AirMaks Arms Air Maks Krait for left shoulder shooter

[JimD]

I have 5 under $500 PCPs and I think I am about ready to try a "better" one. I am right handed but left eye dominant so I shoot from my left shoulder. I like bullpups and 3 of my PCPs are P35s. Their cocking handle is on the right but I like that. Their magazine is flush so it is not in my face. I tried to shoot an Impact once and couldn't see through the scope. My head is too big and the magazine was right in my face. I don't want to spend ~$1500 for a gun that puts the magazine in my face. A gun I cannot shoot comfortably.

Air Maks guns are pretty unique in having an adjustable length of pull. I like a length of pull of 14.75 inches. I made my own wood stocks for my Prod, and P35s and modified the stock on my Avenger to get the LOP right. But I don't love the idea of having to modify a somewhat expensive airgun this way. So Air Maks are attractive. The Katran is a possibility but to keep the length reasonably I'd need to have the 400mm barrel. Kind of short. The Katran would give me a 500+mm barrel but the magazine sticks out on the left side and thus into my face. It doesn't look as bad as an Impact but perhaps still uncomfortable. I wish the magazine was centered in the action like the SPA M60.

Anybody try a Katran from their left shoulder and have a comment? I'm interested in how far the magazine sticks out, is it further than the cheekpiece protrudes and whether you found it comfortable.

 

[MikeVV]

I just put my Krait up to my left shoulder. No problem, not uncomfortable at all. As you know, the cocking arm can be swapped to either side.
I'm right handed, but have the cocking arm on the left side. I like keeping my right hand on the grip while cocking the gun.

I don't have any experience with the Katran. You mention both !?

Mike

 

[Florida_Man]

I just put my Krait up to my left shoulder. No problem, not uncomfortable at all. As you know, the cocking arm can be swapped to either side.
I'm right handed, but have the cocking arm on the left side. I like keeping my right hand on the grip while cocking the gun.

I don't have any experience with the Katran. You mention both !?

Mike

What’s the length of pull on your Argus? I can’t find it online.

Cricket II is 15.25

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[JimD]

Thanks Mike, that is a good indication it might work for me. Without a retailer nearby I might have to just risk the return shipping and buy one to really know if it works.

The Katran is a quite different Air Maks gun which is not a bullpup. It can be made compact for transportation because it has a good folding stock. But with a 400mm barrel the Katran is about 36 inches long. There are longer versions but I don't think I want a gun longer than this. I have an Avenger and it is a nice gun for the money but it is so long I seldom shoot it. The advantage of the Katran for me is the magazine is out in front away from my face.

I'm not sure either Air Maks will adjust to my desired 14.75 inches but I am hoping they get close enough I can be OK with them. Or possibly I could change a piece and get to where I want.

 

[Florida_Man]

PJ comments 3/4 in that the mag might get in the way of a lefty.

 

[JimD]

I saw that but I think he said it wasn't bad. I saw another video today where it seems to stick out pretty good. My best is it's shootable for a me but not completely comfortable.

 

[Florida_Man]

I’ve been eyeing the Krait L tube 22 myself. It’s so tough when you can’t hold one. Also on the radar is a Cricket II standard, or an Argus 45

 

[Mr.H]

I have 5 under $500 PCPs and I think I am about ready to try a "better" one. I am right handed but left eye dominant so I shoot from my left shoulder. I like bullpups and 3 of my PCPs are P35s. Their cocking handle is on the right but I like that. Their magazine is flush so it is not in my face. I tried to shoot an Impact once and couldn't see through the scope. My head is too big and the magazine was right in my face. I don't want to spend ~$1500 for a gun that puts the magazine in my face. A gun I cannot shoot comfortably.

Air Maks guns are pretty unique in having an adjustable length of pull. I like a length of pull of 14.75 inches. I made my own wood stocks for my Prod, and P35s and modified the stock on my Avenger to get the LOP right. But I don't love the idea of having to modify a somewhat expensive airgun this way. So Air Maks are attractive. The Katran is a possibility but to keep the length reasonably I'd need to have the 400mm barrel. Kind of short. The Katran would give me a 500+mm barrel but the magazine sticks out on the left side and thus into my face. It doesn't look as bad as an Impact but perhaps still uncomfortable. I wish the magazine was centered in the action like the SPA M60.

Anybody try a Katran from their left shoulder and have a comment? I'm interested in how far the magazine sticks out, is it further than the cheekpiece protrudes and whether you found it comfortable.

I'm confused. In your post title, you ask about the Krait, but in the body of the post you are talking about the Katran. The Katran looks more like a carbine, as the magazine is inserted into the gun ahead of the cheek weld, unlike the Krait, which is a bullpub design and the mag is inserted opposite the cheek weld (for a right handed shooter). I think if you're a lefty, the Katran would be a better option for you