considering both ,and after research notice bullshark has a large following. trying to learn and figure out. thx.
The Stoeger XM1 Bullshark .22 is an excellent gun. The price per performance is outstanding. I've had all the more expensive guns (Taipan, FX, Daystate. Huben, Edgun, etc), and for the money, the XM1 Bullshark cannot be beat IMHO. It's not in the same category as the above expensive guns, but compared to the other under $500 guns, this one is great. Yes, we are probably on our own if it breaks, but Snowpeak has a fairly good reputation for making guns.I have the XM1 Bullshark in .22 caliber. The gun is regulated. It can be safely filled to the 250 bar and has a 265 cc air tube. The regulator is set at140 at the factory. The hammer spring is easily adjustable. It is located in the rear of the gun just above the shoulder pad. I shoot with the factory tune and get 60 good shots before re-filling. I shoot JSB and JTS 18.3 gr pellets very accurately at 890 fps on a 30 yard range in my backyard. The gun weighs 6.2 pounds with out a scope. It also has a side cocking lever. The gun is made by Snowpeak for Stoeger. It is the P-35 with a different stock and a barrel which is a little longer. The gun has baffles built in the barrel shroud which I find to be backyard friendly. If you want to add a moderator there is a standard built in adapter. There is a Stoeger Bullshark thread which you may find helpful. Also, Jim D has a world of information about these guns. I am very happy with my Bullshark .22 caliber.
Great description and review.I have the XM1 Bullshark in .22 caliber. The gun is regulated. It can be safely filled to the 250 bar and has a 265 cc air tube. The regulator is set at140 at the factory. The hammer spring is easily adjustable. It is located in the rear of the gun just above the shoulder pad. I shoot with the factory tune and get 60 good shots before re-filling. I shoot JSB and JTS 18.3 gr pellets very accurately at 890 fps on a 30 yard range in my backyard. The gun weighs 6.2 pounds with out a scope. It also has a side cocking lever. The gun is made by Snowpeak for Stoeger. It is the P-35 with a different stock and a barrel which is a little longer. The gun has baffles built in the barrel shroud which I find to be backyard friendly. If you want to add a moderator there is a standard built in adapter. There is a Stoeger Bullshark thread which you may find helpful. Also, Jim D has a world of information about these guns. I am very happy with my Bullshark .22 caliber.
Crazy that they don't even mention really any of the functional attributes on the Stoeger site. Honestly like WM mentioned they market it like nerf markets their guns, like a toy. I learned from this thread that I kind of want a Bullshark now!The Stoeger XM1 Bullshark .22 is an excellent gun. The price per performance is outstanding. I've had all the more expensive guns (Taipan, FX, Daystate. Huben, Edgun, etc), and for the money, the XM1 Bullshark cannot be beat IMHO. It's not in the same category as the above expensive guns, but compared to the other under $500 guns, this one is great. Yes, we are probably on our own if it breaks, but Snowpeak has a fairly good reputation for making guns.
Here is a link to my post in the Stoeger XM1 Bullshark thread in this forum:
The Stoeger MX1 Bullsharks are here
I have all three calibers and there has been no need for any "tinkering". I have made a very few adjustments to the hammer spring and lighten the trigger a bit but that's it it's already regulated, no need to replace it, my shot to shot is extremely consistent if you want let me know I can show...www.airgunnation.com
Have you considered the Benjamin Akela bullpup? I have had both the .177 and .22. I recommend the .22 cal. Benjamin is a huge company and stands behind their guns. There are plenty of YouTube videos on the Akela. Sub 12 airgunners in particular has a series of excellent videos on the Akela.considering both ,and after research notice bullshark has a large following. trying to learn and figure out. thx.
If you prefer the full length rifles then you can’t go wrong with a first gen Avenger wood stock or any of the new second gen Avenge-X. Currently I own 4 one first gen and three second gen Avenge-X two .22 and two .25 cal but only one of them have the synthetic stock, the rest are in wood. The synthetic stock of the new X it’s much better quality than the hollow one that came in the first gen Avengers. But I consider the wood stock to have a greater fit and finish than the synthetic stock, but maybe my opinion it's a little biased since I am a huge fan of the wood stocks.OK..... thanks guys really appreciate......love the bullshark , but prefer the longer full length rifles. also really liken the adjustability of the avenger, and LIGTHNESS. leaning towards the synthetic stock. BUT!!!! have heard a few negative reviews about stock? i hear they can be tinny/hollow...and even PERHAPS EFFECT ACCUARCY???. i dont think this is the case from my studys??? loving the light 6 lbs.???? but anyone out there really think the wood is much more superior ??? ive heard its hollow ,but verys sturdy and well made?
again thanks one and all . appreciate your help and input. j
If you prefer the full length rifles then you can’t go wrong with a first gen Avenger wood stock or any of the new second gen Avenge-X. Currently I own 4 one first gen and three second gen Avenge-X two .22 and two .25 cal but only one of them have the synthetic stock, the rest are in wood. The synthetic stock of the new X it’s much better quality than the hollow one that came in the first gen Avengers. But I consider the wood stock to have a greater fit and finish than the synthetic stock, but maybe my opinion it's a little biased since I am a huge fan of the wood stocks.
The accuracy between my two .25 cal Avenge-X are exactly the same despite one have the synthetic and the other the wood stock, but if you ask me what caliber has better accuracy than the other then definitely the .25 it’s more accurate than the .22 cal. PS a word of caution sometimes the pellets of the .22 cal get jammed randomly between the barrel and the oem mags, but I solved this issue with the aftermarket high capacity Maple magazines made in Canada.
Also remember that is a must to install your scope with the high rings to be able to use any of this new oem or aftermarket high capacity mags otherwise they will not fit. Also If you usually use your airgun in your backyard only like me and won’t like to disturb your neighbors, I strongly recommend the Hugget snipe moderator over any other option that are available in the market. I have done a tone of testing between the most popular moderators that are available in the market including the famous DannyFL Sumo, the FX and the 3D printed Cameron and Buck-Rail vs the Hugget. I hope this info can help you to make the right decision, I took a video shooting one of my Avenge-X .25 cal airguns at around 900 fps from my backyard, to show everyone that they’re completely backyard friendly as well .
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