The idea of a true big bore air rifle with some real bonk is catching on the USA.
AirForce has just such a gun, and I had a chance to fire it at Media Day
I happened to be walking by their firing spot, and someone passed me some info and invited me to try it.
I'm glad they did stop me, because this is quite the gun.
The booth attendant was watching my reaction as I fired, and commented that I looked surprised by the noticeable recoil.
Certainly not painful by any means, but much more recoil than expected from an airgun.
From their website:
With the ability to launch .45 caliber projectiles at over 1000 feet per second and generating energy levels of over 500 foot pounds, the Texan™ takes its place as the world’s most powerful production air rifle. Easy to load and simple to use, this Big Bore air rifle will let you focus on hunting with the knowledge you have enough power to get the job done.
The Texan™ is available in Original Black. We also offer shooting kits to meet your specific shooting application.
Technical Specifications:
Max Fill Pressure: 3000 psi
Action: Single shot
Weight: 7.65 lbs
Length: 48 inches
Barrel: 34 inches
Caliber: 0.45
Trigger: 2 stage, adjustable for position
Safety: Automatic on cocking
Air Tank Volume: 490cc
Sights: Open or optical may be installed
Velocity: 1000 feet per second*
Energy: 500 foot pounds*
*Depending on pellet weight
Estimated availability April 30, 2015
.airforceairguns.com/The-Texan-by-AirForce-Airguns-s/118.htm
AirForce has just such a gun, and I had a chance to fire it at Media Day
I happened to be walking by their firing spot, and someone passed me some info and invited me to try it.
I'm glad they did stop me, because this is quite the gun.
The booth attendant was watching my reaction as I fired, and commented that I looked surprised by the noticeable recoil.
Certainly not painful by any means, but much more recoil than expected from an airgun.
From their website:
With the ability to launch .45 caliber projectiles at over 1000 feet per second and generating energy levels of over 500 foot pounds, the Texan™ takes its place as the world’s most powerful production air rifle. Easy to load and simple to use, this Big Bore air rifle will let you focus on hunting with the knowledge you have enough power to get the job done.
The Texan™ is available in Original Black. We also offer shooting kits to meet your specific shooting application.
Technical Specifications:
Max Fill Pressure: 3000 psi
Action: Single shot
Weight: 7.65 lbs
Length: 48 inches
Barrel: 34 inches
Caliber: 0.45
Trigger: 2 stage, adjustable for position
Safety: Automatic on cocking
Air Tank Volume: 490cc
Sights: Open or optical may be installed
Velocity: 1000 feet per second*
Energy: 500 foot pounds*
*Depending on pellet weight
Estimated availability April 30, 2015
.airforceairguns.com/The-Texan-by-AirForce-Airguns-s/118.htm
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