I'm not a hunter but I've seen cheplicki's videos... he took a deer with a 357 HP SS Max and an 81 grain pellet. Likely less than 150fpe.
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Western Airguns Rattler 357 and 45
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My stock .510 Tx2 34 inch barrel will shoot 650 slugs up to 820 fps alot.of foot pounds its taller than me and probably weighs 14lbs field ready. It's a special use tool...The design of a the rattler and huben lend themselves to accuracy from their design.. I love my Airforce, but they are like shooting a smoke pole.lol
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I would not recommend going below 400 FPE. The Airforce 45 caliber African Ordnance 4500 psi 2020 MOAV upgrade and the 900 FPE NSA 350gr HP BT slug are significant considerations..
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I couldn't agree more, 308 Texan, Big 9.My stock .510 Tx2 34 inch barrel will shoot 650 slugs up to 820 fps alot.of foot pounds its taller than me and probably weighs 14lbs field ready. It's a special use tool...The design of a the rattler and huben lend themselves to accuracy from their design.. I love my Airforce, but they are like shooting a smoke pole.lol
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Have you held one? I just have the challenger big bore 357 and its a tank shooting off a tri-pod is necessary.
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To be legal for deer in my state they need to be .40 cal (and up), 400 fpe., and non- full-auto
That should give you a benchmark of anticipated preference. Otherwise, the .357 would be the better option in my opinion.
That should give you a benchmark of anticipated preference. Otherwise, the .357 would be the better option in my opinion.
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Wow 12 shots is way more than I would've expected. Curious to see the power of full length version, but even just 400 FPE is impressive considering 12 shots. I wonder if that is with a 500 or 700 cc bottle
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Oh you're right, but I wonder if that will come standard or if they just put it on that one. You'd think standard with the amount of air 12 shots of 45 will need right?
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Yeah i think they had the 700cc’s already for the production of the .45 and decided to offer it as an upgrade for the .357 in the meantime.you’ll notice they actually had the 700’s standard on the .357 for the second to last round of production then went back to the 580cc on the current run and simultaneously announced the .45 cal.I just bought the .357 and it seems like the goal is to get a full mag per tank on higher power .357 or .45..so yeah i would agree with your hypothesis
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I've considered getting the 357 myself. If the 580 gives enough air for 15 high power shots, how many more do you get with 700?
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Not many its just an extra 120cc.My thought on that was there was no advantage to the 700cc on the .357 because you have to break and reload anyway so just top off at the same time and then you are ready for another full mag.I guess if you were using lower power with light pellets then it might pay off getting 2 full mags or so.I want to hunt hogs with this thing so i want to practice and tune at the power and ammo i will be using for that so i know exactly what to expect with holdovers etc
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@Airgun561 This looks like the airgun to do it. After that first shot when they start to scatter, you will have the ability to keep putting them down. I'd be interested in using it for coyote as well.
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Yeah i agree with you airgun561, if you have to reload anyway and it isnt enough extra air for a full mag, whats the point? I have a similar philosophy with my hubens.
Looks like edgun west has listed some specs. Seems my guess of power was pretty close. Looks like 700cc is standard.
Looks like edgun west has listed some specs. Seems my guess of power was pretty close. Looks like 700cc is standard.
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Cool that they have a long and short option. I made 36" barrels for my 357 and it definitely adds some FPE, but I wouldn't hunt with it. Feels excessively long... the 28" barrel with no moderator is much better suited to walking through the woods.
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I have the Rattler .357 with 700cc tank, and I run reg at 180 bar ( what I consider to be max power), 270FPE, and I get 15 shots.
I think what's happening with the .457 is having that super long barrel is allowing for less reg pressure to achieve that power, thus giving you the potential full mag of shots.
I think what's happening with the .457 is having that super long barrel is allowing for less reg pressure to achieve that power, thus giving you the potential full mag of shots.
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