Took out the Vet II Tactical (550mm) today to do a shot count. I've been shooting this since end of March 2025, bought brand new from TalonAirguns. I've been shooting ZAN 20gr .218 and H&N 21gr .218 slugs between 890-900. Both of these slugs are very accurate even at lower speeds of 900, about 5/8" at 50 and right at MOA at 100. I could shoot them faster but at that speed it also shot JSB Jumbo Monster Light pellets 20.83 at sub MOA (extremely accurate!). Great speeds for 20gr projectiles out of this Vet. However, I wanted to see how it would shoot pellets exclusively, and how many shots could I get off of a single fill. Filled to 250 (480cc CF bottle), lowered hammer spring to shoot 18gr pellets at 915 and began shooting. Very boring task, took about 20 minutes using the single shot tray. Shot at my gong at 50 yds. 3 shots did not record, but all in all I had a total of 182 shots from 250 bar down to 110 bar. The reg is set at 135 bar and you can hear the difference in sound once you are off the reg, however, the velocity stayed in the 34 ft. lb range for another 25 shots. Meaning, I got about 155 shots on the reg at 34 ft. lbs and another 25 off the reg. Quite impressive. I'm sure there are other guns can get a few more shots with a 480cc CF bottle, but that's a lot of shooting especially at 34 ft. lbs. When I was shooting 20-21gr slugs, I was getting about 100 shots on a fill. I've been thinking about putting a 300cc CF bottle on just to see if it makes a difference in carrying and handling. The 480cc bottle is pretty large.
Here are some pics of the shot string and my setup.
Been rocking the GX-CS3i since December. It's doing great refilling 3 guns. Re-lubed it at 5 hours, will do it again at 10 hours and do a complete inspection. My GX filter will be here Friday (tomorrow). I've been using the little fat gold filter for now... Also, I don't use the auto shut-off, I don't trust it, once it gets to its fill pressure, I release the relief valve (moisture trap) and let it run for about 30 seconds and then let the fans run for about 5 mins extra to help cool it down. I never run it for more than 4 mins at a time just to keep the internals cool. I'm sure everyone does it their way.
Taipans always impress me, this is my 3rd one and while they are a little beefy in weight, the triggers are perfect, the cocking (at least on the Vet II) are crazy smooth, and so far, the CZ unchocked barrels are great. My .25 Vet I also has a CZ unchocked barrel and shoots pellets and slugs accurately.
Just thought I'd share.
Here are some pics of the shot string and my setup.
Been rocking the GX-CS3i since December. It's doing great refilling 3 guns. Re-lubed it at 5 hours, will do it again at 10 hours and do a complete inspection. My GX filter will be here Friday (tomorrow). I've been using the little fat gold filter for now... Also, I don't use the auto shut-off, I don't trust it, once it gets to its fill pressure, I release the relief valve (moisture trap) and let it run for about 30 seconds and then let the fans run for about 5 mins extra to help cool it down. I never run it for more than 4 mins at a time just to keep the internals cool. I'm sure everyone does it their way.
Taipans always impress me, this is my 3rd one and while they are a little beefy in weight, the triggers are perfect, the cocking (at least on the Vet II) are crazy smooth, and so far, the CZ unchocked barrels are great. My .25 Vet I also has a CZ unchocked barrel and shoots pellets and slugs accurately.
Just thought I'd share.
. I will have try some ZAN .218 20gr! Mine also likes NSA .218 20gr but not quite as accurate as the AVS. I hope the H&N match the AVS accuracy as you get twice the amount for less! Luv the laminate stock on yours 
