N/A NOVA FREEDOM .22 PCP WITH BUILT IN PUMP - MY REVIEW

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Ive been waiting for this specific air rifle for a while. The 1st batches had some issues so I waited for the most recent updated batches to arrive.

Ive owned airguns my whole life, and IMHO, this is the best one Ive owned in regards to low price point, accuracy, great trigger, power , and cutting edge technology .

I am getting 32 FPE using 14.5Gr domed pellets with 2 full turns clockwise of the read adjustment bolt. Best consistent FPE seems to be acheived by only pumping to around 3000 PSI [ and not 3600 PSI} AND DOING 2-3 SHOTS THEN PUMPING the gun about 12 times to get back near our 3000-3500 PSI range . The trigger out of the box, is spectacular and I didn't even try to change its settings. Accuracy at 30 yards was great .

IMHO, this is the future of PCP guns. No externa pumps or tanks needed. I have left the gun pumped to 2000 PSI for the last 4 days, and no leaking at all,

I think the biggest improvement that can be made to this gun, is to offer it in a true semi-automatic format, so you dont have to pull the side cocking lever to load the next pellet from the 10 rd magazine....For $380 shipped to my door, this is my favorite airgun ever. If you get one, clean the barrel before shooting.
 
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NP..some users are reporting 40 FPE using .22 pellets that are in the 18-21 Gr weights. I am using 14.5 Gr pellets, because thats what I keep on hand and im getting 32 FPE, which is plenty of power for my hunting needs. 



Pumping this gun is quite easy, you just need to figure out the best hold system while pumping, and of course, pump it uniformly and do not rush it. You dont want to pump it 40 times, real fast, because of possible heat issues. This is why, I like pumping it up to 3000-3500 PSI, then shooting 3-5 shots , then only having to pump it less then 15 times , to get back to shooting pressure. 
 
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Yes I did. The news ones in stock, are the newest updated ones from the factory, . One of the problems was air leaks, via a unreliable bolt/rubber seal under the pumping arm. That has now been replaced with a white nylon seal that does not leak air.



Ive only had the gun for about 1 week, and shot about 50 pellets thru it. I also like that the barrel shroud easily comes off, so you can put a laser borescope sighter in the muzzle to easily sight it in . I put a cheap scope on mine, but the open sights are VERY nice and easy to adjust.



Right now, my biggest concern with the rifle is the possibility of moisture/ rust building up in the airtube since the pumping mechanism doesnt have a filter or dessicant filter like handpumps have. This could be a issue especially if you live in humid areas and are pumping it up outside .
 
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I'd love to see some 50 yard groups. Post some if you get a chance.
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weather here isnt great..its cold and windy , but my tests at 30 yards were solid. Using a cheap scope it was easy to hit 1" spinners at 30 yards . The stock adjustable sights are very nice also, but if im gonna shoot game out to 50 yards or more , I like to use a scope. Im really impressed with this rifle and am glad I waited for the manufacturer to fix the issues of the previous batch. I hope some company offers this type of PCP rifle, but with semi-auto shooting and a built in and replaceable moisture/air filter. Those 2 things would make this rifle even more revolutionary. 
 
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I purchased my Nova Freedom in October. I agree with you that it is a fun, accurate and good shooting rifle.

I have not had any leak issues with mine to date.

The important thing is to keep the pump lubed per instructions in the manual.

Note, this is the same rifle as the Senica Aspen from PA without a scope.

The very first thing I did was paint that gawd awful white lettering to cover it up. 😁
 
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I’ve got a Seneca Aspen, which is the current version of it and it’s one of the airguns I regret buying. The build quality is very low and it will not hold a zero. It’s not difficult to pump and is quite efficient and I’ve never had an issue with the pump. The main problem I have with it is that blinking at it wrong will cause it’s zero to shift by as much as 4 inches. If I’m just shooting groups from the bench it is reasonably accurate. Groups sizes of 1” at 50 yards are typical. Go to pump it up to recharge it and the zero will likely shift afterwards. I’ve inspected it, but have been unable to identify what part is shifting. One thing I have noticed is that the stock is very flexible and can be easily twisted.
 
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-1 on the Aspen. I also put it in the overall disappointment pile, but concede that mine is an older model (2020?). Very accurate on LOW but not on HIGH, prone those POI shifts Sawney Bean mentioned (I find it a "cold bore" shift, maybe the valve needs to free up with the first couple shots?), accumulates moisture and corrodes brass innards, mealy o-rings. But when it is repaired and works, for a while, it is kinda neat.
I hold the gun upside down and pointing up on an angle for a couple dry fires, and burp the air bleed port before storing it, hopefully to flush out any water droplets in the air tube. I don't believe dessicants would do anything unless they were applied AFTER the air is compressed, but an air valve/port design that automatically drains water from the air tube with each shot would help.
 
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I’ve been shooting JSBs and the accuracy has been reasonably good, it just shoots to a different point of impact every time I take it out of the case or pump it. Sometimes the shift isn’t significant, but other times it is. I know it’s not the scope or mounts since I moved those to a different rifle and they’ve been solid.

I’ve been meaning to rebuild the shroud and to make new bushings to replace the plastic ones it came with. I just haven’t gotten around to it yet. I’m a little suspicious of those as the shroud isn’t rock solid.
 
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