Hello, I'm a long time reader, but new member. I figured I'd make my first post about my newest air rifle. Apologies if I am starting a redundant thread or breaking etiquette with doing this.
My Avenge X .22 with the traditional wood stock was delivered Friday afternoon. I spent Friday night getting it setup with a UTG recon Bipod, DonnyFL Tanto and Arken SH-4 4-16x50 scope. I noticed that the cheek rest is placed far too low for my eyes, so I made an improvised cheek riser. This stock really could have benefited from a adjustable cheek rest like the bullpup and tactical versions come with.
Filled it to 4200psi, really appreciated the integrated foster fitting instead of a fill probe. My first PCP with this feature, and it's quite convenient.
Spent yesterday zeroing the scope and trying a bunch of different ammo. So far it loves the JSB 25.39gr and 18.13gr. This gun is AWESOME, extremely accurate out of the box. Definitely shipped with a milder tune, was getting about 785fps with the 25.39 JSB over the chrony. Backed out the hammer spring adjustment fully, then turned it clockwise a full turn and was getting about 810fps. Haven't fiddled with the regulator adjustment yet, but will eventually. Would like to be able to get about 860fps with the 25.39 on with the transfer port set to hi, then flip it over to low power for lighter ammo.
The magazines work well. You get a regular 10 round mag, and a high capacity 16 round mag. They're fairly easy to fill, rotate the cover clockwise, drop the first pellet in head first covering the hole on the back, this locks the rotary system in place, then drop the rest in head first while rotating the cover. It's a bit of a tight fit putting the magazines into the rifle for the first few times, but it eventually got easier. They snap in with a satisfying click letting you know it's correctly in place.
The side lever action is smooth as silk, and everything cycles beautifully. This is my second lever action, with the first being the Notos that had issues with the factory mags jamming and failing to cycle right out of the box (which was rectified by upgrading to the absolutely wonderful Maple custom products magazines). Compared to my first experience with the Notos, the Avenge X side lever feels flawless.
This air rifle is very quiet, and with the Tanto installed it's the quietest air rifle I've ever heard. Very back yard friendly. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's whisper quiet.
Still have to try some different slugs, I did shoot a few of the JSB knockout slugs, didn't seem to like those at all but none of my guns have. I have some 22 grain FX Hybrid slugs I want to try next, but unfortunately it's raining today.
Overall I am thoroughly impressed with this rifle, it's got the looks, power, and accuracy I was hoping for, in fact it's even better than I was expecting!
Shooting in my back yard range (42 yds)
It's raining today so figured I'd take a few photos of my air guns. Here's the beautiful new Avenge X with my improvised cheek riser.
Chronograph showing 812FPS with the JSB Jumbo monster 25.39 grain. (Excuse the chicken photobomb
)
My Avenge X .22 with the traditional wood stock was delivered Friday afternoon. I spent Friday night getting it setup with a UTG recon Bipod, DonnyFL Tanto and Arken SH-4 4-16x50 scope. I noticed that the cheek rest is placed far too low for my eyes, so I made an improvised cheek riser. This stock really could have benefited from a adjustable cheek rest like the bullpup and tactical versions come with.
Filled it to 4200psi, really appreciated the integrated foster fitting instead of a fill probe. My first PCP with this feature, and it's quite convenient.
Spent yesterday zeroing the scope and trying a bunch of different ammo. So far it loves the JSB 25.39gr and 18.13gr. This gun is AWESOME, extremely accurate out of the box. Definitely shipped with a milder tune, was getting about 785fps with the 25.39 JSB over the chrony. Backed out the hammer spring adjustment fully, then turned it clockwise a full turn and was getting about 810fps. Haven't fiddled with the regulator adjustment yet, but will eventually. Would like to be able to get about 860fps with the 25.39 on with the transfer port set to hi, then flip it over to low power for lighter ammo.
The magazines work well. You get a regular 10 round mag, and a high capacity 16 round mag. They're fairly easy to fill, rotate the cover clockwise, drop the first pellet in head first covering the hole on the back, this locks the rotary system in place, then drop the rest in head first while rotating the cover. It's a bit of a tight fit putting the magazines into the rifle for the first few times, but it eventually got easier. They snap in with a satisfying click letting you know it's correctly in place.
The side lever action is smooth as silk, and everything cycles beautifully. This is my second lever action, with the first being the Notos that had issues with the factory mags jamming and failing to cycle right out of the box (which was rectified by upgrading to the absolutely wonderful Maple custom products magazines). Compared to my first experience with the Notos, the Avenge X side lever feels flawless.
This air rifle is very quiet, and with the Tanto installed it's the quietest air rifle I've ever heard. Very back yard friendly. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's whisper quiet.
Still have to try some different slugs, I did shoot a few of the JSB knockout slugs, didn't seem to like those at all but none of my guns have. I have some 22 grain FX Hybrid slugs I want to try next, but unfortunately it's raining today.
Overall I am thoroughly impressed with this rifle, it's got the looks, power, and accuracy I was hoping for, in fact it's even better than I was expecting!
Shooting in my back yard range (42 yds)
It's raining today so figured I'd take a few photos of my air guns. Here's the beautiful new Avenge X with my improvised cheek riser.
Chronograph showing 812FPS with the JSB Jumbo monster 25.39 grain. (Excuse the chicken photobomb
)
