air arms jackal high power review

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Average Ratings

Accuracy	7.3/10
Handling	7.6/10
Value for Money	7.2/10
Reviewer Rating	6.8/10
Overall Rating	6.8/10

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By Stumpy Lubnut. on 5th Jul 2003

Stumpy Lubnut.'s Ratings

Accuracy	5/10
Handling	6/10
Value for money	5/10
Overall value	4/10
Stumpy Lubnut.'s recommendation

Good Points

Easy to cock and load.
Easy to handle for smaller shooter.

Bad Points

Milatry looks may put some off.
Plastic stock easly marked and in places a bit flimsy.

General Comments

This was the first air gun I ever shot (in about 1985) so holds fond memories for me. At the time it seemed a real powerhouse and looked cool to my young eyes. I had been on the lookout for one for a few years for old times sake, but good examples are hard to find as they were mostly bought by youngsters who gave them a rough time, me included! However, I did find one in very good condition and brought it. Powerhouse? Well not really. 8.5flb is ok for plinking, and to be honest that was really what it was built for, recoil is ok as is accuracy out to 25yrds.
It is becoming hard now to find good examples so if you do see one it may be worth picking it up, the multi-loading version is quite rare as they tended to jam and had the magazine removed. A weak point of the rifle is the cocking arm can snap at the pivot if misused or an over-strength spring fitted, though spares are still available.

Total Respect: +1