I just want to thank everyone yet again for all the advice given.

I’m still anxiously awaiting the removal of my sling so that I can finally mount a scope on my new Edgun and properly test it.

In the last couple of weeks I’ve been fondling my new toy much like an over eater would a tub of ice cream he keeps in the freezer…Read more

I was astounded at the level of craftsmanship I found once I removed the stock. The rifle is impeccably manufactured, and well worth the price.

The stock had some rough edges on the inside, which I sanded with p1200, being afraid it might damage the finish on the cylinder tube. A fear misplaced after…Read more

Ha! Yes, I am turning anti-clockwise… ;P

I noticed that the allen key that I was using was slightly worn, and not making complete contact with the hex on the screw head. I used the long arm of the L-shaped allen key for greater leverage, but noticed that it bended slightly when torque was applied. The bending was…Read more

I tried removing the wood today, but found the screw holding the trigger guard to the stock, and the stock to the action for that matter, to be extremely tight.

I tried carefully applying torque up to the point where I felt it to be unsafe applying more to remove it. Is this normal? I don’t think I harmed the…Read more

I’m so sorry for hijacking your thread. I accidentally posted the news of my Edgun here whilst reading about your shot string. I thought I was posting in my own thread, but only after realized I’m in the wrong browser tab.

I was about to delete it, but then you replied, so I thought I’ll keep it.

Can’t wait to mount a…Read more

The rifle is made in Estonia.

I noticed with the trigger that the first stage is really short (almost nonexistent) and light, whilst the second stage is very crisp albeit a bit heavier that I’m used to.

I also noticed that if you pull the trigger past the first stage and slightly into the second stage, but not so much as to…Read more

I’m now the proud owner of a standard Matador in 5.5mm. Serial: 0011.

The serial number would suggest it was one of the first r3’s manufactured. According to the manual, if I understand the Russian correctly, it was manufactured in September of last year (2011).

Is it customary…Read more

I’m now the proud owner of a standard Matador in 5.5mm. Serial: 0011.

The serial number would suggest it was one of the first r3’s manufactured. According to the manual, if I understand the Russian correctly, it was manufactured in September of last year (2011).

Is it customary…Read more

Yes, I have shot the Matador and some Theobens.

The uniqueness of the Edgun did not put me off one bit. It was quite pleasant to shoulder, aim and fire. I agree, the two are apples and oranges, but perhaps I didn’t emphasize this enough in the first post: Is the orange worth $700 more than the…Read more