Edgun R3M or Bobcat MK2 ?

EDgun. I have own both, the Eddie is still my number one. Yes the price is true, it's a no brainer in my opinion.

With the new price the Edguns sure are extremely inviting.

I totally agree Manny, with them now being priced around the same price as a Cricket they are a lot more appealing. I was not interested in spending nearly 2 grand on one, but the new, lower price makes them really worth thinking about, Neil.

I have to agree. But you will have to wait for it according to Tony. There sold out till June. That's the email I got back from him when I asked about price and inventory." You have to pay for it now to get it later at that price " this was from Ed. When I asked about this new lower price. Its very tempting. I can tell you if he had a .30 cal for that in the R3M LONG. It would be a no brainer. I'd buy it today. Best guys, Steve 

I cannot understand the fascination with the Edgun. The rear location of the bolt on a bullpup seems to me to provide very awkward function. In my eye the Colibri, Vulcan and even the Cricket have better functionality with their side lever and straight pull actions. The recently announced Wildcat appears to provide improved functionality over these models with it's improved forward location of the side lever. What am I missing ?

I like the Bobcat more for the cocking lever ergonomics over the edgun and cricket.

"TonyT"I cannot understand the fascination with the Edgun. The rear location of the bolt on a bullpup seems to me to provide very awkward function. In my eye the Colibri, Vulcan and even the Cricket have better functionality with their side lever and straight pull actions. The recently announced Wildcat appears to provide improved functionality over these models with it's improved forward location of the side lever. What am I missing ?

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I own a Vulcan and the EDgun. The location of the bolt is not really that big of a deal. I buy these guns to shoot precision not lay down cover fire. Sure the side bolt is new and cool but the quality and accuracy of the EDgun is unparalleled. The gun is Russian stout and super simple. The other thing is there is a shroud cover that you can buy aftermarket that has a 1/2 UNF thread on it. This makes the gun have the ability to add a LDC. Putting a good quality LDC on the EDgun will make it whisper quiet.

That's not good I'll keep looking at fx !

Matador 

Latest prices FYI
Edgun Matador R3M 22. Medium size Purchased NEW for 1,450.00 $$. 


I have been doing as much reading and research as I could for the past couple of years. I have been wanting to get a 22. PCP but I am pretty picky on accuracy and quality. The only experience I have, is with a friends FX Whisper in 22. It was really accurate. Since then I have been looking into getting a 22. I decided on a marauder in 22. , But then I put everything together and I was in it for 11-1200 $. Then I figured for an extra 1000 $, I could get one of the best. Then the bullpups came into the picture. There's some great guns out there. I guess if you just get a marauder and not think about it, the fun would have started a lot sooner. Live n learn. Can't wait for everything to arrive. 
To be continued in another post.
Edgun Matador 22 R3M medium side w 2 extra mags
Hawke 6.5-20x42 half mil
TPS steel rings 30mm
fill port aftermarket plug
JSB 22. 18.13 
Hill pump

I definitely like the Bobcat better.

I've never owned an Edgun (and probably never will) and I'm sure the accuracy is superb. That being said the accuracy of the Kalibrgun and FX isn't too shabby either...LOL

I've owned several of the Kalibrguns and FX airguns and their accuracy is outstanding. Kalibrgun, Edgun, FX...flip a coin... Edgun is starting to develope a cult following...it's kinda like the 'Apple' computer of the air gun world...LOL Pricing pressure on bullpups will probably slow the Edgun sales in the west.

As far as the mid-gun cocking knob is concerned, what can I say, except I like it! Concerning bullpups, I think it's the platform of the future. It's just too handy (and natural) to ignore.

Ok, ok, just some of my thoughts.

I owned both. Just recently sold the Edgun R3M in .22 actually. If I actually got to go hunting, then i'd pick the Edgun hands down over my Bobcat MK2. Only because the BC is pita to carry around. I chose to keep the Bobcat because I shoot mostly in my back yard and like the lower power modes. Accuracy wise, it was pretty hard to tell the difference. The craftsmanship and build quality of the Edgun was very solid. I will probably buy another bullpup in .22 soon. But holding holding out for something with a power adjuster