Trending topic, I found my airgun...taipan love story

[Guest]

WARNING LONG READ 



So I had to get the taipan out. This afternoon was perfect. I zero'd it in from the tripod and got to shooting. 



For those who don't want to read "Holy F#%^&*@ S=÷×!!!!!"



First group is 80 shots, yup 8 mags, at 70 yards. Shooting .25 34.95 grains. 80 damn shots. 



From there on I was HOOKED, I had found MY rifle. I kept launching these things at a wild speed down range till I lost track of the count at 21 mags which is 210 rounds. I STARTED WITH A NEW TIN. 



NONE OF MY RIFLES HAD MADE ME WANT TO SHOOT THIS MUCH.



The second gaping hole is the 210 plus in the same hole.



Bear in mind I was talking/texting with @matt.jodoin , listening to music, reloading, checking the group, all while shooting these 200 plus rounds. 



I MADE A big mistake on fill pressure, it IS NOT 4500. I did have my tank tethered today at 3800 maybe a bit under. Which is still too high. Big big mistake.



With that said I am truly confident without rushing n me doing my part a deer or smaller is dropping with a well placed head shot in front of the ear. This thing hums. It was shooting 25.4 at ~1000fps when I chronod it.



The taipan veteran is ROBUST. Built like a tank.



The magazine system is awesome, no dealing with springs.



No double feeds.



The trigger eats my fx triggers alive.



The bullpup configuration fits me perfectly.



While I do dislike having to maneuver to cock it, the @talontunes_airguns biathlon lever makes this action MUCH more enjoyable.



It's as quiet as my dreamline is with suppressor and I haven't even suppressed it yet. 



There is NOTHING that has checked all my boxes when it comes to air rifles, this one has in one tin of pellets. 



The only reason I stopped shooting today was because I forgot I ordered food and had to go pick it up.



#taipan #taipanveteran #taipanveteranlong



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[bamavet55]

Very nice!

Are you a good tracker?

 

[Guest]

Very nice!

Are you a good tracker?

I would need help lol



All I can say is, the Taipan is extremely over looked this thing is insane!

 

[elh0102]

4500 psi fill? That's 310 bar, is that right?

 

[Guest]

NOPE TOTALLY W R O N G. I was wrong, it's 250 bar. Big mistake. For some reason I thought it was 300 bar, could have been very bad. Thanks for questioning this.



And im glad my tank was at 3800 psi from shooting over the weekend.



Big mistake here

 

[erapp1214]

4500 psi fill? That's 310 bar, is that right?

I think Max is 250 Bar? is it not?

 

[Guest]

4500 psi fill? That's 310 bar, is that right?

I think Max is 250 Bar? is it not?

Actually you're right

 

[Guest]

Guys I also updated the post. I was at 260 bar today which IS, STILL TOO HIGH.



I APPRECIATE THE CALL OUT! It helped!

 

[erapp1214]

I thought so! I was scratching my head wondering why my vet standard was 250bar max (as I was looking at the side of my gun) and wondered if the long versions were now 300bar! didn't want you blowing out your gun after having such a good day with it!

-Evan

 

[Guest]

I thought so! I was scratching my head wondering why my vet standard was 250bar max (as I was looking at the side of my gun) and wondered if the long versions were now 300bar! didn't want you blowing out your gun after having such a good day with it!

-Evan

I wish I had gotten an owners manual with the rifle, I got it used. I am glad someone spoke up , glad you both did.

 

[jbravo103]

Just got my .22 standard in from UA. Originally wanted the Wildcat MKIII but that gun is not left-hand friendly. Went with the Taipan instead, and I’m pleasantly surprised. Excellent build quality, shoulders great, sounds great, feels great, plenty of power, and shoots amazing. Many critics poo-poo the rear cocking, but I don’t mind at all. 

My only complaint is the cold metal rear block where you rest your cheek. I already installed a custom (made by me) delrin cover plate. Now it’s perfect!

I’m in the market for a soft case for the Taipan if anyone has recommendations.

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations! Cannot get any better than a Taipan...enjoy shooting it.

 

[2L8]

Kevin, Love stories like yours are always in vogue. Enjoy.

Patrick

 

[Guest]

Kevin, Love stories like yours are always in vogue. Enjoy.

Patrick

Shooting this rifle through 1 tin had me disassembling my Aeron CZ dreamline I built so fast and posting it up on the nation in pieces.



Lot of thought and money into that build. 



Not a fad with this rifle but a revelation. Don't buy into the hype. 



The outspoken few were the ones I should have listened to. This rifle is in a different world in comparison

 

[elh0102]

Nice job on the cheek piece. I stuck on the soft side of two pieces of velcro tape. It is both temperature friendly, and soft. You could stick a piece on your delrin part and try it.

 

[wimpanzee]

i put some nice rubber grip tape on mine. i tried a 3d printed cheek piece and didn't like it - I was already used to the grip tape at that point. It's great for all weather use!

For a soft carry case, I like the
UTG Alpha Battle Carrier Sling Pack 30-Inch Multi-Firearm Case

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009WO46X2

 

[Cannonball]

Congrats and welcome to the dark side. I currently have 3 Veterans but now that the tactical version is out it might be 4 soon.

 

[Matt247365]

Nice pup congrats