New to trying slugs

[Radia999]

Im trying slugs for the first time...I just ordered a tin of - HN .22 cal , .218 - 25 gr

To try in my 22 cal Hatsan Bullboss. I hear that you need the higher velocity to shoot slugs 

effectively...I know the Bullboss is definitely a higher velocity gun...Just wondering how much more accurate they are at longer ranges 60 yards + , and If they drop terribly after 60 yards. being that they are heavy... and who might recommend a good slug for the Hatsan Bullboss

 

[bubblerboy64]

My opinion . If your not shooting beyond 75 yards you probably not going to find much advantage to slugs. They do seem to like to be shot at above 900 FPS

 

[Kgphotos]

My experience is with the NSA slugs in a .22 Impact. They do like to be driven faster than pellets. In my rifle at 50 yards it will go from 1” groups at 925fps to half inch groups once I get to 950 fps. They don’t like the slower speeds. That is with the .218 24.8 grain slugs. Slugs will also significantly cut down on wind drift at longer range. To answer your question about drop after 60 yards, the answer is no assuming you can push them into the mid 900fps range. Keep in mind that the BC of these slugs are double that for pellets so they maintain their velocity very well compared to pellets. I hope I was able to answer your questions and give you a little help.

 

[Radia999]

That helps alot...I turned down the hammer spring in my Bullboss, for better accuracy...I push an 18 gr JSB round nose at 945 fps...I ordered the H&N 23 Gr slugs to try ..So I should push them around 900. Should be fine...Another one for you...If you are zeroed with slugs at 50 yds... you say your shooting the 25 Gr...How much do you drop at 100 yds ?

 

[Kgphotos]

With a 50 yard zero my NSA 24.8 grain slugs drop 8.87” at 100 yards.