AmericanAirArms .357 Slayer BullPup **Review**
WOW !!!!!
I could really just stop there happy.gifhappy.gif
The gun just screams Quality and great R/D, love the minimalistic approach, the gun is Lightweight and has great ergonomics and balance.
Love the 1911 Grip, the trigger blade, the safety and the adjustable butt pad.
The sidelever is sharp and light with a quick short precise motion.
the trigger scared me happy.gifhappy.gif way to light for what I’m used too but I’m sure most people will love it, It breaks very, very nicely.
Ihe Pup is incredibly quiet for a nearly 300 FPE gun ( when this gun comes out in the regulated Small bore versions it will be a really, really quiet gun )
The design aloud to get the scope pretty close to the bore, not being able to do that is in my opinion the big downfall in the BullPups.
The Magazine is en route, but I took a few shots by Handloading, the recoil is nice and sharp so is the shot cycle.
There’s been enough independent reviewers shooting this gun that we already have lots of data on power and accuracy, the gun was sent to me with a bunch of ammo that is known to be accurate, …but I’ll concentrate in testing other rounds.
I’ll be doing the initial testing with a 160gr Matt’s bullet a 140gr Matt’s bullet and a 101gr Aero Magnum bullet
If that 160gr prove hunting worthy ( I shot 5 round today and initially it looks good ) I’ll do a chrono string on it to see where the fps, FPE is.
also I bought one of those MrodAir 5000 psi pumps for this review, so I’ll review that pump alongside ( used it already and so far looks real good )
My main review will be about Hunting this gun and how it performs in the field
here some pictures of the gun held by a 5’7″ 155# guy happy.gifhappy.gif
I’m sure I forgot a lot , if you have any questions,…Bombs away !! happy.gifhappy.gif
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I’m really happy with the accuracy of the 160gr bullets, also I’m getting used to the gun and the super light trigger,
However Hunting will have to wait a tad longer since last week the foster unit started to play up and the gun would just lose all air, tried to fix it but it only worked for a few hours,
luckily Tom has been working on an upgraded fill unit even before this happened, I should have a new unit in not to long and than the games can be resumed 🙂 🙂
North Shore Oahu Hawaii
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Evanix Rainstorm II .25 (80 FPE) “Tuned” Career Barrel
Evanix TacStorm II .25 (65 FPE ) “Tuned”
Evanix Rainstorm II .22 (35 FPE ) “DeTuned”
I’ve shot a lot of Big bores,….this gun is Spectacular.
Don’t know about the Savage but a big nut yes.
Will the .357’s be available by the beginning of October ?
Don’t know about the Savage but a big nut yes.
So it uses a barrel nut like a savage ?
Tom this may be a little premature but I think this rifle may turn the airgun world upside down. When they’re ready a few of us want to drive up to Acton and check them out.
Yes the barrel is completely floated. It is securely anchored much like a PB without the need for set screws and the shroud is in tension. The barrel is intentionally not connected to the reservoir because reservoirs do change dimensionally under varying pressure.
Example of barrel retention
The scope rail mount is very sturdy and the contact area is larger than it looks. FEA (computer analysis) and real world testing has show that it is quite sturdy and can take the bumps and bangs.
Tom
Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes the regulated models are still at the end of the year. The 30 will be the first released.
Tom
LOL. I remember when he denounced airguns all together for more primitive means and there was the springer proclamation too. I have a nice folding stock version in the works for the rifle folks that prefer tactical. BPs first with more to come.
Tom
^Exactly a week after his initial review, he announced that he’s taking a leave of absence from bullpups. I recommend you send a unit over to Hoot so he can blow something up long range so we can get a good laugh about it.
Tom there are no rules here except post in English. Tony and Walkon like a free forum. I am glad you came over to answer questions about your pup. I am waiting for your regulated pellet gun version. Can’t wait to get some American made airpower. Are you still looking at November/December?
I’m Tom the designer and manufacturer. I basically told Manny to field test and evaluate however he sees fit and I don’t know if he wants me popping in here answering questions or not. I’m aslo not sure if the forum is receptive to manufactures chiming into a review either. There seems to be no rules posted here LOL.
Tom
I just noticed that the shroud/barrel is completely free floating? Plus the scope rail is only attached to tiny portion of the breech. Hopefully everything remains aligned as you trek through the woods. That magazine looks indestructible though. With lead, the mag probably weights half a pound.
:hoot:
What does the beast cost?
$1900 USD
.25 and .30 caliber TBA LATER.
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OK, I’ve been praising this gun enough now 🙂 🙂 time to write about the Negatives.
Since I can’t find any Mechanical flaws, Sidelever/Magazine combo is spectacular, Ergonomics, Balance, Weight are very, very good, Noise is exceptionally low, Accuracy is great, Power, Shot count great.
Fit and finish, materials (titanium Airtube) are top notch,…….. all I have left is my personal ( subjective ) dislikes of the gun than 🙂 🙂
I already mentioned a couple, like the trigger too light ( but I guess that for the majority is a big plus )
the absence of a Barrel band ( guess that is geared to greater accuracy ) I realise the gun is structurally solid but for me that I throw them in my back back for transport, consistently lean them against trees and such the lack of a solid barrel band makes me a bit uneasy even if I know the gun is solid.
The gauge on the front of the tube I really dislike, I remember when my friend brought his bran knew BT 65 and I was checking the psi I just wasn’t comfortable and still I am checking it in this gun, I just don’t like ever getting my head in the vicinity of the front of the barrel.
The last thing I don’t like is the foster, I realise the was majority of the people prefer them but I prefer Probes.
All in all I think I have a very weak case against this gun 🙂 🙂
JMO, I would have a barrel band, a probe filling in the front and the gauge where the foster is.
North Shore Oahu Hawaii
Evanix MAX-ML .45 (175 FPE)
Evanix Rainstorm II .357 (155 FPE) “Tuned” Sam Yang Barrel
Evanix Rainstorm II .25 (80 FPE) “Tuned” Career Barrel
Evanix TacStorm II .25 (65 FPE ) “Tuned”
Evanix Rainstorm II .22 (35 FPE ) “DeTuned”
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