#29 Farm And Field-0.177 Sub 12 Mako Slugs

Great to be back in action again, I've bought some 10.5grn slugs (yes I paid for them myself!) to try in my new Airwolf and they are superb so I decided to use them on my first visit to the Golf club since lockdown ended, and also give them a go on the corvids at the farm. They performed brilliantly in the Daystate Lothar barrel so I'll definitely be using them going forward, especially on the farm. As they are more expensive than pellets I'm sure they won't be for everyone but for us Sub 12 shooters it's good to have more choice, more is better!
They are available here-
www.precision-ballistics.co.uk/

[@peewee007654321]

Wow, sub 12 slugs work really well 👍. Great shooting 😉

[@NottsPestControl]

Thank you mate. They are really good Peter I’m definitely going to use them more especially around the farm yard.

[@davyt1090]

Welcome back my friend , excellent shooting as normal and a nice new toy to play with 👍👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Davy, always good to hear from you. We all like a new toy 😊👍

[@Molvangtrat]

Nice to see your back. Good video greetings from Holland 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thank you Mol, it’s nice to be back! Greetings to you too

[@kirkyfarndale5780]

Got the mako slugs .took this airwolf I got off you and it’s very very accurate 🍻👍

[@226eagleeye]

Haha on the .50 cal slug. :) Great video. I had no idea slugs would perform this well at those speeds.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it. They are specifically designed for sub 12 shooting so they only weigh the same as a JSB Heavy

[@wayne59]

Good to see you back. Nice shooting keep them coming. Stay safe.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Wayne, glad you enjoyed it mate 👍

[@davidsammels2124]

Great shooting video, good to watch and well explained and it’s good to have you back 👏👏

[@NottsPestControl]

Thank you David glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@timothyjohn3006]

Nice to see you back young man. 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thank you mate 😊

[@longbowdt]

I'd have never thought I'd see .177 slugs perform so accurately at sub-12 fpe. Here in the U.S, I find that perfect for short range urban shooting...if I can find slugs that are similarly light in weight. And in .22, as I have a rare Parker-Hale Phoenix mk2 that's tested at 11.73 fpe. Maybe with a bit of luck...😊 Thank you for pointing the way.

[@NottsPestControl]

You’re welcome. They are specifically designed for sub 12 airguns that’s why they are only 10.5grn. If your gun likes them they are a great alternative to pellets for hunting

[@longbowdt]

@@NottsPestControl And here I've been thinking higher speeds were needed in order to overcome the typical lower twist rates of airgun barrels. Live and learn. Thank you again.

[@NottsPestControl]

These work mostly because of their lighter weight, I’m using them at 700fps and they shoot brilliantly

[@longbowdt]

@@NottsPestControl I now think it has to be possible to offer a range of slugs that are designed to operate in typical air rifle barrels. Maybe they'd be offered in a range of fp/e. Or accuracy based on distance usage as you've demonstrated. After all, some hunters enjoy the close-in stalk while others enjoy the long range kill shots. Certainly urban shooters would fall in the former. It's all so exciting to imagine. I need an ale!🍻

[@eoinwestman6222]

Great shooting. Have got these slugs myself yesterday to shoot in my fx m3. So far so good. Only been to 20yards so far but the squirrel didn’t like the slug.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks. Not used them myself on squirrels yet but I’ve seen the slug retrieved from one and it was devastating! Glad you’re putting them to good use 👍

[@eoinwestman6222]

@@NottsPestControl just got to see what they are like at 30/40/50 yards. First impressions are good.

[@NottsPestControl]

Make sure you let me know how you get on with them I’ll be interested to find out 👍

[@eoinwestman6222]

@@NottsPestControl absolutely

[@casperboo5465]

Hey mate, really good to see ya back, and what a cracking video mate, top notch viewing, and first class shooting as always, Cheers

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate. Always good to hear from you 👍

[@paulandrews3785]

Great video my friend 👍 trying to get hold of 10gr slugs 177 from JSB look well made to had lots of good results with Hades in 177 sub 12-ft lbs brilliant knock down power to love the new gun nice work 👍 buddy 😉 717 fps hi

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Paul, those JSB slugs are hard to get hold of at the moment. The Airwolf is a fantastic rifle so accurate it’s silly!

[@airvermincontrol5033]

Great work on those corvids

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@chrisrichmond1943]

Excellent shooting NPC!! 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Chris! 😊👍

[@graemewestwater8356]

Great shooting, excellent video

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Graeme

[@georgew6955]

Really good interesting video, nice one fella!

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks George glad you enjoyed it

[@theleadinjection4837]

Good shooting ! I've been using those slugs in my Brocock Bantam Sniper HR for a few months, they're a damn good slug and now it's all i shoot out of my gun, no pass-thru , huge expansion, super accurate and whatever they hit - stays hit ^_^

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks buddy. They are superb good to know they work in your Brocock.

[@scousewillo62]

Top shooting. Those slugs hit hard

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Roy 👍. You can’t tell from the Pard microphone but they make a real slap when they hit the bunnies!

[@SniperSRI86]

i like this sir, I have also proven it with 10.3 grain knock out slugs bullets and the results are satisfactory

[@NottsPestControl]

Great stuff 😊👍

[@fishmaniachannel]

Beautiful done dude ❤️it

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate that’s very kind of you. Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@tomcampanale8176]

Charlie bit my finger, I do remember that stupid tv ad! Lol Tom LI NY

[@manuelenriquez7576]

happy watching youre vidio sir.

[@NottsPestControl]

Brilliant thanks buddy 👍

[@clarky4492]

Nice video subs

[@davidr4310]

nice shooting 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks David

[@kirkyfarndale5780]

Iv just got this airwolf off him as he getting a pulsar and I got to say it is really really good .as you can see in the videos .top bloke top shooting .also any advice you need he happy to help point you in the right direction.so share his videos and like them guys .some good legal shooting here .thank you aswell for the nice airwolf and all your help and advice .👍🍻 my birthday today so it’s a nice bday present 🎁 😂 .😊👍👍🍻🍻🍻

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks for that. Very kind of you 😊👍

[@kirkyfarndale5780]

Got the mako slugs .took the airwolf I got off you and it’s very very accurate 🍻👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Yep she sure is. Got a good one there

[@kirkyfarndale5780]

I defo have Iv shot others but none been as good as this one .never shot a tactical one Before aswell lol but this is the best one I ever shot.Iv just put a airmax compact on-it like you had and with that carbon best fitting bottle you put on its very very lite .hope to see some more videos soon buddy .I keep waiting for them as you do really good videos how you do Them 😊👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@chriswinter2404]

Nice one me duck 😉

[@NottsPestControl]

Lol thanks Chris 😊👍

[@roderickthomas3417]

Nice slug-slinger mate! What type of optics are you running over there across the pond 😂

[@brendanoconnor2627]

Might give these slugs ago in my single shot ultra.

[@NottsPestControl]

Let me know how you get on with them Brendan if you try them 👍

[@dectcs007]

Could I ask for more info on the magazine you are using with the slugs as I would like to try the Mako slugs also in my Daystate Air Wolf MCT in .177?

[@NottsPestControl]

I am using the Daystate magazine that came with the gun as well as a Rowan single shot adaptor. The Daystate mag allows the slug to load is isn’t tensioned by the slug

[@AirRifleActivities]

A fifty cal slug 😂😂 Great shooting, brother 🙂

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate. At least someone appreciates the bad jokes 😂

[@AirRifleActivities]

@@NottsPestControl it was a great one. I'd love to go to the UK one day and do a number on those bunnies myself. Great job again 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Much appreciated buddy 👍

[@Rickybiker]

What sort of range finder are you using I can see the flash which I’m guessing is the range finder

[@NottsPestControl]

Yes It’s the LE-032 rangefinder that fits onto a picatinny mount on your rifle and you adjust the base to coincide with your scope view. They are about £125 ish on eBay if I recall

[@PeakyBlinder]

What twist rate is the barrel on that, As slugs don't like barrels with a high twist I'm just curious as to Weather your using a soft twist barrels,

[@NottsPestControl]

It’s a standard Lothar Walther barrel so I assume it’s around 1/18. These slugs are designed for sub 12 shooting in standard air rifles, all I know is they are the most accurate ammunition I’ve shot through the Airwolf so I’ll keep using them. They also have a better BC than pellets so drop less compared to a similar weight like a JSB Heavy

[@PeakyBlinder]

@@NottsPestControl I see, They look awesome bro keep up the great vids, I tried slugs long ago and just brushed them aside as for fac only as pellets need the twist for stability and to keep the skirt inline, Unlike slugs that need a smooth twist to seal the air behind them. But what you are using seems perfect,

[@NottsPestControl]

@@PeakyBlinder Yes these are designed specifically for sub 12 shooting so don’t need to hit 900fps to be stable

[@aarondavies1306]

Hi just wondered what scope is it that your using

[@NottsPestControl]

It’s a Hawke Airmax Compact, they are brilliant with the Pard 007 as they have a shorter eye relief so give a nice full picture and are easier to mount further forward to allow for the Pard on the rear of the scope.

[@ZimbabweAirguning.]

Where did you get the slugs from mate ?

[@NottsPestControl]

The website is www.precision-ballistics.co.uk If you get some let me know how you get on with them 👍

[@NYLSONQUASEACERTA]

muito bom top top

[@martynsmith3767]

good shooting wont they cycle through the 10 shot mag

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Martyn. Yes they work ok in the Daystate magazine as it’s operated by a spring lever like a clock. It’s when there’s pressure against the slug like in an FX mag they can roll and cause problems as they aren’t the same shape as a pellet. Most guns shoot more accurately through a single shot loader anyway I’ve just bought a Rowan one for the Airwolf that pops out when you cock the gun making it easier to use

[@garybillington2239]

You mentioned you fitted or are fitting a new heliboard, was there a problem or is it an upgrade ? I have an airwolf in sub 12 and have been looking for slugs, nice one mate.

[@NottsPestControl]

I did it as an upgrade after reading about them. They are excellent and really allow the gun to be tuned to every shot. The original board was fine I just wanted to tinker!

[@owdred6314]

Notts Pest Control Are the heliboards easy to fit, I am familiar with the original plug in bits on the airwolf

[@NottsPestControl]

@@owdred6314 Yes doddle mate. Just unplug the old boards and take the 3 fixing screws out, fit the new one and refix the 3 screws.

[@kr6dr]

The velocity of that.50 cal. slug was pretty slow, but I guess it would have to be slow to stay sub 12!

[@NottsPestControl]

True. It’s definitely sub 12!

[@MerlinVI]

You should see the slugs in my yard lol damn things must be at least 20mil slugs hehe.

[@NottsPestControl]

And you can keep them 😂

[@0808SCOOTER]

could these possibly work in a tx 200 hc

[@NottsPestControl]

I know someone who uses them in a TX to great effect so definitely worth a try

[@0808SCOOTER]

@@NottsPestControl thanks i will give them a try regards scoot

[@NottsPestControl]

Let me know how you get on with them 😊👍

[@andrewmorrissey2423]

Did you have to turn the power up much when changing to slugs. Whenever I have tried them I lose about 1flb or so. Are they accurate at 50 and 60 yards as well. Nice to see if they are worth getting some. How have you found the expansion.

[@NottsPestControl]

Not really as they compensate with the slight drop in power with a better BC so it sort of balances itself out at 30-40 yards. Not shot them out to 60 yards but up to 50 they are very good, and the expansion is excellent they flatten almost to a disc as they are very hollow

[@andrewmorrissey2423]

@@NottsPestControl cheers for that. What BC are you getting. I have an XSight so would need the BC for that. Cheers

[@NottsPestControl]

From testing the BC is about 0.05 and remember to use the G1 profile

[@andrewmorrissey2423]

@@NottsPestControl cheers for that.

[@NottsPestControl]

Ok mate. Let me know how you get on 😊👍

[@messor01]

Dude, if you shoot with 174 joules, that's 128 fpe, you can shoot a rabbit with that!😃

[@robbydinar6064]

Speed?

[@NottsPestControl]

Around 700fps

[@roberthowe2910]

Quilty shooting...

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Robert 😊👍

[@paulstevostevens4813]

You tried them in your FX

[@NottsPestControl]

I’ve tried them briefly and they didn’t group well but I need to do a better test with a clean barrel as they are much better when they lead in

[@paulstevostevens4813]

@@NottsPestControl sweet, let me know how you get on buddy. I'm loving the FX dreamline tactical compact I brought. But my hw100kt will never leave my side. Lol

[@paulstevostevens4813]

@@NottsPestControl great video any way buddy. Good to see you back at it.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Paul 😊👍

[@paulstevostevens4813]

@@NottsPestControl no problem buddy. Once im walking again we'll have to arrange a shoot out some where. I'm in Notts too. 👌

[@hyperfox805]

I actually thought the .50cal slug was pretty good.

[@nigelbase1196]

Won't do anything a decent pellet at same power and ranges!

[@NottsPestControl]

No but they were the most accurate ammunition in my Airwolf, and the expansion was very impressive. I was headshotting squirrels in my back yard at 8m and they didn’t pass through. If you’re using them for pest control the cost is irrelevant as well

[@johnbeavis1249]

if your having to drop your wolf down to keep them legal, your implying if you set your wolf to max you would be over 12ftlbs and therefore you have a section 1 firearm?

[@NottsPestControl]

No. Everything I put through it is under 12ftlbs, it’s back on its standard Daystate board now anyway and doing 10.8 with the slugs and 11.3/4 with everything else

[@johnbeavis1249]

you got to be so careful now, keep shooting

[@NottsPestControl]

@@johnbeavis1249 Yes you have mate. Not worth the risk you never know when someone will call plod on you even though you have full permission

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

"50 cal", good one

[@NottsPestControl]

😊👍

[@ferozferoz3965]

😂😂😂50 cal slug🤣😭😁