Walther Reign UXT PCP Bullpup Air Rifle

I have had this rifle for several weeks now. I also purchased the Umerex NOTOS in .22 cal. I had PCP rifles several years ago but lost all to tragedy I am 72yo so my interest has changed to this being, 'just for fun' PCPs have much improved. Rifles are very expensive. I would have liked the FX Wildcat MK3, however these best fits my wants. This was a good choice. I have a bullpup and a pistol with stock. Their weight was also a factor in selecting the NOTOS is about 4 pounds and, the Reign is about 7. Both will gain about 1.5 pounds with scope. I highly recommend both. Great fun factor. I do enjoy them both for various, but separate reasons. Compare the specs. Both are a good buy, both shoot very well. Must experiment with different pellets to fit your desires. I am more about close range target out to 30 yards. I highly recommend both. If I could have only one, I would keep the NOTOS. It is light with less mass. But the Raign has a longer accurate range.

I have only one thing to suggest on the Reign magazine. On the rotating part mark the sides with a paint stripe so you can know when you are on the last pellet. Simple to do. I bought 5 mags.

it is a heavy rifle, but that also has some advantages and means a more structurally sound design. However, the other PCP bullpups have similar weights from 7 to 10 pounds. The more expensive rifles all require attentions which can result in more time, adjustment, expenses which can reduce the fun factor. Can you hunt with it? Yes. of course. But if you are buying for hunting then spend more money.

The Reign is a short stocky bullpup which is what I liked about it. Very accurate if I do my part. comfortable in the hand and to shoulder. I took whatever they call that thing on the end of barrel and replaced with a custom moderator. It tamed the the barrel report nicely. The hammer mechanism is my biggest complaint. It is "LOUD"! in the shooting position. And I didn't have my hearing aids on! :-(

We should have access to buying the European model of the Walther Reign. Those models are barrel shrouded and end of barrel threaded to receive a moderator of choice. Something I prefer on any gun in this price range and up!

It is a nice bullpup. Just has a loud hammer mechanism bang! I you have normal hearing, you may want to wear ear plugs while shooting the Reign.

I have two of them, both in 22 caliber. One was purchased from Pyramid Arms and the other from another owner, who had removed the existing moderator. Both air rifles also had modified trigger springs and adjustments were made to the trigger pull. Once the trigger spring is replaced with of a ballpoint pen one, you will have a proper two stage trigger, and the other adjustments detailed in the instruction manual will leave you with a very nice hunting trigger. The pull weight is approximately 1.5 lbs, and is exceptionally smooth for a bullpup design. I also added Boom Mat in both of these air rifles for deadening the recoil impulse heard and felt in the stock. Boom Mat works very well in that regard. Boom mat was placed in the areas in front of and in back of the magazine insert, as well as the two open spaces in the lower rifle stock. The rifles are now very, very quiet with addition of a Donny FL Koi.

Aesthetically and sonically, I would like a shorter, shrouded barrel.

The moderators were removed from both of the new ones (heat the cone and twist the can off. Then use a wrench to loosen the cone until it can be fully unscrewed. This way the moderator is not damaged and can be reused. The magazines are easy to use and cycle the rounds perfectly. I have been using H&N 18.1 grain Barracudas and accuracy is 1/2" out 30 meters. A heavy pellet is required for this air rifle. My chrono showed 960 fps with 37 flbs. I do like the design, balance and handling of the Walther Reign. Once the noise and trigger issues are resolved, it is a pleasure to use and highly accurate. Kudos to both Umarex and Pyramid Arms.