breaking in to slugs

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rangur1

rangur1

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Started experimenting with several slugs to see them in action. several takeaways , this is in 25 cal only. on average , if I tried going with lighter weight , the slug was correspondingly shorter in length. but that made the slug subject to "tumbling" as I tried to load from magazine to breech. so heavier weights are the general application. then there are differences even with the same brand and weight , but have different bases. cup , dish , flat , and hollow base or deep skirt , lastly hybrids. Lastly , then there is different diameters in the caliber that also can have great effect on performance. But when you do find that one projectile that does it all , it's a thing of beauty!
 
There's a LOT left to cover on this topic. Not sure about the Katran standard, but there are some guys on YouTube that have had amazing results shooting slugs from the Taipan Veteran. Especially the long because the longer barrel length allows for more power. 

The length of the slug will be what drives it's weight in any particular caliber as the concentric diameter of the slug is fixed for a particular caliber. It may vary from .002" to .003" in diameter, but that size difference is insignificant when it comes to weight. I'm not sure why your slugs are tumbling regardless of the weight. Unless you're trying to shoot them 100+ yards right off the bat. But I'm thinking they might be going too slow. Are your rifles regulated? Can you increase the power to get the slugs to shoot faster? A .25 slug should be shot 900+ fps ideally. Also, what is the twist rate on the barrels? This also makes a huge difference. And yes.... the base of the slug can cause them to shoot differently even in identical weights. Case and point, my rifle loved the 38gr Cup Base AVS slugs in .254. I tried shooting the 38gr Flat Base AVS slugs in .254, and they were all over the board. IDENTICAL in weight. It can be a long and frustrating journey finding the slug your rifle likes. But stick with it. Sooner or later, you will. 
 
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