I have a Benjamin Cayden in .22 and want to get some of the NSA 17.5gr slugs.What would be the best size to try .2155, .2160, .2165, .2170 or .2175?Also do you think the hybrid slugs would shoot better.
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.22 NSA slugs
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I dont know what barrel you have, but my gauntlet with chinese barrel likes the .2165. i havent tried 217 yet but I think i will on my next order.
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I would agree with @2L8 test them all to ensure you have the best of the bunch. Also knowing how they all shoot will give you a back up Incase NSA is out of your favorite size.
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You can buy a sample (40 slugs) for $5 each in all sizes available. Just click on the quantity box for your options.
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Dude...
Why not get an inexpensive micrometer and actually measure the bore diameter, then go one size up in pellet/slug...thus to engage the rifling grooves properly.
Easily done and eliminates a lot of the "try and fail" methods of sorting through various diameter pellets. Avoid measuring at the muzzle as it may be "Choked" and will measure smaller than the true bore size in the rest of the barrel.
Just my thoughts. Your mileage may vary.
Regards,
Kindly 'Ol Uncle Hoot
Why not get an inexpensive micrometer and actually measure the bore diameter, then go one size up in pellet/slug...thus to engage the rifling grooves properly.
Easily done and eliminates a lot of the "try and fail" methods of sorting through various diameter pellets. Avoid measuring at the muzzle as it may be "Choked" and will measure smaller than the true bore size in the rest of the barrel.
Just my thoughts. Your mileage may vary.
Regards,
Kindly 'Ol Uncle Hoot
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I found this YouTube video where he is shooting a Benjamin Kratos.I assume the barrels in the Benjamin Craftsman line are the same.He is using the .218 sized slugs.
https://youtu.be/LmW-6eDrU14
https://youtu.be/LmW-6eDrU14
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Love my 24.8 NSA slugs in .217 and .218. Have yet to try the .2165 due to getting great engagement of rifleing omwith my Hatsan Neutron Star 
Sighting her in after scope remount and move.
Sighting her in after scope remount and move.
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Like so many have stated, buy the sample packs and try them. I have a Daystate MCT .22 shooting the 17,5 gr and it loves them. I have tried all of the sizes in the 17.5 gr and the .216's and .217's shoot great but the .217's go into the barrel really snug. I settled on the .216's and my rifle is shooting them at 916 fps on High power.
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the 17.5 gr x217.5 DIA nsa slugs are good threw the cayden, tight, consistent , loaded into the bore nice didn't have to force them at all.
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