What the heck?!?
I’ve had a couple PCP’s in the past; a Marauder and Marauder Pistol, but this Mutant Shorty is my first serious airgun.
I’ve been shooting since I was old enough to hold a gun, and like most, started out on Crosman 760’s, Benjamin’s, etc. That was back when we measured our ammo in pints and quarts, and went through multiples of those every summer.
When I got a little older, I went through at least a brick of 22LR every weekend with my buddies, and there wasn’t a living bird or squirrel on our property that wasn’t the product of natural selection. We had smart varmints, or no varmints at all.
In adulthood, I joined the Army and always shot expert. Got out and joined the police force, where I became a dept. firearms instructor. A few years down the road and I had several sniper schools under my belt, as well as being a certified LE sniper instructor.
I’ve worked in the firearms and defense industries, where my marksmanship was put to use in developing new products for the black rifle and precision markets.
BUT……
Not until I shot this friggin’ Mutant did I discover how accurate an airgun could be. I have to work at it to make the thing shoot inaccurately. It’s astonishing. And what’s more, is that all the same rules of physics that I learned and taught still apply. I downloaded the Chairgun app and am able to plug in the constituent data, and see physical science at work. Absolutely amazing! Mind blown. Epiphany in effect. Wallet lightened. :suprisedn:
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I have a Shorty, too. Not only is the gun accurate and well built, it is also fun to shoot. I have owned guns that are superbly accurate but not as much fun to shoot. The short OAL, grip geometry and reasonably comfortable cheek weld for a bullpup all add up to a fun little gun.
Nope. Shorty. In the first sentence. :whistle:
Welcome and congrats, I guess you bought a full size standard ?
I’ve used Strelok for years for my powder burners. I use other ballistic solvers mainly, but for the reticle database… iStrelok has a ton.
Cocking lever position doesn’t really bother me. I’m just thrilled I don’t have to pump the gun every time I shoot it. I’ve only used the magazines a couple times for function check, and still single-load at the bench. I figure as long as I have to break my cheek weld every shot I can take a few extra seconds to stick a pellet on the tray. I’ll work up to using the magazines when I’m shooting a higher volume or slogging about in the woods.
I wanted to mention that Tony at Talontunes made this transaction absolutely painless. I ordered the gun, a Hill MkIV, and the requisite fittings. He assembled the fittings on the fill hose for me and even threw in a tin of pellets. He must’ve sent it right before Matthew hit, as the hurricane was still rolling up the coast when the UPS truck brought my new toy. I asked for an expedited shipment, as we’re headed to Kauai in a few weeks and I have to have everything packed in a shipping container for the ocean voyage. I wanted to get it dialed in before it takes the boat ride. Thanks Tony!!! :8:
Just wish they made a version with front cocking lever.
Sgtlmj,
please consider that what you got is probably the “State of the Art” bullpub.
Probably not perfect but very high marks in all departments.
You should check out Strelok Pro, I like it better than Chairgun on my smartphone.
yup ……………… not to mention how sweeeeeeeeeeeet the trigger is ……….. … . period.
~ Greg.
Lol … yup how it works in the modern age of air guns
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Ditto to all the above! It’s built like a fine watch and I’ve had mine apart several times. Just watch the videos at the top of this thread…Ernest has it down pat.
I wish I had the 14″ barrel that comes on the new ones. Perhaps they sell them as replacement parts…I haven’ t checked yet.
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