FX Hybrid Slugs....My Experience

So I bought a single box of these because they dropped the shipping cost. More on that later. I figured I would try them, not much to loose but about 18 bucks or so? Anyway, I plan to update this thread as I can with pictures, maybe video, numbers, data, etc. 

Shot them out of the Cricket mini. Speed was mid 600s? Grouped very well at 30 yards, certainly 1/2 in or so, or minute of Squirrel in my yard. 

Shot them out of the Veteran Short at 740s. Wow factor, dead on without ever touching the scope, I had it zeroed with the JSB 18s. Less than 1/2". 

As stated. More to come.

Do both of the guns have stock barrels, or are you using a slug barrel?

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Must be over the ocean or east coast. I tried an order for some 19 grain. So I'll have 19 and 22 he to try. Man this class carp is getting expensive. Those fur buggers are going to have it RUFF.

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Are you kidding me!!! $24 shipping 

Nope!

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Here's an interesting page from a company I know nothing about https://topairgun.com/?s=fx+hybrid+slugs It says they have the 19gn and 22gn in stock. All others say out of stock.

 

19 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .22 Cal (.217), 500ct.

 

22 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .22 Cal (.217), 500ct.

 

26.3 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .25 Cal (.250), 500ct.

 

31.6 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .25 Cal (.250), 500ct.

 

39.5 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .30 Cal (.300), 500ct.


 


44.5 Grains, FX Hybrid Slug, .30 Cal (.300), 500ct.

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I apologize upfront for asking a dumb question. I'm new to the world of high performance airguns. My understanding is that the advantage of slugs is basically that they are heavy, thus carrying more energy down range, also increasing accuracy.

I'm somewhat confused as to the purpose of the hybrid slugs. When I heard they were coming out, I assumed they would be heavier than a pellet, but lighter than a slug. Seeing the above data it is clear that this is not the case. I'm currently using a .25 cal 33.95 grain pellet which is heavier than the larger of the two .25 cal hybrid slugs mentioned above.

Not trying to hijack your thread, just something I've been wondering about and this seemed like a decent place to pose the question. Thanks in advance guys. Take it easy on me.

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I apologize upfront for asking a dumb question. I'm new to the world of high performance airguns. My understanding is that the advantage of slugs is basically that they are heavy, thus carrying more energy down range, also increasing accuracy.

I'm somewhat confused as to the purpose of the hybrid slugs. When I heard they were coming out, I assumed they would be heavier than a pellet, but lighter than a slug. Seeing the above data it is clear that this is not the case. I'm currently using a .25 cal 33.95 grain pellet which is heavier than the larger of the two .25 cal hybrid slugs mentioned above.

Not trying to hijack your thread, just something I've been wondering about and this seemed like a decent place to pose the question. Thanks in advance guys. Take it easy on me.

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Weight has nothing to do with it, The higher ballistic coefficient is what we're after. Shooting at 100 yards the slug/bullet will retain about twice the energy of a diabolo shaped pellet. The slugs are also swaged from dead soft lead, so with a hollow point they expand. The FX Hybrid/Ratsniper slugs are more of a hollow shell than a hollow point. This allows them to work in non slug barrels and should also allow them to expand easier than a plain hollow point. The downside of the FX hybrid/ratsnipers is that making them is a slower two step process that makes them more expensive.

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Weight has nothing to do with it. The higher ballistic coefficient is what we're after. Shooting at 100 yards the slug/bullet will retain about twice the energy of a diabolo shaped pellet. The slugs are also swaged from dead soft lead, so with a hollow point they expand. The FX Hybrid/Ratsniper slugs are more of a hollow shell than a hollow point. This allows them to work in non slug barrels and should also allow them to expand easier than a plain hollow point. The downside of the FX hybrid/ratsnipers is that making them is a slower two step process that makes them more expensive. https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/what-is-ballistic-coefficient/

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/airgun-ballistics-101-complimentary-videos-by-matt-dubber-2/

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I have to say weight does have something to do. That is because of the lighter weight hybrid you don't need as powerful or modified rifle to be able to shoot this round effectively. Bill



He was asking about the purpose of slugs in general... not just the Corbin hollow core design.

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