First Impressions of My Taipan Veteran!
I recently purchased a Taipan Veteran from zx10wall (Derrick @ Tenacious Airguns). It’s a used unit but in excellent condition and tuned to shoot H&N HP II .218 (25gr) slugs at 950 fps. I paired it with a Vector Optics Veyron 6-24x44 (FFP) MPR-V5 reticle, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
If you’re considering a bullpup PCP, the Taipan Veteran should be at the top of your list. It’s truly in a league of its own.
P.S. Derrick Wall (@zx10wall ) is a truly standup guy and an asset to the AG community! Thanks Derrick for the excellent communication and service
Here are some pictures:
I recently purchased a Taipan Veteran from zx10wall (Derrick @ Tenacious Airguns). It’s a used unit but in excellent condition and tuned to shoot H&N HP II .218 (25gr) slugs at 950 fps. I paired it with a Vector Optics Veyron 6-24x44 (FFP) MPR-V5 reticle, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Highlights:
- No Reg Creep!
Unlike some other brands (not naming names here, but I own one...), the Taipan is rock-solid. After sitting overnight, I took three shots over the chronograph: 948 fps, 950 fps, 949 fps. That level of consistency inspires total confidence.
- Free-Floating Barrel = No POI Shift!
The free-floating barrel is solid as a rock. I did a bump test to check for point-of-impact (POI) shifts—nothing moved! This rifle hits exactly where I aim. With H&N .22 slugs, the accuracy is phenomenal. Zeroed at 40 yards, I’m shooting consistent 1/4-inch groups from a rest. It’s like a laser beam! - Exceptional Trigger!
Many bullpups suffer from sloppy triggers due to their linkage systems, but not the Taipan. The trigger is light, crisp, and precise, which makes accurate shooting a breeze.
My PCP Journey:
- My first PCP (about 1.5 years ago) was a Daystate Air Ranger in .25 cal. It had a fantastic trigger but poor shot count because it was an unregulated rifle. Unfortunately, it had a shot string that started at 950fps and would go down, meaning there was no sweet spot under the curve. So I got rid of it.
- Then I upgraded to a FX Wildcat MK3 BT (.30 cal). It’s a powerhouse—accurate and capable, shooting JSB 44.75gr pellets at 895 fps. However, it can be finicky. Despite its carbon fiber liner, the barrel suffers from horizontal POI shifts if leaned against a wall for a couple of hours. To prevent this, I store it on a shooting rest and have no issues with POI shifts.
If you’re considering a bullpup PCP, the Taipan Veteran should be at the top of your list. It’s truly in a league of its own.
P.S. Derrick Wall (@zx10wall ) is a truly standup guy and an asset to the AG community! Thanks Derrick for the excellent communication and service
Here are some pictures:
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