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[tommyt53]

A couple weeks ago I was reading the new issue of Hard Air Magazine and they reviewed the Evol mini .22. I contacted AOA for more info but I didn’t have any hopes of availability. Come to find out they were expecting a shipment within the week and after talking with the sales rep ordered one there and then.

For those who have experience with the gun, what should I expect. I have big expectations and I’m pretty excited. My other gun is a .25 Cricket 2 which has been great, super accurate but heavy. I punch a lot of paper and shoot squirrels and other tree rats when possible. They have learned to stay out of my killing zone. I put up a bait station with peanuts but the blue jays rob them all.

 

[uhfradarwill]

If you don't want critters in your yard maybe don't bait them in??

 

[tommyt53]

If you don't want critters in your yard maybe don't bait them in??

The reason I put up a bait station is because I want them in my yard so I can kill them. I’m not sure how you read it any other way.

 

[RWC123]

Hmmm... So you are having to bait them to get them into your yard... It almost sounds like they wouldn't be there otherwise. Are you sure they meet the definition of pests?

I don't like a few of my neighbors; therefore I do not invite them over for dinner and a beer.

 

[JungleShooter]

Subscribed!

Popcorn maker is running.

 

[orion]

A question about the gun became a discussion about if the targets should be baited or not. People are hyper sensitive these days.

I don't have the Evol, but boy oh boy you are going to get a monster. I'll say you killing zone just got an upgrade. Prepare another bait station at least 50 yards further from the one you already have. 

I'm with you Mathias! 

 

[Dairyboy]

I had a slightly different one being a .22 Standard. Amazing guns!! Your going to love it. Very accurate, super rugged guns but pretty light. I think your gonna love it.

 

[Peskådot671]

For those who have experience with the gun, what should I expect.

I'll let you know when mine arrives in a few days. I don't even have a scope for it yet.

 

[Arzrover]

Accuracy is VERY good and trigger is quite light and nicely crisp. Cocking effort is a little higher than some but smooth. Very light rifle. Probably will be set up for 18.1s at about 900. You might check on a barrel removal tool to make cleaning a bit easier. Also check out @Dairyboy 's thread on tuning his down. Not suggesting that you do that but good info there. They come tuned extremely well, so it's just air and pellets that are your concerns.

Choosing a scope might be a conundrum..... light and small vs enough mag to take advantage of the accuracy.

Congratulations on your choice!! Great rifles !

Bob

 

[tommyt53]

Thanks for the reply. The consensus with the guys at AoA was that it shoots heavier pellets best so I went with the 25.4. The scope was a difficult decision but ended up with the Hawke AIRMAX 4-16x44. 16 power was the least my aging eyes could use efficiently .