slugs not tight 1st 1/4 of liner is this normal.

[88turbocoupe]

was getting ready to install this morning and pushed a pellet through then went to do the same with a slug and it dropped in 1/4 roughly
also tried 4 other brand slugs they all did the same thing.
is this normal? this is the 1/18 superior heavy 25cal 600mm 20071s.

 

[Sergey1972]

Should be normal. So you don't fight the rifling closing the bolt.

 

[88turbocoupe]

Should be normal. So you don't fight the rifling closing the bolt.

ok wasn't sure didn't want to install the liner and someone say not too. thanks

 

[Michael]

was getting ready to install this morning and pushed a pellet through then went to do the same with a slug and it dropped in 1/4 roughly
also tried 4 other brand slugs they all did the same thing.
is this normal? this is the 1/18 superior heavy 25cal 600mm 20071s.

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I believe that’s called a “lead in” pronounced leed in. It’s to help the projectile orientate properly as opposed to an abrupt edge that could damage the head of the projectile.