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| Accuracy | 9.3/10  |
|---|---|
| Handling | 9.6/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.4/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9.3/10  |
By Whacker1
on 11th Jul 2007
| Accuracy | 9/10 |
|---|---|
| Handling | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 9/10 |
 Whacker1's recommendation | |
Handling, handling, handling.
Cost, but that's not the gun's fault. I wouldn't mind an automatic safety.
I decided on a synthetic stock springer and wanted a carbine-like gun for my use and chose the XL Tactical. I've owned the gun for but a couple of weeks and have put maybe 300 pellets through it. What I can say at this point is that the stock feels as if it were custom made for me. When I shoulder the unit, it comes into position comfortably every time. This has made the little shooting I've done very satisfying, as everything feels right to this point. The synthetic looks to prove durable, with a warm feel, and less sensitive than wood, which was important to me.
As far as accuracy is concerned, I've only been focusing on a 12 meter target, trying to become familiar with the rifle. The hold, from what I've read, is very important with a springer, and this seems to be no exception. I've found that by pulling the gun tight to my shoulder with my right hand, and letting it rest in the palm of my left, will yield excellent results. Should I reverse the pressure points, the POI is completely different. Again, the stock comes into play as there is a thumb indent on the stock at the back of the barrel which enhances the "squeeze" technique which seems to provide the most accuracy. This, along with a palm bulge for righty shooters, makes the stock right handed only!
Not the least of its attributes are the looks; I find it to be attractive, as far as a gun can be. The muzzle brake is nice as it tapers out from the barrel and forms an excellent grip for cocking, and there are two mounts for swivels and a strap which I haven't used as of yet.
I find the power to be more than adequate, the dealer from whom I purchased the gun rates it at 14 ft lbs. in .177, and I don't doubt it. Upon pulling the trigger, which I have yet to adjust down, the recoil is a solid thud, no twangy-ness, and by the time its all over, the pellet has already hit it's target and you need to locate your shot. This is easier with the type of target that shows neon green when hit, especially with a springer. It is a satisfying sound. Incidentally, there is virtually no creep with the trigger, and it becomes more and more familiar with use.
I would say that the gun was more than I really wanted to spend, and sometimes beer and credit cards don't mix so well, but I don't regret spending the extra money. It certainly appears to be well made, as most English items tend to be, and I expect to hold on to this one. Mounted with a 3-9x32 scope, I will eventually lengthen my range, and hope to do a bit of sparrow elimination, which is one English item of which I'm not particularly fond.
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