I really like the non bottle version, im not a huge shot count guy so thats where that comes from. The vet 2 has a massive plenum it appears, I wonder how they are with slugs hmmm
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Taipan Taipan Veteran II Tactical aka Ugly Fat Pig
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The std tube gun has std plenum size. The 700 mm is large plenum.
I put a 25 hammer spring in the 22 long tac and it loves 26 javelin at 1000 fps. Also 30 gr javelin at 950. Moa at 100 with both the std with the gray stock it came with is heavier and a std vet 1
I put a 25 hammer spring in the 22 long tac and it loves 26 javelin at 1000 fps. Also 30 gr javelin at 950. Moa at 100 with both the std with the gray stock it came with is heavier and a std vet 1
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I respectfully disagree. I had tremendous success with AVS slugs 35g at 970 FPS for a 1 to 1 1/4 inch spread at 100 yards. Lotta factors for successful slug shooting.
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Any of the 3 I had didn't enjoy them, too much choke in the barrels. Also mine were factory fashion too, no upgrades, different barrels anything of the like. While you may have the exception and I can't argue with your results , MOST of the factory veteran ones did not like slugs. I was and am still an incredible veteran fan.
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I think the new barrels are all unchoked? But I agree never had success with slugs in any of my vets either. They all had quite the choke.
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I also have a Presslug and I’m playing with slugs. They are so finicky even changing lead wire brand changes accuracy
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Playing with the vet2 .22 long today and 30 gr slugs at 900 fps I got 75 shots on a 3600 fill
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I'm new here and saw your add with Benjamin air rifle parts
Would you happen to still have the spare pump handle for the model 347
Would you happen to still have the spare pump handle for the model 347
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Picked up a Veteran Tactical 2 a month ago in .22. I got it for shooting in local .22lr matches. The looks were not a priority for me but the accuracy and ergonomics of the gun were. I have an older Mutant that is very accurate with JSB 18.1 pellets so I assumed the new Veteran 2 would be as good or better. The rifle was built for slugs with an unchoked floating and tensioned barrel and even though the cocking lever looks like it sticks out and the shape of the knob is not as sleek as others, to me it is in a good position for quick cycling and the knob actually feels pretty good. The trigger is very good like all Taipans. I only have shot it a little before the weather got cold but out of the box it shot NSA 27.5 slugs very well & JSB 25.4 KO decent at 50 yds so far. Velocity was approx 866 FPS. Excuse the masking tape patches, I recycled the targets.
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That Vet 2 with the laminate stock and bottle looks great. Will they sell them in that configuration, or do you have to do it yourself?
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My Vet 2 is also the .22 700mm long Tactical Synthetic. That full laminate stock swapped to the Tactical gives it a better filled in look and a forend to hold. The 700mm Tactical has an odd gap in the area between the rail and bottle. Installing a rail on the laminated stock would also be a good addition. May have to get one of those stocks and do a swap over.
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Hmmm, I actually like the look of this gun. And it's in the running for purchase. So how accurate is it? Some of the video reviews praise it highly. What's your take?
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Well I have one in .22 with the green 2-piece stock and the 700mm barrel and it is damn accurate. It does very well with the 23.95g JSB Jumbo Monster RDs and it loves the 23.95g KO .218s. And the trigger is fantastic with the only one better (IMHO) is my Red Wolf. And it's on sale at talontunes!
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