Monday, February 23, 2015

JKhan bullpup

This new Bullpup from JKHan is one of the best products to hit the market since the arrival of the KalibrGun Cricket. Currently available in .22 and .177 caliber. The side lever action is very smooth and the overall look and feel is exceptional.
Each rifle comes with a filling adapter and 2 magazines.

  • The .22 Caliber generates more than 40 FPE
  • The Bullpup weighs in at 2.7kg
  • Overall length is 80cm
  • The barrel length is 45cm (17.75 inches)
  • Two stage adjustable trigger
  • Comes with 2x 10 shot magazine
  • Air Tank Capacity is 182cc
  • Manual Safety
  • Walther Barrel

 
Available from www.airgunshop.co.za
 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Most impressive rifles available – February 2015

These are the rifles and pistols that so far impressed me the most.
So here we go...
Benjamin Discovery 5.5mm 
 
 
This is a very light weight PCP air rifle that can charged up to 2,000 PSI (137 bar) with a scuba tank or hand pump. Fully charged, this rifle can send a 14.3 grain, .22 caliber pellet up to 900 feet per second. This works out to approximately 26 ft/lbs!  What impressed me is that you can pump this rifle with minimal effort, get some decent power from it and it’s accurate. The other very impressive thing is the price. You simply cannot buy anything else in the price range that can compare to it. The only down side to it is that you need a separate adapter to fit a silencer, but they are available. And yes, you can fit a scope.
 
Sumatra Carbine 5.5mm
Size comparison : Sumatra Carbine (Top), Sumatra 500cc (Bottom)

This rifle is like Marmite, you either love or hate it. Some people don't like the cowboy looks, but for me it is just beautiful and by far my favourite rifle EVER. It is compact, light, insanely accurate and one of the most powerful rifles you can buy. It comes with 2 six shot magazines that never jams and the Winchester action allows you follow up shots as quick as you can operate the lever. It comes with open sights that is not well designed, but you can fit a scope. Power is adjustable, so you can turn it way down and use light weight pellets or you can crank it up and send 32gr pellets screaming downrange without loosing any accuracy. For everyday use, I turned mine down to about 34ft/lbs which gives me about 24 shots per fill.
 
WARNING, IT IS LOUD. I'm not talking about .22 rimfire loud, this sounds more like a large calibre rifle. Luckily there are some custom made silencers available (thanks Froggy) that makes it as quiet as any other silenced PCP.
 
As you can see, nothing wrong with the accuracy. Shot from FT sitting position
 
 
Snow Peak Air CP1  4.5mm / 5.5mm

I always used to say that the Crosman 2240 is the best CO2 pistol you can buy... well, not anymore.
 
 
The CP1 is just in a different league. The built quality is flawless and it is accurate. You get +/- 30 shots on a single cartridge and it reaches velocities of 500ft/s in 4.5mm and 400ft/s in 5.5mm. Some of the guys who like to tinker with their guns have been able to get higher velocities.
 
These 5 shot groupings at 15m was shot with a CP1 straight out of the box by my a friend of mine when he got his pistol.
 
Weihrauch HW25L
 
 
 
I think Weihrauch built these little wonders for the the dad who wants to teach his 5-6 year old how to shoot, and they did a brilliant job. When I first saw the HW25L I couldn't believe my eyes. It is small, almost to small to be a real airgun. I just had to test it. I loaded it... no effort at all, and took a shot a shot at a target set up in the back yard. PERFECT BULLS EYE. "Must be a fluke" I thought. Fired another shot at the same target and the hole in the paper target got slightly bigger. I ended up taking about 50 shots before the kids started bothering me to have a turn. In the end, my “you’re kidding, right?” attitude toward the HW25L changed to one of admiration. It seems to be the nearly perfect rifle for an afternoon of plinking in the back yard. It’s light, easy to cock, and every accurate. Best of all, it has Weihrauch quality built right into it.
 
Crosman 357 4.5mm
First of all, I'm not one for multi-shot CO2 pistols and revolvers. They shoot all over the place and have low power. But if i have to choose one, it would be the Crosman 357. They are cheaper than most of the other ones, maybe due to the fact that they are mostly made out of plastic, but it is by far the most accurate multi-shot handgun I have ever tested, and they give a lot more shots per fill than most other guns as well.
 













Benjamin 392 5.5mm
 
I have never been a fan of pump-up type rifles, probably because I once owned a Canon 727 which, for lack of better words, sucked. So when I first ordered the Crosman 392 I didn't expect much, despite the rifles legendary reputation in the USA. Man, was I wrong!


 
It is a stunning rifle, pictures don't do it justice. It is very plain... no aftermarket gimmicks, but you can do anything else than like this. It's like seeing a beautiful woman and then realising she's not even wearing makeup. The rifle don't have a rail for a scope, but the open sights are very good. So if you are into old school type rifles, you will love this. Pumping it is easier than other similar type rifles I've tested before, and despite the old design, I found the trigger to be smooth and predictable. Accuracy is good and it have enough power to take out some pests like rats etc. Unfortunately it is a bit loud and there's no way to fit a silencer on it.



 

Thursday, August 7, 2008

NEW FROM AIR ARMS... THE S510

The New Air Arms Logo S510


  • Ten Shot Mag.
  • Side Lever action rifles available in carbine only.
  • Available in .177
  • 2 stock options, beech, walnut.
  • Rifles are set at the UK legal limit of 12ftlb .
  • Easy loading slide action with right slide lever.
  • Adjustable, true 2-stage trigger .
  • Efficient none regulated firing valve system .
  • Quick release filling system .
  • Under-stock pressure gauge.
  • Shrouded Barrel with 1/2 UNF internal Fitting.
  • Saftey on trigger.

NB: THESE RIFLES ARE AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER ONLY


Friday, July 18, 2008

Diana Panther

I just got back from the Diana agents... the following 2 models are available:

31 Panther (R2999) , 1000 ft/s

and the 21 Panther (R1950), 600 ft/s


Forget about the fact that synthetic stocks normally suck. The stocks don't have that hollow plastic feel that you get from the Gamo Shadows. It actually feel very solid and the rifles are very well balanced.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

*** NEW *** Winchester




The Winchester 1000X is an extraordinarily good air rifle. It is accurate and powerful. The Walnut stock really dresses up the rifle and one quickly overlooks the plastic sights, trigger guard & trigger. The trigger has no creep and is a medium pull. It is a long pull, but most of the distance takes almost no effort, just the let off requires about 4-5 pounds of force to release the spring. In a Magnum air rifle, that is about right ....READ THE FULL REVIEW

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Weihrauch HW57 Underlever Air Rifle


The HW57 is a slimmed down version of the HW77, the major differences being the lack of a loading port and the inclusion of the pop-up breech. It's a a superb lightweight full power under-lever hunting rifle with fully adjustable open sights. It also has the excellent Rekord trigger.

The rifle is cocked using the underlever, this in turn releases the pop-up breech, the pellet is inserted, the breech is then pressed back down into the firing position - no chance of trapped fingers with this system.

Very accurate and the best buy in it's price class.

Friday, May 9, 2008

The best mid-priced rifle available in South Africa

Weihrauch makes some of the finest spring airguns in the world. They have been doing so since shortly after World War II. The HW50 Mk2 fills the gap that was left when the quality of BSA went down the drain. The trigger is good, the rifle is light, the finish is perfect and the accuracy is awesome.

People always want to know how it compares to a Gamo. Well let me put it this way…

With the HW50 mk2 you just pay for the quality of the rifle, NOT like with the cool looking Gamo's where half the cost goes into useless plastic bits that they put on the rifle to disguise the fact that it is not nearly as good as you thought. The HW50 might not have the same power as a Gamo Shadow or CFX, but you will hit the target more often. Not only that, but by the time you have repaired the Gamo twice, the HW50 is just reaching it peak, and it will stay at that level for years.

This is probably the best rifle in its price range …no wait lets rephrase that.

IT IS DEFINITELY THE BEST IN ITS PRICE RANGE.

Before you contact me and tell me I’m full of crap and how happy you are with your Gamo. Answer this question first… “have you ever used a top brand rifle before?”. If not, give it a try… you’ll see the difference.


See our specials page if you are interested in getting one of these beauties.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

BRAND NEW - ZOS 10-40x60 ESF IR Mil-Dot Extreme Tactical Scope


ZOS 10-40x60 ESF IR Mil-Dot Extreme Tactical Scopes are an unbeatable value for their outstanding performance and affordable price. Designed with glass-etched Mil-Dot reticle of 11-brightness-settings illumination, ZOS 10-40x60 features external target turrets and a side turret-mounted parallax adjustment for easy and quick focusing. With its hair-splitting accuracy and impressive multi-coated optics, ZOS 10-40x60 is ideal for varmint and long-range shooting. Built with technical precision and made for brutal conditions, ZOS 10-40x60 performs in extreme sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat.

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Features:

30mm tube and 60mm Lens
Center Illuminated mil-dot reticle (11-brightness-settings)
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Specs:

Magnification: 10-40x
Objective Lens Dia.(mm): 60
Reticle: Mil Dot IR (Illuminated Reticle)
Field of View:
3.1m @ 10x @ 100m / 0.9m @ 40x @ 100m
Exit Pupil (mm): 5.0-1.3
Eye Relief (inch): 3.6
Click Value (inch): 1/8
Tube Diameter: 30mm
Finish: Black Matte
Weight (oz): 31.4
Length (inch): 15.7
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Package including:

ZOS ESF IR Mil-Dot Extreme Tactical Scope

11mm high mounts
5 inch sunshade
9cm OD large side wheel
Lens covers
Extra battery for illumination

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ZOS 10-40x60 ESF IR Mil-Dot Extreme Tactical Scopes are an unbeatable value for their outstanding performance and affordable price. Designed with glass-etched Mil-Dot reticle of 11-brightness-settings illumination, ZOS 10-40x60 features external target turrets and a side turret-mounted parallax adjustment for easy and quick focusing. With its hair-splitting accuracy and impressive multi-coated optics, ZOS 10-40x60 is ideal for varmint and long-range shooting. Built with technical precision and made for brutal conditions, ZOS 10-40x60 performs in extreme sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat.

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Features:

30mm tube and 60mm Lens
Center Illuminated mil-dot reticle (11-brightness-settings)
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Specs:

Magnification: 10-40x
Objective Lens Dia.(mm): 60
Reticle: Mil Dot IR (Illuminated Reticle)
Field of View:
3.1m @ 10x @ 100m / 0.9m @ 40x @ 100m
Exit Pupil (mm): 5.0-1.3
Eye Relief (inch): 3.6
Click Value (inch): 1/8
Tube Diameter: 30mm
Finish: Black Matte
Weight (oz): 31.4
Length (inch): 15.7
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Package including:

ZOS ESF IR Mil-Dot Extreme Tactical Scope

11mm high mounts
5 inch sunshade
9cm OD large side wheel
Lens covers
Extra battery for illumination

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Thursday, January 31, 2008

Setting the trigger on the QB78 and 79

NB this is NOT a tuning guide, but just some instructions on how to set the trigger.

The QB 78's trigger is adjustable for sear engagement, pull weight, and over travel.

Start by removing the action from the stock: undo the knurled nut in the forearm and put the safety to the safe position. Using a non-marring punch (such as a wooden dowel), push the safety out from the trigger unit frame. The QB79 have 2 screws in the front of the stock that need to be removed as well.

Looking at the trigger unit, you will notice there are 3 screws used for adjustments:
1. the large screw at the bottom - is for pull weight. Unscrew it 2 turns and test the feel of the trigger (it should be about 1
lb.. however, you can adjust it to your liking).
2. the middle screw - is for overtravel. Screw all the way in to eliminate all the creep.
3. the top screw is for sear engagement and compensation of future wear. DO NOT ADJUST AT THIS TIME. I dont know how long wear will take.

Put everything back together. You'll see an immediate improvement.


Friday, January 25, 2008

QB57

The QB57's are back in stock. If you are interested, let us know a.s.a.p.




>>>> Go here for a full review


Tuesday, November 6, 2007

BSA rifles will no longer be sold by us!

Let me just put this out there before we begin... I am a huge BSA fan and still own a Supersport and a Meteor. Both are brilliant rifles. So it is with a bit of regret that we had to make the call not to recommend or sell any BSA rifles to our customers.

We will post a full article sometime, explaining exactly why we decided to remove BSA rifles from our list of products.

NB: BSA Optics has nothing to do with BSA Guns, so we will still be selling the awsome BSA Air Rifle scopes.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Change in regulations re Air Rifles

We received a nasty shock this past week when it was discovered that IATA, the body governing airlines & their carriage of cargo, has changed it's attitude towards airguns completely. Their new regulations will affect shipping of air rifles etc as they now consider an air rifle to be hazardous cargo, believe it or not! It's a bizarre attitude, especially since any air rifle in cargo would be securely packed and locked deep in the hold.

What this does though is affect delivery time. Shipping of air rifles within SA will now have to be by road freight, which means that we cannot offer a "Next Day" service any longer.

Regulations change from time to time, so this will hopefully corrected.

Your understanding and patience in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The most underrated rifles in South Africa.

Most people don’t want to spend loads of money when they buy their first rifle, effectively ruling out brands like Weihrauch, BSA and Air Arms. Most of them prefer to go for brands like Gamo and Hatsan because it is well known and much cheaper. The problem with most of these cheaper brands is that you end up paying more in the long run due to frequent repairs (mostly broken springs and worn seals) and the fact that you soon want to upgrade to something better.

This brings us to the most underrated brand of all, Norica. Most airgunners know the famous BSA Supersport. Well, the Norica is right up there with the same good quality and reliability. The big difference however is the price. The Norica Storm is almost R1000 cheaper than the Supersport!!!

No matter what you are looking for, there is a Norica for everyone.

If you prefer under-lever rifles, go for the Quick (1000ft/s).

If you prefer break barrel rifles, you simply must have the Storm (1000ft/s).

Maybe you want something with a different look. Well, the Dragon Special with its silver finish and synthetic magic-wood stock may be just the rifle for you (1000ft/s).

Some dads who want to teach their kids to shoot. The Titan is the right rifle for the job an probably the best rifle in its class and price range. Costing under R1000, it still delivers the accuracy of rifles that cost a lot more. It may not be a high power rifle, but it is still good enough so everyone in the family can have some fun with it (600ft/s).


So why is it such a neglected brand?
Well, I suppose you can blame the Chinese for that… They flooded the market with cheap, bad quality rifles called the B2, B3 etc. and trade under the name Norinco (sometimes also called Airtech). When people hear the name Norica, most of then just assume that pronounced it wrong and that you are talking about a Norinco. So now that you know, don’t be the idiot that gets confused and miss an opportunity to own a great rifle.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Budget Hunting PCP

The questions we get the most is “What is the best PCP for hunting…” and “What is the cheapest PCP…”

So typically they are looking for a rifle at entry-level price with top-level quality. This sums up the FX Typhoon pretty well!



Designed by FX of Sweden, the Typhoon was built to provide the essential requirements for shooters without breaking the bank. In .177 caliber, the FX Typhoon makes an excellent target rifle and a great competition airgun for field target. The bolt action cocking is traditional and convenient. The breech is cut out with plenty of room for loading. Included with the Typhoon is a single-shot loading tray to place below the bolt probe for added convenience. At almost 25ft/lbs it has the power to satisfy hunters and plinkers alike.

The barrel is threaded for a silencer should you require it. For added support to the floating barrel, a band that supports the barrel shroud to the air cylinder is included with the rifle.
The FX Typhoon is available with a stylish, synthetic sporter stock or with an ambidextrous walnut stock for the traditional shooter.

See what specials we have on offer.

READ FX REVIEWS

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Winchester 1894 BB gun


Winchester® has licensed Daisy to make a limited amount of air guns marked Winchester®, adding luster and income to the Winchester® name. Appropriately, the first is the model 1894, the biggest selling Winchester of all time.

This is the gun that almost 110 years after it first came on the market is probably still the most used gun in the deer camps of this country.

This replica has a 15 shot magazine and shoots bbs at 300 feet per second. Equipped with a blade front sight and adjustable open rear sights just like the original. Solid wood stock and forearm. Measures 38" tip to tip. Weighs less than half the real thing, only 3.4 lbs.

These are the only 2 avialable in South Africa that we know of ... a real collecters item for R980

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Want to be a better pistol shot?

Most shooters do, yet surprisingly few of us shoot nearly as well as we're capable of. That's a pity, because pistol shooting is really a simple process.

There are only four critical steps to sending bullet after bullet through the X-ring. They are:

1) Correctly align the sights.

2) Shift the focus to the front sight.

3) Depress the trigger without disturbing that alignment.

4) Keep the pistol aligned until the bullet exits the barrel.

We all know this, but the difficulty arises in executing the process perfectly time after time. What's the secret to improving our game? Practice of course. But not just sending a lot of bullets down range. What we need are short daily sessions of very methodical and careful practice.

The very best way to achieve that is at home with an accurate, quiet, inexpensive-to-shoot air pistol. For our uses we don't require a pricey Olympic-grade instrument. but we do need a pistol that shoots extremely well, with adjustable sights and a good trigger, and that describes Gamo's Compact Target Pistol.



Made in Spain, the Gamo Compact has every feature we need for improving our shooting. Sights consist of a patridge front and a unique rear sight adjustable for windage, elevation and, interestingly, an adjustable sighting notch width. Sight radius is a generous 9.25 inches. The trigger is also adjustable..

The hand-filling target stocks are of European walnut, stippled for a sure grip and with an adjustable heel shelf. The 8-inch barrel is of steel and rifled for .177 pellets.

Operation couldn't be simpler. Press the release button below the rear sight and the top portion of the pistol pivots up and forward. Insert your pellet directly into the barrel then close the action. Cocking effort is light, the report is mild, and the recoilless discharge produces roughly 400 fps. That, by the way, is more than adequate for pest elimination, such as rats.

Accuracy is good, really good. From across the room if you don't string your shot holes together it's your own darn fault.

Features

* Caliber: .177 Pellet Velocity: 400 fps
* Weight: 1.94 lbs
* Barrel Length: 6.75" / Overall Length: 12.6"
* Number of Pumps: 1
* Trigger Pull: Adjustable
* Action: Single Stroke Pneumatic
* Over-lever cocking / Single Shot
* Barrel: Precision Rifled Steel / Finish: Blued
* Sights: Front Post,
* Rear sight notch can be adjusted to open or close
* Scope Rail: No
* Trigger: Finely Adjustable Match
* Safety: No
* Grips: RH Ergonomic Walnut Target Grip (LH available, waiting for confirmation)
* with Adjustable Heel Plate
* Usage: Target Practice / Ten-Meter Competition

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

10 Competitions

Do you have a kid who is interested in 10 competition shooting with a spring powered rifle?

Unfortunately SAARA rules force you to use diopter sights. Unless you have a BIG budget to afford the up market rifles, you are in for a lot of misery. First of all you need to find a front and rear diopter for your newly acquired rifle. Then you have to get someone who can do the modifications to your rifle to fit these sights. If you bought a rifle for about R1500, you’ll probably find that the sights cost more than the rifle. In the end you have an over R3000 shooting rig that have a crappy trigger and average performance. Well, that is what usually happens…

With all the attention on high powered rifles, we only recently discovered this little gem… the HW30S ( on special now).

If you are looking for a 10 springer it doesn’t come any better than this. One of our clients bought this for his 15 year old daughter, and she won her first 10 3P competition.

Here is some more info:

HW30 front sight


Overall Length

38.8"

Barrel Length

15.55"

Length of Pull

14"

Rifling

12 grooves

Calibers Available

.177,

Weight

6 lb 0.6 oz

Rear Sight

adjustable for elevation and windage

Sight Radius

15.25" between sight inserts

Scope Groove

5.75" of usable length

Stock

stained beech

Velocity Ratings

625 ft/s

Safety

automatic button type


The following velocity numbers were recorded after a .177 caliber HW30S had been lubricated with moly paste and Macarri black tar. This rifle still has all unaltered Weihrauch factory parts.


Pellet

Grain

Feet per second

Average

JSB Exact

8.4

622, 623, 623, 619, 621, 619, 621, 623, 620, 620

621

JSB Match

7.3

672, 671, 672, 675, 673, 676, 673, 672, 673, 675

673

Cros Premier

7.9

629, 628, 633, 634, 632, 633, 634, 628, 631, 629

631

H&N Match

7.7

655, 651, 654, 660, 651, 658, 661, 656, 654, 655

656

ACCURACY TESTS


5 shot groups @10 metres

JSB Exact

.13, .10, .24, .13, .17, .19, .09, .20, .18, .20

Ave = .16" ctc

5 shot groups @20 yards

Cros Premier

.27, .32, .43, .43, .32, .41, .33, .48, .41, .40

Ave = .38" ctc

JSB Exact

.36, .29, .36, .32, .39, .42, .37, .38, .38, .35

Ave = .36" ctc






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