Author Topic: .177 Bob's boat tail slug - also .20 cal (Read 6291 times))

The_Hare · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2022, 11:38:08 AM »

Current production H. N. 14 gr. Knock Out slugs have a length of 0.243".

Spacebus · « **Reply #41 on:** April 10, 2022, 03:39:44 PM »

How would the BC of a .177 BBT compare to a .22 or .25 cal diabolo pellet?

K.O. · « **Reply #42 on:** April 11, 2022, 03:27:25 AM »

at what speed...

theoretically about double most... but they have very different drag curves...two different nuts to crack... but a 25g Jsb king .25 is about .38, the 33.95 bout .4 ish...

K.O. · « **Reply #43 on:** April 11, 2022, 04:31:46 AM »

Quote from: Spacebus on April 01, 2022, 08:49:37 PM

How are the BBT's in choked barrels? It would give me a reason to hang onto my .177 PCP stuff.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=161739.0

K.O. · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2022, 06:27:23 AM »

Quote from: K.O. on April 11, 2022, 03:27:25 AM

at what speed...

theoretically about double most... but they have very different drag curves...two different nuts to crack... but a 25g Jsb king .25 is about .038, the 33.95 bout .04 ish...

edit oops... left out a zero... fixed above...

Wayne52 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 11, 2022, 07:07:05 AM »

I'm sure looking forward to when the .177 slug molds become available.

thesandman · « **Reply #46 on:** April 11, 2022, 09:02:18 AM »

I would be interested in both .177 and .20 in two or more cavity. I would use 20,s and size down to .177 for a heavy plus order a .20 cal barrel. PS; Its almost casting season here in mid Michigan. I don't cast indoors anymore.

Spacebus · « **Reply #47 on:** April 11, 2022, 09:33:00 AM »

Quote from: K.O. on April 11, 2022, 03:27:25 AM

at what speed...

theoretically about double most... but they have very different drag curves...two different nuts to crack... but a 25g Jsb king .25 is about .038, the 33.95 bout .04 ish...

I'm impressed with the BC of those pellets, and I just found the post where Bob estimates the .177 will be around .072 or the FN and .068 for the HP.

Franklink · « **Reply #48 on:** July 15, 2022, 08:21:28 PM »

Any news on the .177 and .20 BBT molds? Or even better, a timeframe?

K.O. · « **Reply #49 on:** July 16, 2022, 12:26:13 AM »

Quote from: Franklink on July 15, 2022, 08:21:28 PM

Any news on the .177 and .20 BBT molds? Or even better, a timeframe?

I am hoping also have a Franklin hidden away just for it..

rsterne · « **Reply #50 on:** July 16, 2022, 03:33:53 AM »

No word yet....

Bob

Franklink · « **Reply #51 on:** July 16, 2022, 12:18:06 PM »

Thanks Bob.

Just knowing that they're coming at some point is good news. Thanks for planting the seed with NOE.

Franklink · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2024, 03:39:30 AM »

Been patiently waiting two years, have since added a third high power .20 PCP.

Are the .20 Bobs boat tail ever going to come to fruition?

Charles Hammack · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2024, 06:30:59 PM »

I told Al I would take 2 molds of each if it came to life.

Regards Charles

rsterne · « **Reply #54 on:** September 06, 2024, 12:08:01 PM »

I haven't heard from Al in many months.... No new BBTs released in more than a year.... The Texan slugs never happened either....

Bob

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #55 on:** September 06, 2024, 03:06:13 PM »

Is Al okay? I've read rumors of bad health but again just rumors.

Franklink · « **Reply #56 on:** September 07, 2024, 12:44:27 AM »

Quote from: rsterne on September 06, 2024, 12:08:01 PM

I haven't heard from Al in many months.... No new BBTs released in more than a year.... The Texan slugs never happened either....

Bob

That's a bummer to hear. Al/NOE has been very good to us airgunners, but I guess all good things....

K.O. · « **Reply #57 on:** September 07, 2024, 01:19:22 AM »

Quote from: Madd Hatter on September 06, 2024, 03:06:13 PM

Is Al okay? I've read rumors of bad health but again just rumors.

More than a rumor... Prayers and thanks for what he has done for the Air rifle community...

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #58 on:** September 07, 2024, 12:53:53 PM »

I clicked on the link but all it did was take me to the site. What has happened?

K.O. · « **Reply #59 on:** September 07, 2024, 04:54:23 PM »

on my computer it takes me to the NOE page...but it has a short statement... below is a cut and paste of the statement...

We understand that there has been some concern regarding NOE, prompting us to provide an update. Over the past few months, we’ve encountered significant challenges, primarily due to serious health crises affecting two key individuals within our team—one directly and the other involving a spouse. As a result, our presence in the business hasn’t been as consistent as we would have preferred.

However, we’re pleased to report that both individuals are currently undergoing treatment and are expected to make full recoveries. While the treatments are ongoing, we remain optimistic about their progress.

In addition to these health challenges, we’ve also experienced some staff turnover. As a result, we are actively training a new machinist to ensure continuity and maintain our standards of quality. The training process is progressing smoothly, and we anticipate having our team back to full strength by August.

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.177 Bob's boat tail slug - also .20 cal

Author Topic: .177 Bob's boat tail slug - also .20 cal (Read 6291 times))