Other Akela vs. P35 vs. Bullboss

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Kola

Kola

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I have space and budget for a 'budget' bullpup.

Budget because it is my first bullpup, I want to first see if I like the concept, then I will possibly buy a higher end rifle.
We are also quite limited on choice over here in South Africa compared to Europe and the USA.
I am also not able to walk into a store to look and feel, I need to buy online.

I spent a lot of time reading forums, watching reviews, but am still not sure.

They are all similar in price, power and functionality - I am looking at .22.

Any personal experience of why one over the other, or rather why not one of these?
(My preference with the limited knowledge I have is Akela, then P35, then Bullboss).
 
I have 3 P35s but no experience with the other two. I am pretty sure the P35s are the lightest. They also have mid instead of rear cocking. Mine are all accurate, the 22 surprisingly so. It has given me a 200 on the 30 yard challenge. They are regulated guns. My 22 likes h&n baracuda match pellets and shoots them over 800 fps for about 32 fpe. I use a 3d printed moderator in the shroud and the guns are quiet. The plastic stock is thick and solid. The Stoeger bullshark is almost identical. There is also a slightly more expensive P35X/Remington SpiritX with more power and a wood stock. I highly recommend.
 
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Akelas are very nice guns had a .177 which was very accurate. Wish I had purchased the .22 instead for hunting even though did use the .177 a bit. Did the spring mod on mine and shot count increased to like 90-92 usable shots if I remember correctly. Believe it was around 16/17ftlb.
Sidelever was never a issue just reached over gun and cocked with left hand, after you did it for a bit was easier then doing it right handed.
 
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Scotay42 said:
I hope you got it from airgun revisions for the best price at least. Personally the rear side lever is a nogo for me, p35x is superior in every way.
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I am in South Africa, but got a really good price.

The rear side lever is not great, would have preferred a more forward version, but overall the Akela was my first choice, and the price compared to the P35 sealed the deal.
I am also seldom in a hurry with follow-up shots, so should be OK with the lever, I should know soon.

The P35X is sadly not available here, we have a small market and limited choice.
 
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Kola said:
I am in South Africa, but got a really good price.

The rear side lever is not great, would have preferred a more forward version, but overall the Akela was my first choice, and the price compared to the P35 sealed the deal.
I am also seldom in a hurry with follow-up shots, so should be OK with the lever, I should know soon.

The P35X is sadly not available here, we have a small market and limited choice.
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If you ever stumble upon a side lever from Kral, don't hesitate to buy it to replace the one on your akela. Apparently they are a direct fit
 
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In the end, the Akela supplier stuffed me around and got told to shove it.
He should have just sorted me with the Akela or told me he can’t, but decided to try sell me something he has in stock, but was not on the list I gave him.
I do not like that.

Anyway, could not find an Akela, then came across this in .22 and decided to give it a go.
Taking it on a hunt tomorrow, hope it delivers what I expect.

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What is it? I liked the looks of the Akela and I was not turned off by the lack of a regulator but I shoot from my left shoulder and I could not see myself happy with the cocking lever as a cheek rest. I make my own stocks for my P35s out of wood but their plastic stock is very serviceable. I need about 14.75 inch LOP so I have not found a factory stock long enough anyway. So I make my own. Pretty wood stocks that do not fit me don't do it for me but I can add a spacer as I have on my Caiman X.
 
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Scotay42 said:
Better than the akela, good job. Great little guns, very consistent for not regated. Forward side lever is soooo much better. It is kimda heavy, but alot of weight in the rear so they balance well.
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Got it Monday afternoon, took it hunting Tuesday and yesterday.

Quick setup on the farm, and off we went.

The little rifle performed flawlessly and does exactly what I need it for.
 
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JaceSpace1369 said:
Beautiful rack! You just sparked my search for a Kral Empire XS again, they are the mini versions of that one you have. Coming in at 22", I have heard they are great guns. Sorry it did not work out with the Akela. Likely for the best in your scenario.
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Thank you.

I am starting to like the little rifle, it is perfect for the purpose I got it for.

I am not a fan of the bullpup format, but it is practical in the role I am using it for.
 
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Kola said:
Thank you.

I am starting to like the little rifle, it is perfect for the purpose I got it for.

I am not a fan of the bullpup format, but it is practical in the role I am using it for.
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That's great to hear! I always liked the design of them, but when I first got into pcp I wasn't exactly sold on it. Until I bought a gauntlet 1 .25. That thing was long and impractical for the kijd of pesting I do. I got an akela afterwards and hadn't looked back since! On ocasions I will gove long guns a shot, but I prefer traditional stocks on my PB
 
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