Dear airgun 101 guys,
First of all thank you for starting this website! I still learn new things about airguns every day.
But I have a question. I own a FX streamline (.22 caliber) and would like to know if i can shoot the new FX hybrid slugs well out of the smooth twist barrel that comes with the FX streamline? Now i shoot the JSB diabolo 18.13gr at a speed of 277m/s (908fps) and they shoot flawless.
I have done a lot of research work but nowhere did I find a concrete answer.
Thanks in advance and have a wonderfull day!
With kind regards from Belgium
Bram
First of all thank you for starting this website! I still learn new things about airguns every day.
But I have a question. I own a FX streamline (.22 caliber) and would like to know if i can shoot the new FX hybrid slugs well out of the smooth twist barrel that comes with the FX streamline? Now i shoot the JSB diabolo 18.13gr at a speed of 277m/s (908fps) and they shoot flawless.
I have done a lot of research work but nowhere did I find a concrete answer.
Thanks in advance and have a wonderfull day!
With kind regards from Belgium
Bram
Hi,
Thanks for the kind words.
If your shooting 900+fps then firstly yes the slugs will exit the barrel.
Next is accuracy - this is the tricky part, all barrels have their own characters - and the smooth twist ( not the X ) is designed really for pellets. Slugs will not beat pellets at accuracy at closer ranges - they need to be able to stretch further to where pellets get wind beaten or loose power - that's where the slug comes into its own.
My best suggestion is a pack of Hybrids is £13.99 + postage - try a pack - then at least you will know - my guess is that X Liner and above is going to be better, but you could have a magic Smooth twist that loves them, or you may not......
Stay Well.
G
Thanks for the kind words.
If your shooting 900+fps then firstly yes the slugs will exit the barrel.
Next is accuracy - this is the tricky part, all barrels have their own characters - and the smooth twist ( not the X ) is designed really for pellets. Slugs will not beat pellets at accuracy at closer ranges - they need to be able to stretch further to where pellets get wind beaten or loose power - that's where the slug comes into its own.
My best suggestion is a pack of Hybrids is £13.99 + postage - try a pack - then at least you will know - my guess is that X Liner and above is going to be better, but you could have a magic Smooth twist that loves them, or you may not......
Stay Well.
G
FX .25 Slugs and my DL Classic .25 were not as happy together as I would have preferred @ 25+yds. These 5 were shot @ 930fps w/ 1/2" squares sort of tell my story. Maybe faster?. SmoothTwistX could be the weak link here I am told.
The DL loves JSB 25.39 and 33.95 any time at any distance.
The DL loves JSB 25.39 and 33.95 any time at any distance.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick answers!
So judging from your answers I should be very lucky that my smooth twist barrel (not the X version) shoots the FX hybrids slugs very well.
But you never know, who does not try can not win, so i'm gone give them a try myself.
@Pdog
I tought the smooth twist X was a good barrel for the FX hybrid slugs but you prove me wrong.
I did some research and it seems that the ‘smooth twist X superior’ shoots the FX hybrid slugs very well.
I have tested a lot of pellets and at the moment the JSB diabolo shaped pellets are by far the best (in my FX Streamline).
Hope this is helpful
Have a good day
Bram
Thanks for the quick answers!
So judging from your answers I should be very lucky that my smooth twist barrel (not the X version) shoots the FX hybrids slugs very well.
But you never know, who does not try can not win, so i'm gone give them a try myself.
@Pdog
I tought the smooth twist X was a good barrel for the FX hybrid slugs but you prove me wrong.
I did some research and it seems that the ‘smooth twist X superior’ shoots the FX hybrid slugs very well.
I have tested a lot of pellets and at the moment the JSB diabolo shaped pellets are by far the best (in my FX Streamline).
Hope this is helpful
Have a good day
Bram
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