Yes, one extra mag. I got the entire package coming...Sightron Scope, rings, scope bubble level, picatinny rail and Sumo moderator.
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Kalibrgun Cricket II WB .22 has arrived!
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Here's a quick video showing what's "under the hood" regarding the sidelever action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXMJ560Q4Y4
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Outstanding!
Which Sightron scope are you getting? And how is the moderating going to attach? I know the end of the barrel is threaded, is it mounting there and are you ditching the shroud? Did Charlie mention what threads are on the barrel? I have not checked or asked. That would be great info to make note of here.
Thanks!
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The scope is S-Tac 4x20x50, with Holland level and Burris rings. Charlie made note that the threaded adapter for the Sumo would need to be installed, I think he was gonna epoxy it somehow.
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Do you have to pay attention while delibarately cocking it cycling the follow up shots or can a child cycle it reliably without problems?
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That's an interesting way to pose the question.
Yes, you need to be deliberate when pulling through the last part of the cocking cycle.
Could a child do it? Sure. But I would want to demonstrate it a few times for them.
Yes, you need to be deliberate when pulling through the last part of the cocking cycle.
Could a child do it? Sure. But I would want to demonstrate it a few times for them.
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Matt, to answer your question a little more clearly. I have to heat up the shroud a little and remove the factory end plug. I then epoxy in a custom machined 1/2 x20 threaded adapter to allow for a Sumo to be screwed on to the end. The threaded adapter does come with a thread cover as well.
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Charlie Frear, Georgia Airguns
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Charlie Frear, Georgia Airguns
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Praying to the airgun gods I'm next! Hoping you're a customer and not a reviewer. Keep us posted
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Hi @detailKY,
Back in July I reached out to Kalibrgun to do an "Honest, detailed review" of the Cricket II. Much to my surprise (actually shock), they answered my email and actually took me up on the offer. So no, I cannot say that I'm a customer when answering your question above. By the way, I have made similar offers to other air gun makers and never once received so much as a response back from any of them.
I also own an older Cricket .25 which I received in a trade about one year ago from a private seller. I turned that experience into this post on the HAM web site. Kalibrgun had seen that story and it likely cracked open the door to this journey with the Cricket II.
For reference, here's part of the pitch I made to Kalibrgun:
These have been my guiding principles in documenting my experience with this gun.
I don't often post in the "Off Topic" board, but I happened to make this post on authenticity this morning. I value authenticity an see it as something that's becoming more scarce. And that's not a good thing.
Ultimately, I hope the information shared here in my posts about the Cricket II will help people make the best and most informed decisions possible.
- Matt
Back in July I reached out to Kalibrgun to do an "Honest, detailed review" of the Cricket II. Much to my surprise (actually shock), they answered my email and actually took me up on the offer. So no, I cannot say that I'm a customer when answering your question above. By the way, I have made similar offers to other air gun makers and never once received so much as a response back from any of them.
I also own an older Cricket .25 which I received in a trade about one year ago from a private seller. I turned that experience into this post on the HAM web site. Kalibrgun had seen that story and it likely cracked open the door to this journey with the Cricket II.
For reference, here's part of the pitch I made to Kalibrgun:
These have been my guiding principles in documenting my experience with this gun.
I don't often post in the "Off Topic" board, but I happened to make this post on authenticity this morning. I value authenticity an see it as something that's becoming more scarce. And that's not a good thing.
Ultimately, I hope the information shared here in my posts about the Cricket II will help people make the best and most informed decisions possible.
- Matt
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No way! I couldn’t disagree more. The EDgun’s straight pull back lever (no mechanical advantage) isn’t near as good as this Cricket 2 system, the Vulcan 2 or Uragán. The sidelever offers a mechanical advantage, is much smoother and in my opinion more reliable.
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I think he is referring to how the cocking mechanism slides over( forward and back) the barrel, not so much as the cocking action itself.
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Exactly. The ideal system would be the combination of EDgun sliding with some mechanical advantage delivered by a sidelever.
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@ghoststalker, oh yes, I know what @molasar was saying. I personally have no problem with the system sliding on the barrel. The barrel is being utilized as a guide, not what I would call a “rail” but okay. The same has been utilized for over 5 years on many Airgun Technology offerings. The Vulcan 2s and Uragáns both use an almost exact system as the Cricket 2s. They have a strongly proven system.
The EDgun is not the benchmark in my eyes and that was my point. The straight pull-back is clunky. Sure, those bearings make it look cool and appear as first class but it definitely doesn't feel top notch. It can fail to latch closed and blow-back when fired. Talk about ring your bell! I've never had that happen with any others. I don’t even want to begin talking on that Eddy mag system, yuck! I digress.
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" It can fail to latch closed and blow-back when fired. Talk about ring your bell! I've never had that happen with any others "
Derrick , this is a Very true statement, i have had this happen to me more than once with my R5M, i have stated many times in multiple posts " that you Must be Very deliberate " when cycling / racking the gun
BTW guys talked with Charlie today and he said my gun was next up , Hell Yeah ... Can't wait !!!
Derrick , this is a Very true statement, i have had this happen to me more than once with my R5M, i have stated many times in multiple posts " that you Must be Very deliberate " when cycling / racking the gun
BTW guys talked with Charlie today and he said my gun was next up , Hell Yeah ... Can't wait !!!
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Just got to throw in my 2 cents about the eddy vs the cricket/vulcan lever system.
First, kudos to Ed for thinking outside the box of how to do something.
In the world of engineering we have a saying which most of you are familiar with.
KISS- KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID.
So with that said, I have to give the knod to the vulcan, cricket designs on two counts.
First, least amount of introduced materials to accomplish the design intention for function. This means less mechanical wear, less detail parts to fabricate (reduced cost) and for the end consumer, less parts to break. Therefore giving a higher rate of reliability. Ed had a barrel there but chose his own design...like I said..kudos to Ed.
Second, is reduced weight and better function. When it comes to most engineering designs, weight is a critical design target. The Eddy has more parts than the cricket/vulcan design.
The third count, which is not as measurable of a metric but almost, if not as important is the consumer interface. How do you like the tactical feel of the action, what puts a smile on your face...some like the eddy, some like the vulcan/cricket design. You decide.
As far as the mechanical design and using the barrel as a guide...Let me see if I can think of an analogy
....its kinda like hanging a shower curtain from the golden gate bridge...not really going to impact the function of the barrel or the bridge.
Just my 2 cents...
Oh, Charlie where's my gun?
First, kudos to Ed for thinking outside the box of how to do something.
In the world of engineering we have a saying which most of you are familiar with.
KISS- KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID.
So with that said, I have to give the knod to the vulcan, cricket designs on two counts.
First, least amount of introduced materials to accomplish the design intention for function. This means less mechanical wear, less detail parts to fabricate (reduced cost) and for the end consumer, less parts to break. Therefore giving a higher rate of reliability. Ed had a barrel there but chose his own design...like I said..kudos to Ed.
Second, is reduced weight and better function. When it comes to most engineering designs, weight is a critical design target. The Eddy has more parts than the cricket/vulcan design.
The third count, which is not as measurable of a metric but almost, if not as important is the consumer interface. How do you like the tactical feel of the action, what puts a smile on your face...some like the eddy, some like the vulcan/cricket design. You decide.
As far as the mechanical design and using the barrel as a guide...Let me see if I can think of an analogy
....its kinda like hanging a shower curtain from the golden gate bridge...not really going to impact the function of the barrel or the bridge.Just my 2 cents...
Oh, Charlie where's my gun?
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Talked with Charlie today and he said he's starting mine now! Should ship Monday or Tuesday! Finally the wait is almost over! Can't wait to get it in the woods. Will be my first time in a long time trying to get the weekend to hurry along haha!
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