SMK XS38 Custom Reviews

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Well i was out shopping in Pellpax in Norfolk and I saw the new model SMK, after deliberating (arguing) with the father in law as to whether or not to buy a chinese rifle I decided to go for it, it came with a 6x40 scope and the whole package was up for £199, I argued this down £180 which is about right for the gun.

Initial impression were good, however the it needed a bit of refinishing to make a good rifle.

This rifle is a copy of Weirach underlever rifle, and to be honest is actually a fairly well made gun.

I wasn't happy with the finish of the stock so i stripped the gun right down and sanded off the stock back to plain wood, this was then stained and varnished, whilst I was at it I replaced the mainspring as even though this rifle should be full power it will be lucky if it anywhere near it, so I dropped a titan spring in and greased and lubed everything, whilst I was doing this I also smothed off the edges of the loading access as this was quite sharp.

I'm managing groups of around 1" at 25 yards with quite heavy damage to the target so I'll make sure I get it chrono'd as soon as I can.

All in all, I would say a very good quality rifle can be made from this chinese gun for just a little effort, but you have to be ready for the weight of this gun, it's not inconsequential.

I just wish I'd bought a better scope with with it.