Umarex THE ZELOS IS AMAZING

[OldVet]

I just got the Snowpeak M60B version of the Zelos from Airgun Archery Fun in Canada. Out of the box shooting .177 CPHP's it was hitting 1025 fps at 1500 psi on the regulator. I didn't have time to shoot a whole mag while zeroing my scope. The lowest I could get was 925 fps at 800 psi on the regulator. I've read on the forum mid 700 fps was the sweet spot for accuracy for .177 CPHP's. Wes has stated the difference between the .22 Snowpeak M60 and Zelos was that the barrel length on the Snowpeak M60 is about 2 inches shorter and comes with metal magazines. Last time I checked Wes had the 495 fps and full power version in .177 in stock. I didn't have to pay any tariff fee, but who knows if that will change in the future.

A Federal court judge shut down TARRIFS.

 

[Dorky 1]

It's hard to keep up with the current Tarriff situation (as of 2 days ago):

MSN

 

[LR_Plinker]

I have really been enjoying the Zelos action. I have three setups I am working on - I have a .25 pellet barrel (19.6" FX ST 14mm OD barrel), .25 Slug barrel (700mm FX Slug liner), and just finished another action with a .30 FX ST 19.6" 14mm OD barrel. I am not using an external plenum, and have gotten each of them into the high 70-mid 80ft/lb range working at 1950-2200psi on the reg. (lower for .25). I am not sure how much more velocity they may offer, as I stopped where they are due to hitting my desired performance. For me, the biggest hindrance to getting a really good tune out of these actions is the monster strong valve/poppet spring. Once I was able to replace that with a lighter spring, I was able to use a lighter hammer spring and less preload to achieve higher velocities with less wasted air. I still have an original full diameter FX Smooth Twist barrel in .22 to fit up.

 

[jerryd]

" I got it working with the external plenum from eBay shooting JTS 25.39s"

Blackdog,

Got a link for the plenum you have? Your assessment of it?

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"Looks like they do have a 177, utah just didn't."
6Gun,

I haven't seen a .177 listed by Umarex anywhere. Snopeak through Airgun & Archery Fun lists the M60 (basically the same gun) in .177 though.

Has anyone with the Zelos/M60 in .177 tried the JSB MK3 knockout slugs? Jacespace reports great results hunting with these.

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Perle,

Love that handy looking Zelos Shortie you've got.

What's the barrel length and what kind of fps are you getting with it?

Thanks,

Jerry

 

[KatoKevin454]

I just ordered a Zelos .25 from Natchez for $499.99 also got $5.00 flat rate shipping, should be here next week

 

[Perle]

" I got it working with the external plenum from eBay shooting JTS 25.39s"

Blackdog,

Got a link for the plenum you have? Your assessment of it?

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"Looks like they do have a 177, utah just didn't."
6Gun,

I haven't seen a .177 listed by Umarex anywhere. Snopeak through Airgun & Archery Fun lists the M60 (basically the same gun) in .177 though.

Has anyone with the Zelos/M60 in .177 tried the JSB MK3 knockout slugs? Jacespace reports great results hunting with these.

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Perle,

Love that handy looking Zelos Shortie you've got.

What's the barrel length and what kind of fps are you getting with it?

Thanks,

Jerry

450mm barrel
920 fps 18.13s. 2100 reg 3.5 turns in on hammer from flush