Not too surprised the alteros slugs worked, the CZ unchoked barrel taipan uses is mostly tested with ZAN and alteros since that’s the only slugs they get over there.
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Taipan Ugly/Beautiful
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Congratulations! That Vet2 700 .22 is on my wish list! I find them tactically attractive if there is such a thing...
! What a shooter and great groups and excellent shot on the mouse. Enjoy shooting it....nice pics by the way.
! What a shooter and great groups and excellent shot on the mouse. Enjoy shooting it....nice pics by the way.Upvote 0
To be clear, I am happy with the looks. My comments were in anticipation of those posted previously on AGN. Perhaps these designs are more broadly acceptable now, with the FX tacticals, Skout, Panda, etc. Close up (ie: for the user) the details are very pretty and the fit and finish is a cut above. No wobbly parts or gritty levers, sturdy bones and a very efficient moderator. Obviously they have also nailed that free floating (but mildly tensioned) barrel.
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The ES on 16 shots starting at 200bar was 6fps! I assume it’ll settle. LOL.
Looks like I’ll get 40 shots from 260-180bar, at 54fpe.
Looks like I’ll get 40 shots from 260-180bar, at 54fpe.
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The T2 is a real solid gun. Only one I like better is the Epic 2. But it's a longer gun with same barrel length and about 4-5 hundred more. Taipan will do what they do, and they do it well.
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You know, I am not sure. It is held by 2 bolts, one under the front of the trigger guard and another inside the grip. If the Mutant is using the same wood stock as the Veterans, then it should fit properly.
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All these Vet 2 posts and how well they shoot pellets and slugs definitely has my eyes open! What's the power potential of the 550mm Standard size guns?
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Just received mine, hoping it’ll shoot like Weevil at 
y. I’m embarrassed to say that it shoots one hole at 30y with jsb18.1 in my backyard. Because the min yardage to even mention should be a min of 50y for any pcp over $1k.
y. I’m embarrassed to say that it shoots one hole at 30y with jsb18.1 in my backyard. Because the min yardage to even mention should be a min of 50y for any pcp over $1k. Upvote 0
Good looking pair
I have a 100y range and bench out back and the weather is just about to drop below 90, so I’m looking forward to evening benchrest therapy. I’m strongly considering competition and this might be the right tool. I’ve competed in biathlon for 25 years but the latest injury is likely a dealbreaker. I’ll continue coaching the shooting but I don’t think I can ski hard any more. I better start putting some coins in the Altaros piggy bank.
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the Taipan is Beautiful in an Ugly kind of way, kind of like an A-10 Wart hog (Thunderbolt ll) 
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the Taipan is Beautiful in an Ugly kind of way, kind of like an A-10 Wart hog (Thunderbolt ll)
The A-10 is a gorgeous aircraft IMO! Obviously in a different way than other aircraft, but still. So to me, the Taipan is similarly gorgeous.
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Here's my first group with the Vet II Tactical 550mm. Varmint Knocker 22.5g slugs. I can interchange the JTS 22.07 with these slugs and get damn near the same accuracy. Certainly more than enough for hunting with either. Hammer spring has not been adjusted. This equates to 42 fpe on the slugs. I'm certainly happy.
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My .25 550 V2 gets 54 FPE at 963 fps with 26g Hades. This is "vanilla" as TT sent it to me. Great rifle!
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Absolutely NOT ugly !!!
There are far to many "Pretty" airguns that spend most of there life plonking pellets or slugs at 50yds or less.
Results at 100yds + are much much more appealing and rewarding than distances you can basically throw rocks at !!
Very nice shooting and very nice rifle!!
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