Like many here I have watch the use of slugs to increase power and accuracy downrange. I was thinking about getting some lighter weight slugs to use in my .Leshiy 22 cal 350mm barrel. With the Leshiy's flexibility in power adjustment I was hoping to be able to push the lighter weight slugs with enough velocity to be stable and accurate. Then it dawned on what the heck I got the AirForce Condor with what should be plenty of power in .22 cal to shoot slugs. So I went ahead and put in a order with NSA for a couple of sampler packs to test not only in the Leshiy but also the Condor. I also ordered and have received some Varmint Knockers weighing 22.5 and 24.0 grains in .217 diameter. The NSA that are coming are also .217 dia. as I understand that is the diameter LW barrels like.
The Condor I have was custom tuned and has a different valve in it which when I ordered the AirForce Ring Loc valve kit I did not know. I found out the Ring Loc kit would not fit the valve on the tank I have, so I went ahead and order another tank for $240 to use the kit. At least that is cheaper than buying a whole new rifle to try out slugs. While I was really wanting to wait for the new tank I got board on this Sunday and wanted to do some testing with the existing tank. I did some chrono testing first and then went outside to shoot some groups
The one thing I noticed was the slugs had to be pushed quite far in like 1/8" to engage the lands. If not pushed it It appeared to decrease velocity and who knows maybe accuracy. In my video you will see my second shot not even hit the target. I did not quite get the accuracy I was looking for especially at longer distance. I'm thinking maybe I need to go up to the .218 diameter slugs. I think the velocity seems okay but when I get the new tank and can utilize a larger ring lock valve maybe a little extra velocity will turn the trick. For you slug shooters out there I would like to get your opinions. Thanks Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9XekupCHw&feature=youtu.be
The Condor I have was custom tuned and has a different valve in it which when I ordered the AirForce Ring Loc valve kit I did not know. I found out the Ring Loc kit would not fit the valve on the tank I have, so I went ahead and order another tank for $240 to use the kit. At least that is cheaper than buying a whole new rifle to try out slugs. While I was really wanting to wait for the new tank I got board on this Sunday and wanted to do some testing with the existing tank. I did some chrono testing first and then went outside to shoot some groups
The one thing I noticed was the slugs had to be pushed quite far in like 1/8" to engage the lands. If not pushed it It appeared to decrease velocity and who knows maybe accuracy. In my video you will see my second shot not even hit the target. I did not quite get the accuracy I was looking for especially at longer distance. I'm thinking maybe I need to go up to the .218 diameter slugs. I think the velocity seems okay but when I get the new tank and can utilize a larger ring lock valve maybe a little extra velocity will turn the trick. For you slug shooters out there I would like to get your opinions. Thanks Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9XekupCHw&feature=youtu.be
