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| Accuracy | 9.7/10   |
|---|---|
| Handling | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 |
Full review by
sluggo
on 21st Jul 2007
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: A power house! Short under 36" can cycle pellets fast
Bad Points: Loud!! Not for backyard shooting
General comments: When I opened the box to my .22 caliber Sumatra 2500 Carbine I couldn't believe that a PCP Carbine so short could have such power and accuracy in a length less than 36 inches. The 16 inch Walther barrel sits on 2 air reservoirs with a capacity of 290 cc. They are supported by a forearm and stock that are made of Malaysian Pearl hardwood. The silver receiver features hunting scenes in graphic relief and is topped with a 3/8 dovetail scope rail.
The repeating mechanism is a six shot revolving cylinder reminiscent of a western six shooter. The trigger adjustment is located under the cocking lever and with the supplied hex wrench that is adjustable down to a crisp 2lb two stage.
The unique open sights are adjustable for height and windage, featuring a 2 aperture magnetic rear and a front sight elevation adjustment.
After mounting the scope and charging the rifle to the handbook recommended 3000psi it's time for the Crony and group tests. The first shot out of the box was 865 fps, with supplied Eun-Jin 28.4 gr. pellets. As my group tests began the rifle settled down and speed and accuracy went up to the following figures. Sumatra 12 shots 1=965fps, 2=956fps, 3=939fps, 4=914fps, 5=902fps, 6-890fps, 7=883fps, 8=881fps, 9=849fps, 10=841fps, 11=835fps, and 12=825fps.
I then tried a lighter pellet on low power using a 14gr Crosman premier pellet (you will need a chronograph for this). At the beginning I moved the power wheel to all the way down and found out where it would shoot at 900 fps. I shot it 18 times and the power ranged from 908fps to 889fps. After the 18shots I moved the wheel up one click and shot it 12 times from 908fps to 890fps. I also determined that you should get about 40+ shots at around 900fps.
Pellets are easy to load. Just drop in backward from the front of the magazine.
The Sumatra Carbine is an excellent choice for the all the around pre charged airgun. One thing that I noticed was that all types of pellets worked in the Sumatra and grouped well. I tried Eun Jins, Kodiak's, Premiers, JSB Predators, and JSB exact. My best grouping was with the Eun Jins, which shot a .694 group at 40 yards. I was very impressed with every thing the Sumatra carbine has to offer. In my opinion this is one of the best all around rifles out there for the price.
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Review by
Seaswirl
expert review 
on 27th Sep 2006
User Rating : 10
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I purchased my EunJin Sumatra .22 from SS. I have no problems with the rifle. It is topped with a Leapers 4-16 X 56 scope. This rifle has a tremendous amount of power. I was expecting it to have excessive power, but until one fires it, it's difficult envisioning that much power. The price of this rifle is an attractive alternative to the many expensive PCPs on the market. It has excellent value.
I didn't find the engraved side plates gaudy or garish. They are not finished in a polish ...
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Review by
ted3929
on 22nd Jun 2006
User Rating : 9
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Got my EunJin Sumatra used online for $300 with probe. Looked to have been shot less than 200 times. First thing that caught my eye was the awful hunting scene "engraved" on the sideplates. It makes no sense on this type of gun.
Lever action works flawlessly but be ready to exert some arm force since the lever not only rotates the cylinder but also forces a pellet into the breech on the downswing.
Word of caution: Load the pellets from the rear, not the front of the cylinder. For what ...
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Review by
mrbassman
on 19th Jan 2005
User Rating : 10
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EunJin Sumatra .22 - Very good build quality, more like a rimfire than a pcp. Great feel, accurate and the 6 shot mag works great. Lovely woodwork and metal finish very nice. Made better than many rifles I have owned in the past. I'm in england so we are limited to 12ftlbs, but very accurate and the lever action is slick and fast.
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Review by
KJ7YM
on 8th Sep 2004
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+2
I was going to buy a career 707 and then pay to have it upgraded. But the EunJin Sumatra .22 is already there. And what a power house. Best accuracy of all my air rifles, probably of all my powder rifles as well. Just a Fluke? If it weren't for the ugly advertising and oversized country of origin markings on the receiver it would definitely be a 10 as it is I give it a reluctant 10, an ugly 10, a cheesy looking 10. Man what a performer though!
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Review by
packoutman
on 17th Dec 2003
User Rating : 9
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+4
I just got my Sumatra and put about 30 shots thru it. When the gun was pumped up to 3000psi and left that way it was losing air about 1000psi over a weeks time. I just sent the gun back to Pyramid Air for a replacement. Hopefully the new gun will not leak down. But as for performance and looks the gun will not disappoint. I think .22cal is the best compromise in power and shooting cost. A bigger caliber may have more energy but this gun has it all over them with hyper velocity 1300fps and decent ...
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Review by
rondoman
on 27th Aug 2003
User Rating : 8
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+4
I've had my Sumatra about two months, and love the gun. It's power is quite amazing, and is ideal if you are hunting game. (Not ideal for small game like sparrows and starlings. Too much power, and it will evicerate them.)
I have put about 400 pellets through it so far, and find it to be very very accurate. ( am using a Swift 4-12X40 scope.)
Nice thing is the price. I picked mine up for $390, not including scope, pump or other accessories. Still a great deal for the money.
It is an a ...
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