These have been out for a while. How are they holding up? How is the accuracy? How hard to pump? (I'm old) Are they a good value for the money? Do you think they will stand up to 10K pumps? The review says 10 pumps is about right for plinking, do you agree?
N/A Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 Multi-Pump Air Rifle
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I do not own one and mostly that is because the ones thatI shot had rather poorly executed pumping mechanisms. There was substantial play with rather small pins pivoting in thin holes. I think they are terrific guns that will sooner or later require a remanufactured lever. The vaunted sheridan got cheapened in its later years and did not stand up as well to higher pumping levels.
I think it is a great concept but after several thousand shots will likely need remanufacturing of its power plant.
I think it is a great concept but after several thousand shots will likely need remanufacturing of its power plant.
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I have a friend who has one. He likes it. He brought it to me to try out. First thing I did was oil all the pivot joints. It has a different cocking cycle. Very looong. The cocking between shots does not increase in pressure. Actually cocks quite easily. You would definitely be able to handle it. I like the scoping possibilities. With the magazine loaded and inserted, you don’t have to dodge the scope while loading. Very accurate. Decent trigger. It’s quite loud. The cocking mechanism seems very delicate. Flimsy. If they would just beef this up like the old American ones, they would have a winner.
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The pumping gets some getting used to. Once you've got that down these things are a blast to shoot. Very accurate out to about 25yds, I'm 58 with a bum shoulder, you should be able to handle one nicely.
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I was impressed by the accuracy and being a knuckle dragger, was not put off by the long pump stroke. I am tempted to buy one and beef up the lever.
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I like mine so much I bought a 2nd Refurbished. Both in .22. With a scope, I can get 3/4" groups @40yds. I have a Crosman 140, Daisy 880, Crosman 760, and Sheridan Blue Streak; the Dragonfly2 out-shoots them all. Super-quiet w/BuckRail moderator that will screw right on. Needs a front barrel band to stay consistent. Lube pump w/ Mobil1 or any synthetic motor oil.
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I just found some chrony numbers. The Dragonfly2 is a powerful pumper in .22.
With H&N Baracuda 21.4g 10pumps=596fps/16.89ft-lbs
15pumps=639fps/19.38ft-lbs
With CrosmanPremier hollow points 14.3g 10pumps=696fps/15.41ft-lbs
15pumps=740fps/17.37ft-lbs
A dragonfly3 with an adjustable trigger, barrel band, and beefy pump linkage upgrades would be an awesome gun!
With H&N Baracuda 21.4g 10pumps=596fps/16.89ft-lbs
15pumps=639fps/19.38ft-lbs
With CrosmanPremier hollow points 14.3g 10pumps=696fps/15.41ft-lbs
15pumps=740fps/17.37ft-lbs
A dragonfly3 with an adjustable trigger, barrel band, and beefy pump linkage upgrades would be an awesome gun!
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