Not the balance that's off but the stupid cocking lever all the waaaaay back in your face end of the gun crap that kills many in hesitating in getting one
It's not the balance but more the stupid design of having the cocking lever at the extreme back end of the gun that's stupid
It has been my observation, this is mostly an issue for folks who have not tried one! I admit, I was uncertain about it at first, but after the first day of shooting, it has never entered my mind again. Why does it matter that it's close to your face? If shooting offhand, you have to come out of position to cock the rifle anyway. For shooting with sticks from a seat, it has proven ideal. I'm right handed, so I leave the rifle in position, reach over the comb and cock with my left hand, my dominant side remains in control, works great. If it doesn't work for you in practice, then it's an issue, and maybe not the rifle for you. My only suggestion, don't be talked out of trying it. Had I been, I would have missed out on one of my favorite rifles.
Tell me the last fire arm you've shot where the stupid cocking lever is in your face at the end of the gun, not to mention the mag where all the noise go to your ears, not one.
Not the first, and likely won't be the last time we've seen a Goldwing rant about the rear-cocking abomination (in his estimation) that is the Veteran. Surely that's why the gun has such a weak following. I mean, NOBODY likes a Taipan Veteran. Pure junk, with that cocking lever in the wrong place and all. If they only had ONE, single redeeming quality, but alas, nope.
The lever should not be "in your face", unless you are lefty and shooting a RH rifle, or vice-versa. As for the noise, unless you are in the upper 70 dB or more, or have ear health issues, it should not be damaging. If needed, as with firearms, ear protection is no mystery. You are presenting your personal preferences as general guidelines, which is not usually totally accurate. But, I certainly respect your opinion on the rifle. It's easy not to own one, so problem avoided.
If you don't mine wasting all the extra time reaching back to the end of the gun each time have at it
Not at all, it’s almost like God himself designed it! All you have to do is reach over with your other hand, or ver the action, cock it, and you are good to go. I mean, it Stupid proof, well, almost, some people just don’t get it. I mean! You don’t even have to let go of the handle, like them stupid side lever designs!! Except for guns like the @rtiarms , they have the side lever on the other side. Freaking beasts too!!
But you want that with an airgun you love, more time spent and more memories to cherish!
