Taipan Veteran belongs among the 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 reducer for a single-shot loader and also a quickfill adapter.
The two main innovations of the rifle are found in the area of reloading. The first is the fact that it is not possible to load the pellet twice, and therefore accidental barrel blockage cannot occur. The second thing concerns the barrel area and the air port, which has been designed so that the pellet is not deformed.
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 cylinder. This cartridge runs almost the entire length of the rifle and is finished with a Wika manometer. The size of the cartridge is 225 cm3.
The current pressure during air filling is indicated by numbers in BAR units. In the front part there is an opening for the quickfill adapter. Cocking is done with the help of a side lever mechanism, which is very precise and easy to operate. The cocking lever can also be switched 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 weight and position. In front of the trigger there is a manual safety. The beech stocks are made in Spain and are finished with a beautiful rubber buttpad.
In the compact version, the rifle is very light and handy. Its total weight is only 3050 g.
All Taipan air rifles are currently assembled and finished in the Czech Republic.
Practical experience: This is a very well-made rifle in Bullpup style. An advantage of these air rifles are the German Lothar Walther barrels. We have test fired it and the shooting was very accurate. The large air cylinder provides enough shots.