It seems to me that looks are in the eye of the beer holder so we will not consider looks. On the basis of handling weight accuracy dependability what is the "best" bullpup UNDER $2k? I am not interested in a gun with a fixed magazine like Kuben. Excellent trigger desired and must have the ability to accept a silencer.
"best" bullpup
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First bullpup that comes to mind when mentioning an excellent trigger is a Taipan Veteran. Quiet, nice trigger, cost is under $2k, removable mags, they take moderators (silencers), and have some nice upgrades like a speed dialer to
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Jeff, I have a Taipan Veteran Standard in .22, and I recommend it; accurate, tank tough, great trigger, and the best anti-double load magazine out there. It comes with a very effective moderator, but you can attach an additional silencer if desired (not needed, it's very quiet). The only potential issue that comes to mind is weight, it's heavy. But, I have a torn rotator cuff and I manage with it. And the weight is good when using shooting sticks or a bipod.
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A Taipan Veteran. There is nothing else like it! Fantastic trigger, excellent ergonomics, and just plain fun to shoot!
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I would not consider a Taipan due to the cocking lever placement although they do "read" a good fight.
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That's exactly what I thought until I actually got my hands on one.
Now, 5 Taipans later, all the other airguns I've owned have been sold.
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The cocking lever location turned out to be perfect for me. When using a bipod or sticks, I reach over with my left hand to cock, so my right hand never leaves the shooting position. And since I have a torn right rotator cuff, moving the right shoulder as little as possible is always good. Might sound odd, but for me, perfect. I'll add, it seems that most folks who balk at the lever placement, have never used it.
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In no particular order
taipan
uragan
vulcan
cricket
i think any of them will fit your list, the Uragan, vulcan3 and cricket tac can be had with a bottle for increased shot count or power. I have at shot a taipan, only held one but most people say it’s one of the best triggers. I know a few members on here can setup the Uragan to be fantastic too.
taipan
uragan
vulcan
cricket
i think any of them will fit your list, the Uragan, vulcan3 and cricket tac can be had with a bottle for increased shot count or power. I have at shot a taipan, only held one but most people say it’s one of the best triggers. I know a few members on here can setup the Uragan to be fantastic too.
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I've not shot any other bullpups except the huben k1, but my taipan (mutant, i got mine right before the vets came out) is 100% rock solid dependable and extremely accurate.
My only complaint is the cold metal to cheek, but that was solved with $3 in rubber grip tape and a few minutes cutting it out. I tried one of the 3d printed pieces from papa yoshi, but I prefer the grip tape more.
The 3d printed mag holders are the best tho - be sure to get some of those!
+1 for taipan!
My only complaint is the cold metal to cheek, but that was solved with $3 in rubber grip tape and a few minutes cutting it out. I tried one of the 3d printed pieces from papa yoshi, but I prefer the grip tape more.
The 3d printed mag holders are the best tho - be sure to get some of those!
+1 for taipan!
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My first "real" PCP was a taipan standard in 25 and like a dumba$$ I sold it. Quiet, great trigger, and I could shoot 4 magazines (40 shots) before it needed air, but they are on the heavy side. I found a taipan 25 long here in the classifieds and bought it over a year ago and it is sweet!!!!! I do like the FX wildcat also, I have a 25 compact wildcat MK2 for my truck gun, or when I get out and walk while hunting. The trigger is not as good as the taipan (Not bad just not as good) and I only get 3 magazines (24 shots) before refill. I put a Tatsu moderator on it. Very light easy to carry rifle and accurate.
Not sure where you are located, but if you are near San Diego feel free to contact me and you can shoot them.
Tony P.
Not sure where you are located, but if you are near San Diego feel free to contact me and you can shoot them.
Tony P.
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Weihrauch HW100 Bullpup. I have two, one in .22 and one in .177. .22 shoots CPHPs at 980 fps and is laser accurate at 50. German engineering at its best.
https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/weihrauch-hw100-bullpup-.22/
https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/weihrauch-hw100-bullpup-.22/
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Don't overlook the Caiman and CaimanX, I have the Caiman in 22 and love it.
Not as proven as the other ones mentioned though, but lighter which I value greatly.
Not as proven as the other ones mentioned though, but lighter which I value greatly.
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My Wildcat mk lll works great on squirrels, a bit loud with no moderator. Most of my shooting is in the winter chasing them out of my bird feeder when all the neighbors are inside. Not fond of the synthetic stock for looks, but has an excellent grip.
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Uragán, Vulcan 2 or 3, Kalibrgun Cricket 2 or Cricket 2 Tactical. Taipan Vet is good but once you have forward cocking, hard to go back. In fact I won’t go back. Don’t like Eddy’s mag system but single shot R3 and R5 are good.
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For me the best bullpups are the Edgun Lelya and Uragan. The Uragan has a better trigger than the Edgun but that's not to say the Edgun's is bad. I've never missed a shot or shot a bad group that could be blamed on the trigger. Also both have the cocking lever in, at least in my opinion, the correct place for a bullpup. Being able to reload the rifle without moving my head up and lose my cheek weld is important. It makes for fast followup shots and less overall movement if you're hunting or pesting.
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