{"title":"Javelin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJavelin Airgun Slugs in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJavelin makes slugs for high-power PCP airguns, and that is the entire range. Slugs are a different proposition from diabolo pellets: solid, longer, stabilised by the rifling rather than by drag, and capable of holding energy far further downrange. NeonSales carries 5 Javelin products, all in 200 packs, from R294 to R343.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Javelin products does NeonSales stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26 grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e in .218 head size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e in .217 and .218 head sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34 grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e in .217 and .218 head sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight and head size, and why both matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptions here\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it changes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26, 30 and 34 grain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier holds energy and resists wind better, needs more power to push\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.217 and .218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow the slug fits your bore, which determines whether it stabilises at all\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat thousandth of an inch between .217 and .218 sounds trivial and is not. Too loose and the slug does not engage the rifling properly. Too tight and pressure rises and accuracy suffers. Bores vary between manufacturers and between individual barrels, so the only reliable method is to buy one pack of each size and shoot them before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour rifle needs to suit slugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo requirements, and both are properties of the rifle rather than the ammunition. You need enough power, which in practice means a PCP rather than a springer or CO2 rifle. And you need a barrel with a twist rate fast enough to stabilise a longer projectile. A slug fired from an unsuitable barrel will keyhole, and no amount of tuning or weight changing fixes it. Check what your barrel is before buying slugs in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre slugs more accurate than pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not automatically. At close and moderate range a good diabolo pellet often groups as well or better. Slugs earn their place at extended distance, where the better ballistic coefficient means less drop and less wind drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich weight should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 grain sits in the middle of this range and is the sensible first test. Move heavier if your rifle has the power and you want more resistance to wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if they are stabilising?\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at the holes in the paper. Round holes mean the slug arrived nose first. Elongated or sideways holes mean it is tumbling, which points to twist rate or fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy only 200 packs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slugs are heavier and more expensive to produce than pellets, so pack sizes are smaller. It also makes testing several sizes less costly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/5-5mm-pellets\"\u003e5.5mm Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bullets\"\u003eAirgun Ammunition\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-rifles\"\u003eAir Rifles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaning-equipment\"\u003eCleaning Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"javelin-slugs-34gr-218-200s","title":"JAVELIN SLUGS 34GR .218 - 200'S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJAVELIN SLUGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin slugs are designed to travel long distances with minimal influence from external factors. To do this, we�ve incorporated a tangent ogive and smooth shank which reduce drag through the air. We�ve also ensured that the weight distribution and balance provides stable flight, even in turbulent conditions. This ensures an optimum BC across a broad range of barrel designs, twist rates and velocities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePlan on hunting? We bet you won�t find a more devastating hunting slug! The combination of soft lead, a deep hollow point and a large meplat mean that explosive expansion takes place on impact, dumping most of its energy within the first few inches � Exactly what�s required for small game hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin Slug �34gr� .218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCALIBER: .218�\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 34gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCOUNT: 200pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRA4 BC: 0.105\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAverage BC calculated at 950fps (20�C \/ 68�F at sea level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAVELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319293153520,"sku":"3946","price":343.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/javelin-slugs-34gr-218-200-s-neonsales-shop-shopifycountryname-47768.png?v=1747209527"},{"product_id":"javelin-slugs-30gr-218-200s","title":"JAVELIN SLUGS 30GR .218 - 200'S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJAVELIN SLUGS \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJavelin slugs are designed to travel long distances with minimal influence from external factors. To do this, PATRIOT incorporated a tangent ogive and smooth shank which reduce drag through the air. They've also ensured that the weight distribution and balance provides stable flight, even in turbulent conditions. This ensures an optimum BC across a broad range of barrel designs, twist rates and velocities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan on hunting? We bet you won't find a more devastating hunting slug! The combination of soft lead, a deep hollow point and a large meplat mean that explosive expansion takes place on impact, dumping most of its energy within the first few inches - Exactly what's required for small game hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin Slug: 30gr - .218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCALIBER: .218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 30gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCOUNT: 200pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRA4 BC: 0.094\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAverage BC calculated at 950fps (20°C \/ 68°F at sea level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAVELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319293186288,"sku":"3947","price":316.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/javelin-slugs-30gr-218-200-s-neonsales-shop-shopifycountryname-84820.png?v=1747209529"},{"product_id":"javelin-slugs-30gr-217-200s","title":"JAVELIN SLUGS 30GR .217 - 200'S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJAVELIN SLUGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin slugs are designed to travel long distances with minimal influence from external factors. To do this, PATRIOT incorporated a tangent ogive and smooth shank which reduce drag through the air. They've also ensured that the weight distribution and balance provides stable flight, even in turbulent conditions. This ensures an optimum BC across a broad range of barrel designs, twist rates and velocities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePlan on hunting? We bet you won't find a more devastating hunting slug! The combination of soft lead, a deep hollow point and a large meplat mean that explosive expansion takes place on impact, dumping most of its energy within the first few inches - Exactly what's required for small game hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin Slug: 30gr, .217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCALIBER: .217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 30gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCOUNT: 200pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRA4 BC: 0.094\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAverage BC calculated at 950fps (20°C \/ 68°F at sea level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAVELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319293219056,"sku":"3948","price":316.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/javelin-slugs-30gr-217-200-s-neonsales-shop-shopifycountryname-19803.png?v=1747209530"},{"product_id":"javelin-slugs-34gr-217-200s","title":"JAVELIN SLUGS 34GR .217 - 200'S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJAVELIN SLUGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin slugs are designed to travel long distances with minimal influence from external factors. To do this, we�ve incorporated a tangent ogive and smooth shank which reduce drag through the air. We�ve also ensured that the weight distribution and balance provides stable flight, even in turbulent conditions. This ensures an optimum BC across a broad range of barrel designs, twist rates and velocities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePlan on hunting? We bet you won�t find a more devastating hunting slug! The combination of soft lead, a deep hollow point and a large meplat mean that explosive expansion takes place on impact, dumping most of its energy within the first few inches � Exactly what�s required for small game hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJavelin Slug �34gr� .217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCALIBER: .217�\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 34gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCOUNT: 200pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRA4 BC: 0.105\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAverage BC calculated at 950fps (20�C \/ 68�F at sea level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAVELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319293251824,"sku":"3949","price":343.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/javelin-slugs-34gr-217-200-s-neonsales-shop-shopifycountryname-44534.png?v=1747209531"},{"product_id":"javelin-slugs-26gr-218-200s","title":"JAVELIN SLUGS 26GR .218 - 200'S","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJAVELIN SLUGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience long distance precision with minimal external interference using JAVELIN SLUGS 26GR .218 - 200'S. Incorporating a tangent ogive and smooth shank, PATRIOT has reduced drag, ensuring stable flight in turbulent conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts weight distribution and balance provide an optimal BC for diverse barrel designs, twist rates, and velocities. Get ready for an unrivaled hunting experience with our devastating slugs featuring soft lead, deep hollow points, and a large meplat for explosive impact and maximum energy transfer. Perfect for small game hunting enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJavelin Gen 2 Slugs “26gr” .218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALIBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: .218”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 26gr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 200pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRA4 BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 0.081\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG1 BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 0.089\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: calculated at 950fps (20°C \/ 68°F at sea level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JAVELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319293284592,"sku":"3950","price":294.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/javelin-slugs-26gr-218-200-s-neonsales-shop-shopifycountryname-44461.png?v=1747209532"}],"url":"https:\/\/neonsales.co.za\/collections\/javelin.oembed","provider":"NeonSales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}