Taipan Veteran belongs among Bullpup models, which are very popular nowadays. When you look at the workmanship of the individual parts, e.g. the trigger mechanism, you will see the high level of their execution. In this respect it surpasses much more expensive air rifles. The package includes two magazines, a single-shot tray adapter and also a quickfill adapter.
You will find the two main innovations of this rifle in the loading area. The first is the fact that it is impossible 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.
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 reservoir. This air cylinder runs almost the entire length of the rifle and is finished with a Wika pressure gauge. The cylinder capacity is 225 cm3.
The current pressure during filling is indicated by numbers in BAR. In the front section there is an opening for the quickfill adapter. Cocking is done using a side lever mechanism, which is very precise and easy to operate. The side lever can be switched to the opposite side, which will be especially appreciated by left-handed shooters.
The manufacturers have done a really high‑quality job on the trigger mechanism, which allows you to adjust the trigger pull and trigger position. A manual safety is located in front of the trigger. The beech stocks are made in Spain and are finished with a beautiful rubber butt pad.
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 Bullpup‑style rifle. The advantage of these air rifles is the German Lothar Walther barrels. We have tried it on the range and the shooting was very accurate. The large air reservoir ensures plenty of shots.