Air rifles "Jorge Jaeger" can be safely attributed to the segment of high-tech pneumatics. One of the main advantages that the models of the Klimovsky Cartridge Plant have is the price, which distinguishes them favorably from 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 Huntsman 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 feedback from owners of pneumatics.
Key Features
The high performance of the line is due to the presence of a relatively simple mechanism, coupled with minimization of backlash, which can significantly increase the accuracy of shooting. In addition, the Huntsman air rifle is equipped with a bullet speed adjustment system at the initial stage, which allows it to be used for solving a large number of tasks.
At maximum power, the pneumatics have a rather loud shot sound, so to compensateinconvenience, a regular sound moderator is provided, covering the trunk in diameter. In addition, the sports 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 longer distances, and regardless of the type of target..
Build Quality
High-quality barrels, patented and developed by the famous Lothar W alther, are used in the production of Jorge pneumatics. Each unit is equipped with a small diametrical narrowing - a choke, where, due to compression, the stabilization of the bullet at the exit is significantly improved.
Judging by the feedback from the owners of pneumatics, there are no questions about the build quality. The rifle is built with love and using really high-quality materials, so the high price for the range is fully justified.
Variants
All models of the line have the same design and the only fundamental difference from each other is the caliber. Along with it, the muzzle energy and the method of air supply at the time of the shot (reducer or forward flow) change accordingly. The distinctive caliber is determined by different areas of application, and legislative acts, including - on our territory it is allowed to purchase pneumatics with a capacity of not more than 7.5 J.
Air rifle "Huntsman" 6, 35 and 5, 5 mm hasthe following varieties:
- Calib. 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 the Latin letter R is present on the body, then the sample is equipped with a special gearbox.
- Muzzle energy. In total, there are three gradation powers, 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 marked SP can be safely categorized as air rifles, and the MP mark denotes weapons designed for amateur and sport shooting. In addition, the MP marking implies compliance with general safety rules when shooting. All other powers require special permission and are prohibited for free distribution.
The category "Extra" is intended for hunting small birds or medium-sized animals, and accidental hits on a person can cause serious injuries. You can often see the XP marking on models without gearboxes, so don't be surprised if you see one. Naturally, high power costs a lot of money, but judging by user reviews, you can convert a model with the SP brand into MP or even XP in any "garage".
New model with biathlon platoon
Among the standard samples of pneumatics, a particularly successful model can be distinguished - this is the Jaeger 5.5 SP NEW rifle. In its appearance, it differs little from its older counterparts, but, nevertheless, it has a number of significantbenefits.
Distinctive features of the biathlon model:
- Extremely fast reloading by juggling the shutter with the shooting hand (same as with biathlon counterparts).
- Much fewer common metal parts that are easily damaged by extreme handling or in the hands of a novice.
- Aesthetic pleasure in handling a rifle, close to owning a firearm.
Reviews about the new model vary greatly: someone believes that pneumatics does not need such a reloading scheme at all, but someone, on the contrary, is attracted to it. Therefore, the choice of a rifle of this particular type is a matter of personal taste and some of your preferences.
Package
Regardless of the caliber, the Huntsman air rifle (5.5 mm and 6.35 mm) is equipped as standard, although the manufacturer can make some changes without additional agreement with the buyer.
Regular set includes:
- drum;
- sound moderator;
- single charge tray;
- ZIL set;
- connection 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 factory-shot targets, which allows you to assess the accuracy of a shot of a particular model on the spot and thereby avoid buying a "pig in a poke". Many usersthey are extremely positive about this innovation and complain if the model they like is not equipped with factory targets.
Positioning
The Huntsman rifle deservedly leads the domestic market and is highly valued by fans of airguns, as well as among athletes and even small game hunters. The operating temperature range of pneumatics "Jorge" ranges from -10 to +50 degrees, which allows you to use it not only in summer, but also in the cold.
Main uses:
- 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 medium game (hares, foxes, etc.).
In principle, any Jorge model, even the Jaeger 6, 35 rifle, can be used as a weapon for entertaining pneumatic shooting. But the high price, due to the lack of a spring-piston mechanism, will surely repel beginners from the line, so the possession of such a sample is considered something prestigious and somewhere even adds solidity to the owner.
The most versatile caliber 5.5 caliber is in great demand among hunters of small fur-bearing animals, especially since the difference between a small-caliber rifle and this kind of pneumatic is almost invisible, so why pay more?
The presence of a sound moderator allowsuse the "Huntsman" as silently as possible, without fear of being detected in front of a small and extremely shy animal during the shot. It is for this, judging by user reviews, that hunters prefer to use pneumatics instead of "small things".
Advantages and disadvantages of the Jaeger
Like any other model of a competing brand, the Jorge pneumatics are not without their drawbacks, as well as their advantages.
Good points:
- There is a choice of configuration - with a gearbox or forward flow.
- Good muzzle velocity dispersion.
- The rifle can be used by both left-handed and right-handed, due to the rearrangement of the platoon.
- Comparatively high shooting accuracy at a specified distance (in some cases not much worse than special small-caliber weapons).
- The sound moderator allows you to almost silently hunt a small and shy animal.
Design flaws:
- The trouble with all pneumatics is the need to pump up the cylinder, which means limiting the autonomy of use.
- Decrease in accuracy at the time of a large series of shots, even though the barrel was specially designed for such cases.
- The air requirements (when using a gearbox) are too high, and even for this point alone, the whole design can be called finicky and specific.
Summing up
Rifles "Jorge" series "Huntsman" can be safely attributed to high-quality pneumatic systems. They are not suitable for beginners, because they can be easilydamaged by careless handling or illiterate maintenance.
The models in this series are designed for experienced shooters who need accurate, powerful and really high-quality pneumatics.
