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Overall rating:5
Value for money:5
Accuracy:5
By Thayne from USA on 2010-03-02 04:02:20
Things I liked:I just got my Panther pro today so this review is basically my first impressions. The scope mount was a pain to install, the instructions werent very clear, but after i discovered the scope stop pins were adjustable with the provided small Allen wrench it was pretty easy. Out of the box the stop pins were too long preventing me from mounting the base flush to the scope rail, but after I adjusted them in it mounted up no problem. After I got the base secured I tightened up the scope stops and it hasnt budged with the 100 or so shots ive shot so far.
This rifle is very accurate right out of the box. In the prone position I can literally shot the head off a match stick at 10 meters no problem. I was putting 5 pellets into a hole the size of 2 pellets within 10 shots. I can get good groups in seated and kneeling positions as well, but off hand shooting is very difficult due to the weight of the rifle. Maybe with practice i'll be able to do it, but my first impression is this rifle is too heavy for accurate off hand shooting. No matter what I try the scope just bounces all over the target. Its muzzle heavy. I havent tried shooting with the muzzle break removed. I might try that over the next few days.
I'd also like to point out that its much quieter than I expected. WAY quieter than my old benjamin pump rifle. Its way quieter than powderless 22 rim fire rounds too. Its basically just a solid "thump" and a "tap" when the pellet hits the target. Things I would have changed:Better scope rail with a droop compensating mount. Softer butt plate. Better balance. What others should know:I already mentioned my issues with mounting the scope. Just remember to make sure it sits flush with the scope rail. adjust the scope stops out if need be, then tighten them up once you get the mount on the rail and the scope wont budge.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Overall rating:3
Value for money:5
Accuracy:1
By Rolando from USA on 2008-09-08 11:56:05
Things I liked:Nice power when shooting, excelent balance. Things I would have changed:Scope mount, the recoil is to strong, it broke the 2 pins that alling it. Every 15 or 20 shots, scope get lose have to attach it again. What others should know:Have to make gunsmitting adjusment ir order to keep scope from moving.
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Overall rating:4 4.0
Value for money:4 4.0
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Things I would have changed:The front fitting on the barrel is very heavy. It makes cocking easier but shooting from anything but bench-rested is awkward. I would re-design the barrel to be a consistent, thick diameter to more evenly distribute the weight.