slugs in choked barrels

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Hi guys, 

new to the forum here so sorry if this has been discussed at length before. If so, please point me to the thread, because I don't seem to see any search features right in the subforum page.

Simple PCP beginner question: can you shoot slugs in a choked barrel? I just got my first PCP (Hatsan Flash QE 25) and it says it has a choked barrel? Can you shoot slugs from a choked barrel, or is it even safe to do so?
 
I think if you match bullet weights to be more inline with the pellet weight that shoot well in your gun then the bullets do pretty well. I think the disconnect is that it seams many of the airgun bullets marketed are two heavy for the power and twist rates of the guns. I think it is also important to slug the barrel to check for actual size of the groove diameters of the barrel.
 
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Each gun seems to have it's preferred ammo. I have a gun that shoots the JSB Jumbo very well for about 40 yards, then the pellets loose stability and diverge from controlled flight in the most spectacular manner. On the other hand, the JSB redesigned (MK II) pellets are still on track at 50 yards and group very well. I have not pushed past 50y with the MK II pellets, as I have another pellet that is about 15% heavier that does even better. 

FWIW, My gun does have a choked barrel. I have had mixed results with slugs. 22g-24g pellets shoot well at half power (~600 FPS) but shotgun badly at full power. Heavier slugs, closer to the weight of my heavy pellets, track much better out to 50y - but not as well as pellets.



Ya gotta try it to find out for sure (or use other shooters success as a benchmark) Be careful of good intentioned advice that is painted with a very broad brush.



Shoot'em good, be they pellet or slug.
 
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I have saw a lot of videos that Hatsan barrel shots extra heavy/long pellets/bullets/slugs very well at long distances. Also I have read that not too tight bore or also not tight choke can increase accuracy for them.



My LW polygonal not choked barrel shot 21gr Piledriver 1/3 better then LW standard choked barrel. More prefer velocity 950+ . Unfortunately bought of them produce 10-20% flyers.



https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=142379.msg1514681#msg1514681



I thinking for now that only freer bore can not avoid flyers absolutely. Higher stability may only be reach via faster twist rate.


 
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I've done some research on other forums, and this is what I've been hearing. YOU CAN!!! shot "Slugs" from a "Choked Barrel" I don't want to sound like a know - it - all, but I'm just as green as the next guy, and I'm learning from other peoples input particularly, those who shoot and manufacture these slugs. A choked .22 caliber AR measures 5.5 mm at the breach that's 216.5" inches. At the muzzle end It's 5.49mm or .216" inches. So when purchasing "Slugs" for a choked .22 caliber you would buy the Slugs with a .216" inch diameter. Cut me some slack guys, I'm using a Harbor Freight digital caliper while jotting these measurements, and they may not be accurate😂 But I believe you get the general idea when your shooting Slugs from a choked barrel.
 
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I've done some research on other forums, and this is what I've been hearing. YOU CAN!!! shot "Slugs" from a "Choked Barrel" I don't want to sound like a know - it - all, but I'm just as green as the next guy, and I'm learning from other peoples input particularly, those who shoot and manufacture these slugs. A choked .22 caliber AR measures 5.5 mm at the breach that's 216.5" inches. At the muzzle end It's 5.49mm or .216" inches. So when purchasing "Slugs" for a choked .22 caliber you would buy the Slugs with a .216" inch diameter. Cut me some slack guys, I'm using a Harbor Freight digital caliper while jotting these measurements, and they may not be accurate😂 But I believe you get the general idea when your shooting Slugs from a choked barrel.
 
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I suggest you try different weight slugs in different brands. I strongly suggest the Griffin LDC slugs, they are hollow and the walls of the slug aren't as stiff so they go through the choked barrels a little easier, also try a smaller diameter slug. One more thing, try spraying a tiny bit of silicone lube on your slug container and shake it good, the silicone helps!!


 
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It depends on the gun. I started shooting carson rat snipers in my talon p soon as they hit the street. They shoot lights out. Built a Talondor .25 with 18" bbl and it love d-rig 33 gr varmint knockers. Your miles may vary.
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Slugs shoot just fine out of choked barrels. Dale from Varmint Knockers (who is an expert in slugs) personally told me that slugs shoot just fine from choked barrels. He lives right up the road from me, and I have spent hours with him, gleaning from his extensive knowledge and experience. I have no reason to not believe him. He knows EXPONENTIALLY more about this subject than I do. 

Corvid_hunter, you are spot on with your statement. Daystate uses choked barrels. And they are extremely accurate when you tune the gun around the slug that your barrel seems to like. 
 
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it may or may not work for your purposes, im sure it will shoot out the end of the barrel anyway lol ... very generally, i think how a barrel is choked is, as a final process, the barrel is chucked in a large press with rollers and a spacer rod crammed in the end, then 'mashed' and rolled under pressure .. factor in a cheezy rough barrel that isnt lapped and questionable attention to tolerances and how heavy the press is pushed and where the end of the barrel is on the rollers, and its untelling what itl do to those poor little slugs on their way out of the muzzle .. probably rip the sides out of them and deform them to the point theyre wobbling before they even get out of the gun ... but yeah .. i probably wouldnt try it on a lesser quality barrel .. a higher quality or worked and lapped barrel with a gentle choke, and appropriately sized slugs that the choke wont beat up on the way out might work pretty good ..
 
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Maximum0908 said:
I've done some research on other forums, and this is what I've been hearing. YOU CAN!!! shot "Slugs" from a "Choked Barrel" I don't want to sound like a know - it - all, but I'm just as green as the next guy, and I'm learning from other peoples input particularly, those who shoot and manufacture these slugs. A choked .22 caliber AR measures 5.5 mm at the breach that's 216.5" inches. At the muzzle end It's 5.49mm or .216" inches. So when purchasing "Slugs" for a choked .22 caliber you would buy the Slugs with a .216" inch diameter. Cut me some slack guys, I'm using a Harbor Freight digital caliper while jotting these measurements, and they may not be accurate😂 But I believe you get the general idea when your shooting Slugs from a choked barrel.
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I'm not a expert..but that explains why..I could perfectly shot 216 slugs from my Uragan standard n from my 2 airforce barrels 18" n 24".. like perfectly.. even FX slug barrels n TJ barrels have a slight tightness at the end ..
 
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