Page 2 - Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 Reviews

dead on accurate out of the box. removed the rear sight and added a mantis 4x12x40 and went outside HOLLY CHRISTMAS COOKIES even more accurate.

beef up that 3-way pump linkage. Seems flimsy. When closed the pump handle doesn't quite line up with the stock? i rounded the angled tip on the pump handle so it wouldn't catch my shirt sleeve. all the time

the mantis 4x12x40 i bought with it was a perfect match it goes down to 5 yards for indoor shooting and focuses. for 30-40 yards outdoors I shoot crow Mags for pestling in mine. 30 yard rat in the eye accurate. you don't have to close the pump handle all the way so it doesn't make that clacking noise Thay will never hear you coming.

This is the 6th AirVenturi refurb I have purchased from Pyramid Air, 3 Avengers, 2 Seneca Eagle Claws and this Dragonfly. All where in new condition and work perfectly. This rifle was no exception. One pump for indoor shooting at 10 meters ! I have many high power air guns, too powerful for indoors. This pumper is perfect for low power performance. It will probably last forever shooting only low power 1 to 3 pumps. The Dragonfly is essentially a pump version of the Diana Stormrider, which is one of my favorite pcp's. Same magazine's as Diana Airbug and Stormrider. I think these are made by Snowpeak, high quality, nice wood stocks, excellent triggers, accurate. Love it. Super fun shooting from my ez chair as I watch Utube.

The front picatinny rail is way too short. Same issue with the Stormrider. A short scope must have long eye relief in order to mount comfortably. I use a large scope to cure this issue. The open sights are excellent, by the way.

I have read about durability issues with these. I occurs to me, when pumping it is important to align ones movements with the lever's operational plane to avoid unwanted side forces flexing the mechanism. This applies to any pumper, but I think the Dragonfly may be more susceptible to improper pumping technique.

Good weight. Great looks. High quality wood and metal components. 'New' Butterfly pumping mechanism makes subsequent pumps much easier -- if you can do one, you can do all of them (up to 15!). Best performing (FPE) as-is variable pumper available. Comes with both single-shot and multi-round magazines. Nice open sights. Very accurate.

Both of my Mk2's (.177 and .22 caliber) came shooting straight but low at 10 yards. In rectifying this, both ended up with their easily adjustable rear sight set to its highest setting, which isn't all that high. If I used the open sights as they're supposed to be used, both still would shoot a few millimeters low, so I have to use a smidge of Kentucky Windage to get the best accuracy! To be perfect (for me), the elevation adjustment screw needs to be another few millimeters longer, for just a bit more elevation. In trying to get the very best sight picture possible, I had the rear sight on my new .177 Mk2 set so close to its max height that the adjustable screw (which also holds everything in place) eventually worked loose during normal operation (also came loose on .22 model), sending the tiny spring inside flying. My wife and I EVENTUALLY found the accursed thing, although getting it back in place was more persnickety and time-consuming than one might hope. Needs a longer screw!

Even with the rear sight problem, which might be unique to my rifles only, the .22/.177 caliber Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 probably is the very best variable pump pneumatic air rifle now available. The Crosman C2023 (I have number four hundred and something) might be better looking, easier to get the rear sight perfectly dialed in and IMO, just a hair easier to pump up (8 pumps vs. 15), but at twice the price, it can't match the performance of these high-quality, good-looking air rifles, which unlike the C2023 (or C362, about half the price of the Seneca), is available in both .22 and .177 calibers. If you're a fan of pumpers, or in need of a super-cheap, very quiet (both also are designed for easy addition of screw-on moderators), close-in rifle capable of bringing home small game, this is the one to beat. In my opinion, the .177 and/or .22 caliber Seneca Dragonfly MK2 air rifles represent a must-buy for fans of variable pumpers. Highly recommended.

wood stock, the ability to use open sights, ease of pumping,

smoother pivots not sure they make thrust washers that small (thorington bearing).

I ordered this through amazon from pyramid AIR, if you read the 16 part review on the rifle its spot on, I fired 10 shots of benji discovery pellets (22 cal). to see if it was going to work for me. I wanted a pumper to shoot open sights and accurate, this rifle is a replacement for benji sheridan with synthectic stock, any way 10 shots bout 30 yards bottom of pop can quarter size group maybe a little bigger this is right out of the box, first shot was 1.5 in low i compensated by aiming that high. no complaints about the rifle its perfect for what im looking for on a budget. I will be getting this in 177 cal too soon.
as others have said pumping is a little sticky, trigger was firm could be a lighter pull, however i assume after a few thousand rounds and proper care it will smoother. if your wondering about this gun or the synthetic stock benji sheridan the dragonfly beats its it hands down in my opinion.

Easy pumper. Just had left shoulder replacement. After two weeks out of sling was pumping on rifle. Very accurate. And hard hitting on birds. Easy to site in with after market scope I bought also.

The pin that holds the three bars together SNAPPED in half after less than on 200 can of pellets. Getting it fixed. 5-6 weeks. Bummer. Buying another rifle while waiting.

Does any other owner have the same problem with the pin. I never felt the need to pump more than the 20 times so don’t think was a problem. Let’s hear from you if you have.

This air rifle delivers on all it's claims, can't believe it's only $200

Add a Picatinny rail under the forearm for attaching a bipod, sling, or other gear as might be needed. Easy enough to do yourself.

Read the blog here on the rifle, accurate enough to merit a decent scope, ditch the open sights, and enough power to make a decent distance shot with confidence! Get the 10 for $10, so a flawed gun doesn't leave the store, and check the chronograph results, well worth the $10!

Wood stock, 1/2 -20 threaded barrel, pumping effort and cycle, open sights and scope able , metal construction

Figure a way to quite the linkage from “clacking” little delrin washers or something. Pic rail instead of dove tail. Thread lock hardware

Love the way it feels, not a chincy plastic thing. Lock-tite the screws they will fall out. 3/4 inch groups at 20yds with most pellets. Crosman premier 10.5gr domed are the most accurate so far, stacking 3 with 2 more just out for very acceptable accuracy (35 yds) 55 yds will keep most shots on a golf ball throwing a flier now and then, don’t know why ammo,rifle, or me, lpvo used. Best accuracy at 10 pumps for an avg of 715 fps 10.5 gr Crosman. About 200 shots in it started to bind the linkage with lots of oil on it, I cleaned everything I could get to, the oil foggy with metal break in.Re oiled it and it was good. Erratic accuracy out of no where = loose parts or fouling. If your shopping a pumper I would get this over any other offerings at the moment, when the kinks are worked out it’s pretty good, durability to be determined. The pumping is different in action than traditional ones but once you get used to it, also I’ve only used the single shot tray so I can’t speak to the mags

Everything especially the price.

There seems to be some quality control issues along the line. After extensive shooting and two different scope installations, I could not correct the elevation no matter what I did, it shot exactly 3" low. After setting the stripped action into a machine rest I discovered that the mid barrel band was deflecting the barrel by 1/64" and nothing except removing the offending barrel band fixed it. Now the rifle shoots like a sewing machine. I easily use it peep sighted or scoped for extreme show shooting for money or beer. Wish the Senior Games did not get cancelled this year I could dominate with this rifle in my class. Looking forward to some Local Lodge grudge matches with this rifle.

For the most part, this is like the 5th air gun that I have received from many different manufacturers and they all were firing, non functioning (could not hit anything) air arms.

Easy to sight in. Shoots all the 22 Cal pellets I have in my possession. Nice wood stock.

The price for what you get is exceptional, beyond compare. Excellent fit and finish thru the entire gun and that was just based on taking it out of the box. Now that I have cleaned, fine tuned, scoped and shot a lot of lead (1000 rds +) this is one of my favorite air rifles, 2nd right behind my FWB300S but only way bigger fire power with competing accuracy. It is unfair to compare open sight FWB to scoped MK2, but I am certain $199 MK2 can compete shot for shot with my FWB with standard open match sights.

I would not have spent the $399 for my Centenial Crossman and instead bought two of the MK2 for the same price.

Hindsight is always best, I had planned on buying another Crossman Centennial until I just realized I can get two MK2s for the same price?

It has a Nice Wood stock, trigger pull is good, easy to sight in, excellent pellet rifle to teach all about ranch sights.

Nothing for the price.

I love the way it looks. It's going to be a classic one day. Fits in your hands and functions very well from the bolt to the pump action. Well made and versatile. It comes with a single shot tray and a rotary magazine that i love. It can also be fitted with a scope and it becomes a bullseye shooter. Make sure that you use medium height scope rings so that the magazine fits under the scope.

I wish it had an adjustable trigger like the Diana Stormrider since they are built on the same breech and bolt carrier and magazine.

First thing you should do is clean the gun. From the bore to all external surfaces, it's got alot of packaging grease on it. Also the gun will require some break-in shooting before the pump mechanism smoothes out (100 shots) then check all screws because they will loosen then put a few drops of lube in the pump and mechanism and your good to go.
This multi pump pellet gun will put to shame all others. I can't imagine that you would be disappointed in this rifle. This is my second one, I gave my first one to a good friend. You will want others to be able to enjoy this.

Easy to pump , a moderator can be used , magazine feed or single shot option . Makes good power .

Magazine seem kinda of cheesy , not a big fan of rotating a cover to wind a spring , Only 1 mag is included . Extras are very expensive . This is my second example .177 caliber my first one was plagued with problems as in sticking in both directions , screws loosening and falling out . So far better luck with the second one . Goes to show the hype is not always true . Better quality control is needed .

This would never replace my Sheridan Silver Steak 20 caliber even though it is much harder to pump and much louder . Made in the USA and better quality by a long ways . Vintage airguns rule! Would I recommend the Senaca to anyone ? I would say make sure it works as designed before the return window closes . I gave mine every chance .

Accurate and not picky about pellets. Very little effort is required to pump just as advertised. Powerful enough to dispatch pretty much anything you want to with a brain shot.

Difficult to adjust windage on factory sight. Needs a stronger magnet to hold mag and single shot tray in place.

Excellent air rifle and has instantly become my favorite squirrel gun. Has the accuracy and power of a decent PCP without needing all the extra stuff .

The fact that the 1st and 15th pump take the same amount of effort is awesome, it threaded and the trigger isn't too bad for being a single stage non adjustable.

The end cap on mine was pulling down the end of the barrel creating some really odd accuracy issues, I feel like this was a quality issue at the factory. Like the hole for the barrel in the receiver was drilled at an angle. Some days it shot great other days all I could get was minute of paper plate accuracy.

This is a slow down and take your time gun, if you try to pump this gun fast you're most likely going to prematurely wear out the pump linkages or end up bending something. That said, one pump per second at a steady pace is still pretty quick. Buy the new one, I went with a refurb, the pump arm was bent or twisted out of the box and the pump arm never closed all the way, sticking down about a quarter of an inch.

It is exactly as advertised

Haven't found anything I would change.

I've owned alot of multipump pellet guns over the years. This one takes the place of my new favorite, by FAR!

With my recently replaced shoulder this is the easiest rifle to pump I’ve ever had.

Nothing

This rifle lives up to its hype.

Light weight rifle even with a scope. Verry accurate after cleaning beautiful wood although not sure what kind ? woodgrain with some swirly sections' looks nice, not knot holes. kind of like KOA wood ( wouldn't that be nice )

confusing pump count maby some kind of counter that sharp edge in the pump guide area is a manufacturing deal we shouldn't have to deal with its part of fit & finish. a little beefer linkage in that area too, just looks flimsy. & that sharp edge on the end of the pump arm does it need to be at that sharp of an angle round em off like a blue streak its actually a sharp edge of wood.

if yours is catching in the area of that pump guide you can remove it with a DIAMOND Emory file run it laterally along that edge BOTH SIDES clean with a Q tip works best, there will be a few filings. relube & your good to go, don't pump while filing or you will bring filings into the pump cup area. then your going have problems ( Iv had to do this with several of my pumpers its a common problem try not to use sandpaper type Emory board as they always loose sand while doing this. try not to put the scope turret area above the loading port as it interferes with the magazine or just use higher mounts I personally don't like my scope verry high it throughs off the cheek piece and adds to hold over

Nice looking rifle, the odb silencer I have fits perfectly. not as heavy as I thought it would be. wood is not as dark as I would have liked but ill change that later. all in all, a verry nice gun accuracy is great AFTER cleaning the barrel.

Tell Senica to quit using house stain on their wood. I paint houses for a living I know what they're using 2nd one with the same finish , GRRRRR a little beefier metal on the pump arms & associated parts would be cool. just seems flimsy.

My barrel was FILTHY. literally pushed a wad of fur and junk out the barrel whats up with that ? (ie dust- metal filings- rust- & some kind of 3wt grease the barrel was fine after a good cleaning Afterwords it shot fine with amazing accuracy dime size groups at 30 yards with a scope shoot a couple cleaning wads threw it first to knock the big stuff out then a cleaning rod with a phosphor bronze brush then use your patches. even with all its faults I would still buy it again

Great accuracy and power. I also like having a magazine and the ability to adjust the power of the shot easily depending on circumstances. Shooting rodents in the feed barn I want just enough power to get the job done. Then outside enough to reach out an touch vermin at up to 50 yards.

Well the bolt system that holds the wood pump handle on needs to be removed and the screws need to have loctite applied or they will just keep coming loose.

I would recommend one of these to my friends. Accuracy is top notch..