Shanghi Airgun QB78 .177 or .22 Reviews

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for £90 this Shanghi Airgun QB78 .177 or .22 gun is exceptional.

good points.
recoilless action
good number of shots per 2xco2's
generous bolt size for ease of cocking
great close range knockdown power
very easy to thrash because of cost, saving my other more expensive guns from abuse.

bad points.
very loud without silencer
cheek comb is too low for anyone wishing to fit a scope.

the gun is of brilliant build quality which i must admit i didn't expect given its low asking price.
pure plinking fun; given its low power rating, recoilless action and ease of handling this gun is brilliant for young shooters as a first gun. saying that many and adult can obtain equal levels of enjoyment plinking away with the xs78.

overall this rifle is in the same league as the crosman ratcatcher and is certainly the better choice given the price difference between the two.
this gun is a must in any air gunners arsenal.

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Accurate, no recoil, great for killing birds, rabbits.

Shanghi Airgun QB78 .177 is excellent. I find the qb78 extremely accurate and I would definitley recommend it to anybody.

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A greta gun for backyard plinking, properly tuned it can be used for FT.

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Upon collection of 2 x .22 SMK QB78 Delux and 1 x .22 XS78 rifles I must admit to being rather dissapointed with the general condition of the items upon opening the boxes. I have nothing but praise for the construction of the rifles but consider that the preparation by SMK to be lacking and indeed providing a negative impression of what is generally a good quality product at a very sensible price. SMK state that all rifles sold are calibrated, inspected and tested. They also state that all port ...

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I bought the de-luxe in the summer with a view to tuning it up straight out of the box. I knew not to expect blistering performance and at average 492fps/2.4fps SD with the 'recommended' pellets (Milbro Select) that's exactly what I got. In fact I was shocked that my 27 year old Vulcan out performed it by a mile. However after 'flowing' the valve assembly, opening the transfer port to 3mm, shimming the hammer by 4mm and grinding the hammer block by 1 mm (plus making a new, streamlined bolt probe ...

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I have owned mine for 9months have had custom upgrade which i do fit , and so far has accounted for 32rabbits 19crows 22magpies 100+ woodies 5jays 2mallards and i will add rats when i get the chance BUY ONE UPGRADE GET BLASTING MONEY WELL SPENT oh and mines in .177 to all you none belivers shoot fac fps and range but 12ftlb power GIT"R"DONE

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Have had this gun a week and it was bought as a cheap ratting gun what a little suprise this gun is good range close grouping of shots light to carry is now main gun for me and my son i feel i need to buy a second one in case they make law against them they are so much good fun. ps scope and silencer on order

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I have had my rifle for over a year know i have had no problem with it what so ever i easily can take a target from 60 yards away beat shot around 80 i fitted mine with a laser and a hawk scope very efficientSCP3-M3124AOMD and a UNF .22 Hushpower Silencer very good choice to buy this gun

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Excellent build and value both the qb 78 79 lovely rifle i also think in the looks to. 9.99999999 0ut of 10. i found using a cheepish pellet dont! i use a nice smooth edged bisley pest control etc. its a rifle that i think deserves a qb carry case made for it. i have 15 rifles a couple costing 200 pounds more it stands up to them no problem. im a musician by trade the guitar or gun is only as good as the player or shooter i can make a 100 guitar scream with delight and no dout a go shooter can ...

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overall good gun, this gun is very smooth to fire but it is a bit heavy. The Shanghi Airgun is a great gun

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I've 2 of these rifles - both in .22. I've left one standard and tuned the other. Its a good back garden fun gun out of the box but with a little work and very little money, these rifles can really be improved. Extreme care should be taken so you do not exceed the UK legal limit of 12fpe. I use my tuned one for all of my hunting needs, I've taken dozens of rats at 35yards, all 1 shot head kills. I had the barrel threaded to take a UKneil silencer - its now as loud as a mouse fart! Google USA for ...

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We have found them all to respond with tuning, and have nothing but praise, especially when you consider the cost.The deluxe has better wood, a thicker barrel and a metal A frame. Well worth the extra.

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Brought for under 75 GBR in .22 cal is accurate but has a Sharpe power drop curb which is more acute in cold weather.
Handles very well and is quite when fitted with a silencer
It is the ideal Rat killer.
I have found it to be pellet sensitive I prefer Air arms .22 field . I recorded 540 fps on a warm evening The finish is OK but the trigger at first feels a bit vague.
Seems to have a cult following judging but the number of webs sites about dedicated to upgrading this
rifle Recomm ...

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My Shanghi Airgun QB78 .177 or .22 works well with silencer. It is prone to rust if not taken care of, but silicone rag works well. It's a great intro to a gas rifle.

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Got my Indusry Brand QB78 from Shark fox for £49.99 if you want one at this price act soon a little bird tells me the main supplier is about to put his prices up.
What a gem straight from the box fitted a 3-9x50 scope and essential high mounts to aid acess to the bolt.
Shooting from a rest 5 or 6 pellets later the scope is bang on giving 3/4" groups at 30 yards. Recoiless air guns really are the answer.
Power was ok but a visit to sandwell field sports for a tune now shows 11.47ftlbs ...

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Bought my QB78 from sharkfox cost, £49.99 if you want one at this price act now as a little bird tells me the main supplier is putting prices up soon.
What a little gem! Straight from the box fitted a 3-9 x 50 scope with high mounts(essential for barrel clearance and acess to bolt for loading) only 5 or 6 pellets later scope was bang on at 30 yards. 3/4" groups from a rest recoiless air guns really are the answer!
Power was ok but not brilliant so I took it to Sandwell field sports for ...

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My wifes' litle brother of seven uses my Shanghi QB78 when we go out shooting together and I would recommend it to anyone for a starter gun, as well as for use by more advanced or even professional huntsmen. If you like to have fun you have got to get one of these guns.

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The Shanghi Airgun QB78 is my first air rifle and I am absolutley delighted with the QB 78 .22 it only cost me 59.95 from Blackpool Air rifles which was by far the best price (trust me I spent hours scanning websites for price) most dealers were asking between 80-100 quid. It is powerful, accurate and I would recommend it to any new or avid air gunner - they are great fun. One bit of advice - get rid of the open sights before you even take a shot and fit a good scope that is relevant for your sh ...

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I bought my QB-78 from Best Air Guns; it arrived by UPS a day early. I had a difficult time finding a set of scope mounts that would fit it properly. The scope rails are very small (in depth) and 11.5 mm apart. The standard 3/8 scope mounts that I owned either didn't fit the grooves or didn't look like they fit the rifle properly. I ended up buying a 2-7x20 BSA scope with mounts at WalMart for $16. I've had experience with this scope before. Unlike many others out there, the point of impact does ...

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I recently bought my Shanghi Airgun XS78 in .22 cal, and I really can't fault it for the money. I paid £39.99 from Sharkfox on www.gundeals.co.uk. If you're after one of these be quick as they won't stay at this price for long. These rifles are basically fun guns for garden plinking. They're not accurate enough for serious target shooting, and don't have quite enough power for the serious hunter, especially here in the UK where our damp cold climate doesn't help the use of co2 guns, but i ...