I bought the Katran Long in .22 Cal and this is the best air rifle I have bought since 2007. It is outstanding in quality .accuracy and very easy to tune.
https://u.cubeupload.com/crazyhorse4/IMG24462.jpg You will not be disappointed at all. The price at $1249 is very competitive Chrono data using JSB 18.13
LO 925.5
HI 934.8
AV 930.2
ES 9.30
SD 2.82
Only issue is I have not worked out a suitable sling as I hunt although it is lighter that all my other hunting rifles. I went with the tube vice bottle as I felt there would be plenty of air capacity for my needs. In fact my tune delivers 102 shots on one fill without falling off the REG.
I purchased the Katran from Utah Airguns.
Hi Crazyhorse
Just wondering if you can assist me in making a purchase decision. Please bear in mind that I shoot exclusively offhand!!! - only use a bench occasionally for zeroing.
I shoot competition air-rifle silhouette 6 times a month (competition 2 nights a month and 4 practice sessions a month) out to 41 metres. Since mid-2018 I have been using a FX Crown (Mk 1) in .177 and then 2.5 years ago bought a FX Impact M3 in .22 calibre. I knew before I ordered the Impact M3 that it was not the ideal rifle for offhand, but took a gamble, and recently sold it. I just could not get the balance and ergonomic fit to my liking; and neither the trigger. I get far better offhand results with the Crown.
I wish to replace the M3 with another .22 and am
very interested in the AirMaks Katran LB (520mm barrel with a 480cc carbon fibre bottle) as it seems to fill most of my criteria. I only use JSB 18.13 grain pellets and have some near non-negotiable criteria:
1. the rifle must be very accurate with the 18.13 JSBs
2. the rifle must shoot at least 70-80 pellets without requiring a refill. I am a senior citizen and don't want to lift a 22Kg scuba tank in and out of the car at home and at the range.
3. the trigger must be very light. Some of my colleagues shoot Steyrs and Feinwerkbaus (FWBs) and, when I have used these rifles you don't pull the trigger but rather just a light touch - their triggers are between 100-150 grams (3-5 ounces). I have modified the Crown trigger to make it lighter, but it is not excellent.
4. the rifle should not be a bullpup, but rather a full rifle with good to excellent balance and ergonomics for offhand shooting.
I could consider another FX Crown in .22, but want to give the FX a miss as their trigger design is very rudimentary and next to nil adjustment for weight, whereas the Katran does have an adjustable weight feature and some sophistication to the trigger mechanism. Also, I want something that has a solid barrel as opposed the more "flexible" FX liner system.
(A) So, have you had any issues with the Katran?
(B) Is it accurate with 18.13 gr JSBs to 41 metres?
(C) What is the shot count - I notice that you say 102 shots on a fill on a Katran 285cc tube, but I cannot see anyone else getting anywhere near that number of shots?
(D) How do you find the trigger, and have you managed to adjust the weight?
(E) How do you find the Katran for offhand shooting? Is it a bit too light?
(F) Is the foldable stock holding up to wear and tear?
(G) Have you made any tuning adjustments to the regulator and/or hammer spring?
Do hope you can help me out, as it will be appreciated.
Cheers
Matt