Airgun Pellets vs Slugs How To Choose

Airgun Pellets vs Slugs How To Choose
In this video my airgun expert Nick talks about pellets vs slugs for airguns and how they are used.
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[@huntermanack8252]

Wingman115 would you happen to know the best slugs for the fx impact .30 cal? I’m shooting the NSA 49.5 grain slugs and they’re shooting the best so far at around 900 fps. Didn’t know if there was any other option as far as shooting it at a different speed or a different slug weight a different speed? I’m just looking to get the best long range accuracy and precision out of my gun as possible

[@jodyholcomb6100]

@@huntermanack8252 stay with that 1

[@jodyholcomb6100]

Ok

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Always solid information Sir!! Thanks for helping us not wasting time!!

[@Wingman115]

We’re trying my friend.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Wingman 115, Thank you for the excellent information provided by Nick

[@Wingman115]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@glengarrahy5236]

Awesome video! Can you please post a link to the manufacture of the 30 cal hollow point mold

[@arpc]

Absolutely brilliant video! Nick's knowledge is mind-blowing. Thanks guys! Greetings from across the pond! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Stay safe!! 👍😁

[@Wingman115]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@longislandairgunner1600]

I love Mr. Hollowpoint slugs for hunting they expand better than the cast slugs the others make because he uses softer lead. The expansion on his Hollowpoints in animals are amazing!!!!!!!

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@nickmeinert6255]

Yes he makes great slugs for all calibers, there are also alot ( atleast 3 I can think of) of guys selling there swaged slugs on ebay

[@richoperezinho7215]

Great colection.! Youre fx .22 how much you have regulate...?? And in cal. .30 how much you got the regulater.?

[@kenfan5666]

Thanks for the excellent information and fantastic video!!! I really appreciate you guys taking the time to make this video and the other video on pellets and slugs. I am just getting back into pellet guns after nearly forty years since my first pellet guns and nearly ten years since I started shooting again. I recently bought four Gamo Swarm Magnum Gen 2's but did not buy any ammunition for them untill I have the information that I think is pertinent to select the proper ammunition for them. I intend on using them specifically for hunting small game up to raccoons, possums, and foxes. I plan on teaching my kids to humanely harvest and part of that includes having the right tools and equipment for the job. You guys did an excellent job in explaining how much variety there is per caliber. If you have any brand, grain weight, or head sizes/diameter recommendations for. 22 pellets or slugs for raccoons, possums, and foxes, I am all ears. Any tips on hunting these particular game animals with .22 pellets or slugs, I would also like to suggest it as a video topic if you ever have the time. Thanks again for all you do. Stay Safe, Be Well, God Bless.

[@Wingman115]

Much appreciated thanks for watching.

[@surreallife777]

I purchased the Kervan Airboss K1 25 cal. I would like to shoot both slugs and pellets. In order for me to do this do I need to change to a different liner? Or do I just have to experiment? The ideal barrel from what I understand would be the FX smooth twist, superior X barrel I have not polished the barrel yet.

[@wallyflash21]

Great video 😮

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks Jon, stay safe!

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@KentandSussexdogtraining]

Thank you for this video I learned stuff

[@Wingman115]

Your welcome. Thanks for the support.

[@nutthrower4415]

I must be getting old, never have heard of these you call slugs, been air gunning for, well 50 some years, love this stuff. Right now I shoot a .177 R-1 and I noticed he only went down to .22 sizes, but what I’m really interested in is more info on the equipment for making the slugs. Again great info Thanks

[@robertt65250]

i have a beeman R-1 in 20 cal. i bought in the early 80"s it got the theoben piston in it. damn good gun

[@19JEFFRO67]

Griffin airgun ammo has a selection of .17 cal as well

[@robert7984]

Great information! I'm sub'd now.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@surreallife777]

Please correct me if I am wrong. This is a summation. I own the KERVAN Airboss K-1, 25 caliber. Barrel length is 58 cm. Muzzle velocity. Max. 1100 FPS. 335m/s. I’m using the JSB exact King Heavy Diablo and JSB slug knockout. - If i am target shooting/marksmanship from 50 to 100 yards then standard pellets should be fine? - If I am going for long range target shooting/marksmanship, then I should be using slugs? For example, anything over a 100 yard distance you are going to get less of a trajectory curve fall off, thus in turn more accuracy at long distances? - If you’re hunting small game at say 50 yards to 75 yards you should use pellets? - If you are hunting larger game at say 50 to 100 yards, then use slugs because the impact of the slug will be greater than a pellet with more expansion?

[@bushwhookie1334]

someone who loves air guns and never a hunting video just do one I be happy lol like you videos

[@Wingman115]

Every time I put one up I get hit by the youtube censors.

[@bushwhookie1334]

@@Wingman115 thats wild how other ppl do it.. You music on it and the hunting part do you show blood... Well cant be cause there is videos that have blood idk

[@503BikerDad]

Great video! Greetings from El Salvador. I see you're using a Dillon press. What dies are you using? There are not much variety of pellets or slugs in my country and I'm interested in swaging my own slugs in .22 Cal.

[@nickmeinert6255]

Using a lee press and using a .250 sizing die for mt .25 cal

[@johnmack7336]

Really like your vid. what kind of slug could i use for my .22 cal. Ruger breakbarrel air rifle,. Thanks for any info you can give....

[@nickmeinert6255]

Try 1 of h& sampler pack, or Nielsen speciality ammo sampler. I would recommend .217 Trial and error

[@johnmack7336]

@@nickmeinert6255 Thanks......

[@michomicho7668]

for air gun a 99 perc pure lead is god// expansion //sealing in barrel / stress on loading leaver // microgrooves are called micro for reason and 177 airguns got more land to groove distance but they are made to shoot hollow base /so tire lead lol //

[@nickwing6194]

Awesome. I am interested in airguns. Can you also do a video on airguns? I have looked at many. Trying to decide which ones to purchase.

[@Wingman115]

Go to my channel page I have a bunch of video's to watch.

[@denisperreault4938]

Should make a video on how to cast slugs. I been looking everywhere and cant find a mold or a swagging kit. From canada theres not much to bye in .25 cal.

[@nickmeinert6255]

Check one bullet molds.

[@everettewelch337]

I have a Gamo swarm whisper. I have heard the rifling ratio is 1:16. What would be some good test slugs to try

[@nickmeinert6255]

try the nielsen speciality sampler packs

[@stevelucier8346]

Thank you! Very interested in Air Guns as the only area left for me to get into. Really good to know about the support charts, press supplies and all. I use Lee for my pistol caliber and carbine loads.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@rawiyahsphere]

Hey! Thanks for uploading this information. @ 8:52 you present a 99grn .30 cal slug. What is the length of the slug?

[@nickmeinert6255]

About 3/4 inch length

[@rawiyahsphere]

@@nickmeinert6255 Thanks for the info. I was asking in regards to a Hatsan Blitz .30 cal, the max length of slug is .48" or 12.3mm. The maximum size I use now are the Griffen 76gr Dish DB-HP that are .47". The 3/4 inch is definitely too long for the Blitz.

[@AlexanderBushi]

Thanks...

[@W84Mee..]

I'm a newbie so be kind please. I watched a video and the gentleman said to clean the ammo, is this necessary? Thank you

[@Wingman115]

If you want good consistent shots and you don’t want to clean the barrel of your air rifle as often it’s highly recommended we have a video on it.

[@AA-nb8vj]

I’ve got a .22 Crosman shockwave. It shoots 950 FPS with light pellets. On the website I see .216 sizes among others. How many grains should I use and what size?

[@nickmeinert6255]

Try some of the Nielsen speciality ammo lighter slugs

[@jodyholcomb6100]

Ok I got. Break barrel guns if they say 1.77 can u uses any 1.77 pellets in them yes or no

[@nickmeinert6255]

Yes you should be able to on .177

[@philipfreeman72]

Have you tried pointed at both ends ? Maybe with a bushing .

[@nickmeinert6255]

No I have not tried that

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Can you direct me to a non lead slug for an Airforce texan 45, cal? I don't see them any where on the web .. tks..

[@Wingman115]

Take a look a Nielson ammo.

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

@@Wingman115 I buy from NSA now but he does not do any non lead........

[@nickmeinert6255]

Not aware of any non lead slugs on the market as of yet.

[@travislupum]

Would the slugs be able to be used in a Ruger impact elite 22cal break barrel rifle ?

[@nickmeinert6255]

Not sure miggt not have emmough power. Contact Nielsenspecialityammo.com

[@dayzreloadedpve]

Yes

[@brandonsatterstrom7894]

Are both pellets and slugs equally viable for penetrating werewolve skin? Also, what caliber is best? I can cast the silver myself no prob, just wanna make sure im properly equipped

[@Wingman115]

Only silver will work I think for that job?

[@ethanhamilton6599]

@@Wingman115 can slugs shoot out break barrels 30 cal pellet gun

[@cliffordmorris1286]

I've got a crossman .22. Should I try...?

[@nickmeinert6255]

sure you might be suprised

[@BisonWorkshop]

where can i get a .25 mold by lee?

[@nickmeinert6255]

The way things are in the world right now I don't think you will but check out Noebulletmolds.com

[@eli23nyc]

Can anyone tell me do you need to change your barrel to shoot slugs or will your stock barrel shoot both pellets and slugs? I have an Airforce Talon ss, and a Benjamin Akela. Also have a marauder pistol but probably not interested in shooting slugs in that. Thanks in advance..

[@nickmeinert6255]

Only way to find out is to try them, some barrels are chocked more than others in air guns.

[@CarvingFusion]

Hey wingman!!! Keep slugging away! :)

[@Wingman115]

Lol 👍🏻👊🏻

[@dmo848]

Never messed with slugs. Never seen em on the shelf at the store to be honest

[@nickmeinert6255]

you should try them they might suprise you

[@animalcub5292]

Can you use 25 cal slugs in a springer?

[@nickmeinert6255]

Give it a try you never know till you try, but generally speaking the Springer barrel will have to tight a choke and not enough power.

[@jerrypurnell4066]

Do you shoot slugs from in talon ?

[@Wingman115]

Yes Nick makes 48 gr for me.

[@shaneburnett2881]

Can a smooth bore air rifle shoot slugs effectively up to 40m

[@nickmeinert6255]

Not in my expierence

[@airgunsofidaho4886]

Do you know what slugs he cast for the airforce condor. 25cal. I am looking for a 25cal bullet mold.

[@nickmeinert6255]

Use a couple of noe bullet molds Like the 40 grain fn bbt And 55 grain rn .255 I sized down to .250 which I had turned into a hollow point Hope this helps out if you have any more additional questions please email me at [e-mail]

[@airgunsofidaho4886]

@@nickmeinert6255 thanks

[@nickmeinert6255]

@@airgunsofidaho4886 Just got a mold for a 37 grain hp in .25

[@airgunsofidaho4886]

@@nickmeinert6255 that's awesome. Is the mold from NOE.

[@nickmeinert6255]

@@airgunsofidaho4886 yes it is

[@michaelnsally]

What program did you use for the info

[@nickmeinert6255]

strelok pro, and chairgun

[@michaelnsally]

@@nickmeinert6255 Thanks

[@PeakyBlinder]

H and n are very good

[@johnblackbird7523]

He's the Air Gun Guru

[@Wingman115]

For this channel yes he is. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@matthewhelton1725]

Keeping this in context: Slugs are not intended for Springers or low power PCPs. If you try slugs in either, you may well end up with projectiles stuck in the bore. Slugs tend to perform best driven at very high pressures (In a regulated gun a high regulator set point with a large plenum matched to the power level).

[@CobosDoesItAll]

The 22g hybrid slugs shoot pretty good out of my untuned flashpup out to 90 yards

[@chrisalarcon7013]

@@CobosDoesItAll Can I use slugs in my hatsan at44 PA?

[@dmo848]

Well that sums it up. Thank u

[@timsmith9169]

Just found you via hard air magazine .very nice could you please tell me how i can contact you .i am a disabled veteran trying to start a team for the veterans golden age games .thank you much 🤔🗽🇺🇸👍

[@Wingman115]

Please check my contact info is on my channel page.

[@bushwhookie1334]

i have seen videos of the jsb 33.95 mkii hold its fpe at 50 and 100 the same or better than some slugs why is that

[@nickmeinert6255]

I dont think that is possible because a JSB mk 2 pellets are a bc of .053, where a comparable slug will have a bc of .120 which is over double the bc and less than half the drag, so with all other variables on gun staying the same this is impossible on our planet

[@bushwhookie1334]

@@nickmeinert6255 at 50 and 100 that don’t matter 50fpe at 50yrd with slug or pellet or rock it’s still 50fpe now the only thing that does matter is what the ammo does one will penetrate better one will expand better and depending on what u hunt one will be better than the other.. slugs are better but very one I have seen lose 8fpe at 50yrds and 19fpe at 100yrds same as pellets.. there is only one video that shows what a slug should do..AEAC .22 avenger the 27gr only lost 4fpe at 50yrds so at 100yrds it lose maybe 10fpe... now past 100yrds be different

[@nickmeinert6255]

@@bushwhookie1334 must have mis understood what you were saying, but a projectile with I higher BC number will retain more (percentage wise) of its original energy and velocity. That is why I showed in this video at 4:25 the 2 different projectiles and the higher BC (slug) retained its energy much better than the lower bc (pellet) Matt fubbef on air arms same channel showsslot of this sss well.

[@bushwhookie1334]

@@nickmeinert6255 i got the jsb 33.94 mk2 and been hunting with them they are just nasty good. shooting them at 48fpe hatsan flash regulated

[@nickmeinert6255]

@@bushwhookie1334 that is awesome Jsb makes great stuff

[@Supfools_Gaming]

Nice video

[@Wingman115]

Adian Hallett I gave you a shout out brother.

[@danieldyck2576]

Just like he said if you shoot paper pellets then again if you're shooting paper mite as well be shooting an air soft gun. Slugs ftw. I love the Nielsen slugs in my modified 22 marauder I can shoot doves at 165 yards. 45 foot pounds of energy

[@googiemonstah2434]

Can a 2240 converted into pcp shoot the slugs??

[@Wingman115]

Yes there are folks who mod them.

[@googiemonstah2434]

Wingman115 yes I know they do mod crosman. But would that be strong enough to shoot the slug

[@jodyholcomb6100]

Do u sale any 1.77 pellets

[@nickmeinert6255]

No I do not

[@jodyholcomb6100]

@@nickmeinert6255 👌

[@Boogerboys1990]

But the hybrids will forever change the slug world. No pellet can match the range of any good slug. 150+ 200 yards Lol. Not to mention slug liners by fx. Good stuff cheers

[@KentandSussexdogtraining]

What guns shoot the bigger ones? I have a 177 and a 22 they look too big for my guns

[@nickmeinert6255]

Usually your more powerful airguns, like a airforce condor, or a marauder

[@KentandSussexdogtraining]

@@nickmeinert6255 got it 🤣

[@garypostell5268]

Slugs for .35

[@richardsaunders7569]

Aficionado not "ofishiado".... great video though very helpful

[@Wingman115]

Lol theirs always one in the crowd. Lol 😂

[@richardsaunders7569]

@@Wingman115 I didn't mean no disrespect and I knew I was going to catch some Flack for saying it I just had to LOL it's a great video with a lot of spot on information. I just had to be a dink I'm sorry I'm that guy LOL

[@Wingman115]

@@richardsaunders7569 None taken my friend it made me laugh you have a great day thanks for watching the video I appreciate you.

[@henryofskalitz2228]

Slugs going slow Fx impact laughing in 22 slug going super sonic

[@nickmeinert6255]

Slugs are accurate at a variety of speeds I have found. But for best expansion i would recommend 900 plus FPS

[@henryofskalitz2228]

@@nickmeinert6255 on my impact mk2 with the new superior barrel i'm pushing the fx hybrid slugs at 1298 fps on average. it blows pigeons apart.

[@nickmeinert6255]

@@henryofskalitz2228 Heck yeah I bet it does. That's alot of power and with a lead hollow point like the fx hybrids you are sure to get great expansion and probably fragmentation

[@henryofskalitz2228]

@@nickmeinert6255 i get sub moa at 95 yards so i can take pretty long shots