Taipan Veteran is a prime example of a PCP air rifle with the popular bullpup configuration. Although the brand’s roots go back to Ukraine, all Taipan air rifles are assembled and finished in the Czech Republic. The workmanship is top-class, thanks to precise machining of parts on modern CNC machines. The stocks are made of wood. The other components use aircraft-grade aluminium and the highest quality steel.
The Compact version is the smallest model in the Taipan family. It is only 600 mm long, but thanks to its bullpup design it boasts an excellent 350 mm long barrel. Taipan air rifles use barrels from renowned brands such as Česká Zbrojovka and Lothar Walther. The muzzle is threaded 1/2 UNF and fitted with an effective sound moderator. Shooting is therefore surprisingly quiet.
The air cylinder runs almost the entire length of the rifle and is finished with a clear Wika pressure gauge. The cylinder capacity is 225 cm3 of air. To mount a scope you can use the 22 mm Weaver rail, which is positioned in the centre of the rifle and canted by 20 MOA, making it ideal for long-range shooting.
Cocking is done via a side lever mechanism which is very precise and easy to operate. This is where Taipan has received several important innovations. The first is that it is not possible to double-load a pellet, so accidental barrel blockage cannot occur. The second concerns the barrel and the air transfer port, which have been designed to prevent pellet deformation. The cocking lever can be easily reversed, making the Taipan suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters.
When you look at the finish of individual parts, for example the trigger mechanism, you will see the high level of workmanship. This surpasses much more expensive air rifles. The fully adjustable trigger mechanism is among the very best currently available on an air rifle. In front of the trigger there is a manual safety.
The weight of the Compact model is 3050 g. The package includes two magazines, each with a capacity of 10 shots, a single-shot tray adapter, and a quick-fill adapter.
Main advantages
- Perfect workmanship
- Fully adjustable trigger
- High accuracy
- Suitable for right- and left-handed shooters
- Smooth cocking action