RAW HM1000x N50 cards with the new "shallows"

[tommyb]

I finally got several tins of the new JSB 25.39 Shallow Pellets. Went out to my local outdoor range today and shot (4) N50 cards. I am admittedly a bit rusty, as I have been focused on the 30Y and 40Y Challenge targets for months.

RAW HM1000X .22 with very clean barrel
Midas Tac 6-24X50MM FFP
Distance: 51.3 yards
Wind: Light and variable, 2-3mph
Two Flags
Pellet: JSB 25.39 redesigned "shallows"

I was going to just shoot and measure groups at 50 yards, but after the first 10-shot group, I realized that would be a waste of time. Then decided to shoot some N50 cards. Shot a 245-8X, 241-5X, 232, and a lousy 228. The spread on the '245' N50 card was very tight, and most shots were at 941-942 FPS range. If you track my cards, you can see where I got a good bead on the wind hold ( shot some consecutive 10's ) and then poof - shot a 7 or 8 and had to regroup.

I will try this again at 100Y and cherry pick a light wind day. Will try the EBR 100Y targets for that adventure!

I like the new shallows for the RAW .22 HM1000X. JTS equivalent pretty good also at 50Y, can't really say which are better but I think the shallows edge them out a bit at 50Y.

 

[Ranchibi]

Very very nice shooting with the Shallows thru your RAW Tommy! Great pics, beautiful stock!

 

[tommyb]

Very very nice shooting with the Shallows thru your RAW Tommy! Great pics, beautiful stock!

Thanks Ranch!

Curious how the 28g Grands will do?

 

[manabeknives]

Great shooting Tommy!
Looks like you had the range all to yourself
Beautiful rifle you have there
iI was laughing because i mistakenly read "Total 50y" as "Total Joy" ..thought you was having fun
I felt that the Grands were about the same, but i did not have a chance to try them in comparison in the wind
Mike

 

[no.4shot]

I was wondering how those worked out for you. Apparently well!

 

[Ranchibi]

Thanks Ranch!

Curious how the 28g Grands will do?

The only way to find out about the Grands is to, well, shoot some! I bet they group well

 

[tommyb]

The only way to find out about the Grands is to, well, shoot some! I bet they group well

yep, will order some grands. The velocity will probably drop to around 915-920 FPS, but going to try it and see how it goes.

 

[igolfat8]

Nice shooting Tom! That RAW reg sure is working well.

 

[Ranchibi]

yep, will order some grands. The velocity will probably drop to around 915-920 FPS, but going to try it and see how it goes.

I have my .22 RAW de-tuned to shoot 18gr pellets @ 970fps and when (very rarely) I shoot the 25gr Redesigned, they are 100fps slower! I mainly shoot 18gr pellets & NSA 20.2 & 17.5gr slugs. If I shot the Grands, they might not leave the barrel...

 

[tommyb]

Nice shooting Tom! That RAW reg sure is working well.

Thanks Tim.

 

[tommyb]

I have my .22 RAW de-tuned to shoot 18gr pellets @ 970fps and when (very rarely) I shoot the 25gr Redesigned, they are 100fps slower! I mainly shoot 18gr pellets & NSA 20.2 & 17.5gr slugs. If I shot the Grands, they might not leave the barrel...

Ranch

Do you have a standard or “X” .22 RAW model, and is that with a Poly barrel?

 

[Ranchibi]

Ranch

Do you have a standard or “X” .22 RAW model, and is that with a Poly barrel?

Tommy, yes, it is a 2017-19 HMx with a non choked poly barrel.