Panthera 500 and 600 50 -100 yard groups Help

[Bodacious]

I'm in the process of maybe replacing my quite accurate M3 600 .22 cal with a Panthera 500 or 600.
I have nobody near me to touch or shoot a Panthera rifle.
I shoot 50-120 yards and would like to increase my sub MOA groups 90-120 yards. Currently shooting pellets in the M3.

Not sure if the 500Panthera would satisfy my needs. If it shot the same groups I'm getting now with pellets but was even better with light slugs that I'm currently getting it might be worth the risk. However I believe it does have the same standard superior smooth twist barrel as does the M3.but shorter of course.

I want to stay with the .22cal in the Panthera.

The 600Panthera should shoot better groups at that 90-120 yard range with slugs. I'm super curious if anyone has a 600P and documented how it shoots pellets out to 70 yards? If the heavy barrel would group pellets at close ranges, then do a Macro change to the tune for light slugs out further, would be awesome.

I realize that the 600 and 700P are purpose built slug rifles. Shot count is not a big deal to me as I only bench shoot and can tether up for that.

We are only a few months deep into the Panthera platform so I know that not a lot of info is readily available.

Just for a twist, I also considered a AGT Uragan 2 .22cal. From what I read the CZ barrel is not too fussy and is happy with both pellets or slugs. However the HS and regulators are not externally accessible.

Thanks for any help and guidance that you might be able to offer.

[ranchibi]

Dave, I haven't shot one but have held one and spoke with someone I know who serviced one. Lots of power on tap especially with the 600-700 barrels and very customizable with dual reservoirs besides barrels options. The only thing he told me that he did not like while servicing the gun for a leak was that there was a connection where an o'ring went and it is to be seated in an OVAL space...😳....he couldn't understand why it was oval. Maybe it doesn't matter as he got it to hold air with no issues. They are long guns, looked longer than my RAW in a Chassis, but, if most of your shooting is off a bench then it would be ideal, but it is not so heavy that field use wouldn't be out of the question. Good looking guns and the 600-700 will also shoot pellets like your Impact.  I think a 600 or 700 (I would go 700 easier power less air used) would suit your long range purposes. Oh, and I really liked the rear facing gauges, about time someone even thought about that! My friend has an M3 Sniper .22/700 and I helped him tune it, very easy...incredible guns!

[Bodacious]

Dave, I haven't shot one but have held one and spoke with someone I know who serviced one. Lots of power on tap especially with the 600-700 barrels and very customizable with dual reservoirs besides barrels options. The only thing he told me that he did not like while servicing the gun for a leak was that there was a connection where an o'ring went and it is to be seated in an OVAL space...😳....he couldn't understand why it was oval. Maybe it doesn't matter as he got it to hold air with no issues. They are long guns, looked longer than my RAW in a Chassis, but, if most of your shooting is off a bench then it would be ideal, but it is not so heavy that field use wouldn't be out of the question. Good looking guns and the 600-700 will also shoot pellets like your Impact.  I think a 600 or 700 (I would go 700 easier power less air used) would suit your long range purposes. Oh, and I really liked the rear facing gauges, about time someone even thought about that! My friend has an M3 Sniper .22/700 and I helped him tune it, very easy...incredible guns!

Thanks Ranchibi..... after much thought a found a 600 in stock form a great dealer a few hours away. Going to pick it up Thursday or Friday weather permitting. (another snowstorm for tomorrow) I did get a CARM SSL ordered tonight for it. (here I go, cart in front of the horse again)
Fingers crossed with this adventure.
I went out today and shot my 600 M3 .22 for a couple of hours....."dang" that's a nice rifle, hope I'm not setting myself up for disappointment again.
Thanks for chiming in!

[ranchibi]

Dave, I haven't shot one but have held one and spoke with someone I know who serviced one. Lots of power on tap especially with the 600-700 barrels and very customizable with dual reservoirs besides barrels options. The only thing he told me that he did not like while servicing the gun for a leak was that there was a connection where an o'ring went and it is to be seated in an OVAL space...😳....he couldn't understand why it was oval. Maybe it doesn't matter as he got it to hold air with no issues. They are long guns, looked longer than my RAW in a Chassis, but, if most of your shooting is off a bench then it would be ideal, but it is not so heavy that field use wouldn't be out of the question. Good looking guns and the 600-700 will also shoot pellets like your Impact.  I think a 600 or 700 (I would go 700 easier power less air used) would suit your long range purposes. Oh, and I really liked the rear facing gauges, about time someone even thought about that! My friend has an M3 Sniper .22/700 and I helped him tune it, very easy...incredible guns!

Thanks Ranchibi..... after much thought a found a 600 in stock form a great dealer a few hours away. Going to pick it up Thursday or Friday weather permitting. (another snowstorm for tomorrow) I did get a CARM SSL ordered tonight for it. (here I go, cart in front of the horse again)
Fingers crossed with this adventure.
I went out today and shot my 600 M3 .22 for a couple of hours....."dang" that's a nice rifle, hope I'm not setting myself up for disappointment again.
Thanks for chiming in!

Dave! Congratulations! There is no way in my mind you will be disappointed! FX as you know builds quality guns and do stand behind them with great warranties if the need arises! Please keep us informed about your Panthers after you get it! Woo Hoo! And, yes, M3's are INCREDIBLE!