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By Tom from USA on 2010-02-04 15:00:25 Things I liked:Of course I like the Bronco--I helped design it! I really like the straight Western-style stock that eliminates the need for a high Monte Carlo cheekpiece to raise your eye up for a scope. This rifle comes up to the right place naturally. And the easy cocking is another major plus. The Bronco was designed for older children, though adults will find that it suits them very well. The light cocking will make you want to shoot it all day long. I also love the two-bladed trigger that tells you absolutely when the transition is made from stage one to stage two. My test rifle trigger breaks at just 30 crisp ounces! You will be showing it off to your friends. The accuracy is another plus. Just because this is a plinker doesn't make it inaccurate. And it is completely ambidextrous.Things I would have changed:I would like to have a solid hood over the front sight. For now you can just remove it. What others should know:The Mendoza rear aperture sight will make the Bronco a delightful informal target rifle. Don't oil the piston seal until it squeaks during cocking. Crosman Premier pellets and Premier hollowpoints are very accurate. |  |
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By Bobby from USA on 2013-05-11 18:48:30 Things I liked:The gun was solid feeling and easy to cock and the trigger was great.Things I would have changed:For what's it's made for, it's a great gun. If you are looking for something that will knock down cans this isn't the gun for you. It puts holes in paper and that's about it. Not much power and certainly not as powerful as the specs say, or perhaps I just got a gun with no zip in it. What others should know:Pyramyd does what they say. I returned the gun after shooting a few pellets through it and realized it wasn't for me. They fully refunded the price less shipping charges, which seemed fair to me. Replaced it with a RWS 34 and that's a real pellet gun. |
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- Things I liked:Carbine is basically a downsized Mendoza.....that's good. Rifle fits older kids and smaller adult shooters. Well made, very basic air rifle with good looking wood furniture.
Things I would have changed:Not much power and short barrel does adversely affect accuracy. Fiber optic iron sites would be nice.
What others should know:Well, I think a "real" Mendoza carbine is a better air rifle for the targeted audience. However, since I haven't seen "real" Mendozas in the marketplace for awhile, maybe they are no longer an option. - Things I liked:Fairly accurate Enough power for a beginner air rife easy to cock great safety features - after cocking it automatically is on safe great trigger - has a light pull and the second trigger is a nice feature and I feel adds to safety Nice solid wood stock
Things I would have changed:Barrel length vs usable barrel length. The barrel appears to be about 16.5" but the pellet only touches about 8" and the rest of the barrel is much larger in diameter and used mainly to make it easier to cock. I would like to see more of the barrel used as a "barrel" instead of a lever. The specs say the barrel is 9' but I measured closer to 8. The iron sights could be better but I put a cheap tasco red dot on his and it is accurate and works suprisingly well. If you get one also make sure it's made for an airgun as the mounts are smaller for an airgun.
What others should know:This is a very nice gun and if purchasing it for a young person it's hard to go wrong. It has a nice fit for a youth and is easy to cock. It definitly has more quality built into it than the cheaper plastic rifles you find at the discount stores and has a better trigger than many, much higher priced air guns. This gun is mostly wood and steel instead of plastic. I bought this for my 11 year old grandson but his parents don't want it in their house so I keep it here and he shoots it when he comes up. He likes it but he was able to quickly learn to cock an adult size pellet gun and better likes the greater velocity and range of the larger gun already. I was just a little miffed about the actual usuable barrel length of 8" it 's just a couple inches longer than some pistols. - Things I liked:Everything and Trigger is Super Sweet ! Others should try to copy this Trigger which has 1 .14 Ib pull Short ,Sweet & Crisp !
Things I would have changed:Nothing ! Should have bought 2 or more !
What others should know:Bought mine Blemished but it Looks New @ $106.99 I mounted a Osprey 2.5x20 Compact scope and it shoots as Good as my HW30S & RWS24 Rifles at half the Cost ! Pyramid Air Has a Winner with the Bronco. Dont buy One Buy Two,there are just Great Rifles !CommentsBy B from USA on 2011-06-10 1 
Nothing is stopping you from buying 2 more. Pyramyd has plenty in stock! - Things I liked:I got it for indoor practice over the winter and it seems perfect for this. I like rifles with shorter stocks and this one fits me perfectly. Trigger is light and crisp. Accuracy at 25 feet is excellent.
Things I would have changed:The scope mounting grooves are kind of shallow. The cheap red dot scope I'm using has blunt attached mounts that required filing for a good fit. Most mounts would probably fit OK. - Things I liked:I purchased this for my grandsons - 8 & 9. Easy to cock. Sets safety automatically. Light trigger pull - with double trigger for safety. Easy to mount a scope. Accurate. Quiet. Light weight and short for youth. Muzzle brake makes cocking easier to grasp.
Things I would have changed:Standard open sights - not fiber optic. They look cheap - not like the rest of the rifle. The muzzle brake is larger in diameter and too long to use a laser bore sighter. Blond wood finish is odd - would be better if darker. - Things I liked:Size, stock design, power good for indoor practice, simple black sights.
Things I would have changed:Add one inch spacer on butt to lenghten for adult.
What others should know:I bought this for winter practice for a Parker Hale carbine. - Things I liked:I bought this gun for my wife. I may have to get one for myself. This is one sweet little gun. The trigger is outstanding, I won't have to change this one.
Things I would have changed:I would like to see the Mendoza peep available and a couple of spacers for the stock would be nice.
What others should know:If you do not want/need a magnum. You can't go wrong with the Bronco. - Things I liked:For $126 it's got very good finish and marks of quality. Light trigger, basic but adjustable rear sight, decent accuracy, pretty good power.
Things I would have changed:when the safety is on, and you forget to take it off until after pulling trigger, the second stage is even lighter than normal. Not sure how this could be changed. Otherwise I'll get used to it and/or learn to take off safety before pulling trigger!
What others should know:Without being able to try other guns, I rolled the dice on this one and am very pleased. I am not an experienced airgunner, but I am encouraged by this one to get out and shoot at some cardboard boxes with targets glued on plus a pellet trap I bought at the same time. I am an older guy with eyesight issues coming on, so I am happy to see that I can hit the targets from 10+ meters and even an occasional bullseye. I am looking forward to getting a scope for my birthday so I can see what I am aiming at just a little better. Gun is pretty quiet, feels good to hold and is easy to cock and load. Haven't figured out which pellets are best, but it appears to do well with the 3 brands I bought from PA's suggested list (RWS, H&N, Beretta). - Things I liked:I purchased a blemished model after a little internal debate. The cost difference was less than $20 but I figured I could use the money for pellets and take my chances that I didn't get a dog. Well it arrived and I anxiously opened the box expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful rifle with excellent fit and finish. The "blemish" was a little inconsistancy in the stock finish. It would have been just fine to use as is but I tend to like little projects so I used some 600 grit sandpaper and a little rubbing compound then wax and it now looks perfect. Took about 5 mintues total. This gun has an excellent trigger. The two blade design might not be my first choice but it is light and crisp and I'd take it over a single stage trigger. Good open sights. The accuracy is excellent as well. I bought this to use with my children and have fun plinking. It fits this use perfectly. Easy to cock, light and accurate. What more could you ask for less than $110 shipped?
Things I would have changed:These are really nitpicky but I'll throw them out so you know. There is a slight rattle when you close the action. Its part of the design and not a flaw but I don't get this from my higher priced English and German guns. I bought this with the idea of not scoping it. My other airguns are all scoped and I was feeling like playing with open sights. I also want my kids to learn the fundimentals of shooting with open sights before they move on to a scoped rifle. For this purpose, the comb on the stock is a little high. I read the reviews that stated the stock was good for scoping so I guess I'm not surprised. I may end up re-profiling the stock a bit to get the fit I was hoping for. The great part is not worrying about damaging a high-dollar gun by customizing it.
What others should know:Just buy one. You won't regret it. - Things I liked:The size of this rifle was perfect for my 10 yr olds first air rifle. When he opened it on his birthday he was the envy of all his friends. I was not a fan of the "blonde" wood but he loves it. Actually its starting to grow on me too.
Things I would have changed:I was extremely disappointed with the open sites. I have never seen such a worthless site on any gun including rifles in the $50 range. I really wanted to teach my son to shoot with open sites before moving on to a scope. Dont get me wrong, if you want to hit a can you could. We shoot mostly at paper so you can see where each shot lands. Trying to "fine tune" these sights to hit bullseye is next to impossible.. I feel if your going to market this rifle as a "youth" or beginners" air riflle then good open sites should be standard.
What others should know: I found that RWS Diablo Basics shot the best in this rifle. Which is good news because they are one of the least expensive. I tried several others at twice the price but none out performed them. After putting on a scope and stripping off the factory sites this rifle looks awesome. My soon is consistently grouping 5 shots within a nickel size circle at 10 meters. I couldnt be prouder. The double blade trigger is interesting but seems to work good. - Things I liked:I like this little no frill gun. I really like this stock configuration. It has a good feel. The trigger is very nice. The safty can be worked from either side.
Things I would have changed:I would like to see this scaled up. It is a good design,and very comfortable. But as it is a youths rifle it has very little power. I think if this were to be scaled up for more power, with this stock configuration, it would be really cool. It tracks well, will stay right on target, Balance and overall feel is just what i like
What others should know:no power plinks em out there but just for target practice - Things I liked:I bought this for my 11 y.o. who can't cock the bigger springers I have. He has no trouble at all. Once I had it sighted in he was easily hitting 1" wide blocks from 10 meters. He loves it and it fits him well. Great trigger, very light, took some getting used to by me, no problem for the boys.
Things I would have changed:I added white-out to the front sight so it could be seen better between the rear sight blades.
What others should know:I really like to shoot this rifle although it is too small for a full size adult. It is the perfect rifle for the beginning shooter and I will be buying at least one more. - Things I liked:Very good trigger, has a similar feel to my centerfire savage accu-trigger. Cocking was reasonable as advertised. Overall fit, finish and quality of materials is good for the price point (with exception of front sight) High comb stock is definitely set up for scope use. Accuracy was consistently 1/2" groups at 50' with the irons (that is my backyard max range).
Things I would have changed:Front sight blade was mounted with a approx 1 degree cant, off-line of center vertical, just enough to notice. In order to get the iron sights to zero at 50ft. for elevation, I had to pull out the rear sight elevation ramp, remove the leaf spring rear sight and bend it a little to get it to sit low approx 2mm off the barrel. The stock comb is very high and makes it difficult to use the iron sights.
What others should know:I highly recommend you paint the front sight blade with white, orange or red to aid in finding it and tracking with it. The black is not acceptable for contrasting most natural targets (backyard safari's) - Things I liked:Exactly as advertised! I love it! Easy to cock, accurate to shoot, and quality made. The trigger is a joy to use. Mine came in at 1.78 lb. trigger pull. A laminated tag tied at the trigger guard indicates speed of 468 fps. and trigger pull numbers 1.78lb from the factory and paper of grouped shots. I enjoy shooting this all day at the backyard. At 15 yards shooting at a cone Gamo Pellet trap using .177 Crosman Hollow Point 7.9g pellets, I was able to group shots at a hole no bigger than a dime using a bench rest. It shoots good groups when using: Beeman Hollow Point Pellets or Wad Cutters; Crosman Premier HP 7.9g; RWS Meisterklugen (sp?) Wad Cutters 7.0g; and other German made pellets. But if you're on a budget the Crosman Premiers 7.9g Hollow Point and Beeman standard 7.0 hollow point will do. Very accurate shooting open sight at 15-25 yards. I'm having fun with spinners, pellet trap targets while using 2x6 pinewood boards infront of masonite as backstop. Excellent plinker. Very quiet and quality made. No spring "twang" whatsoever. The Bronco has controlled accurate shots! Bullseye! I love the trigger! Very light.
Things I would have changed:Although intended as a youth rifle, the Bronco, in my opinion can be improved by making it capable of 600 - 650 fps using 7.9g - 8.4g . lead .177 pellets. (The Crosman Raven Youth Break Barrel Rifle has 650fps for example) This slight increase in power will allow pellets to penetrate and become trapped inside the 2x6 pinewood board backstop 1/4 in deep. The pellets ricochets making it less safe as a backyard plinker -- Than a Crosman Raven with a hard to pull trigger that I own.
What others should know:The Bronco, when scoped 4x32, and zeroed in, makes it much more fun to shoot. You can shoot with confidence knowing you are going to hit the target from which you aimed - and nothing else (within 25 yards). I am so impressed by Air Venturi and this Bronco Model, that today, I decided to buy the Air Venturi Avenger 1100 as well. This time in .22 cal. We'll see how the Bronco's big brother, the Avenger really is.CommentsBy Edith from USA on 2012-08-14 0 B-->Pyramyd Air's tech department says each gun is tested at the factory, and the velocity is written on the hang tag. I find it hard to believe they'd send thru a gun that delivers ony 468 fps. Perhaps someone made a mistake when they recorded that.By B from USA on 2012-08-13 0 468 fps? P.A. advertises this gun @ 600 fps - Things I liked:Everything. Light, accurate, easy to shoot for an old poot like me. Good looking. Mine has a great fit and finish. Wood and metal.
Things I would have changed:Supply screws to fill in the holes if you remove the sights and add a scope. Wish I knew what size to buy.
What others should know:This rifle is worthy of a small lightweight scope. I put a 4X AO Bugbuster on mine. Perfect balance. Shooting 503 fps with Crosman Destroyer pellets. - Things I liked:Excellent shooter, very accurate, crisp second stage trigger, easy to cock, ambidextrous. And of course, all for a very good price. You hear negative comments about springers because they need the "artillery hold" but this gun gives springers the good name they deserve. I would recommend this gun to anyone, not only young shooters, but especially them.
Things I would have changed:Different wood type choices for the stock. Not that I hate the blond stock, just that other guns have that choice and I tend toward the darker wood.
What others should know:Pretty much likes anything in the 7-8 gr pellet range. Some better than others. Right now Hobbys seem to be better but try H&N Match, JSB Exact, R-10, and Meisterkugeln. My gun is still breaking in so one of these others may end up better. - Things I liked:Low price. Wood and metal construction with very little plastic. Beautiful blueing on the receiver. Very nicely contoured rubber buttpad (with white spacer). Crisp two-stage trigger. Nice muzzlebreak, will maintain finish on barrel. Stock feel/gun balance is excellent. Accuracy. Accuracy. Accuracy. No fiber optic sights, they have their place-- but not on this rifle.
Things I would have changed:Rear sight is a compromise to save money. Mine would not adjust low enough to zero at 10 yards without slight modification. A wheel adjustable sight would be nice. The stock was a nice piece of wood, but I am not fond of the light color. A good candidate for a sand/stain-oil/repeat. How about some nice, western style checkering? My rifle gets a might slippery when I'm heardin' them doggies!
What others should know:Use a very light hold with this rifle. Watch the "Artillery Hold" video by Tom Gaylord on the Tips and Tricks page. You will be rewarded with amazing accuracy if your technique is good. I eventually mounted a Leapers 3-9x32 scope with low rings to the rifle to get the most accuracy out of it. My Bronco likes Crosman Premiers 7.9gr pellets in the cardboard box the best among the pellets I tried. - Things I liked:It looks nice, handles well, not too heavy and very easy to cock. Oh and very accurate too !
Things I would have changed:I don't really like how the sights look, especially the front one ahead of the barrel shroud BUT once scoped it's really easy to remove and only leaves 2 small screw holes and looks much nicer.
What others should know:Really worth scoping - Things I liked:I was looking for an airgun I could use to practice offhand shooting. I wanted a rifle that fit well, was accurate, quiet, and most important, had a light trigger pull. When I read the description of the Bronco i figured this would fit the bill and I was right. I didn't try the open sights, but removed them and put on a Leapers Golden Image 4x32 mini scope. I tried several pellets but was able to shoot a one whole group off a rest at 10 meters using RWS Super Points and Gamo Master Points. At 20 meters (the length of my backyard) I had a group the size of a quarter. I noticed in several reviews this rifle was refered to as a youth rifle and gave the impression it is for kids. While I'm sure they would enjoy it, it works well for me at 5'8 and 175 lbs. Length of pull is fine and weight is only about one pound less than the rifle I normally shoot.
Things I would have changed:Nothing.
What others should know:I don't think you can go wrong with this rifle. A lot of fun if you want to plink or target shoot and hard to beat the price of $125. - 123
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Things I would have changed:breaking down the barrel to recharge takes more than a little effort, first to break the barrel and then taking it to the next step of charging the piston.