The Evanix company ranks among the top manufacturers of PCP airguns on the market. Blizzard SL is very similar to the Rainstorm SL model. The only differences are the overall length, barrel length, and air cylinder capacity. This model is loaded via a classic side lever. Thanks to this solution, loading is very fast. At first glance you will notice the beautifully made wooden stock, which is made from Turkish Sepetia wood. The cheekpiece shape is universal, so it can be used by both left- and right-handed shooters.
You will certainly appreciate the vertically adjustable rubber butt pad. This rifle model is equipped with the new type of magazines, which have been upgraded so that reloading is easier and there is no jamming. The magazines are always pre‑rotated when inserting the pellets, and therefore no mechanism for rotating the magazines is needed. You can find a similar system with Daystate rifles.
Blizzard SL is not equipped with open sights, so we recommend purchasing a quality riflescope. For mounting the riflescope there is an 11 mm dovetail rail. The rifle is equipped with a manometer that allows you to monitor the usable pressure in the air cylinder. Thanks to this you will be able to estimate the number of remaining shots. We recommend filling to a maximum pressure of 230 bar. The air cylinder volume is 280 ccm.
During shooting you will not have to reload all the time; the 4.5 mm calibre air rifle is equipped with a 12‑shot pellet magazine. Of course, the manufacturer also thought about safety and included a safety catch to prevent accidental discharge, so your safety is taken care of. Another advantage is that you can adjust both the trigger pull weight and the trigger position.
There are few things you can truly rely on, but one of them is this rifle. The rifles are manufactured for high power levels up to around 60 Joules. For our market the power is limited to 16 J. The 5.5 mm calibre is mainly for hunting or destructive shooting. For target shooting we recommend the 4.5 mm calibre.
Practical experience: The Rainstorm and Blizzard models are absolute bestsellers from the EVANIX brand. Thanks to the fact that they have been produced for 10 years already, all so‑called bugs have been ironed out. For us, clear positives are the simple construction and excellent handling. Accuracy is comparable to more expensive models. Another advantage is that they are structurally designed for significantly higher power. The only disadvantage is the missing pressure regulator for even more precise shooting. However, you can purchase one separately. If you don’t mind the higher weight and length of the rifle, then a clear advantage of this model is the larger shot capacity. Accuracy is comparable to the Rainstorm models.
