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| Accuracy | 8.4/10  |
|---|---|
| Handling | 8.2/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.2/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.6/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9/10  |
By novarmints on 16th Jun 2007
| Accuracy | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Handling | 8/10 |
| Value for money | 9/10 |
| Overall value | 9/10 |
 novarmints's recommendation | |
Power.
Heavy.
Recoil.
Reliability.
I needed a more powerful .22 as a tool for ground squirrel control. The Kodiak provided it. The trade off was weight and accuracy versus lighter rifles. Have tested two dozen pellets from the rest with a Bushnell Elite 4200 scope. Can't get better than 1" groups at any range, but the Kodiak can carry that grouping out to 150+ feet while retaining a punch. Not great, but adequate. Annoyingly, factory repair was required at less than 2000 rounds for a major malfunction. I don't know if this is typical, but that expense pushed the true price more towards that of a Theoben Eliminator. Also, don't use a cheap scope as recoil is nontrivial. The recoil means that there is a learning curve in shooting a Kodiak compared to lesser spring guns. A slip-on Sims recoil pad keeps me from jerking the trigger in anticipation (recoil is less than a .223, but definitely more than a .22 rimfire). Weight is a problem from the shoulder; Biathalon stance mentioned by another reviewer is needed. Best is any form of rest or shooting sticks. Not my ideal gun, but effective for the need. However, would need to think about a repurchase given the repair problem.
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