A possible game changer - Slugs for sub12 rifles - short review

[robs5230]

Lovely little evaluation there, Rob.

As you're aware, with their higher power levels and requirements, slugs have been popular across the pond for a good while now. And gaining in popularity and stature over here. Terry's also been testing and results are promising and, like he says, looks like they're here to stay to compliment existing pellet choice. I guess that, in time, a few more makers will come on board and the choice of design / weights will grow.. As you say, maybe a little "overkill" on the rolands (especially when a fair proportion will be taken at closer ranges) but the slug has slithered its way in.

Yes things are looking very positive.
They've been tested in a variety of rifles / barrels and mags with no issues.

When Covid restrictions allow, we'll be out on a club range, to confirm accuracy at distance and to calculate a BC.

What I will say though, is this maker has more stuff in the pipeline.
Things are looking very exciting.

[tomdavies9]

Sounds very interesting, will be picking some up for testing I’m sure!

Who is the manufacturer please?

And any plans for .20 slugs?

[robs5230]

Sounds very interesting, will be picking some up for testing I’m sure!

Who is the manufacturer please?

And any plans for .20 slugs?

Hi Tom
I can't divulge the manufacturer at present.

In terms of any other plans, all I can say is watch this space

[tomdavies9]

Hi Tom
I can't divulge the manufacturer at present.

In terms of any other plans, all I can say is watch this space

Shame but understandable, suppose you’ve listed the specs so I know what to look out for anyway. As you said no one else out there is making slugs that light

Will definitely be trying the “common” calibres through my SSPs, interesting to see how they fare. Guess I’ll have to wait and see on the .20 front, but that’s no big drama as my .20 gun is still in its ‘project phase’ anyway!

[mdunn]

Is there a need for a sub 12 slug, Plus they won’t be cheap.Atb mick

[bighit]

Hope Rob does not mind.

Here is the pics Rob posted elsewhere.

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[robs5230]

Hope Rob does not mind.

Here is the pics Rob posted elsewhere.

Not at all.
Thanks

[gingernut]

Everybody likes a bit of new ammo

[Shed tuner]

very interesting - thanks for sharing.

if the ballistics are decent, trajectory shouldn't be much worse than a 8.4 grain JSB....

Have they any plans for a .22 version ? Something around 16 grains should work nicely..

[robs5230]

Is there a need for a sub 12 slug, Plus they won’t be cheap.Atb mick

Whether we need a sub12 slug is very different to whether folk want a sub12 slug.
I guess the proof of the pudding, will be in the eating Mick.

Comp shooters spend thousands on rigs, and I'm pretty sure if they even thought something would give them any kind of advantage, the cost wouldn't be a problem.
Saying that, I'm informed they will be competetive with other similarly produced slugs.

The key with this one, is the 10.5g weight, which brings it in line with the JSB Heavy, which is a popular pellet. This means shooters get at least an acceptable trajectory (and likely better due to an increased BC) due to a familiar muzzle velocity.
Other slugs out there, to my knowledge are significantly heavier, so compromising muzzle velocity, to keep with sub12 power levels (if they can make acceptable power).

[robs5230]

Yes things are looking very positive.
They've been tested in a variety of rifles / barrels and mags with no issues.

When Covid restrictions allow, we'll be out on a club range, to confirm accuracy at distance and to calculate a BC.

What I will say though, is this maker has more stuff in the pipeline.
Things are looking very exciting.