So I really want an Edgun R5M blue laminated, long. But they are not avalible. So I have been searching and came upon the tipan veteran long. Looks for sure go to the R5M, but what about accuracy, durability, ease of maintenance, ease of tuning, cleaning, NOISE and such ? And it looks as though the veteran comes set to shoot JSB 33.9 grain pellets at 1000 FPS. Sounds as though it has more fpe then the Edgun. Looking for advise, the veteran seems readily available, shoots faster, and is just as accurate, in the reviews I’ve seen. But figured this would be the place to ask, I did a search here and it shows nothing when trying to compare the two. The veteran is of course 400.00 less which helps. These would be in . 25 cal. Thanks in advance.
Edgun R5M or tipan veteran
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Hey ghost imo you win either way as both are stellar. Cost effect the veteran is a great bet. Both are super reliable, you don't have many saying anything negative. I personally went with an unknown in the rti priest 2 and have been very satisfied with it.
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I totally agree with both above, but even the long, will not push the 25 cal 34 grn at 1000 FPS. 900 to maybe 920, that would be stock max. But for the price, taipan is a no nonsense dream, trigger is tops, very simple, robust, and now they are better looking, both of mine are on fence posts, best fitting fence post ever. If that cocking lever was up front, wow, veterans are my hunters, and for that purpose, they shine, from the bench, @ 100 yds plus?my crowns and impact will win almost, 9 out of ten, but it’s damn close. Last comparison, I have let two r5 owners shoot my vets, both commented on how very close they are, but thought the taipan trigger and cycle felt better? Win, win either way I’m sure.
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I have shot the vet in 22 short and it is sweet. I can say the priest is nice as wel CZ barrel is tight
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I think those are two of the best choices out there. The Edgun would have the advantage of a forward cocking lever, if that matters to you.
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I agree with all of the previous comments. you wouldn't go wrong with any of them. As previously stated, the veteran is the best bang for your buck. and with a total of 5 o-rings in it, it is more than easy to work on. a really basic but proven AG. Laser guided too 
And you already pointed out the negative of the of the Vet being the look.
You will be happy with either or..
And you already pointed out the negative of the of the Vet being the look.You will be happy with either or..
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Now what if we throw in the Vulcan, it does have the forward lever, I think I would prefer ?
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I prefer the mid cocking lever, it’s why I got the r5m over the veteran. Having said that I’m looking at the Uragan.
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I appreciate how Ed engineers the barrel assembly. The barrel is stretched between the transfer port thimble that is inserted to the breech block and a ported plug on the end of the shroud. It is a very solid design that provides exceptional robustness. It results in the barrel and frame being almost integral. I try really hard not to knock guns around and such, but the EdGun simply holds zero week to week... month to month... year to year in pretty much all environments.
The Veteran is good too. If it were not, it would not have the following it does on this forum. The only thing that may be better IMO is the Veteran trigger. That said, I am completely satisfied with the trigger on the R5M.
I personally choose the R5M.
Joe
The Veteran is good too. If it were not, it would not have the following it does on this forum. The only thing that may be better IMO is the Veteran trigger. That said, I am completely satisfied with the trigger on the R5M.
I personally choose the R5M.
Joe
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Yea like I said, I want the Edgun, but not sure how long of wait it is. Brian said it won’t be any time this year, and not sure how long into next year, until he gets one. Now seeing these other “variations “, makes me wonder if I need, or want to wait. Kinda sucks you have no option but to go through one person to get the Edgun, where as the others seem to be in stock numerous places. Which also concerns me down the road if I need parts, only one place to get them also.
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You can't go wrong with either. I owned a Veteran .25 Standard. Own a Edgun R5 .30
Veteran +1 for trigger adjustability. This is not to say the Edgun is bad..just slightly heavier. The R5 .30 I have is ~3.5lbs and breaks like glass.
Edgun +1 for ease of disassembly. 1 bolt removes the breech assembly for barrel cleaning. Adjusting the reg pressure is a 10 minute job. Same for replacing stock reg with a Huma. 2 bolts to remove the stock, 1 to remove the air tube. Easy-peasy. Practically takes longer to de-gas the air tube.
Accuracy. Tie. Both have notched 155 yard ground squirrel kills.
Current new Veterans are ~$375-$400 less than the Edgun unless you go with used.
You'll be happy with either.
Veteran +1 for trigger adjustability. This is not to say the Edgun is bad..just slightly heavier. The R5 .30 I have is ~3.5lbs and breaks like glass.
Edgun +1 for ease of disassembly. 1 bolt removes the breech assembly for barrel cleaning. Adjusting the reg pressure is a 10 minute job. Same for replacing stock reg with a Huma. 2 bolts to remove the stock, 1 to remove the air tube. Easy-peasy. Practically takes longer to de-gas the air tube.
Accuracy. Tie. Both have notched 155 yard ground squirrel kills.
Current new Veterans are ~$375-$400 less than the Edgun unless you go with used.
You'll be happy with either.
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Guess you'd need to define "loud". A buddy and I were sighting in at 100yds. At 130yds, neither caused a reaction from a feeding mule deer...unless you consider flicking a ear a reaction. And no, were weren't shooting at the deer, it was walking toward our shooting lane from the side.
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I would define load as one noticeably “ loader” then the others. Or for example, yea xxx sounds like a .22 Rimfire compared to zzzzz which sounds like a mouse fart.
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Both pretty much mouse fart quiet honestly. Definitely a lot quieter than the rti priest. I have to add a short moderator to it.
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I've not been around the veteran, but I do have the R5M. It is quiet, easy to work on and accurate. The trigger is what I want in a hunting rifle. Forward cocking a plus.
I have the walnut stock on mine but like you I'd like the blue laminate. Last I checked edgunwest had them listed forsale. Not the complete rifle with the blue laminate but just the stock. One option buy rifle add stock later.
I have the walnut stock on mine but like you I'd like the blue laminate. Last I checked edgunwest had them listed forsale. Not the complete rifle with the blue laminate but just the stock. One option buy rifle add stock later.
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I own both in standard.I would give them both high marks in everything but reliability. I would give the veteran a big thumbs up in .25 and the r5m in .25 not so much. Right now mine doesn't feed so well. I hear the 10 shot magazine calibers have no issue whatsoever. My .25 with the 9 shot mag has issues with the magazine indexing for the next shot. I hope to get to the bottom of this. Until then I would go veteran every time.
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Brian is of no help ? That is one of my concerns, only having one place, person for support.
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