Really enjoyed mine and I would highly recommend! Bought it from AoA last October for its attractive price. It killed about a dozen squirrels and one or two chipmunks. Tried 4 pellets: JSB/FX 18.13, HN 18, JSB 15.89, CPHP 14.3. All very accurate at 35 yards on power adjust High. The order of preference appears to be heavier the better. For the same weight, JSB was better than HN. I am shooting Crosman now for its low cost.
Pros:
- Nice design and workmanship
- Appears to be more solid than some other premium brands
- Good price currently at AoA
- The semi-bullpup configuration is indeed a good compromise
- Well balanced and shoulders well
- Crazy consistent shot strings (muzzle velocity)
- Excellent accuracy (35 yards only with paper targets, but 50-yds squirrel kills achieved)
- Shoots Crosman hollow point 14.3 accurate enough for squirrels and chipmunks
Nitpicks:
- The side lever is not smooth. It was not easy to operate when new. It is now good after break-in but still not smooth (compared to FX models, even worse than the worst FX - Maverick)
- Trigger can be better. Again it is better now than new. I think the heavier trigger pull is good for a hunting rifle but more smooth operation is possible as other rifles have shown.
- I would personally prefer a thicker grip or a different shape (FX Wildcat?)
- A half pound lighter would be great since it mostly intends to be a hunting rifle.
Pros:
- Nice design and workmanship
- Appears to be more solid than some other premium brands
- Good price currently at AoA
- The semi-bullpup configuration is indeed a good compromise
- Well balanced and shoulders well
- Crazy consistent shot strings (muzzle velocity)
- Excellent accuracy (35 yards only with paper targets, but 50-yds squirrel kills achieved)
- Shoots Crosman hollow point 14.3 accurate enough for squirrels and chipmunks
Nitpicks:
- The side lever is not smooth. It was not easy to operate when new. It is now good after break-in but still not smooth (compared to FX models, even worse than the worst FX - Maverick)
- Trigger can be better. Again it is better now than new. I think the heavier trigger pull is good for a hunting rifle but more smooth operation is possible as other rifles have shown.
- I would personally prefer a thicker grip or a different shape (FX Wildcat?)
- A half pound lighter would be great since it mostly intends to be a hunting rifle.
