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By John from USA on 2012-07-11 21:21:20 Things I liked:My IZH61 is a few years old, but I upgraded it with the air venturi sights It was accurate before, but with these air venturi sights and front globe inserts I have no doubt this gun can hold it's own against the olympic grade rifles costing thousands of dollars. Put that with the weapons grade stock and it's one of the best 10 meter guns i have seen in a long time Especially in this new age of plastic pellet guns.Things I would have changed:I found my butt stock loosens up a bit after several shots so I need to keep an eye on it. What others should know:older or this updated model, this is a very good gun. If you shoot 10 meter, you need one of these. The guys with the $3000 guns might laugh when you bring it out, but they will leave crying when you use it to win the match. |  |
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By Philip from USA on 2012-11-12 10:36:08 Things I liked:There's never been a better basement/back yard target plinker. Easy to load and shoot. One hole at 10 meters,(most of the time) diopter sight just right. I just turned 60, eyes are not what they used to be. This rifle is perfect for off hand shooting because it is light, and I can hold it steady.Things I would have changed:Needs soft buttpad, kind of digs into shoulder because I just can't stop shooting this fun gun. What others should know:Use blue loctight on mounting grooves for sight, and it will never move. Never rest a springer air rifle on a hard rest, place hand between rest and gun, hold gently. |
- Things I liked:I have gotten excellent accuracy out of this rifle at 10M. I had the best luck with heavy domed pellets (Crosman Premier). I think domed pellets feed better and are more accurate than wadcutters in my gun. You may find differently. This gun is decently accurate with the stock rear sight, but the diopter sight with the sight inserts is really a huge improvement. Front sight comes pre-modded for the included sight inserts, which you really need with the diopter. Stock is plenty adjustable for small or big shooters (you just have to switch the nut to make it extend more). I would not hunt with this gun due to the low FPS and target sights (OK, maybe chipmunks or starlings but that would be it). Low noise and works great indoors for winter practice.
Things I would have changed:I wish extra mags were cheaper, I would like to have 20 of them.
What others should know:Like others said, use blue loctite on the diopter sight screw, and use a tool to tighten it more than hand tight, or it will slip eventually. Clean the bore thoroughly and also any of the outside metal as it is covered with a preservative oil. Some people have complained about pellets falling out of the mag; this only seems to be an issue with light pellets. I don't really care about FPS as I am shooting for accuracy at 10M, so I'm not concerned with the drop in speed with the heavy pellets. Read the manual well before you run the gun. Speaking of the manual, I like the stamping and signatures by the guys in the Izhevsk factory. Dosvydanya comrade - Things I liked:There's never been a better basement/back yard target plinker. Easy to load and shoot. One hole at 10 meters,(most of the time) diopter sight just right. I just turned 60, eyes are not what they used to be. This rifle is perfect for off hand shooting because it is light, and I can hold it steady.
Things I would have changed:Needs soft buttpad, kind of digs into shoulder because I just can't stop shooting this fun gun.
What others should know:Use blue loctight on mounting grooves for sight, and it will never move. Never rest a springer air rifle on a hard rest, place hand between rest and gun, hold gently. - Things I liked:I like the gun as it feels a good aristrocatic weapon for its price and is pretty acurate at even 20 meters worth the money
Things I would have changed:the stock is made very high and some height should have been reduced it would be a easy to store and carry
What others should know:I love pyramid air as they supply stuff i have a collection of atlease 60 airguns as i do a lot of simulation - Things I liked:just bought this about one month ago. Have shot 400 rounds. works great and very accuracy. The rifle is light and easy to cock. Overall, I like it. Highly recommend for those are interested in 10 meter shooting.
Things I would have changed:I wish I got a $119 one and spend worth money on a decent peer rear sight.
What others should know:The major difference of this target pro and $119 one is the rear peer sight and Globe front sigh that already has inserts. The peer rear sight looks cheap and easy to get loose after several shots. You have to move the sight forward and tight again. If you can find a better rear sights, you don't have to buy this target pro spending extra $60 just for a peer sight. The basic $119 is good enough. To me, the original sight works very well although the peer sight does help to focus better. - Things I liked:My IZH61 is a few years old, but I upgraded it with the air venturi sights It was accurate before, but with these air venturi sights and front globe inserts I have no doubt this gun can hold it's own against the olympic grade rifles costing thousands of dollars. Put that with the weapons grade stock and it's one of the best 10 meter guns i have seen in a long time Especially in this new age of plastic pellet guns.
Things I would have changed:I found my butt stock loosens up a bit after several shots so I need to keep an eye on it.
What others should know:older or this updated model, this is a very good gun. If you shoot 10 meter, you need one of these. The guys with the $3000 guns might laugh when you bring it out, but they will leave crying when you use it to win the match.
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
Accuracy:4 4.0
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Things I would have changed:There has to be some way to keep the rear peep sight from walking. Two shots and you have to stop, untighten and retighten the sight knowing that your are going to be doing this again in two shots. Shortly begins to take the pleasure from shooting this gun. Someone must have an answer. I want to keep using a peep sight.