Panthera FX Bull barrel for Panthera

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It’s rude to answer question with another question but I think it matters to know what the application is.. basically hunting or target shooting?

Target shooting is simple: accuracy trumps all as @Solo1 has stated.

Hunting is more complicated. What is the target critter? What’s the ideal range vs the mostly likely range? Do the slugs have different designs? If one slug is more accurate how much more accurate? For example let’s assume one of the slugs is the 40gr frag slug and the other one is a standard 34gr hollow point.

If I was shooting squirrels and rabbits I would choose the 34gr. The 34gr will do less damage to the meat and fur if you want to salvage that.

If it was coyotes I would say 40gr frag no matter what, assuming accuracy is acceptable. Why? Because in .22 cal that’s the absolute best slug you can use on bigger bodied critters. I’ve seen how devastating they can be. Be warned you will get some pass through with this slug but expect 2-5 small holes as they break up like the X-punch slugs.

In other calibers you can just shoot heavier and achieve excellent results but in .22 cal you wanna make sure you’re doing as much damage as possible.

I am going to give the 40 grain Frags a good run as well as the 40 to 42 grain, This rifle was designed to handle the 40 grain .22 slugs. I want the accuracy to be on par, . I didn't purchase it for PLINKING LOL. This should be a HP .22 dedicated slug rifle. I am not using for completion. It is supose to be a long range rifle. 100 yards + easily For those purposes I will not shoot the larger critters, if you know want I mean, @ long range. But @ closer distances with great patience , anticipation and shot placement I will . If it doesn't work then I have proved it to myself. A long time ago all that one used the most was 22 LR. I am in search of high power .22. Is the FX Panthera up to the job? I will find out I think @ 50 & under it can be done. This is my window of being on the safe side so to speak in my opinion. If the Panthera does't perform as expected, I just purchased a expensive .22 slug rifle that does not fit the bill. It will be a hard lesson learned, especially for the wait time I indored for this rig. With all the extras I put on like Bull Barrel, 300 bar bottle, bag rider, & compact NV bridge. As for optics DNT Thernnite 635 R. as well as my trusty Sightron S8 4.5 x 40 x56. I started this thread @ the begining, I hope it all ends well. If not it will be a hard pill to swallow. Iwill move on , & just unload the Panthera for someone else to enjoy. Also, I woun't change the caliber to .30 for this wasn't my Intial purpose. Like I stated HP .22

 

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I am going to give the 40 grain Frags a good run as well as the 40 to 42 grain, This rifle was designed to handle the 40 grain .22 slugs. I want the accuracy to be on par, . I didn't purchase it for PLINKING LOL. This should be a HP .22 dedicated slug rifle. I am not using for completion. It is supose to be a long range rifle. 100 yards + easily For those purposes I will not shoot the larger critters, if you know want I mean, @ long range. But @ closer distances with great patience , anticipation and shot placement I will . If it doesn't work then I have proved it to myself. A long time ago all that one used the most was 22 LR. I am in search of high power .22. Is the FX Panthera up to the job? I will find out I think @ 50 & under it can be done. This is my window of being on the safe side so to speak in my opinion. If the Panthera does't perform as expected, I just purchased a expensive .22 slug rifle that does not fit the bill. It will be a hard lesson learned, especially for the wait time I indored for this rig. With all the extras I put on like Bull Barrel, 300 bar bottle, bag rider, & compact NV bridge. As for optics DNT Thernnite 635 R. as well as my trusty Sightron S8 4.5 x 40 x56. I started this thread @ the begining, I hope it all ends well. If not it will be a hard pill to swallow. Iwill move on , & just unload the Panthera for someone else to enjoy. Also, I woun't change the caliber to .30 for this wasn't my Intial purpose. Like I stated HP .22

With the 22 lr did you mostly take head or heart-lung shots while using 40 gr hollow points?

 

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With the 22 lr did you mostly take head or heart-lung shots while using 40 gr hollow poiTo answer your question nts?

To answer your question -Heart & lung. I haved used my .357 AAA Slayer in the past , with great sucess, out to 68 yards plus, with no hick ups. As old as that rifle is, It is what I call a true performer. I just had Allen Z , repair the dreaded slow leak, It has been holding air now for 3 months strong. He did his magic & machined a few do dads. Even with a slow leak with the Slayer, for hunting purposes , will get the job done. I put 200 ronds through the Slayer, for checking my dope for it is UN-REGULATED

 

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As far as the DRS"s I will aquire @ one point or another . I purchased them Knowing what their limits would be. They will be a joy to shoot, simple as that.