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Great news @AOA ROB!Hello Ham.
Yes the Rattler in 30 cal will shoot slugs well. It is a matter of trial and testing. Western uses a TJ hammer forged barrel in the Rattler. TJ barrels require a good polish and deep cleaning to achieve fine accuracy especially when new. When properly cleaned and seasoned the 30 calibers seem to prefer the mid weight slugs. 48 or so grains if my memory serves. The 80 grain High Arc hunters also show promise. In the near future Western will be offering plug and play barrels of different twist rates and profiles. We are being told they will be the highest quality ever to be offered for airgun use. We will wait with excitement for this to come to pass.
Rob.
Looking forward to a very high quality barrel option.Hello Ham.
Yes the Rattler in 30 cal will shoot slugs well. It is a matter of trial and testing. Western uses a TJ hammer forged barrel in the Rattler. TJ barrels require a good polish and deep cleaning to achieve fine accuracy especially when new. When properly cleaned and seasoned the 30 calibers seem to prefer the mid weight slugs. 48 or so grains if my memory serves. The 80 grain High Arc hunters also show promise. In the near future Western will be offering plug and play barrels of different twist rates and profiles. We are being told they will be the highest quality ever to be offered for airgun use. We will wait with excitement for this to come to pass.
Rob.
Hello AOA ROB. Could you give us an idea of what would be the definition of the "near future" in this context? Thanks MikeIn the near future Western will be offering plug and play barrels of different twist rates and profiles. We are being told they will be the highest quality ever to be offered for airgun use. We will wait with excitement for this to come to pass.
Thankyou! Looking forward to it!Hello Mike
We expect Late January
Rob
I see fortunately more companies are offering left-handed magazines for those of us who use the superior hand for shooting.I'd really like to try one of these out, but I fear as a lefty shooter the mag might act as a cheese grater / whisker puller.
There's some threads out there on other forums about them if you do a search. I've read they are slug picky but don't have first hand experience to confirm.
Good to know, but not sure if I should thank you or not. My wallet may be hurting with desire for a 357 Rattler - although I literally have no need.......The mag is in the center. Since it is semi/full auto, No difference for left or right shooter. I was rt handed shooter, but lost my right eye and I am now a lt shooter. No problem with the rattler
This is a hobby of very little need and a lot of wantGood to know, but not sure if I should thank you or not. My wallet may be hurting with desire for a 357 Rattler - although I literally have no need.......
no no no i need! neeed need need!This is a hobby of very little need and a lot of want
Hello AOA Rob, Any update to this time frame? Thanks! MikeHello Mike
We expect Late January
Rob
Thanks! Looking forward to it. MikeHello
Our oem single point cut rifle barrels for the Western rifles are being machined at this time. We expect end of month for barrels in hand from SUB MOA. Delays seem to be normal and expected.
ROB
I was a right handed shooter until I lost my right eye. I shoot this rifle with no problem. You are not cocking anything so left or right makes no difference. Sorry about the delay.I'd really like to try one of these out, but I fear as a lefty shooter the mag might act as a cheese grater / whisker puller.
There's some threads out there on other forums about them if you do a search. I've read they are slug picky but don't have first hand experience to confirm.
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