Air Rifle Taipan Veteran II TAC 550mm 6.35mm Laminate Grey

If you have ever shot a Taipan, you know what a high-quality and accurate gun it is. However, technology and trends in the world of air rifles are moving relentlessly forward and, despite an 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 improved second generation of the popular PCP rifle with a Roman numeral added to the name. 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 completely different level. 

Probably the most striking new element is the completely redesigned loading mechanism, which is now located directly above the trigger. You can therefore easily reload the rifle in biathlon style with a single finger. This has eliminated the common drawback of most bullpups, where shooters feel like a Tyrannosaurus rex because of 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 very construction of the rifle itself. Thanks to this, the barrel will always hold zero regardless of ambient temperature, mechanical wear of the 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, which has been significantly lengthened compared to the standard version.

Kevlar cylinder has a capacity of 480cc. The maximum fill pressure is 300 bar. The pressure regulator has also been reworked to achieve the most optimal performance.

The top Picatinny rail with a 20 MOA incline is perfectly aligned with the barrel, offering unrivalled accuracy. Another mounting rail can be found on the underside of the frame, which is the ideal place for attaching a bipod.

The ergonomically shaped pistol grip follows the AR-15 standard and can be replaced, if needed, with any commercially available grip designed for this rifle platform. Overall comfort is further enhanced by the rubber buttpad.

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 side to the left side of the air rifle.

MODERNISATION

This modified version of the Taipan Veteran II air rifle is now equipped with the popular ADF system (Anti Double Feed) – protection against loading another pellet into the barrel when one is already chambered.

Further changes have been made to the cocking 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 package.

The last modifications concern the kevlar cylinder (Tactical versions only), which you can now remove while pressurised without having to vent it. This will be especially appreciated by anyone who wants to carry spare cylinders.