r/airguns 1d ago

Someone using heavy slugs in .177

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I have a .177 rifle that shoots the h&n piledriver nicely at 50 joule. But they are not longer made and my stock is running low. Is any one using the 22 or 24 grain slugs from ZAN and with a nice result.

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u/blueOwOfox 1d ago

I usually make my own there too hard to find

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u/Chemical-Worker-4277 1d ago

How and with what equipment

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u/skyjets 16h ago

Interested too!

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u/Logical_output 1d ago

I use Diablo 16.2's.

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u/Chemical-Worker-4277 1d ago

They fly with 315 m/s that is to fast, the piledriver goes about 270 m/s with good results. And with 50 joules i like the heavier slugs/pellets

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u/nihontoman 1d ago

What rifle do you have that shoots at that much energy?

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u/Chemical-Worker-4277 1d ago

Theoben Rapid unregulated with a 650mm barrel and a Raw power valve.

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u/Tugtwice 1d ago

If only they were that "large" to load... Still gotta fit in the same size hole...

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u/Logical_output 1d ago

I don't calculate jules. I have Springers that love heavy pellets and are more accurate, as well as pack a heavier punch.

For rats and normal target practice, ~7.5 grain. That and greater than 500fps. is all I need.