Page 3 - JTS Airguns Airacuda Max Reviews

Overall the fit and finish was outstanding for a pcp in this price range. The accuracy was better than what I was expecting. Shooting the .25 JSBs and the new JTS in 25.39 grains were both one hole grupes, one after another.

For the money, it would be very difficult to make any notable improvements.

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Love this rifle, regulated, accurate and more than enough power. What more could you ask for in a rifle at this price.

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Mine came with the reg. set a little high I degassed the gun and lowered it to 2400 psi. it shoots great.

Customer service , and employees were helpful and very knowledgeable

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They back there products, and they’re fast to help you.

Recently purchased the Airacuda Max 2 cal. from Pyramyd Air. After several weeks of shooting, my experience is like most others - this rifle is an amazing value. Great quality and performance. Single hole groups at 25 yards with several different types of pellets and 1/2 inch groups at 70 yards. Doesn't shoot slugs (JSB Knockouts or NDSA 24.8 gr) with nearly the same accuracy. More on the NSA slugs (.217 dia) below.

One of the 2 magazines furnished by JTS works flawlessly. The second mag was difficult to insert into beech opening initially and very difficult to remove. Seems to be some inconsistency in the sizing of the mags.

This comment relates solely to Pyramyd Air Support. I forwarded 2 separate emails to Pyramyd Air Support describing the magazine issue mentioned above and the fact that the NSA slugs received (labeled as 24.8, .217 dia) would not load into the barrel of this rifle. All other pellets/slugs with same diameter have loaded without issue.
Repeated attempts at loading resulted in the slugs jamming in the barrel, requiring use of a cleaning rod inserted from the muzzle to dislodge the slugs. Removed slugs had deep rifling marks at the ogive. After several weeks, I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE FROM PYRAMYD AIR SUPPORT on these issues. Fortunately JTS support's response on the magazine issue has been great.

This review is for the 25 caliber Airacuda Max. I mention that because after buying a 22 caliber version I was so pleased that I bought 25 caliber version. So I did a review on the 22 caliber one but I'll just include what's relevant here for the 25 caliber version. Extremely accurate, comfortable to shoot, excellent build quality and fit and finish, superb trigger an unbelievable price (low to moderate). I like the fact that Pryamyd Air does a 10 for 10 check on the gun before they ship it and they furnished the chronograph record. I suggested anyone get this in expensive service to ensure that the gun they received has been checked out thoroughly and they won't receive a dud.

Debility to attach a bottle would be nice because the 25 caliber version gives you 30 shots on fill. I'd like more. It's quite possible that somebody already has a bottle conversion for it. I'd also like to see a built in Picatinny rail or other bipod attachment device under the forestock. I synthetic stock option would be nice. Less likely to warp and no issues with high humidity and rain.

I bought an Airacuda Max in 25 caliber a few days ago at @PyramydAir end it arrived this morning. The first thing I did was to fill the gun to 3200 psi. The regulator was set at 2100 psi. And then mounted my scope, a @Monstrum 6-24x50 FFP IR AO, and then shot two cleaning pellets through it, felt pellets, the first one moistened with Ballistol. The second one was dry. Later thoroughly cleaned the barrel barre. lTook me about 10 shots to zero it at 100 feet. The pellet I chose was a JSB Exact Jumbo Exact King in 25.39 grain. I couldn't even believe my own eyes.The cocking lever was as smooth as silk with very little effort required. The trigger came with about a quarter inch of first stage a little over 1.5 pounds.. I made no changes to the hammer or anything else. Did very well with JSB Hades as well. Some pellets (Hades and JSB 25.39) needed an extra little push with a [en or similar do you properly seated in the magazine. A lot of people have been using boiled linseed oil for the

Accuracy, fit and finish smoothness of the cocking lever and the trigger is great

More air capacity and synthetic stock option

I am so happy! I bought an Airacuda Max in 22 caliber a few days ago at @PyramydAir end it arrived this morning. The first thing I did was to fill the gun to 3200 psi. The regulator was set at 1800 psi. And then mounted my scope, a @Monstrum 6-24x50 FFP IR AO, and then shot two cleaning pellets through it, felt pellets, the first one moistened with Ballistol. The second one was dry. Took me about 10 shots to zero it at 100 feet. The pellet I chose was a JSB Exact Diablo Jumbo 15.89 grain. I'll let the gun and pellets speak for itself, the image is five shot group at 100 feet. I couldn't even believe my own eyes. I've been tried the JTS Dead Center pellets (which came free with the gun). It didn't quite group as well as the JSB. So I'm sticking with the JSB. Decide cocking lever was as smooth as silk with very little effort required. The trigger came with about a quarter inch of first stage a little over a pound. I made no changes to the hammer or anything else.

Very nice rifle. Price was right, accuracy is great. Great product, highly recommended.

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Fit and finish. Mags. Overall build quality.

Shot count

After putting a few mags through it I can tell you it’s accurate at 30 yards. I think my regulator is still “breaking in” because going out to 50 it was getting about an 1” groups. I know it can do better. So far I was only getting about 25 shots before getting to the reg pressure. I think the gun came from the factory shooting way to hot. I will be doing some tuning and shooting it through the Chronograph to find out but I should be getting much better groups at 50 yards.

If I compared this gun to something like my Benjamin Kratos I would tell you the build quality is better. The stock is much nicer. Fit and finish is better and overall if I had to purchase one of these a second time it would be the JTS over the Kratos. Not to mention I’ve had issues with 2 different Kratos rifles now and I’m getting a little discouraged on that brand.

Hope this helps. Mine seems to like FX 18 grain pellets so far. More testing coming soon.

Looks

better quality control

I couldn't get the magazines into the rifle, the magazines won't fit in the slot. The rifle can't hold a zero, I tried three different pellets and they are all the same. The rifle is very loud, even with my Donnyfl sumo. I own an Origin, Avenger, Gauntlet, Daystate Red Wolf, and when my DAR22 arrives that too; my other air guns are way better than the Airacuda Max.

The quality of it overall. Very accurate with all pellets I’ve tried.

More fill pressure to get more shots.

The rifle wouldn’t charge the 1st time. Called customer service. Tyler was very helpful. Charged right up.

Accuracy, power, stock, trigger, moderator thread, foster quick disconnect, regulated, picatinny rail, really for this price everything.

NO IRON SIGHTS. :( Include tools for adjusting screws. Make the cheek rest not all wobbly. Also my stock came with a few blemishes, I suspect it was probably the careless technicians that sighted in the scope.

This is certainly not a backyard friendly gun without installing an aftermarket moderator. The adjustable cheek piece rocks back and fourth, not a big deal for me as it fits for me on the lowest setting, and they don't even include a hex bit for adjusting it. All that said I am still very impressed with its performance and feel, shooting it is a treat.

It's very well built. Smooth operation. Powerful. Consistent. Accurate. All metal with wood stock.

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There is a lot of value in this rifle. Great features that would cost more $ with another brand.
Moderator ready out of the box, if you feel that one is needed.

Everything love the rifle

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nothing this gun is garbage

ordered 1st gun .22 cal tried to fill and had a leak. returned it for a second try now this one leaks air from actual barrel. I didn't shoot not one shot from these guns
will be returning for my money back,

That's just me I guess.

No reload capabilities. #1. #2 options. The bi pod like new England Air has. But it would be really nice as a barrel/air chamber connected to a a bipod acceptable weaver

Be careful with the unlocking. Sometimes it still goes off.

I like everything about this rifle!

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I had an issue, but Pyramid Airguns rapidly took care of it. Top notch customer service.

Nice, well made, accurate, powerful, good looking rifle.

Would be nice if the regulator had external adjustment. I doubt I will bother breaking the gun apart to mess with it. Not sure I could improve performance?

This is my first PCP. Been waiting months for it. Couldn't be happier. Worth the wait. Folks at Pyramid Air were great helping me put a nice package together. I added the 20 for 20 setup. They mounted and zero'ed the scope at 10 yards. Shot 20 rounds through the gun. Collected shot data. I got it ready to shoot. They recommended JSB Jumbo heavy 18,13gr. pellets. I setup targets at 25 and 50 yards. Gun was shooting tight groups right out of the box. Adjusted the scope 1 click to the left. Started shooting the 1" diameter bullseyes out of targets in 5 or 6 shots. My targets are made of redwood 2 x 6's. Figured that would be plenty to stop 22 cal pellet gun. After 5 or 6 rounds through the bullseye, pellets were breaking through the 2x6. Awsume power and accuracy. I have pump, springer and CO2 guns. I'm a believer now. I'm sure those guns that are a couple thousand dollars are special in their own ways, but this gun is really nice.