Page 3 - Seneca Eagle Claw Reviews

The Eagle Claw is a solid, well built gun. It arrived in perfect condition, ready to shoot out of the box. The rifle has several defining features that allow it to carve out a unique space in the varmint hunting market. First is the very smooth lever action. This is a fun-to-shoot gun. It's large, (i bought the full-size rifle), and has an enormous air tank, (almost as large as a bottle). It will easily push 30 - 35 shots, (.22cal), before there is any decline in muzzle velocity. In fact, from 200 BAR, FPS rises for the first 15 shots, levels off,and then slowly drops to the starting point. The curve is fairly flat and a regulator would be a waste. The magazine is spring loaded and the pellets are loaded tail first. The spring loaded feature allows the mag to index perfectly with every shot. Finally, the accuracy is more than enough for varmint hunting out to 50 yards.

I am not sure I would change anything at this point. One small thing that could be done better is the cover for the tank inlet. A full-size, (Air Arms), or rotating, (Hatsan) style cover would look better. But this is only personal preference. Of note, this is one rifle that could use a de-pinger built into the air tank, of course, this would change nothing but the sound.

It is what is says it is. Powerful and accurate with ample capacity. The shrouded barrel is fairly effective at cutting down the noise - it is still loud, but the bark is gone and it is safe for unprotected ears from what I can tell.

I bought a refurbished .25 Seneca Eagle Claw in Dec 2019. It arrived promptly and I shot it about 150 times. The gun appeared absolutely new and was beautiful. The power wheel did not function well and my maximum velocities were about 910 fps with 33.95 JSB ammunition, about 8 per cent below the advertised 970 fps. I returned it to Air Venturi, and they found a pellet stuck in the power wheel mechanism. After removing the wheel functioned well and the maximum velocity went up to about 935, still a little less than advertised. The rifle otherwise is flawless in its appearance and function. Accuracy is superb even when reducing the power level. A change of 400 fps only results in a drop of about I" at 25 yards. I get about 90 accurate shots from a 200 bar fill to the yellow line of 100 bars, although the velocity drops 120 fps from about 650 fps to 530 at low power. Noise is comparable to a .25 Marauder, even at 935 fps. the power wheel did not turn freely and I was getti

The rifle is 4" longer than I would like and 1 lb heavier than my Marauder. The stock is beautiful walnut,but 3/8" too thick in the for grip. The gun needs sling studs.

Mr Perez is unfair in his comments about the gun. He may have gotten a lemon. I think most guns would reflect my evaluation. This is the best pcp I have ever owned, and though highly accurate, better suited for hunting than bench rest. Definitely backyard friendly. Air Venturi Service is unmatched. This gun needs a You Tube video to fully present its excellence.

It is a very good looking rifle. It is a lightweight and balanced. It loads easily and I like lever action.

I would have made the safety indicator a little easier to spot. It is overpriced and I would prefer a larger tank.

There is a less expensive rifle that I did not purchase because it could not be purchased in 25 with a picittiny rail. So far I'm a bit disappointed.