
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- Using a scale I compared weights of 5 pellets each generation. Both generations can be considered 30 gr but Gen 1 had an extreme weight spread of .14gr and Gen 2 had an extreme weight spread of .04gr. (see image)
- Then using the same magazine and no change in settings of the rifle and shooting from a bench in sequence, I noted a large change in velocity with Gen 2 being 90 fps faster than Gen 1.(See images)
- Shooting a target @ 25 Yards with only a 2mph wind and no sig gusts I noted that the Gen 1 grouped around 1.5 cm and Gen 2 around 1 cm if I excluded 1 flyer (improved accuracy). There was also improvement in my velocity consistency (both SD and ES) in Gen 2 (See image)
My personal conclusion is that there was a significant redesign in the Javelin Pellets and Gen 2 is a significant improvement over Gen 1.
Anyone else have the same experience or do comparisons?
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