Testing H&N Slugs in the Umarex Gauntlet 2 - 25 CAL. - 85 YARDS and SMACKING!!!

Published on October 16, 2021
Duration: 5:31

This video reviews the Umarex Gauntlet 2 air rifle, specifically testing its performance with H&N slugs at 85 yards. The reviewer confirms the Gauntlet 2 is more powerful than its predecessor and demonstrates its capability to shoot slugs accurately, achieving respectable groups that rivaled JSB pellets at the tested distance. The review highlights the rifle's larger bottle, higher fill pressure, and higher reg pressure as contributing factors to its improved performance.

Quick Summary

The Umarex Gauntlet 2 .25 caliber air rifle shows impressive performance with H&N slugs at 85 yards, achieving respectable accuracy comparable to or better than JSB pellets. The rifle's enhanced power, due to a larger bottle and higher pressures, contributes to its slug-shooting capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Umarex Gauntlet 2 & H&N Slugs
  2. 00:57Testing H&N 249 30-Grain Slugs
  3. 04:09Group Results: 249 30-Grain Slugs
  4. 04:22Group Results: 249 28-Grain Slugs
  5. 04:34Comparison: Slugs vs. JSB Pellets
  6. 05:07Conclusion: 85 Yard Slug Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Umarex Gauntlet 2 perform with slugs at 85 yards?

The Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .25 caliber demonstrated respectable accuracy with H&N slugs at 85 yards. The reviewer achieved good groups with both 30-grain and 28-grain slugs, finding them to be comparable or even slightly better than JSB pellets at this distance.

Is the Umarex Gauntlet 2 more powerful than the original Gauntlet?

Yes, the reviewer confirms that the Umarex Gauntlet 2 is indeed more powerful than the Gauntlet one. This is attributed to its larger air bottle, higher fill pressure, and higher regulator pressure, contributing to its overall improved performance.

Which H&N slugs performed best in the Umarex Gauntlet 2 at 85 yards?

In the reviewer's specific Umarex Gauntlet 2, the 249 30-grain H&N slugs produced tighter groups at 85 yards compared to the 249 28-grain slugs. The reviewer noted that the barrel seemed to prefer the slightly heavier slugs for accuracy.

Can the Umarex Gauntlet 2 shoot slugs accurately at longer ranges?

Yes, the Umarex Gauntlet 2 can shoot slugs accurately at longer ranges. The test at 85 yards showed that H&N slugs achieved very respectable groups, indicating the rifle's capability for accurate slug shooting at extended distances.

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