FAC power aside id be interested to see an 8-9gn slug for .177.
Something directly similar to JSB and QYS to do a true head to head for accuracy.
I know there are always improvements to be had here and there but i genuinely cannot see how i could improve the accuracy of JSB Express out of my TTR unless clamped to remove the human element.
I don't even bother to wash, clean, size or lube them as the barrel puts 5 shots through a hole smaller than a .22 pellet.
Im no green slime, but i do know the color of the boathouse ;D but even in capable hands what more could it achieve?
Just bought these.....(pic)
13 grn .177 hand made slugs but at £20 per 100 quite expensive
Not tried them out yet....... but will be sub 12 in mk mk1
Quote from: Daztilley on April 07, 2021, 01:17:13 PM
Just bought these.....(pic)
13 grn .177 hand made slugs but at £20 per 100 quite expensive
Not tried them out yet....... but will be sub 12 in mk mk1
How did you get on with the pro hunters? I've tried them along with wild man and the precision ballistics Mako Slugs in my .177 sub 12 hw100 and the makos came out the winners by some margin.
Quote from: rgc_swanseaARC on April 07, 2021, 11:49:02 AM
FAC power aside id be interested to see an 8-9gn slug for .177.
Something directly similar to JSB and QYS to do a true head to head for accuracy.
I know there are always improvements to be had here and there but i genuinely cannot see how i could improve the accuracy of JSB Express out of my TTR unless clamped to remove the human element.
To get the weight down to 8 or 9 grain for slugs necessitates a lot of tuning in as much as you need to balance the various aspects and compromise on some to achieve others, so it isn't an easy ask, and for manual swaging it is a challenge.
Quote from: GB2017 on August 14, 2021, 11:34:05 AM
Quote from: rgc_swanseaARC on April 07, 2021, 11:49:02 AM
FAC power aside id be interested to see an 8-9gn slug for .177.
Something directly similar to JSB and QYS to do a true head to head for accuracy.
I know there are always improvements to be had here and there but i genuinely cannot see how i could improve the accuracy of JSB Express out of my TTR unless clamped to remove the human element.
To get the weight down to 8 or 9 grain for slugs necessitates a lot of tuning in as much as you need to balance the various aspects and compromise on some to achieve others, so it isn't an easy ask, and for manual swaging it is a challenge.
Your 10.5gn makos work very well in my hw
Thank you, very nice of you to say so :)
We have had a lot of good results from HW (as well as rapids ;))
Our Achilles heel seems to be Steyr's still trying to work out whether that is their choke or barrel length, I think the former. Am hoping the new products that are pipelined will get around that anomaly
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Geoff
I'm just about to get my custom unchocked barrel to try on my hw see what difference choke makes with slugs
Quote from: dannywayoflife on August 14, 2021, 01:19:41 PM
I'm just about to get my custom unchocked barrel to try on my hw see what difference choke makes with slugs
Now you are opening a can of worms Sir!!! I have talked to various people and it seems to be a see saw of opinion between choked and unchoked, so will be very interested in your results.
I have invested in a pair of polygonal choked and unchoked barrels to see how the Mako's perform, they will be installed on a Vendetta platform in due course.
I will let you know how they do in the new barrel
:-\
Quote from: GB2017 on August 14, 2021, 01:12:08 PM
Thank you, very nice of you to say so :)
We have had a lot of good results from HW (as well as rapids ;))
Our Achilles heel seems to be Steyr's still trying to work out whether that is their choke or barrel length, I think the former. Am hoping the new products that are pipelined will get around that anomaly
atb
Geoff
Have you also thought about a light weight .22 slug? I've tried the Pro Hunter 17.8's in my other HW100 and they worked very well!
Hi
It's on the roadmap, to do it properly I will need to invest in 216,217,218 & 219 dies and those with the accompanying parts is quite a substantial investment. It's also for me bringing something unique to the table that is tried and tested and that takes some time to get right. So we have a lot of ideas for new products and product lines in addition to the daily production of the Mako's. As soon as the new kit arrives from our manufacturer then we will be launching new products.
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Geoff
Precision Ballistics
Sounds good. I have invested in a custom set of .217 GMI died that I should be able to produce various configuration and weight of slugs with expensive but I do like to tinker
How much were the dies any photos
No photos as yes as they've not yet arrived. Cost was just over £400
Wat you using the dies in a arbour press ?
I will be when I get them yeah