Apart from the abysmal shot count, there's much to smile about. I'll let the video speak for itself
Hi Tom"Tominco"Great review! Thanks... now I have another rifle on my wish list!
What a wonderful setup, right down to the case! I'm glad you got yourself one and it's nice to hear someone talk about keeping a rifle "for the rest of their life".
Personally, I think there's something special about all the rifles in the AA lineup. I've had my S-510 FAC win out over many higher priced rifles over the years. It's still one of my favorites overall. The TDR caught my eye a few times but, now that it's an FAC... Oh yeah! I like it! It's understandable about the accuracy and shot count considering what this rifle was made to be. I mean, it's not a rifle you're going to get in order to shoot 100yd+ groups with. But it certainly would make a nice compact hunting rifle up to ~50yds. I wonder if it would be possible to add a regulator to flatten out the shot string and give more useable shots along the string.
You mentioned in the video .25 cal. but, I'm only finding .177 and .22. Is it available in .25?
Cheers!
Tom
Oh, I wasn't trying to compare the two. But, I totally agree with you, they both fill similar yet different niches. The TDR beats the Impact on weight though! 5.73 vs 7lbs (20.32oz difference) That's pretty darn light! And, I really do like that case setup."Matt_Dubber" Hi Tom
I don't think there's even a contest between the Impact and the TDR as far as performance goes - the Impact would win every time. I am considering doing a "battle of the take-downs" sometime... I've ordered an Impact but it will only arrive in South Africa in early feb (weeping face).
The TDR can't compete with the Impact in terms of shot count, accuracy and power. If I had a choice, I would just get the Impact. But for certain situations, and for those with a tighter budget, I definitely think there's a place in this world for the TDR.
A regulator would make a big difference. I will probably install one at some point. My S510 went from 20 consistent shots to 100 consistent shots when I fitted the reg and tweaked a bit!
An to answer your last question - No, I don't think its available in .25 - and even if it was, I wouldn't waste my time with it...the cylinder is just way too small for a .25
Matt
Yes, but a fixed shroud/silencer is different to a detachable one. Air Arms informed me that they cannot ship the TDRs to the US with the silencers - By law they have to be fixed to the barrel, like the FX Royale silencer."Dan25"Matt
The restrictions on silencers for Fire Arms are different than those for Air Guns. To get a silencer for a Fire Arm you have to make an application with the Alphabet org, pay a fee of several hundred dollars, and wait for approval. In most states there are no such restrictions for Air guns. My Marauder came fully shrouded from the factory.