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Theoben Evolution
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Average Ratings for Theoben Evolution

  • Accuracy4.4 stars
  • Handling4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.2 stars
  • Overall Rating4 stars

 

27 Reviews For Theoben Evolution

  • Guest 7th Dec 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had my .20 Evo for just over 3 months now. It came with a walnut stock, right-handed sporter version. Lovely bit of wood. Call me crazy but I stuck the action into a Custom Stock of Sheffield CS700 walnut thumbhole (bling-bling but what a lovely piece of craftsmanship).
    I've got nothing but praise for this gun - easily the best break-barrel air rifle I've ever owned, in fact the best air rifle I've ever owned:
    Accurate; powerful; superbly machined (there's not a bit of the action that's not needed - pure, simple engineering.)
    Once you've fine-tuned the trigger which is best described as spongy at factory setting (most people that have a go at the Theoben trigger either haven't fired one and are going on hearsay or they've only fired the factory vanilla setting) you're in for a treat: the let-off is as crisp as you'll need for hunting purposes and the thud of the gas-ram is so satisfying.
    Go buy one: forget all the faffing around with PCP's & all the extra paraphernalia that you have to buy with them before you can even shoot them (trust me - I own a Logun S16s and just got rid of my AA SS410k so I'm not a PCP hater) - this gun is more or less good to go (if you don't mind the trigger's factory settings) and is an absolute joy to use.

  • bykerneil Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Dec 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Had it six months, now on its second return to factory for loss of power thus cannot hold zero. tried RWS,H&N, Accupel, you name it, still not very good grouping and eventually dropping right off the paper at same 30yd mark. I am seriously unimpressed and will be trading in for possible hw97k / tx200 when it comes back. I Should have had a look on here before I bought it..... ! ahhh well, hind sight is a wonderful thing..!

  • Guest 28th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Recently purchase evolution, had to wait 6 weeks for delivery. When I tried to load it the cocking lever pin wasn't fitted right and gauged a groove into the stock, also the fixing screw to the trigger guard was the wrong size so they off set it so it would hold the guard in place. I phoned up the manufacturer and they replied I should have brought a dearer gun? Never got fire this gun, I got a re-fund and brought a Weihrauch instead.

  • Guest 22nd Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Bought my Theoben Evolution 5 years ago and had nothing but trouble from day one. I am dissapointed with all aspects of the rifle. I think it is over priced, over rated And the engineering is not what it is cracked up to be. The finish on the stock looked like a beaver with a hangover had produced it.
    On shooting for the first time I was dissapointed at how weak it seemed. Not having a chrono and having to put the gun into storage as I was moving abroad I didnt have time to check the gun out pr ...

  • dac41 14th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    this is my second theoben evolution and i went for the left handed walnut carbine 177cal and what can i say i am even more over the moon with this one the looks r stunning and its a joy to shoot and i can take my quarry out up to 40 to 50 yds no problem .

  • Guest 24th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Theoben Evolution air rifle is powerfull accurate quiet good grouping. Its a really good looking gun! Ive just bought the evolution had it for about 2 month absolutly amazing gun have taken bunnies at 55 yards

  • Guest 22nd Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I had always thought that spring guns where loud heavy and a bit passed there time but when i swapped my air arms s200 for the theoben i was proved wrong its very accurate, very little recoil an most of all, i like how well built it is. as i had the s200 (which is a very light gun and i would recomend to any one) at first without it was a bit heavy but now ive had it a bit i really think it light for a brake barrel.

  • Bill Glasgow Rank: Corporal 18th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Coming back into air gunning after a 16 year break...I found myself with such a wide range of fantastic air rifles to choose from. However, after buying a few back additions of Airgunner and Airgun World (which is well worth doing for anyone in the same situation as myself) I started to get a clear idea on what was right for me...and what was right for my shooting needs. And combined with 1 or 2 trips to my local gun shop I finally decided on the Theoben .22 Evolution with the walnut stock and ...

  • 121mike212 Rank: Sergeant 30th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This airgun has a lovely feel. Im left handed but can still use the right handed stock with ease. this is a well made beautiful looking gun, even more so when the stock is made from walnut.
    One of the things that makes this gun so good is the gas ram system. Its such a joy to shoot. With every shot you can feel the quality workmanship that goes in to making this such a fantastic gun.

  • Guest 6th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    hi guys .. i dunno if this is a stupid question but i have the theoben evolution 177 .. was wondering if u can over power it ? i mean are gass rams tunable so u can get more foot pound out of them ?

  • daimaesteg Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Theoben as a company really need to do more for the consumer because they would not replace my stock after 3 months of ownership, the stock cleanly snapped when i cocked my evo due to dry and brittle wood inside the stock itself, i can understand this may have escaped quality control but this does not mean that i am to blame for the stock breakage.
    10/10 for the rifle
    5/10 for the stock
    1/10 for customer service
    p.s. if anyone knows of theoben stocks for evo;s please leave details on here
    thanks ...

  • Guest 17th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought my .22 theoben evolution gas ram after owning many previous air rifles including a mk1 rapid and an mfr so I knew I would be buying a quality gun. I have an FAC but needed to purchase a sub 12ft lb air rifle for rat shooting on a local dairy farm and also for a bit of 'plinking', I didn't want the hassle of a 'bottlegun'so opted for a gas ram.
    Ive owned the evo for a couple of months now and I'm very pleased with it. Accuracy is fantastic putting pellet on pellet at 25 metres.I find ...

  • lewisk86 28th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had my Theoben Evolution carbine thumbhole stock .177 for three weeks now and it's the best rifle I have ever owned.
    The build quality is the best I've seen on a rifle. the rifle is also very accurate,I can get 1 hole groups at 40 yards and 1/2'' groups at 60 yards.
    I am so happy with this rifle I've have sold my dystate air wolf and my v-mach tuned hw80 as the evolution does everything I need.
    I would definitely recommend this rifle to anyone.

  • davecttrll 7th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Well i just bought a brand new Theoben evolution rifle .177 in right handed walnut stock for 426.00 along with a BSA essential scope for 43.00 from Drapers airguns, Nottingham great service at this shop. This is my first air rifle so i'm no expert but i am very impressed with this rifle. The stock is perfectly finished and very nice to hold in all shooting stances, the barrel is finished in a blue/black which of course is perfect.
    The cocking action seams tough at first but it soon gets a littl ...

  • MartinJP Rank: Lieutenant 28th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I had my EVO" carbine for about 4 years and I was always pleased with it, very good hunting choice for those not inclined toward a PCP. I finished the stock myself with walnut oil and the result was very pleasing. My only gripes personally were the trigger which is thin and roughly cast and looks cheap and the safety catch whose location and means of operation I hated. I have read a couple of indifferent reviews and comments on this and other Theobens but my experience was mainly good.

  • robbo 16 4th Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had my Theoben Evolution rifle over a year now and it has proven to be a god send, in respect of keeping vermin under control where I work. With the hawk scope and the general excellence of the weapon, I know I can have a quick kill every time, meaning no suffering.

  • eddy1961 26th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Theoben Evolution is a great gun straight out of the box well put together no bad points here. The HE gas ram system makes for a very smooth action compared to the springers I've owned in the past.

  • simon antwis 26th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Straight from the box the Theoben Evolution shot well, took 20 mins or so to set up scope(wtc 3.5x10x50)and was knocking the center hole out of targets to 45 yards(.177)
    The feel and balance of the rifle are very good. I went for the thumbhole stock version and how wise i was!! It has a quality and smoothness of action way above its price bracket.
    Have yet to venture into the fields with my new rifle, but am sure it will be a hit with the bunnys too.... Will let you know !

  • Maciej 21st Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Opinion of the Theoben Evolution after four months. Excellent accuracy, barrel is amazing. Trigger may be regulated without problems (just take a look in manual). Equipped with good scope is almost perfect.

  • stuartglaister1 19th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The finish is great for the Theoben Evolution, it fires accuratly out of the box. Giving 11.5 ft lbs with daystates 8.44g. Makes your shooting better than before.
    PS, After sales very helpful