Air rifles "Jorge Huntsman" can be safely attributed to the segment of high-tech pneumatics. One of the main advantages that the Klimovsky Cartridge Plant models possess is its price, which compares favorably with their European or American counterparts. And this despite the fact that the design uses original components from Germany.
So, the hero of today's review is the Air Hunter air rifle. Let's try to identify all the advantages of the line along with the disadvantages, taking into account the opinions of experts and reviews of owners of pneumatics.
Main characteristics
High performance characteristics of the line are due to the presence of a relatively simple mechanism coupled with minimization of backlash, which can significantly increase accuracy. In addition, the Huntsman air rifle is equipped with a bullet speed adjustment system at the initial stage, which allows it to be used to solve a large number of tasks.
At maximum power, the pneumatics has a rather loud sound of a shot, therefore, to compensate for the inconvenience, a standard sound moderator is provided, covering the barrel in diameter. In addition, the sports-type rifle "Huntsman" is equipped with a special nozzle on the muzzle, which reduces the effect of compressed air on the further flight of the bullet.
According to passport data, the aiming range of pneumatics does not exceed 100 meters. In fact, the Huntsman rifle allows you to effectively fire at farther distances, and regardless of the type of target ..
Build quality
The Jorge pneumatic industry uses high-quality barrels, patented and developed by the famous Lothar Walther. Each unit is equipped with a small diametric constriction - choke, where due to compression, stabilization of the output bullet is significantly improved.
Judging by the feedback from the owners of pneumatics, there are no questions regarding the build quality. The rifle is designed with love and with the use of truly high-quality materials, so the high price of the lineup is fully justified.
Execution options
All models of the line have the same design and the only fundamental difference from each other is the caliber. Together with it, the muzzle energy and the method of supplying air at the time of the shot (gearbox or forward flow) respectively change. The distinctive caliber is determined by different fields of application, and legislative acts, including, on our territory, the acquisition of pneumatics with a capacity of not more than 7.5 j.
Air rifle "Huntsman" 6.35 and 5.5 mm has the following varieties:
- Caliber. The value is printed on the case in abbreviated form - Cal, and is indicated in millimeters (6.35 mm or 5.5 mm).
- The presence in the design of the gearbox. If there is a Latin letter R on the case, then the sample is equipped with a special gearbox.
- Muzzle energy. In total, three gradation powers can be counted, which are indicated in English: Soft Power (SP), Middle (MP) and Extra (XP), or 0.5-2.8 J, 2.8-7.3 J and 7, 3-24 J, respectively.
Models with the SP marking can be safely classified as pneumatic rifles, and the MP mark means weapons designed for amateur and sports shooting. In addition, marking MP implies compliance with general safety rules when firing. All other capacities require special permission and are prohibited for free distribution.
The category "Extra" is intended for hunting small birds or small animals, and accidental contact with humans can cause serious injury. Very often you can see the XP marking on models without gears, so do not be surprised if you meet one. Naturally, high power costs a lot of money, but judging by user reviews, you can remake a model with the SP brand in MP or even XP in any garage.
New biathlon platoon model
Among the standard examples of pneumatics, a particularly successful model can be distinguished - this is the Huntsman 5.5 SP NEW rifle. In appearance, it is not much different from older brothers, but, nevertheless, it has a number of significant advantages.
Distinctive features of the biathlon model:
- Extremely fast recharge due to jerking the shutter with a firing hand (same as with biathlon counterparts).
- A much smaller number of running metal parts that are easily damaged during extreme handling or in the hands of a beginner.
- Aesthetic pleasure when handling a rifle, close to owning a firearm.
Reviews about the new model vary widely: someone believes that such a recharge scheme is not needed at all for pneumatics, but someone, on the contrary, is attracted to it. Therefore, the choice of a rifle of this type is a matter of personal taste and some of their preferences.
Equipment
Regardless of the caliber, the Huntsman air rifle (5.5 mm and 6.35 mm) is equipped as standard, although the manufacturer may make some changes without further agreement with the buyer.
The usual set includes:
- drum;
- sound moderator;
- single charge tray;
- ZIL kit;
- nipple for recharging through a cylinder or from a compressor;
- copy of license with certificate;
- instruction manual in Russian.
In some cases, the Huntsman rifle can be additionally equipped with targets with factory shooting, which allows you to assess the accuracy of a shot of a specific model on the spot and thereby avoid buying a “pig in a poke”. Many users respond extremely positively to such an innovation and complain if the model they like is not equipped with factory targets.
Positioning
The Huntsman rifle is deservedly a leader in the domestic market and is highly regarded among air gun lovers, as well as among athletes and even small game hunters. The operating temperature range of Jorge pneumatics ranges from -10 to +50 degrees, which allows it to be used not only in summer but also in cold weather.
The main directions of use:
- Caliber 4.5 - sport shooting plus hunting for small pests (magpies, mice, etc.).
- Caliber 5.5 - hunting for waterfowl and small animals.
- Caliber 6.35 - hunting for average game (hares, foxes, etc.).
In principle, any Jorge model, even the Huntsman rifle 6.35, can be used as a tool for entertaining pneumatic shooting. But the high price, due to the lack of a spring-piston mechanism, will certainly alienate the line of beginners, therefore, ownership of such a model is considered to be something prestigious and somewhere even adds solidity to the owner.
The most versatile option in the person of 5.5 caliber is in great demand among hunters for small fur-bearing animals, especially since the difference in result between a small-caliber rifle and this kind of pneumatics is almost not visible, so why overpay?
The presence of a sound moderator allows you to use the "Huntsman" as silently as possible, not being afraid to be detected in front of a small and extremely shy animal during a shot. For this, judging by the feedback from users, hunters prefer to use pneumatics instead of “small things”.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Huntsman
Like any other model of a competing brand, the Jorge pneumatic is not without its drawbacks, as well as its advantages.
Positive points:
- It is possible to choose a complete set - with a gearbox or direct exhaust pipe.
- Good variation in the initial velocity of the bullet.
- The rifle can be used both left-handed and right-handed, due to the rearrangement of the platoon.
- Relatively high accuracy at a specified distance (in some cases, not much worse than special small-caliber weapons).
- The sound moderator allows you to hunt for a small and shy animal almost silently.
Design disadvantages:
- The trouble with all pneumatics is the need for pumping the balloon, which means limiting the autonomy of use.
- Decrease in accuracy at the time of a large series of shots, despite the barrel specially designed for such cases.
- The air requirements (when using the gearbox) are too high, and even only for this item the whole structure can be called picky and specific.
Summarizing
Rifles "Jorge" series "Huntsman" can be safely attributed to high-quality pneumatic systems. They are not suitable for beginners, because they can be easily damaged by inaccurate handling or illiterate maintenance.
The models in this series are designed for experienced shooters who need accurate, powerful and truly high-quality pneumatics.