"davecole"I've had my Galahad in a .22 carbine since February of this year. Excellent gun. One of my more favorite features is the power adjuster. For my shooting it allow me to use it on it's lowest setting (about 6fpe) to shoot indoors in 10m Steel Silhouette, on power level 3 (about 19fpe) I shoot FT Hunter class and on high for all out small game hunting and pesting.
The gun shoots the JSB 15.89 the best by far on all power ranges. I also found the power setting just under full (setting 4 is what i call it. There are low, high and three detents) results are virtually just as good as full power but I'm able to get another 6 shots with no change in POI at 40 yards. Dime size groups can be expected if you do your part. The SD is excellent across the power settings. I'd have to say the shot count and SD of the gun Tyler Patner test in the PA video is very consistent with my results.
Regulated with a fill limit to 250 bar. tons of shots per fill
Fully adjustable butt pad helps with cheek weld.
There is a groove on the underside of the forestock for mounting a bipod but i have not done that yet.
Cocking lever is reversible and when you go to cock it, just a slight amount of pressure on it will bring it to about 50% of it's cocking travel then pushing it "through" will fully cock the gun. It's a nice feature.
Trigger is very adjustable and as crisp as a fresh saltine. A word of caution; before you start to adjust it, fully understand what set screws you are adjusting and what they do. Also make note of your starting points. Write down exactly what and how much have adjusted. It's easier to go back to the original settings in case you screw it up.
The manual explains it very well so be sure to refer to it. And a note on the part in the manual about adjusting the trigger. The clockwise and counter-clockwise is referenced to the gun being in the upright position. I found it easier to leave the stock off and put the action in a rest and making ittsy bittsy adjustments.
It may appear the gun is heavy going off what the advertised weight is (8.3 lbs). However, being a bullpup/carbine design if you put your off hand just in front of the trigger guard, the gun becomes very balanced. And the scope I have on mine comes in right at 2 lbs with rings. You can do follow up shots without ever having to point the muzzle down.
The soft touch coating on the stock is very durable and has a clean smooth feel to it.
now the bad (but not really that bad).......
I did have an oring break on one of the magazines. Wouldn't hurt to get a spare. I had one from a PCP rebuild kit from another gun so I'm not sure the size. sorry.
My fill probe was defective upon arrival of the gun. When inserting it into the fill port, I had to push it against the side to make a seal. I thought it was possibly an o ring but after a change out, it proved to be the probe diameter was not consistent the length of the probe. Got it replaced under warranty with PA.
On high(er) power the gun is a bit loud. Not as quiet as say a marauder.
the bubble level (or spirit as it's called) on the back of the rail is just a bit close and a bit small for me to see clearly but just a quick glance at it and i can see if I'm canting or not.
Basically it's the same gun as my S510 just a shorter OAL and regulated with a slight gain in fill pressure.
Hope this helps.
Dave; I just sent a message to AG Depot to see if they can order a Galahad in .177. No response yet. I want to use one for FT and Silohuette shoots at my club. There is a 20 fpe limit. I've tried a couple of 22's and turned down the power to get to 20 fpe, They just don't seem to have the same accuracy beyond 35 yards that they do when they are at full power. What is your experience? I bought a .177 Compatto that I like and will have a regulator installed next month but there is always room for 1 more gun!
