FX Maverick light slugs

[Keith2324]

Hello all.

I'm currently mulling over a Maverick purchase in the future. I know the rifle ships with the STX barrel/liner able to shoot pellets and light slugs. My question is, what weight is considered a "light" slug for this rifle? I have seen a lot of reviews online but no one has mentioned this aspect of the gun.

Thanks,

Keith.

 

[Rob_in_NC]

I also am awaiting a Maverick so understand I dont own one yet, but I would imagine that they are referring to the FX hybrid slugs, which seem to be in concert with comparable caliber pellets. 

.22 19 and 21gr

.25 26 and 31gr



https://fxairguns.com/accessories/fx-hybrid-slugs/

 

[Keith2324]

That makes sense. I don't plan on shooting many pellets with it and was wondering if getting into the 25gr arena was going to be considered heavy. Thanks for the input.

Keith

 

[Rob_in_NC]

and I dont plan on shooting many slugs. I've got a .25 on order and plan to shoot pellets. 

I think it makes sense, but again... dont own one yet so not speaking from first hand experience. Only going on what I've read. Just want to put that out there as I normally dont comment on guns I dont own.

Hoping I will get the call soon that a new shipment is in and I can look forward to getting mine.

 

[stoti]

My son has a Maverick, so far it’s turning out to be a phenomenal platform. He loves it and it’s performed flawlessly thus far. it shoots the FX Hybrids really well and the JSB 33.95 MKII pellets too. We haven’t tested a whole lot of slugs out of it yet but I think you guys are on the right track...30-31gr and under would be considered light. As with any slugs in any liner, it’s best to test them in your particular liner.

Have a good one. Stoti

 

[2L8]

My .22 Maverick Sniper seems to like Nielsen's up to 28.5gr. I haven't shot any heavier. The 28's are just over the recommended crossover weight to the "Heavy" liner. I have a Slug liner "A" and the Superior Heavy as well. Haven't tried either as of yet, shoots the JSB KO lights out @100, I'm happy.

 

[Cheplicki]

ill be testing nsa 43.5gr out of my 30cal soon.. ill let everyone know

 

[B]

Probably you need to try it by yourself what works for your gun , My compact .22 don't like light pellets or light slugs for whatever reason and shoots FX 25.4 the best, didn't try heavy slugs.

B

 

[knifemaker]

I'm using the superior H in my Raptor and it loves 35 gr slugs!  

 

[M0ist0ne]

I have the mav sniper in .25 and it loves the 33 and 36gr nsa slugs. Tuned for the 36.2's at 960fps presently.

 

[2L8]

I'm using the superior H in my Raptor and it loves 35 gr slugs! 

That superior H was quite a project for you, glad you got it shooting straight.

 

[Zeringue]

I have a maverick in 25 cal. I have heavy liner installed but haven’t been able to test my Zan 37 or NSAs yet. I have shot a lot out of the standard superior. It likes the jsb mk2, hybrid slugs, and the nsa 29.5. I didn’t have luck nsa 33.5 34.9 and 36.2. 

 

[JoeyHinkens]

Hello everyone, are you using the stock probe and hammer/spring or have you swapped out with slug kit for shooting slugs?
Cheers.

 

[mtnGhost]

I don't really like shooting anything under 36gr over 100y, but the heaviest ammo that I've been able to seat are 34gr with the .22 mags (FX and Orion's).

Midwest Elite told me about 6 months ago he was planning to develop deeper mags for the Maverick, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I do know of one other person who's considering making mags with deeper chambers, but they would be made of metal and that'll probably take a few months to prototype.

 

[Larryt]

With .22 cal anything including 30gr and less is fine with std Superior STX liner. Not just my opinion also advised from some FX fundis in my area, everyone seems to agree. I have Superior Heavy now and find it is good for everything including pellets, typically only shoot 25gr and above with the odd 23gr slugs in-between.

 

[Shottypotamus82]

I have the mav sniper in .25 and it loves the 33 and 36gr nsa slugs. Tuned for the 36.2's at 960fps presently.

Out of curiosity how high is your second reg? 150-160? And is your hammer smashing or is it a less aggressive hit?

 

[Shottypotamus82]

I have the mav sniper in .25 and it loves the 33 and 36gr nsa slugs. Tuned for the 36.2's at 960fps presently.

Also I’m at 160 front
140 rear
Hammer is smashing
33.6 NSA (which are horrible compared to their original 33.5’s) at 996fps. 5fps spread. 2fps standard. Roughly 64 shots per fill.

It groups well at 50-100-150 nothing over an inch spread.

But I feel like I’m taxing the gun with this tune.

 

[Bravo1956]

Don't mention caliber, but shoot pellets and avoid a bunch of wasted money and frustration.

 

[Solo1]

Had a mav 22 shot 27.5-217 nsa great!