Questions from Taipan Veteran Newbie

[varmint_assassin]

Hi All,

I have a new to me Taipan Veteran coming my way and want to make sure I’m ready for it.

Up until now I’ve only had airguns that use foster connectors to fill. I’d like to order a male foster adapter for the fill probe, but I can’t find the thread size the stock probe is. Can anybody tell what the thread size is? I’m guessing it’s 1/8 BSPP, but want to be sure. 

A final question is about scope rings. I’m planning on mounting a 50mm objective scope and was wondering what height rings I should be looking to use. Any brand recommendations?

 

[rangur1]

The taipan has a 20mm top rail. which means it is slanted to accomodate scope and keep them more optically centered. as for the probe. Usually the vendor adds a fitting to the probe for easy connection. If there is no such fitting added , pyramyd air has them for 10 bucks , comes with the delrin washer. all same thread and size.

 

[Matt247365]

I use the high Hawk Match mounts on my Taipans. Simple, strong and light.

Should work perfect for your setup



1" - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-1-2-piece-weaver-high.html

30mm - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-30mm-2-piece-weaver-high.html







Here's the adapter you need.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-male-quick-disconnect-1-8-bspp-female-threads-steel-rated?a=3550

 

[elh0102]

Matt, is that a long eye relief scope? Seems to be mounted in a very forward position. 

 

[Matt247365]

Matt, is that a long eye relief scope? Seems to be mounted in a very forward position.

I think it's around 4".

I have it mounted so my cheek rests right on the breech block just forward the magazine.

15 ounces, Leupold quality, made in USA, mil dot

Went through about a dozen scopes before I found these.

Too bad they don't make them anymore. I'm lucky to have 3 of them



Leupold Mark AR MOD 1 Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm



Specifications



Product Information

 

[bubblerboy64]

That’s interesting. I mount my scopes way back which is one of the reasons a bull pup rifle doesn’t work that well for me. Hard to beat a leupold scope 

 

[elh0102]

That's the difference then, my cheek rests behind the mag, on the longest portion of the receiver, which is more comfortable for me. As much as I like the Veteran, it can be challenging to find the right position.

 

[Matt247365]

I just tried to have as natural position as possible, like on a conventional rifle.

See how the cheek piece is quite a ways forward of the butt pad? Black arrow.

If you're resting on the longest portion of the receiver you're way back here -> red arrow

Moving your scope forward to rest your cheek on the breech block might be worth a try just to see if you like it.

 

[varmint_assassin]

I use the high Hawk Match mounts on my Taipans. Simple, strong and light.

Should work perfect for your setup



1" - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-1-2-piece-weaver-high.html

30mm - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-30mm-2-piece-weaver-high.html







Here's the adapter you need.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-male-quick-disconnect-1-8-bspp-female-threads-steel-rated?a=3550

Thanks for the links! I can't wait to get the rifle in my hands.

You're rifle looks nice! I know a lot of people aren't a fan of the Taipan stocks, but I like the look of them.

 

[elh0102]

True, but if the scope is in the same relative position to your eye, doesn't seem to matter. Neither position is great (for me), but further forward, in contact with the barrel feels a little more foreign to me. But maybe I should give it a better trial run.

 

[Matt247365]

I use the high Hawk Match mounts on my Taipans. Simple, strong and light.

Should work perfect for your setup



1" - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-1-2-piece-weaver-high.html

30mm - https://us.hawkeoptics.com/match-mount-30mm-2-piece-weaver-high.html



Here's the adapter you need.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-male-quick-disconnect-1-8-bspp-female-threads-steel-rated?a=3550

Thanks for the links! I can't wait to get the rifle in my hands.

You're rifle looks nice! I know a lot of people aren't a fan of the Taipan stocks, but I like the look of them.

If you like the look just wait till you hold it for real

Please post some pics when you get it so we can check it out.



You also might want to put some grip tape on the fore stock as it's a little slippery as delivered.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/grip-tape-%f0%9f%91%8c/