Air Rifle Taipan Veteran II TAC 550mm 6.35mm Tactical Laminate Grey

If you have ever shot a Taipan, you already know what a high‑quality and accurate rifle it is. However, technology and trends in the world of air rifles are moving relentlessly forward and, despite the overwhelming wave of positive feedback, the manufacturer didn’t want to rest on their laurels. This brings us to the brand‑new model Taipan Veteran II.

This is not just a slightly improved second generation of the popular PCP rifle with a Roman numeral slapped on it. It is a completely new rifle which, although structurally based on its predecessor, takes almost all of its aspects to a completely different level. 

Probably the most striking new feature is the completely redesigned loading mechanism, which is now located directly above the trigger. You can therefore easily cycle the rifle biathlon‑style with a single finger. This eliminates a common drawback that plagues most bullpups, where shooters feel like a Tyrannosaurus rex because of the rear position of the cocking lever. Also worth mentioning is the very smooth operation of the entire mechanism and the option to switch the lever to the other side.

Another major improvement is the free‑floating barrel. Unlike the original Veteran, the barrel is no longer held in place by any barrel bands, but by the rifle’s own construction. Thanks to this, the barrel will always hold zero regardless of the ambient temperature or any mechanical wear of the bands or expansion of the air cylinder. 

The barrel is also fully shrouded and its rifling has been specially designed for the use of slugs. At the muzzle you will find an external sound moderator, which has been significantly extended compared to the standard version.

Kevlar air cylinder has a capacity of 480cc. Maximum filling pressure is 300 bar. The pressure regulator has also been modified to achieve the most optimal performance possible.

The top Picatinny rail with a 20 MOA incline is perfectly aligned with the barrel, delivering unrivalled accuracy. Another mounting rail is located on the underside of the frame, which is the ideal place for attaching a bipod.

The beautiful laminated stock from Czech manufacturer KLINSKY with a shaped pistol grip is made of Finnish birch and guarantees excellent ergonomics. 

The trigger mechanism is probably the only thing that has remained unchanged from the original version. They say you can’t improve perfection and, after trying the trigger pull, we can only agree. The manual safety is still located in the trigger guard, just in front of the trigger.

On request, we can switch the cocking lever from the right to the left side of the air rifle.

MODERNISATION

This upgraded version of the Taipan Veteran II air rifle is now equipped with the popular ADF system (Anti Double Feed) – protection against double loading a pellet into the barrel if there is already one inside.

Further changes have been made to the cocking lever handle, which now offers a tactically styled look with a grooved surface. However, if you prefer the original handle, you will also find it included in the rifle’s package.

The last modifications concern the kevlar air cylinder (Tactical versions only), which you can now remove while under pressure without having to vent it. This will be especially appreciated by anyone who wants to carry spare cylinders.