American Air Arms Evol mini vs Evol 15"
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Vetmx says .
Taipans are pretty hot guns and definitely not designed around the .177 caliber so they might be a little hot and require some tuning. The baffles in the .177 are too big so that tells you something. Now we wait for 20 guys to chime in how great their .177 Taipans are but personally, and I have a Taipan, I looked elsewhere for my .177.
Two guys had issues with the Taipan shorts in .177 . One guy had a bad reg and torked the stock bolts to industrial standards. The other guy probably couldn't shoot or find ammo it likes .
Keep up man . Lol
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this sounds good, is this a solid rifle for someone looking to enter into the air gun world?
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You won't have any issues with it. I don't think there's a more durable repeatable rifle on the market.
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Ok I agree I see the problem. I agree with vetmx , it's a one trick pony and lacking . Better ? I heard it on the net anyways. I also think there are better values out there . Imo Owners certainly defend them , like anything else you know that works from first hand experience.
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My next gun will most likely be an Evol mini. Don’t get mad, but it won’t be a Taipan .177. They might be fantastic, I just simply stated that it was ironic that the only problem Taipans I ever heard of were .177’s. No need to take it personally. It’s just a pellet gun. No need to take your anger out on me in someone’s topic. Send me a pm.
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@Vetmx I get around 50 shots at 890fps with 16gr JSBs on a 4000psi fill. Not bad for 135cc and 10.5" barrel.
Not quite sure about the one trick pony as I only shoot .22s and prefer 28-30fpe range but does everything I need it to do and more. Never skips a beat after the beating its taken from me.
Truth be told I had an issue with my Taipan Short .22 not advancing the mag when cocking at lower power. And a .25 with a barrel that only liked polymags. And .177 also had problem with advancing the mags. And I'm a big Taipan fan and owned every size and caliber of them. .177 .22 and .25 short, Standard and long. Not perfect either but most do well and are very good guns. Actually why I went away from guns that don't have spring driven mags.
Not quite sure about the one trick pony as I only shoot .22s and prefer 28-30fpe range but does everything I need it to do and more. Never skips a beat after the beating its taken from me.
Truth be told I had an issue with my Taipan Short .22 not advancing the mag when cocking at lower power. And a .25 with a barrel that only liked polymags. And .177 also had problem with advancing the mags. And I'm a big Taipan fan and owned every size and caliber of them. .177 .22 and .25 short, Standard and long. Not perfect either but most do well and are very good guns. Actually why I went away from guns that don't have spring driven mags.
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I got to shoot a buddy’s mini last weekend, and what a fantastic small gun it is. It was stacking FX 18gr at 50yd. I believe he may shoot it in the EBR 50yd BR this year.
Keith
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I watched video after video.. not much out there on the 15"..
A year or so age I seen/held a mini when I was at baker airguns to pick up my compressor. That mini was the first they had bought to review/try out.. although I never got to shoot it I did get to handle it.. looked great, felt great, build quality was some of the best I've seen... I love the fact it's built in the US...and as a still working machinist/toolmaker that's been in the trade too long... I can appreciate the build quality, design and the time it takes to make it all come together to function as it was ment to do so... "Our work isn't cheap" "USA made" As stated above it does come with a hefty price.. I totally understand why being in the trade.
I think I've made a decision that I will be buying a mini!! Im sure it will fit the bill perfectly for my it use.. it will make a great hunting rig..
A year or so age I seen/held a mini when I was at baker airguns to pick up my compressor. That mini was the first they had bought to review/try out.. although I never got to shoot it I did get to handle it.. looked great, felt great, build quality was some of the best I've seen... I love the fact it's built in the US...and as a still working machinist/toolmaker that's been in the trade too long... I can appreciate the build quality, design and the time it takes to make it all come together to function as it was ment to do so... "Our work isn't cheap" "USA made" As stated above it does come with a hefty price.. I totally understand why being in the trade.
I think I've made a decision that I will be buying a mini!! Im sure it will fit the bill perfectly for my it use.. it will make a great hunting rig..
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I’m assuming the 3 mags that CT is getting is with a 250b fill. That’s good enough for me. The one trick pony comment is what it is. And that can be a big plus because I have a couple one trick ponies. There’s not projectile and barrel options out the wazoo. Our Prophets can shoot every projectile in their caliber beyond the maximum speed needed. Barrels and bottles can be swapped for length and power. They are not one trick ponies. The Mini is a modest power pellet gun and I’m fine with that. The second I can make up a purpose to own one, I’ll place an order. I just have so many darn guns in .22. One shoots a 14.3. The next is a 15.89. One shoots AA 16’s. Another is a 18.1. Another is a slug. Another is a Crosman 14.3. I’ll just keep reading these topics and eventually have an airgun epiphany. Or a burglary or fire.
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The Evol Mini is very attractive, but I would indeed struggle in making decision mini vs 15".
I have a little .22 11.5" barreled contraption tuned similarly, 18gr in the mid-high 800's. When I assembled it I really didn't have high hopes/expectations, however that all changed after a bit of testing. It quickly became my favorite, most versatile pester for use around the camp. I have taken many pests out to a little over 100 yards with it. it can be very accurate out to that range. The short barrel translates to there being less time for me to mess up the shot, lol.
Recognizing the Mini as a very niche gun is easy for me to relate to. Even so, it still would be a difficult purchasing decision to make--Mini or 15"?
Perhaps if parts/kits to convert up/down in length were readily available the decision would be easier for many to make.
Thank you all for contributing to this topic.
I have a little .22 11.5" barreled contraption tuned similarly, 18gr in the mid-high 800's. When I assembled it I really didn't have high hopes/expectations, however that all changed after a bit of testing. It quickly became my favorite, most versatile pester for use around the camp. I have taken many pests out to a little over 100 yards with it. it can be very accurate out to that range. The short barrel translates to there being less time for me to mess up the shot, lol.
Recognizing the Mini as a very niche gun is easy for me to relate to. Even so, it still would be a difficult purchasing decision to make--Mini or 15"?
Perhaps if parts/kits to convert up/down in length were readily available the decision would be easier for many to make.
Thank you all for contributing to this topic.
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I had the same dilemma myself. I ended up with a mini because I didn’t need to shoot heavy pellets or slugs (I actually wanted to shoot cheap crossman pellets), and I wasn’t worried too much for shot count, as it’s primary job would be a woods walker. If you’re using more than 30 shots woods walking, you’re having an incredibly good day.
I then purchased an evol 30 (sensing a trend) for a higher power shooter that primarily will be shot from bench or tripod because of its length.
If you want to know more about the 15”, check out Dana’s channel on YouTube “mountsinsportsaigun” and you’ll see plenty of content on it including a very harsh torture test.
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Yeah I understand what you mean on the one trick pony now and I'm with you, I have a Notos at 15fpe with CPHPs and the Mini at 28fpe with 16gr. No doodads to play with and mess things up. All I'm gonna say is don't wait too long your missing out!
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There is something in the pipeline for that coming. I asked Tom about getting a 15" barrel for my Mini for times I want the added power for high BC projectiles in windy season and he said he's got some barrel kits coming in the future.
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Right there was my thinking.. in the windy season being able to add a bit more umph and possibly switch to slugs would be a plus.. but after thinking about it... I like the sound of a one trick pony... It does it's one thing and does it very very well according to all you that own one or two.. I believe the mini will fit the bill nicely... If I need more power I'll roll out with the RTI Prophet or it's little bother the compact... But if the Evol mini is what you all say it is (I have no doubt it is) down the road there might be a 15" join it.. one for nice hunting/pesting days other for the not so good days .. well back to planning how much overtime I need to work
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