Umarex Who got their first batch Umarex Zelos ?

[Perle]

I received mine Friday afternoon.

I have been playing with it and have to say it’s a well balanced shooter.

Anyone else receive their first batch Zelos ?

If you have post a pic of your gun.

 

[RobBonnell89]

I’m shocked there’s not a lot of chat about these. Maybe it’s early yet

 

[Perle]

It must be early on. Unless we are the only 2 ?

The more I shoot it the more I want to shoot it.

 

[jerryd]

So...
What caliber do you have? What weight pellet & velocity? How's it shooting at 50 yards/meters? POI stable? Loud?
Thanks,
Jerry

Picture is from Pyramid Air

 

[Chief Ten-Beers]

As of this early morning when I checked there is not a single review yet on Pyramid's site,

 

[Perle]

Haven’t stretched its legs or broke out the chronograph yet. Shot the AEA 25.3gr 25 cal , one hole at 20.

I have not settled on a scope and I want a Zero degree grip on it ( ordered. )

 

[Perle]

Quiet with a tanto. Have not shot without a mod.

 

[silvershooter589]

I’m shocked there’s not a lot of chat about these. Maybe it’s early yet

Didn't look like much to get excited about tbh

Seems a bit pricey for what it is too

 

[Airgun Al]

Haven’t stretched its legs or broke out the chronograph yet. Shot the AEA 25.3gr 25 cal , one hole at 20.

I have not settled on a scope and I want a Zero degree grip on it ( ordered. )

Nice.
How would you describe the trigger?

 

[Perle]

Nice.
How would you describe the trigger?

There is some first stage length followed by a light and crsip second stage.
Easy to feel when your up against the 2nd stage.
I really like it.
Will remove as much first stage as I can. Instructions provided In Manual

I’d be guessing but I’d say under 2lb but above 1 lb.

 

[Perle]

Didn't look like much to get excited about tbh

Seems a bit pricey for what it is too

Since it’s an M60 and the m60b has been well received I suspect it will be on par with its “ sister gun”

If it’s a bottle vs tube thing some of us prefer the lithe look and feel of the tube. Handles very well and is balanced.

As for cost … taking advantage of holidays sales a Zelos can be had for far less than 600

 

[Airgun Al]

There is some first stage length followed by a light and crsip second stage.
Easy to feel when your up against the 2nd stage.
I really like it.
Will remove as much first stage as I can. Instructions provided In Manual

I’d be guessing but I’d say under 2lb but above 1 lb.

Thank you.

 

[zerochance]

Do you think the gun is light enough to take it small game hunting?

 

[Perle]

Do you think the gun is light enough to take it small game hunting?

Absolutely

 

[jerryd]

Do you think the gun is light enough to take it small game hunting?

If accurate, Pyramid Air lists it at 6 pounds, which is quite light in the airgun world.

They list the velocity for the 25 caliber as 1,000 fps. With the muzzle energy at 36 ft/lbs, that has to be with a non lead pellet.

Jerry

 

[Airgun Al]

If accurate, Pyramid Air lists it at 6 pounds, which is quite light in the airgun world.

They list the velocity for the 25 caliber as 1,000 fps. With the muzzle energy at 36 ft/lbs, that has to be with a non lead pellet.

Jerry

1000 FPS is probably too hot anyway!
A lead pellet at 850 to 900 FPS would be ideal, in my opinion.

Didn't look like much to get excited about tbh

Seems a bit pricey for what it is too

What similar priced, similar powered, similar accurate rifle gets you exicted, Silvershooter?
What would you recommend for $699 or less, that is less "pricey"?

 

[RobBonnell89]

So here's my first mag w/ groups and some thoughts.

It's got potential, that's for sure. As you can see at 25 yards it's shooting decent groups. I'm by no means a great shot either. 25 yards is nothing, but l've shot way worse at this distance. I did easily crack golf balls at 48 yards. Just grabbed first tin of pellets I had handy. They were JTS 18s.

I really like the size and balance/feel of it. Trigger needs adjusting but it's not bad. I'm confident trigger will be nice once adjusted. Out of the box it's kinda loud with a weird little ping. For whatever reason Umarex left the last maybe 4" of the shroud hollow. No clue why they didn't add a baffle or moderator. It's wasted length imho. No biggie, someone smarter than me will figure out something to add inside.

So far I'm happy with it, especially for price(was under 5 on sale). I think it’s going to be a popular platform. Came with 2 mags which is awesome. I haven't put it on a chrono but l'd guess atleast 30fpe as is. Factory settings it's probably going to be a 2 mag(40 shot) gun. Im fine with that. Get a bottle if I want more shots.

Looking forward to others feedback and opinions. I'll try other pellets and distances and report back later.


Happy Shooting,
Rob

 

[Perle]

So here's my first mag w/ groups and some thoughts.

It's got potential, that's for sure. As you can see at 25 yards it's shooting decent groups. I'm by no means a great shot either. 25 yards is nothing, but l've shot way worse at this distance. I did easily crack golf balls at 48 yards. Just grabbed first tin of pellets I had handy. They were JTS 18s.

I really like the size and balance/feel of it. Trigger needs adjusting but it's not bad. I'm confident trigger will be nice once adjusted. Out of the box it's kinda loud with a weird little ping. For whatever reason Umarex left the last maybe 4" of the shroud hollow. No clue why they didn't add a baffle or moderator. It's wasted length imho. No biggie, someone smarter than me will figure out something to add inside.

So far I'm happy with it, especially for price(was under 5 on sale). I think it’s going to be a popular platform. Came with 2 mags which is awesome. I haven't put it on a chrono but l'd guess atleast 30fpe as is. Factory settings it's probably going to be a 2 mag(40 shot) gun. Im fine with that. Get a bottle if I want more shots.

Looking forward to others feedback and opinions. I'll try other pellets and distances and report back later.


Happy Shooting,
Rob

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Excellent first impression review Rob , thank you .

 

[Perle]

1000 FPS is probably too hot anyway!
A lead pellet at 850 to 900 FPS would be ideal, in my opinion.


What similar priced, similar powered, similar accurate rifle gets you exicted, Silvershooter?
What would you recommend for $699 or less, that is less "pricey"?

Playing devils advocate to your question Airgun Al ( but knowing I love my zelos)

The MacCavity MA2 .. might be competition. Full featured and at a lower cost. I don’t know the status of this new line however it showed promise.

Firewalker, a friend and a accomplished airsmith speaks extreme praise for the M60B. He isn’t wrong

 

[Airgun Al]

Playing devils advocate to your question Airgun Al ( but knowing I love my zelos)

The MacCavity MA2 .. might be competition. Full featured and at a lower cost. I don’t know the status of this new line however it showed promise.

Firewalker, a friend and a accomplished airsmith speaks extreme praise for the M60B. He isn’t wrong

Wow!
You are right.
The MA2 looks like a seroius contender for the Zelos.
A lot less $$$, and half the magazine capacity, but otherwise similar in length, weight, features and power.
Id love to see a comparison video between the the Zelos and the MA2.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.