Altaros wins World 50M, sets new World Record

[Centercut]

New world records in AR Unlimited 50M

Despite of the windy weather on Monday in the Ruutikangas Shooting Centre there was some great shooters in Air rifle Unlimited 50 m (ARU).

Giovanni Atzeni (ITA UITS) scored 730.28 in ARU and put in history the old WR of Kiwan Fadi (LEB) by five points. Even the past Champion and WR holder from two years ago, who shot pellets then, shot the Altaros slugs this year.

Giovanni shot @Altaros .22 caliber 40 grain King slugs.

 

[drumie]

Any idea what gun he used?

 

[Centercut]

Any idea what gun he used?

FX Panthera

 

[zx10wall]

I’m not surprised

 

[tommyb]

It would be interesting to see what ammo was used by each participant heading into the final round? I’m guessing not many ( if any?) were shooting pellets given the stellar reputation and performance of .40g slugs In .22 airguns.

Just a side observation…

I don’t own a slug capable .22 air rifle ( pellets only ), but I shoot a fair amount of N50 yard practice cards with good quality .22 caliber JTS and AEA pellets, and the heavier .40g slugs are just too good at 50y or 50M Vs. pellets. For that matter, this is also true at 100Y and beyond.

It’s nice to be participating in a hobby that has a great slug ammo solution for 50, 100Y ( and beyond) shooting disciplines, other than just using pellets.

Just fo illustrate an example of slugs vs. Pellets. Zoom in to the top of the 40Y Masters Leaderboard.

Mike’s Slug gun shooting .38g slugs, 200-19X, shooting 40 Yards outside at a .125” minuscule 10 ring. First ever 40Y Masters 200 score since the thread started in Feb 2022.

I know it’s not 50Y/50M, but it does factually illustrate the slug advantage, to me anyway.

Also, check out the 55Y 198-13X score with .38g slugs.