Taipan Veteran belongs among Bullpup models, which are very popular nowadays. When you look at the workmanship of the individual parts, for example the trigger mechanism, you will see a high level of execution. In this respect it surpasses much more expensive air rifles. The package includes two magazines, a single-shot tray adapter and a quickfill adapter.
You will find the two main innovations of this rifle in the area of reloading. The first is the fact that it is not possible to load a pellet twice, and therefore accidental barrel blockage cannot occur. The second concerns the barrel area and the air port, which has been designed so that the pellet is not deformed.
The standard version has an overall length of 705 mm and is the best-selling type of this rifle. This length represents an ideal balance between still good handling and the size of the air cylinder.
To mount a riflescope you will use a 22 mm Weaver rail, which is located in the centre of the rifle and is inclined by 20 MOA. The barrel is finished with a quality moderator, which is connected to the barrel with a 1/2 UNF thread. Under the barrel itself there is a high-capacity air container. This air cylinder runs almost the entire length of the rifle and is finished with a Wika manometer. The capacity of the cylinder is 291 cm3.
The current pressure during filling is indicated by numbers in BAR units. In the front part there is an opening for the quickfill adapter. Cocking is done with a side lever mechanism, which is very precise and easy to operate. The side lever can also be moved to the other side, which will be especially appreciated by left-handed shooters.
The manufacturers have done a really high-quality job on the trigger mechanism, thanks to which we can adjust the trigger pull weight and position. There is a manual safety in front of the trigger. The beech stocks are made in Spain and are finished with a nice rubber buttpad.
Its total weight is only 3350 g.
All Taipan air rifles are currently assembled and finished in the Czech Republic.
Practical experience: This is a very well-made Bullpup-style rifle. The advantage of these air rifles is the German Lothar Walther barrels. We tested it at the range and the shooting was very accurate. The large air reservoir provides plenty of shots. This variant has a beautiful beech stock that fits the hand right away. The beech stocks are made in Spain.
