Javelin Airgun Slugs

Javelin Gen 2 Airgun Slugs UK

Javelin Gen 2 airgun slugs are precision-swaged projectiles developed for shooters looking for excellent accuracy, consistency and long-range ballistic performance from their PCP air rifles.

Unlike traditional diabolo airgun pellets, Javelin slugs use a streamlined, bullet-style profile designed to provide improved aerodynamic efficiency and velocity retention over longer distances.

Javelin Gen 2 Slug Technology

The second generation of Javelin airgun slugs incorporates a number of design improvements intended to enhance stability, consistency and ballistic performance:

• Balanced Flight Technology – hollow point depth is individually calculated for different weight variants to optimise the centre of mass and provide stable flight.
• Profiled hollow point cavity – designed to provide controlled expansion and effective energy transfer.
• Rounded meplat – improves aerodynamic performance and helps reduce drag.
• Redesigned base – developed to improve stability in turbulent conditions.
• Tighter manufacturing tolerances – provides improved consistency between individual slugs and production batches.

Choosing the Right Javelin Airgun Slug

Javelin slugs are available in different calibres, diameters and grain weights because air rifle barrels can vary considerably.

The best-performing slug will depend on factors including your rifle, barrel, twist rate, power level and velocity. For this reason, shooters may find that testing different Javelin diameters and weights provides the best way to identify the most accurate combination for their particular PCP air rifle.

Lighter slugs can generally achieve higher velocities at a given power level, while heavier slugs may offer increased retained energy and improved ballistic performance at longer ranges when used with a suitably powerful air rifle.

Javelin Slugs vs Airgun Pellets

Traditional airgun pellets use the familiar diabolo shape with a narrow waist and flared skirt. Javelin airgun slugs instead use a more streamlined projectile profile.

The more aerodynamic shape can provide better velocity retention and long-range performance when fired from an air rifle and barrel designed to work effectively with slugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Javelin slugs suitable for all PCP air rifles?

Not necessarily. Slug performance can vary significantly between different rifles and barrels. Your air rifle should be capable of safely producing the power required for the particular slug weight, and testing different diameters and weights is recommended.

How do I choose the correct Javelin slug diameter?

Check the requirements of your rifle and barrel before selecting a diameter. Even rifles of the same nominal calibre can perform differently with different slug diameters, so manufacturers' recommendations and practical accuracy testing should be used when choosing.

Should I choose lighter or heavier Javelin slugs?

This depends on your rifle and intended use. Lighter slugs generally require less power to achieve higher velocities, while heavier slugs can offer greater retained energy and strong long-range ballistic performance when used with a sufficiently powerful PCP air rifle.

What is the difference between Javelin Gen 2 and the original Javelin slugs?

Javelin Gen 2 incorporates several design changes including Balanced Flight Technology, a carefully profiled hollow point cavity, rounded meplat, redesigned base and tighter manufacturing tolerances.

Are Javelin airgun slugs hollow point?

Javelin Gen 2 slugs use a hollow point design. The hollow point profile varies according to projectile weight as part of Javelin's Balanced Flight Technology.

Where can I buy Javelin airgun slugs in the UK?

Rifleworks stocks a range of Javelin Gen 2 airgun slugs in the UK, with different calibres, diameters and grain weights available. Browse the products above to find the appropriate Javelin slug for your air rifle.