If you have ever shot a Taipan, you already know how high‑quality and accurate this rifle is. However, technology and trends in the world of airguns are advancing relentlessly, and despite the overwhelming wave of positive feedback the manufacturer did not 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 rifle with a Roman numeral tacked on. It is a completely new rifle which is still based on the construction of its predecessor, but elevates almost all of its aspects to a completely 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 cycle the rifle in biathlon style with a single finger. This neutralises a frequent drawback affecting most bullpups, where shooters feel like a Tyrannosaurus rex because of the rear position of the side lever. Also worth mentioning is the very smooth operation of the whole mechanism and the option to swap the side lever to the other side.
Another significant 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 very design of the rifle itself. Thanks to this, the barrel will always keep its point of impact regardless of ambient temperature, mechanical wear of barrel bands or expansion of the air cylinder.
The barrel is also fully shrouded and the 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 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 unbeatable precision.
The trigger mechanism is probably the only thing that has remained unchanged from the original version. They say you cannot improve perfection, and after trying the trigger pull we can only agree. The manual safety is still located inside the trigger guard, just in front of the trigger.
On request we can change the side lever from the right to the left side of the air rifle.
MODERNISATION
This upgraded version of the Taipan Veteran II air rifle is newly equipped with the popular ADF system (Anti Double Feed) – protection against re‑loading a pellet into the barrel when there is already one inside.
Further changes have been made to the side‑lever handle, which now offers a tactically styled look with a grooved surface. If you prefer the original handle, you will also find it included in the rifle package.