So looking to turn my Compact .22 into a dedicated heavy pellet/slug gun. I have found .216 slugs to shoot the best so far in the 16" CZ barrel that I currently have. I pre-ordered a LW RPB 20" barrel and am finding out that they won't be expected in till Feb/March of next year. Plan was to get the 24" shroud to still use my baffles and short Huma moderator if need be. I was testing my 16" barrel at 130 bar reg with modest amount of hammer spring and getting 905 fps on 17.5 NSA .216 slugs, H&N Barracuda 21.1 pellets at 868 fps with stupid consistent velocity, and JSB 25.39 redesigns at 791 fps. Should I change my order for the 20" CZ barrel or wait for the LW RPB? I really am in no rush but the CZ barrel shows promise with the heavier stuff and the extra 4" (no need for wiener jokes) would help get the velocity up without having to bump up hammer spring. Shot count is not terrible right now for what it is trying to do in this short of a barrel and the report is still quiet.
RTI compact barrel upgrade CZ or LW RPB?
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I have the compact II with the 20" CZ barrel , I have never had a barrel shoot 18gr JSB pellets at 980 FPS this accurate, I have not touched nothing with the gun except clean the barrel and install a moderator . I will start tuning with it as I change pellets around soon.
I have the LW 20" 177 barrel
The 24 " LW 30 barrel
the 25 is on my Prophet I now I think its also a 24" LW barrel
I have the LW 20" 177 barrel
The 24 " LW 30 barrel
the 25 is on my Prophet I now I think its also a 24" LW barrel
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Might as well wait for your order.. if ya don't you might wish you would have... Keep tunning your rig and having fun untill the RPB barrel arrives.
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FYI...I don't know the TJ barrel diameters but I think Troy H is dealing with TJ directly so you might send him a PM to see if a 4 groove non choked would fit your RTI...they use them in the newer Evol's for both pellet and slugs...heard they are very accurate with both (or contact TJ directly). Wish you the best!
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Airgunmike56, what reg setting do you have on your Prophet? I did add weight to the hammer since it felt light and that has helped with using hammer spring.
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On my Prophet II compact the reg is set at 130 bar, I have not missed with anything on theis gun, On my Prophet I Reg is set at 130 bar hammer spring about two full turns in from flush on stock, I have the 25 caliber barrel in it now and keep the regulator the same from the 177 to 25 shooting 880 FPS
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