Page 2 - Kral Arms Puncher Breaker Reviews

adjustable power is awesome,accuracy is great ,light weight i really like the side lever makes it easy to cock for a bull pup

the scope rail is mounted very high you have to have very high mounts,which leads to poor accuracy ,the air chamber is a complete waste put some kind of baffle system in it ,it is really loud compared to my other air guns of same caliber

Great gun ,a little work it could be awesome

I like that its compact and easy to handle. The accuracy is great. Also that its backyard friendly. I really appreciate that its hand pump friendly. In general its a solid gun and worth the money.

You need to get the highest scope mounts you can find. When you want to look through the scope you will have some trouble.

This gun is very accurate. I have a handful of pcps, and I would definitely say that this is one of the more accurate ones. I was doubtful at first, but the stock is very comfortable. The gun is definitely quieter than the version without the shroud.

Make it a little quieter. Can the magazine be reversed so it doesn't hit me in the face??? Since the action is so compact due to the bullpup configuration, the magazine sits right in front of my cheek, and gets in the way a little. I wish it stuck out of the right side instead like the marauders. The screw on the bolt keeps backing out and causing the action to bind a bit. I have to retighten about every 20 shots.

There is an aftermarket kit to make this gun a little quieter. It helps a little, but can still use more improvement. It is definitely louder than a marauder. Here is the quiet kit:

https://annihilatorairgunsandtuning.com/product/kral-puncher-quiet-kit-17722-cal/

The looks, feel, compactness. Fit n finish excellent. Adjustable power. Superb accuracy. Chrony numbers avg. Full-1015fps. 3/4- 896fps. 1/2- 634 fps. Low- 443 fps. All with JSB 18.13. 3/4 power seems to be sweet spot.

Better quality of internals. My original rifle failed at 300 pellets (woosh/vibrating sound then cocking lever failed to operate.) Also a .177 cal single shot tray was factory packed. And screw for picitinny rail was 2mm too long. Pyramyd Air quickly took this rifle back and sent another. Shot tray on replacement was correct, picitinny rail screw was correct. And hopefully internal valve problem won't happen to this one. It is a real tack driver! Pellet on pellet at 28 yrds.

I shoot left handed and this rifle is doable left handed. Depending on your physical make up you may have to order a picitinny riser rail to mount scope as I did to be able to have proper eye alignment to scope. I will be updating future notes on this rifle. I hope it lasts because I love shooting it. And the marine finish is very cool!

The power, weight, accuracy

Quality, stock and make it quiter

I bought this gun last year and I like it. But you can't find any after market accessories for this. I needed silencer adapter and I had to finally call Kral company in Turkey and they told me to contact Pyramydairgun here in US. I emailed pyramyd but they didn't help. If you buy FX you can find after market accessories such as silencer, adapters, air cylinder and anything you want but for this rifle you can't find anything. Pyramy is super helpless to answer these questions.

I really light the feel and the light weight of the gun.

I think the cocking arm needs changed, My 177 gun would not feed a pellet after 3 or 4 shots, Also the cocking arm would not engage,

With a little work on this gun , I think it would be a great gun for the money.
I just do not have the know how to work on it,

Very satisfied with the quality, fit and feel and accuracy. Excellent value for the price.

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Feels like it's regulated, but it's not.

The gun is light weight, comes up to the shoulder well and has good balance.mine is super accurate,one ragged hole at 25 yds,its pretty quiet,and you can adjust the trigger to your liking

I would have them use a better valve stem on the valve,its a well know problem that they will fail ,mine failed as well as a friend of mine

Some of the parts in the gun are not up to the task they are used for,I had a problem with air leaking, so pyramid sent me new o rings,that was not the issue,sent it back to Pyramid and they fixed the issue,once I had it back in my hands the valve failed after only a few hundred rounds ,so I sent the gun out to a after market tuner to have it fixed,still dont have it back,I really like this little gun so I have turned it into a project, so if you buy be prepared for some ups and downs,I have other guns to shoot when it breaks so I am not left with out a gun....maybe thats why they named it the Puncher BREAKER

i liked almost every thing about this rifle , the stock, the side lever, the magazine capacity in .22 cal, the fit and finish, the excellent accuracy at 25 yds ( 3/8 inch center to center) using JSB 18.1 grain match diabolo pellets.

i would have put a larger knob on the power adjuster, and a better trigger on this gun.

the side lever and the power adjuster were a little stiff out of the box . i solved this problem by lubricating both with a few drops of dri slide lubricant. there was some dark spots on the nickle finish i thought was orange peel , but i rubbed my fingers over the area and it turned out to be grease and easily came off. this gun actually shot better than my more expensive 2500 sumatra carbine at 25 yds. this gun is well worth the price. if you are thinking of buying one don't hesitate.

For the price point, you seem to be getting a decent PCP. I say "seem to" because I'm not an expert, and this was my first PCP purchase. It has a good weight and is well-balanced. Adjustable cheek piece. "Shrouded" barrel. 2 magazines. So far, after zeroing in the Hawke scope I got along with the Kral, I'm getting about 1/2 inch groups at 30 yards.

The shrouded barrel doesn't seem to work for the Kral in the medium and high settings. Sound is a subjective thing, but....this guy seems to be just as loud as my RWS 48 in .22. On low power, it's quiet, and when I say low power I mean low power, but I don't have a chrono. On this low power setting it is bad to ricochet the pellet back at you. Be mindful of your target and your distance. The trigger is another area that could be better "out of the box." It seems like just one long first stage. You just keep pulling and pulling and finally your shot goes off. I got the "Marine" finish Puncher Breaker. The finish on all of the areas that are "Marine" is not as good as I was hoping for. I'm unsure of just how this finish is applied or if it is a paint, but areas on the air cylinder and barrel have darkened spots that looks almost like "orange peel." When working the cocking lever, you get quite a bit of crunch. I'm not sure if this is from the engagement of the machined surfaces, or ?

The Kral isn't as pellet picky as some other pellet rifles I've read about. It does well with JSB, H&N, and the Crosman Premiers. Again, this is my first PCP, and the other airguns I compared this to are my RWS 48 and TX200. In the airgun world this is apples to oranges I know. $500 is $500 and the quality isn't as good as my other air rifles, but the rifle is doing its job well, and I keep working at doing my part. I'll be working on adjusting that trigger, and I believe the "shroud" is just eye candy. Hind sight is 20/20. If I had to do this over again I would have saved my money, waited, and purchased better quality.

Almost everything. This is a very well thought out product. I love it, just awesome. Shooting dimes (literally and bending them almost completely in half) and pine cones off trees at the stem. Very light and maneuverable and the noise level does not disturb the neighbors. I am getting 30 shots in before I refill, with the incredibly fast/easy probe system. I just love it it's awesome! I'm shooting JSB and Predators and the Predators work just fine in the mags.

I've noticed that if I tilt the rifle back, barrel up and cock it a pellet will fall out of the magazine and jam everything up. So I just don't do that anymore. The weaver rail underneath the barrel could use a second screw. One on each end instead of just one in the middle to be more secure. The rail could also be made from a stronger material because unlike anything else on this rifle it feels cheap.

VERY pleased with mine in .25 caliber. Excellent accuracy out to 50 yards, the furthest I've shot so far. LOVE the shot count. She shoots like a regulated rifle. About 42 or 44 shots before poi starts to drop. I can shoot 50 easily by going up one mildot for the last 1/2 dozen shots. This is with JSB Kings, 25.39 gr. Over a 40 shot string averaged 760fps with the Kings for an honest 32#s. Spread was 12 with an oddball low (735) on shot #10, SD of 4. All the power I need but it can be increased pretty easily if you're into tinkering. I'm leaving mine as is, really nice to have 40-50 shots between fills. Minor adjustment of trigger and now it's outstanding! Short 1st stage then a clean breaking 2nd. Btw, the #s I've posted are with the power adjuster all the way up to high (+). Haven't done any shooting lower. I may have to consider a .22 in walnut when PA gets 'em in.

The bolt they ship for the rail is a little too long. I used a small lock washer under the head to get it to fit properly.

Don't cock it with the muzzle pointed up! Doing so can allow a pellet to get out of the magazine causing a jam. This happened to me twice before I figured out what was happening. Fortunately I got the mag out without damaging anything. As long as you don't cock with the muzzle up she cocks and operates very smoothly. This is my 1st bullpup and I was wishing the length of pull was a little longer. I solved that by putting an inexpensive Allen butt pad from Amazon on for $8. Fit like it was made for it and added a good inch to the lop. She fits me perfectly now.
Get one, I don't think you'll be disappointed. JMHO

Looks well made, never shot it!

It feels heavy and unbalanced, not something I would want to carry or try to shoot

You will have a very difficult time returning this item, once you open the box to look at it!

The fill probe, weight, ACCURACY, power, look ,feel, magazine compartment, trigger, cheek riser, power adjuster, noise level, the magazines.

The sight rail should be raised up and a few of my pellets (JSB) get jammed up for some reason.

You get a lot of bang for your buck. This is a very high quality product, I get the feeling that they cared very much when they made this. From big things like overall quality down to little things like the magazines have small grooves inside because they know some people want to shoot predator pellets. I like it a lot and I think it may have some minor issues just like any other product I mean there is no one PERFECT rifle but this ones is definitely raising the bar.

The size, shape, and weight of the rifle is really nice. Love the synthetic stock, and the marine finish is even better than expected. So far, the rifle is more accurate than I am, and it has a pretty flat shot curve for a non-regulated rifle.

The scope rail is low, which requires the tallest rings you can find. The trigger has room for improvement out of the box, and pictures I've seen of the mating parts look really rough. I also don't like the rear cocking handle location.

I bought this to kill time while waiting for my Impact order to be filled, then I was going to sell it. The rifle is nice enough that I might just end up keeping it. I see lots of people jumping into tuning these, with good results, but mine is good enough right out of the box that I'm happy with it for now.

I have only had this gun a few days but have about 500 shots threw it , so far flawless ,it is as every bit as my air guns costing 3x more, pellet on pellet at 50 ft, shooting 16 gr air arms pellets speed is 870-880 fps ,,,, the trigger out of the box is about right , just a shade over 2# breaks nice and clean the gun just feels solid. in my real world i get about 40 to 45 shots per air fill before i notice any speed drop

i needed to add a 3/4" riser on the rail to get my scope comfortable to use , but that brought it up just right for me I also needed to get a male foster fitting to air it up, as i have had to with my other airguns as well ( sure be nice if there was a standard they all use) , so no changes on the gun itself

this gun is worth the $, going to give the big boys a run for there money,
run a few patchs thru it when you get it air it up, and you are good to go

This is well built and thought out air rifle. It comes standard with several features that prior to now had only been found on the higher end more expensive brands. I've been very impressed with this air rifle and its consistent accuracy. This is my first bull pup and I'm really glad I tried it. The short package is very well balanced and therefor much easier to manage when held correctly against the shooters body. Chronograph testing proved outstanding with almost no deviation between shots. When changing pressure settings with the external dial it happens immediately and it works flawlessly. I'm very impressed with the number of quality shots achieved before needing to recharge. The 2 high capacity magazines included seem solid enough and work fine. I like the single loading block that is included in the package when it comes to shooting field target competition. I've not tried anything considered long range but don't see any reason it wouldn't hold up.

The quality of this rifle, fit and finish is excellent. I can't think of a single thing I'd change.

The side cocking feature is very solid but smooth but because of its location may take a little getting used to. No mater how much I try, I'm not going to maintain a good sight picture while cocking the lever or loading a pellet. It's nothing I would have changed or important to me but just something an unfamiliar shooter may want to know. This is a fine rifle for a good price don't be afraid to give this rifle a chance.

The Marine finish is very nice, and the stock has a comfortable shape and is easy to handle. I like the last shot hold open feature as you can lose track of how many pellets you have shot. Bolt action is VERY smooth and solid. Mine shoots the JSB 18gr and H&N Barracuda Hunter Extremes very well.

Short pellets like the CPHP occasional can come out of the magazine. The trigger is just so-so, and mine actually had a problem in that the small lock nut on the rod from the trigger to the sear wasn't a lock nut and it came loose and caused the hammer not to cock. Also the scope rail is WAY to low, I had to order ULTRA HIGH rings from the UK to get the scope mounted in a comfortable position.

I'm not a fan of the rear cocking. Really this is just a regular rifle fitted with a bull pup stock. Maybe I will see if I can get a standard stock.
Trigger is almost a three stage unit. 1st there is take up in the linkage, then there is a small second stage, then the gun fires. Takes some getting used to.

Solid, Synthetic stock is good, not too slick as I thought it might be, finger grooves on pistol grip are a nice touch. Extra mag storage is very nice. Ergonomics are good with the right scope rings (see below). Magazines have indexed without a hiccup so far. Will accept PolyMags. Not pellet finicky. Shoots just about everything I've put through it with good to very good accuracy. Velocity adjuster is very nice, but the "lowest setting" is impractical as the pellet is going WAY too slow to even make it to a 25 yard target. High setting produces 4 mags (48 shots) with no noticeable POI at 45 yards using Crosman Premier Domes (14.3 gr.). A little over 600 rounds through the gun and it's still performing VERY well. I guess time will tell. I have reserved that "fifth star" for a few months down the road to see how it does over time.

The female stud mount under the rifle is tapped and a stud is provided to mount the included Picatinny rail section, but it is necessary to shim the Pic rail to get a snug fit. Not necessarily complaining here, it's just the only thing I would change.

High scope rings are a must. I mounted a 4X16X44 UTG with medium rings and it was not impossible to sight down, but not comfortable either. High scope rings changed that and the rifle shoulders perfectly now. This bullpup is ANYTHING but silent. Marauder baffles will fit this rifle, but only three baffles will fit (with spring) unless you turn the shroud around and do some tinkering. There is not much difference in report with only three baffles and I can live with the guns bark as I live in the boondocks, but you're going to upset some neighbors if you live in an urban or even suburban setting. The barrel does have standard 1/2"X20 threads if you choose to remove the shroud and attach a lead dust collector. I shot this rifle out of the box; no barrel cleaning, no nothing. Do yourself a favor and add the 10 for 10. Was good to see a 10 shot string of 12 grain pellets had cleared PA's chrono at 1035 to 1063 fps and see a tank with pressure holding when I unboxed it.

Accuracy looks adjustability power Price finish, just a really nice bullpup. not hard to fill with hand pump. PA 2 day shipping. As far as power it's knot a Hatsan BT 65 or AT 44. power setting do work, and more power to be had.Not to loud out the box.

Picatinny rail mount needs 2 screws not 1 rotates when using bi-pod.

Rail will rotate with just 1 screw while using A bi-pod. gave it 4 stars for that. Shoots jsb's poly mags,eunjin, rws hp,h&n baracuda and the hp hunter very well even skenco ultra shock hollow points work, but not the ultra mag and will not fit in clip must hand load. h& n grizzly 30-40 yards for me that is.Predator New Boy Senior domed shot ok pointed not,