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Evanix MAX-ML .44 cal BullPup review
- Thread starter Nomadic Pirate
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Today I'll focus on what I don't like about this Pup.
I really don't like how slick the forearm is nor do I like the square feeling of it, also I'm not a fan of the silver sidepanels,
So, of course I had to do something about it
I covered all those parts with Matte black vinyl, I added 3 weaver rails to the forearm so I can put a Magpul angled grip, a Bypod and any lights if needed.
I like it much better like this.
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I really don't like how slick the forearm is nor do I like the square feeling of it, also I'm not a fan of the silver sidepanels,
So, of course I had to do something about it
I covered all those parts with Matte black vinyl, I added 3 weaver rails to the forearm so I can put a Magpul angled grip, a Bypod and any lights if needed.
I like it much better like this.
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MAX-ML .45 in the woods
Unfortunately to see the complete story You'll need to go to the Hunting Forum
Unfortunately to see the complete story You'll need to go to the Hunting Forum
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I just got my order in of the .454 EPP/UG from Tom Buchanan aka IRONMULE, heard of Tom for years in the Big Bore airgun circles and he's a very respected caster,
I've never had the need for .454s so this is the 1st time I'm using his sevices.
Beautiful bullets
Now that I've figured out the right ammo I can take the final accuracy testing and final Chrono strings.
I should be able to complete the MAX-ML review by this weekend. ==============================
I've never had the need for .454s so this is the 1st time I'm using his sevices.
Beautiful bullets
Now that I've figured out the right ammo I can take the final accuracy testing and final Chrono strings.
I should be able to complete the MAX-ML review by this weekend. ==============================
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OK, so today I wanted to show some groups, didn't want to shoot an all bunch than pick them so I put a fresh target face up and shot Four 5 shots groups at 30 and 50 yards with both the 141gr ,454 Roundball and the 155gr .454 EPP/UG.
Groups could be better or could be worse, this is what I shot and the shooter can be blamed too I think
The gun is zeroed at 20 yards so you can see the different POI that I'm getting at those distances, clearly you can see the lighter roundball not dropping as much at 50 yards,.....clear is too the markings left by the 2 rounds.
Here's the ammo I was shooting
My 30 yards bench
and my 50 yards bench
the target
on the bench with writing and a Quarter for an Idea of the groups
It's cloudy now, but if it gets sunny I'll take the final Chrono numbers now that this Hammersring has brocken in nicely and than the review for the Evanix MAX-ML .45 will run into a conclusion ==============================
Groups could be better or could be worse, this is what I shot and the shooter can be blamed too I think
The gun is zeroed at 20 yards so you can see the different POI that I'm getting at those distances, clearly you can see the lighter roundball not dropping as much at 50 yards,.....clear is too the markings left by the 2 rounds.
Here's the ammo I was shooting
My 30 yards bench
and my 50 yards bench
the target
on the bench with writing and a Quarter for an Idea of the groups
It's cloudy now, but if it gets sunny I'll take the final Chrono numbers now that this Hammersring has brocken in nicely and than the review for the Evanix MAX-ML .45 will run into a conclusion ==============================
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Manny how would you compare the power and accuracy to the Sam Yangs? Just wondered how the 2 stack up against each other, Neil.
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Neil, Sam Yangs are more powerful,....I would expect them to be more accurate too, they have been making those .45 cal barrels for a long time now and this is the 1st try for Evanix,...than again that is just my opinion, I don't have any data to back it up
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There again I guess it is like comparing apples to pears as the Evanix is a Bull Pup and the Sam Yangs are full size air guns. The Evanix looked fairly accurate at the ranges you tested it at and I do know that the Sam Yangs take quite a good sized moderator to tame them. Did you get rid of your Sam Yangs? I thought you had a couple of the big bores? Neil.
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Yeah I did,
all I have now is 5 Evanix guns,......My idea is to have all my guns of the same brand/action so I can interchange parts at will
I really liked the Sam Yangs, I had a .45 and a .50......great guns
all I have now is 5 Evanix guns,......My idea is to have all my guns of the same brand/action so I can interchange parts at will
I really liked the Sam Yangs, I had a .45 and a .50......great guns
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That makes sense if the parts can be swapped out, shame makers make so many different models, it would be great to be able to swap parts between guns. I think we are spoiled for choice, just way too many air guns to choose from, I am not complaining, I love having such a wide array of guns to choose from. I just think about the very limited choices I had back home before I came to the USA.
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Yeah, I can swap basically every part around in my 5 Evanix rifles regardless of caliber,..not everything of course but the vast majority I can.
I approach everything as a prepper, if one day I can't get no rifles or parts I will be able to keep them going by taking parts of rifles as they start to break down
I approach everything as a prepper, if one day I can't get no rifles or parts I will be able to keep them going by taking parts of rifles as they start to break down
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Alright,
now that I've found the right ammo for this Pup and I've shot it a lot, both in stock form and with the new Hammerspring she should have nicely settled down,
.....so it's time to take the final strings.
Here we go :
155gr EPP/UG .454
690
697
710 ...173 FPE
708
698
657
141gr Hornady RoundBall .454
733
746 ....174 FPE
742
738
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679
This gun will eventually go to Will Piatt for a PowerTune, I like the string he got at 200 FPE for 4 shots.
However I'm happy with how she is now and I don't really need to rush her to get tuned ==============================
now that I've found the right ammo for this Pup and I've shot it a lot, both in stock form and with the new Hammerspring she should have nicely settled down,
.....so it's time to take the final strings.
Here we go :
155gr EPP/UG .454
690
697
710 ...173 FPE
708
698
657
141gr Hornady RoundBall .454
733
746 ....174 FPE
742
738
728
679
This gun will eventually go to Will Piatt for a PowerTune, I like the string he got at 200 FPE for 4 shots.
However I'm happy with how she is now and I don't really need to rush her to get tuned
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Those are pretty impressive numbers Manny, maybe a bit of overkill for your hog hunts, especially when I know you have taken them down with smaller caliber guns, Neil.
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I didn't know this was your gun. I thought you were just field testing it before sending it back. Congrats on the latest grocery machine.
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That is what it was initially, but I liked this gun so much I had to work out a deal with Pyramyd
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Neil,
this gun is mainly gonna be used for them walking thick jungle hunts where things happen quickly and maybe the precise Brain shot cannot be taken, she has enough caliber and power to be effective with a body shot too.
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hahahah I had a feeling you were going to end up owning the gun, you were doing too much to it for it to be on loan! Let me know if you would like me to make something even quieter for it. I know you like short but quiet is always nice! Neil.
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OK than,
Had this gun for over a month now and put her through the paces so I'm ready to express my final conclusions.
The gun is nice and compact at 29 inches, of course having no baffles she is quite loud as expected.
balance is great, ergonomics are good, sidelever is butter smooth, magazine functioned perfectly the all time ( occasionally using the EPP/UG because of the sharp front band it sticks a bit when breeching a new round but with roundballs and round nosed bullets it never does that )
the adjustable ButtStock gives to the opportunity to make the gun to your comfort
The trigger surprised me I was expecting it to be heavier, but it's perfect weight IMO for a powerful Big Bore and breaks nicely.
The gun in stock form showed accuracy potential and good power at around 200 FPE but the factory hammerspring gave a fast decending string and the vertical stringing at POI wasn't accetable IMO, ....Will Piatt sent me a Hammerspring from Sam Yang guns and that alone changed the gun drastically, lost some power but gained a flat 5 shots string, a simple enlargement of the ports will bring this gun back over the 200 FPE mark and with a flat 4 shots string plus very respectable follow ups.
She has already proven her worth in the hunting woods both by bagging a hog and showing how nicely she carries and handles.
when I 1st started I was using .457 ammo but I figured out she prefers the .454 and both the 141gr Hornady roundball and the 155gr EPP/UG are very accurate.
I few things I wasn't a fan of like the slick forehand section so I modded a bit , I added weaver rails to the forestock and a Magpul angled Grip, I ended up taking the sidepanels off.
This is what the gun looks like now
By taking the sidepanels off I have a better spot to put the attachment for my single point sling
The gun carries fantastic in the new configuration,
to get the right prospective bear in mind I'm 5'7" and 150-155 pounds
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Had this gun for over a month now and put her through the paces so I'm ready to express my final conclusions.
The gun is nice and compact at 29 inches, of course having no baffles she is quite loud as expected.
balance is great, ergonomics are good, sidelever is butter smooth, magazine functioned perfectly the all time ( occasionally using the EPP/UG because of the sharp front band it sticks a bit when breeching a new round but with roundballs and round nosed bullets it never does that )
the adjustable ButtStock gives to the opportunity to make the gun to your comfort
The trigger surprised me I was expecting it to be heavier, but it's perfect weight IMO for a powerful Big Bore and breaks nicely.
The gun in stock form showed accuracy potential and good power at around 200 FPE but the factory hammerspring gave a fast decending string and the vertical stringing at POI wasn't accetable IMO, ....Will Piatt sent me a Hammerspring from Sam Yang guns and that alone changed the gun drastically, lost some power but gained a flat 5 shots string, a simple enlargement of the ports will bring this gun back over the 200 FPE mark and with a flat 4 shots string plus very respectable follow ups.
She has already proven her worth in the hunting woods both by bagging a hog and showing how nicely she carries and handles.
when I 1st started I was using .457 ammo but I figured out she prefers the .454 and both the 141gr Hornady roundball and the 155gr EPP/UG are very accurate.
I few things I wasn't a fan of like the slick forehand section so I modded a bit , I added weaver rails to the forestock and a Magpul angled Grip, I ended up taking the sidepanels off.
This is what the gun looks like now
By taking the sidepanels off I have a better spot to put the attachment for my single point sling
The gun carries fantastic in the new configuration,
to get the right prospective bear in mind I'm 5'7" and 150-155 pounds
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With that I call this Review done
If Admin/Mods chose to move this thread to the Review Forum it's more than fine with me.
Thanks for tuning in.
If Admin/Mods chose to move this thread to the Review Forum it's more than fine with me.
Thanks for tuning in.
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Man what a gun not only do you kill them you go ahead and nock them off there feet! What is the fps & energy on it ?
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