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 its laurels. This brings us to the brand‑new model Taipan Veteran II.
This is not just a slightly upgraded second generation of the popular PCP where someone added a Roman numeral. It is a completely new rifle which is based on its predecessor in terms of design, but takes almost all of its aspects to a totally 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 reload the rifle biathlon‑style with just one finger. This has neutralised a common issue that plagues most bullpups, where shooters feel like a Tyrannosaurus rex due to the rear position of the cocking lever. Also worth mentioning is the very smooth operation of the entire mechanism and the option to swap 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 ambient temperature, mechanical wear of barrel bands or expansion of the air cylinder.
The barrel is also fully shrouded and its rifling has been specially designed for use with slugs. At the muzzle you will find an external sound moderator.
The pressure regulator has also been revised in order to achieve the most optimal performance. The air cylinder has a diameter of 40 mm and can hold up to 311cc of air. The Power Plenum has a capacity of 75cc. The maximum fill pressure is 300 bar. The top Picatinny rail with a 20 MOA incline is perfectly aligned with the barrel, offering unrivalled accuracy.
The trigger mechanism is probably the only thing that has been retained from the original version. It is said that you cannot 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 swap 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 one is already chambered.
Further changes have been made to the cocking lever handle, which now offers a more tactical‑style look with a grooved surface. If you prefer the original handle, you will also find it included in the rifle’s package.