What's your dream Big Bore?

I mean I'd like an AAA Slayer but regged. Really a carbon bottle, or two carbon bottles, would be better than their tube too. (lighter and greater volume) Of course no such beast exists..... Allegedly they're 1MOA guns, but with a 7 round count and no regulator how many rounds actually go into that 1MOA group is a bit questionable. *shrug* 

Honestly, for range time, you might not want a big bore at all. The air consumption is massive, and the bullets are comparatively pricey, so its all to what end? If you're just looking to punch paper at longer range, you might want to consider a .22 slug gun. Better air efficiency, and still has pretty good legs. 



Just my rambling thoughts on the subject. No offense intended to anyone or any particular brand, nor any particular big bore expertise to lean on. 

Well if i had the money for a second tank and a booster to get 4500 psi regulated to the gun then I would have to go with the xp airgun line in whatever caliber he goes up to .82 cal. I would probably go with the 58 cal. I am pretty sure on helium that 82 will do 2000 fpe or close to it. Now as a realist I would probably go with an airforce texan 45. It gets 500 fpe and gets like 6 shots

First comes a compressor then something in 41 cal. I am a HUGE fan of 41 mag. PB's. I've had a Dan Wesson 8 inch ventilated heavy barrel for over 30 years and it has done everything I have ever asked of it. From prairie dogs at 200 plus yards to whitetails. I know the variety of slugs are a limiting factor but finding the ideal one and then tuning the rifle for it is half [most of] the fun. The 41 cal. should shoot a little flatter than 45 cal. and have a bit more oomph than a 357.

I'd love to have Howitzer 198
Pros - Range is miles, Accurate as hell, large selection of rounds, No Tank Fills, three to four buddies to hang out with to load a shoot.

Cons - Not Backyard Friendly (especially in a H.O.A.), Expensive rounds, Special Permits Required, EXPENSIVE.

Here's a link to some of my Fellow Marines firing them.

https://www.military.com/equipment/m198-howitzer

Outside of that, I've got nothing.

Simper Fi

Smitty

Slayer is light years ahead of all other big bores. Truly in a league of it’s own. My .308 Slayer won EBR this year against every other big-bore you can imagine, making it 3 straight years AAA has won there. And yes, they are absolutely MOA rifles. Also, let’s not forget they are built to SLAY! Pure hunting rifle with shot counts that are more than adequate for the job. 

I know you’re asking what’s the best big-bore, but also mentioned you’re strictly target shooting? If you’re not too hung up on power, but want something that’ll really reach out there, AAA is working on high power .22 slug rifles on the EVOL and Slayer chassis. I had a chance to hunt with and shoot the .22 HP EVOL prototype last year and it was insane. The .22 Slayer will be even more impressive. Think 80 FPE and a BC in the .09’s! 

Food for thought. Hope this helps(?)

Brian

I think XP is out of business.....he went to work building .45s for somebody,(badger or bush buck?). Any way, I always wanted one of his .72 cal long barrel guns,(see Mr Hollow-point "Quigley -.72" videos). Had one on order for two years before he closed up:-(

Steeve XP Airgun is still in business in Wichita, Ks. Dan builds the Badger 40 and is selling them out of his business now also he still has his XP line of Air Rifles also.

I have the 357 Slayer , a .40 Extreme Big Bore and just sold a 257 Texan that I owned for only a couple of months. For punching paper and plinking targets the 257 Texan is the best. Cast my own 70 grain ammo and cheap to shoot with both lead and air. Sold it because it is not a carry gun plus I made my goal as Master in the NUAHC club in short order. The guy who bought it is delighted with it. 

The Slayer is deadly accurate and super powerful but not that comfortable as a target gun. Ergonomic are simply not there.

I have owned 2 Extremes, 457 and 40. Sold the 457 when my 45 Ranger came in from X-P Airguns. Big mistake. Could never get the Ranger to perform like the Extreme 

Sold it and called Brent at Extreme Big Bore who sent me a 40 cal. Super high quality , powerful and accurate. If mostly for target I would consider his 308. He would also build you a 257 on request. 

Love big bores. Rarely pick up the little ones anymore 

I want the 45 or 357 texan carbine. This way i can shoot bullets and arrows.

I've got both a .357 and .457 Texan. a Pitbull (.357 Bulldog mods), a WIcked Air Rifle .25/.357 FLEX and just ordered a .357 Slayer ( waiting time is sooooo sloooww!) and right now I'm hoping the Slayer is the dream Big Bore but maybe it does not exist, just good Airguns but not that perfect dream one.

I hunt hogs and deer and thought I needed the .457 Texan but I've found that .357 really does the job... IF the gun has enough power to push decent weight slugs at least 900 FPS or more.

I tried an Ataman .357 and a Winchester .357 but got rid of them because they are just pellet rifles. Nice pellet rifles but not up to my hunting needs.

But I am seriously considering getting a .30 Texan and rebarreling it to 7mm as maybe an optimum big bore for long range target shooting and enough ''smack" to drop game too. Not a standard air rifle calibur but maybe it should be... 

Chasing the dream is expensive and that has taught me more about settling for what works too though.

Well said, @Kinetic45. Same here with the .457. Killed a bunch of deer with it, but crave something a little “hotter”(?) I did a simple (minded) experiment last year on canned goods... .457 Texan Vs .308 Slayer. Texan was fun to watch in slo-mo, but wow, the Slayer was explosive. Twice the drama with half the muzzle energy. I may move up to a .357 Slayer, as the destructive speed of the .308 is there, but with obviously more energy. .357 is probably my “Goldie Locks” big-bore. I figure, if my .308 Slayer did as much or more tissue damage on deer than the Texan, imagine what the .357 will do. Roy Weatherby 101, haha. 

Brian

Don't know if this is my dream gun yet but I should know in a week or so when I receive it. I traded my Crown .25 for it yesterday.



EBB Titanium .408

I have a hunch that you will love the EBB Titanium .408. I have been talking with the guy in WA who had it as I have one just like it but not Titanium . Let me know if you have any questions. 

Ray