Stinger Marte Pump Rifle

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

Ive had my Sharp Innova .22 pump up for around 35 years. brilliant rifle.

[@BradYaeger]

Love pump air guns. I had a Crosman 776 and matching American Classic pistol when I was a kid in the 70's. Spent many hours in the woods with them . I loved having the combo BB/Pellet option.

[@geraldboucher8085]

Great review as usual! I have a soft spot for pump guns and grew up with them. It's hard to have more fun for the money involved! I must say I find it hard to skip one of your reviews as they are as entertaining as they are informative. Can't wait for the next one!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Looks like a good indoor pests control rifle. I just worry about being pinched while pumping. My favorite is a Sheridan Blue Streak 5mm/20 caliber for indoor pest work.

[@kevinparker461]

I had a Blue Streak 40 odd years ago & it had to go on an F.A.C. Great gun in its time but now with pre charge a bit obsolete. In those days it was hard to find 5mm pellets, & the Sheridan slugs in the yellow plastic containers were a fortune. And all that pumping!!, no chance at a second shot at a bunny unless it was deaf!!

[@billbarton9046]

@@kevinparker461 My Dad bought me a Blue Streak for my birthday back in the 70s.I loved the look of the Sheridan,it was a great little gun, unfortunately I no longer have it.Would love an exact copy of one, but a true PCP version.

[@andregrobbelaar4573]

Hi Andy, it's Andy here from South Africa. This rifle is sold here as a Artemis LR700W. I got one for my 13yr old son for his birthday a year back, he loves it. He puts pellets through the same hole at 15m regularly with open sights, and that is straight out of the box without adjustments! I join him with my Webley Rebel pump action and we have great fun. Thank you very much for all of your great reviews. Your review site is a 1st go to for me whenever I'm looking for our next purchase, brilliant stuff, keep on reviewing.

[@sergentcolon1]

Seems to be a bit of a pain to use to be honest, I think I’d spend the same amount on a springer, there are plenty available for around the same price or less.

[@stanpotter7764]

Nigel, I love shooting metal silhouettes in my garage. But by keeping velocity down, I can keep pellets from slattering and making more of a mess. Pumpers are great for this, and most guns in .177 don't splatter the pellet until you get to 3 or 4 pumps, so a pumper is perfect. Also the paint of the silhouettes has no chance when you get to 4 or 5 pumps.

[@briandix216]

Don't see the point of a multi shot mag on this pumper. Plus too labour intensive and noisy for a hunter. Better off with a pr900 !

[@chrisredding6673]

Agreed. For hunting/pest control, I'd go for a gas ram anytime. You can cock it long before you approach your target's hearing.

[@MrJames19676]

Spot on mate. Way too much messing around in-between each shot, especially as I own a Gamo swarm. Would have gone through 3 magazines with one of my PCP's before I'd got 3 shots off with this! 😳👎

[@stanpotter7764]

@@MrJames19676 Not everybody is racing to see how many pellets they can shoot.

[@LeonJakub]

Reminds me of the Sharp Innova I had about 35 years ago. Very, very accurate gun and with pumping it up I developed a superb set of abs, sadly only on my right side!

[@albion1949]

I had an Innova too but it took a silencer and the 12ftlb exhaust valve was very easily modified, it certainly was hard work though.

[@markbrennan4693]

That takes me back my mate had the innova, I had a BSA metor. The Sharp was so accurate and not too much effort to pump up.

[@johndeesmith183]

... reminds me of my old crosman 140 , still have fond memories of that old single shot.

[@voivod6871]

Still got my Innova on top of my kitchen cupboard haven't fired it for 4 or 5 years seals not what they were of course.

[@voivod6871]

@@markbrennan4693 i had both still got the Innova.

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Andy, love your channel. This is exactly like the Sheridan Blue Streak (5mm) I purchased, as a young man, 40+ years ago, and still have , by the way. I will say that, after repeated use, it does get much easier to fill. (The gun doesn’t get easier, your arms get stronger and used to it). I used to throw 6 pumps in it in a heart beat. Now would be a different story. Good thing PCP’s came along. One major difference between this and a springer is, there is NO recoil at all. If you are not fond of that springer jolt, this may be a consideration to try.

[@merlinflyer2190]

reminds me of the Crossman 761xl i owned in the 80s, but i feel exhausted watching this week's episode like i have done a workout😀

[@martinleslie8923]

Thanks Andy, as you say “a fun gun”. My lungs couldn’t take the workout so I’ll give it a miss.

[@carolramsey6287]

I have a Sharp Innova. Very similar to this one. Beech ambidextrous stock They haven't been available for years. Good little gun. The Galway Silencer company used to make an adapter for it

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

I love that you continue to show you are no gun snob!

[@lestersmyth692]

The best breakfast time entertainment I’ve had in years, phew I’m worn out just watching. Thanks for an excellent review Andy it’s good to know what’s out there but I’ll stick with my break barrel for now 😊

[@davidcullen1956]

Looks good. Breathing control takes concentration and you were giving us a demonstration so well done. I'm getting one just for the workout.

[@simonnoble7589]

Good morning Andy, great show today , with something different ! And at a super price ! . Pumping it up may be a problem ! Congratulations Andy you've nearly got 200 thousand Subscribers 👏 ... I've been with from your start and it's fantastic to see you doing so well 🙌 cheers Simon from York

[@jeffreybarton1297]

I like it. 3 or 4 pumps is great. I had a crossman years ago that needed 10 pumps to get to full power.

[@leandrestellingburg1823]

Wonderful seeing you Andy. Greetings from Guyana 🇬🇾 South America

[@davidpaylor5666]

Good review Andy, always improves my Friday morning. Think I'll stick with a springer and a PCP but I can see that something like this would be a brilliant garden plinking gun with the option to knock down the odd bunny if the shot presented itself.

[@ripzoh169]

I've always wanted to get a PCP but the refill tanks are just so expensive. Not to mention the guns themselves can be 5x as much as a decent springer.

[@davidpaylor5666]

@@ripzoh169 Some of the Chinese PCPs are actually pretty good and are cheaper than any springer I'd buy and use. SMK and Artemis do pretty well. And you can use a hand pump, I do even though I shoot a HW100, only takes a couple of minutes.

[@ripzoh169]

@@davidpaylor5666 cheers for the info mate, I have an SMK co2 rifle and I think that is Chinese. Is there any brands you would recommend? I am debating weather to get a PCP air rifle or a Gamo Varmint Swarm. I like the idea of the magazine instead of reloading after each shot.

[@grahamestrathern7924]

In 1995 I bought a Benjamin Pump in .22 as I thought it would be nice to have something with no spring. It needed 10 pumps, and you got 2 shots. One full power, and the other greatly reduced. It was better to fire the one shot, then top up with more pumps. The novelty quickly wore off, and it sat in my rifle rack for years with the occasional check to see if it was still working, or show someone it. In 2017 I gave it away for free. Don't miss it. You could get 5 shots plus out of a break barrel in the time it took to get the first one out of the Benjamin.

[@99ron30]

I can see this being more popular in America, as the multi pump pneumatic guns are just much more popular over there but most budget options are plastic and pot metal. Yes it isn't as practical as a springer, gas ram, c02 or pcp. But there are some people in the UK that love Crosman, Benjamin, Daisy or Sharp pump ups. So good on Stinger or whoever imports these for trying something different.

[@svenzia]

You have it in America under the name Seneca Dragonfly. This is the Mk1. Mk 2 is out now. Artemis/Spa/Snowpeak LR700W (China, Europe, SouthAfrica).

[@ArmadilloGaming200]

So i had a gammo pellet gun as a kid. And havent even thought about how much i played with it in the yard growing up, as an adult until for whatever reason the youtube algorithim gods decided to bless me with this channel. I honestly just like listening while im working. Its not to distracting but its still interesting to me. Great channel plz keep up the good work.

[@davidstrother496]

It appears quite similar to the Air Venturi Dragonfly II pumper, except the Air Venturi has a different pump system that does not get progressively harder to pump. The system works quite well, and the Dragonfly II has a threaded muzzle so it can take a suppressor. I have the Dragonfly II, and it shoots very well. Perhaps another video is in order with the Dragonfly.

[@fearme3626]

It is a rebranded dragonfly ,just not the v2 version.

[@michaelcooper9493]

Had the Sharp Innova in the early 80's bit of a pain regarding the follow up shot but was accurate with the ASI 6×45 Scope on board and a damn site lighter than the originally stocked HW80 I had in the gunsafe.

[@michaelholt7963]

Not for me at my age, had to much of that kind of physical work out in my teens, blind as a bat now! Good show thanks

[@scottdonaldson1973]

I bought a Crosman 362, about 14 footpounds on 8 pumps, it isn't as hard to pump as that. It's okay but needs an upgraded breech to fit a scope, was only £80.

[@appynoon]

Thanks Andy. The pump lever looks a bit short on this one making things awkward. The build quality does look good though

[@RedfishInc]

I own several pump guns from Sheridan, Benjamin and Crosman. There's nothing like a good pump gun for taking small game at short to medium range. Accuracy is unmatched at this price range. As a twelve year old with a Sheridan Blue Streak I built a ton of muscle that first summer and took a bunch of squirrel and rabbit for the gumbo pot. I still have that 1973 Blue Streak BTW, a few reseals along the way have kept it at peak power and accuracy. They really don't make them like that anymore. I'd buy one of these given the chance just to add it to my arsenal.

[@kenrussell1093]

My comment above is in reference to my Sheridan Blue Streak 5mm, then later, my Benjamin which must have been built on the Sheridan patent, but in 22 cal. As you well know, both are deadly accurate, and powerful enough to take raccoons with 🙂

[@anthonykandes9683]

I shoot a Gamo 22 springer, lm shooting rat 🐭5 days a week on a chicking farm, That air rifle would be completely useless, from my job , But thanks for the review Andy, Keep up the good work,👍

[@browngreen933]

I grew up with Benjamin and Sheridan pump-up guns and had a blast with them. As an adult I bought a Chinese barrel-cock gun and now prefer that style.

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

Never understood why everyone makes break barrels because this is where the money should be. High end multi pump pellet guns.

[@paulmc6940]

I had a sharp innova I loved it but 10 pumps was a chore at times, I looked for one a few years and they were like hens teeth to find. I was very impressed to see full power at just 5 pumps, I,l have to get one the curiosity is killing me now.

[@neilfordham5790]

Different but I don’t see any advantage over a reasonably priced springer. I bought a Remington for £165 and it’s a lovely gun, came with a bag, scope and silencer.

[@brettbaker5599]

Different power levels. 2 pumps for indoor plinking, 4 or 5 for pigeons and rabbits.

[@stephencope7178]

If it holds its air o.k. it would be fine on the maximum number of pumps for dispatching rabbits. There was no mention of a .177 being available though.

[@peterbomb8913]

Pumping air rifle is very popular here in Indonesia, some people even use not only for small animal but also for boar . just like you mention on the video , it is a budget air rifle and still it's fun to use and it is possible to increase the power and the accuracy.

[@philipdorey4651]

Thanks Andy for another professionally edited and delivered review. I think there is always a market for every product available and to meet every budget along the way but accepting this and your review as to its value, I’m glad I don’t have one and will advise my family to cross it off my Christmas prezzy list! What a PHAFF to use.

[@chopperhehehe]

Philip I second your comment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🦕😁✌️🤞

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

I have a pcp and a springer, This needs 5 pump strokes for only 16,1 joule (or so) my springer is hard to cock, but i can do it all day long, especially if i switch arm every time, it also cocks the trigger mechanism. With just one move it's charged up for a 40 joule shot, that's much more efficient than 5 pumps for 16,1 joule, especially if it's hard at the first pump and get's harder with every pump. if i want a "recoilless" shot, i use the pcp, but sometimes a springer is more fun, because it's harder to shoot precise with it. i have no need for a multipump airgun

[@unmissable]

Would you consider doing a review of the crosman 1377 pistol as another workout.

[@blackcataps]

Great review as always but struggling to see why anyone would buy one. Nostalgia for those who like pump guns but with break barrels, Co2, PCP etc can’t see them selling many but I’m no expert.

[@jhareng]

Theyve never took off for good reason, the effort required when you can just go full hog pneumatic.

[@johnndavis7647]

Like the Bengamin and Sheridan rifles. There are times that I don't need full power. With a Springer you get full power whether you need it or not. With a pump you can get just what you need and it's quieter too.

[@Cooperm4n1]

Excellent review...I shan't be rushing to buy one of these...

[@dockeydidit]

You would probably get less biting and easier to pump if the sides had indented finger wells so you have an area to grip instead of smooth. I grew up with a Crosman pump from the 80's and still have it.

[@olafjensen4508]

Had the Sharpe Ace back in the day. Also the Crossman

[@davidbetts480]

Hello Andy, I do like this little rifle it reminds me of a rifle that I used to have when I was in my 20s and it was a sharp pump up the same type of system has this one.

[@chopperhehehe]

Thanks for a great show as always 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🦕😁✌️🤞

[@fredcooper5236]

... I have an old Chinese SMK B45-3 pump, in .177, & its very similar to this, & very cranky, but, is a mighty fine plinker, with AA Fields!!

[@morg52]

If you can brace the muzzle end against something, pumping will be easier and more controlled. I had a Sheridan blue streak 5mm as a young lad. I currently have a Crossman 22 of the same type. Sheridan made a scope mounting piece that clamps onto the rifled barrel but you have to be careful not to tighten it too much. Both the Sheridan and Crossman take up to eight pumps. The hard part is feeding pellets into the loading area ahead of the bolt. I invented a device, using a soft plastic sheet material, like that used for totes or a laundry basket, and holes cut with a ticket punch. The device is a centimeter wide and ten long with the punch holes on one edge. The holes are cut into make gaps with an exacto knife so that they will hold the pellets firmly. Then it is a simple task to place each round in the loading area, strip the pellet off with the bolt end and into the breach.

[@anthonygebala1198]

I had a sharps innova years ago and loved it.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I had a Crosman pump up a 766 I think it was and the multi pumping is hard work and sort of the airgun equivalent of a flintlock well maybe a percussion cap gun!

[@alexeysaphonov232]

Looks like Diana stormrider with an integrated pump. There is also Trailscout for those who don't want to pump neither a cartrige nor every shot.

[@davelawday6609]

Hello Andy.. thanks for another great review.. this rifle is the bizz.. it's got the great CP2 type block/action. but in a proper rifle setting.. big barrel. great stock. and looks pretty accurate..all in all a great starters rifle..with no fuff.. cheers mate.. kind regards Dave 🙂👍👍👍👍👍

[@Armadurapersonal]

It's the same SPA platform many rifles and pistols use. Diana Stormrider, CP2, etc. I have a PCP PR900 in 22, regulated, shoots about 850 fps with 15 grain pellets. Easy to fill with a pump, very lightweight, great little rifle.

[@john-xo9mg]

Reminded me of the little sharpe Innova I once used to own

[@tomorr3162]

Like the Sharps Inova & Ace back in the day , you are gripping it wrong to pump it you have to grip in front of the bolt over the stock and barrel while pumping. If you use a Scope use high mounts great little guns an accurate even with standard pinhole sights.Yes still got mine!

[@anthonygallagher1397]

Growing up in the late 60's, early 70's, even at 10\11 years old I liked playing with my action men\Gi, Joe's, and even better with air rifles, haha, a pile of chimney soot, which there was always plenty available when EVERY, House, home, businesses had coal fires and chimney sweeps just dumped the soot from the chimneys in bags, a pile of soot next to the action man makes good exploding effects when shot with the air rifle haha, I had lots of air rifles growing up,break barrel's,under, and side levers, and GREAT memories of growing up before the advent of home technology, gaming etc, I grew up playing knifie on rope swings, trying to stick the knife the furthest, on the tree or the ground etc, made our own bows and arrows, used bin lids as shields, and just had a great time growing up in the days of knowing what it was to WANT, unlike nowadays, but no matter how little we had, I always had an air rifle, was never really into pistols, especially the wee push down gats haha,stingy if you got shot with one, but, not in the same league as rifles, never had a pump action, but after watching you're review I wouldn't mind one if I was fit enough to go out and use it, even looks a lovely gun visually, and easy to pump, perfect for a young guy\girl, but not to shoot action men OR, Barbie dolls haha, brilliant and informative review as always ANDY.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

This seems like a nice little gun for the money. Im definitely thinking of one for my son .thanks for the review.

[@robduddridge8052]

Another great video Andy

[@yourendsoon]

I have a Benjamin blue streak ,with full wooden stock, it's 20 cal. Takes seven pumps and shoots like a 22.

[@BedsitBob]

Would make a good prepping rifle. All you would need to store is the scoped rifle, and a few tins of pellets.

[@Andy-ow2cx]

Great shots to say your heart is going ten to the dozen, accuracy wise its very good for the price, as always cheers for another great review.

[@jamesmeechan328]

Pretty much the same as the 2 pcp SMK victory’s that I had. One lasted three weeks and the other lasted 1 hour before the bolt jammed up and broke. Now changed to a Lee Enfield.

[@sweetchariotengland]

Think of it as a very independent hunting rifle, how many rounds do you actually let off on a long walk n stalk? You could take that all over place and always have a full power recoiless shot. Like it

[@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887]

thats a sharp ace, right down to the pump handle

[@enforcer535]

6 pumps - is it possible and does it stay legal? (Does it have a built in relief valve?) - Great review as always!

[@flyingeye9133]

thanks andy great review i had something similar long long ago a sharps ace made in japan a bolt action single shot multi pump rifle it was epic fun loved it thanks for the trip down memory lane 😁😁

[@drmichaelatkins]

Nice to see a budget quality rifle to encourage new shooters. Not sure about the pump practicality over time for pest control.

[@user-zt6ve1go3c]

I have a Webley Rebel which is a multi pump rifle, yes! I agree it is a pain in the…. Arm 😊 but it is great fun 🤩 to shoot 👍🏻.

[@russellham2094]

Aka Sheridan / Sharp Innova. Is this a re hashing of a pump gun Webley plastic stocked version produced about 10 years ago? Major issue has to cocking the rifle to pump, if you are using the magazine. As you'll have a loaded rifle while you are working the pump? Enjoyed the review though, and great to see something different 👍

[@stigg333]

Great review but can't really see the point of all the effort when a good springer or CO2 one makes it so much more fun?

[@andrewdyke9771]

As always a good review, thanks Andy. Looks to me like it's been set up badly at the factory. There seems an awful lot of bottomed out over center travel left in the pump linkage. When the pump handle has been released and the piston is at rest at the end of its travel, there is far to much travel left just to get the pump over center and closed. All this is doing is over stressing the pump mechanism and causing unnecessary wear and tear. If this was adjusted correctly the pumping effort would be significantly reduced and the rifle would last much longer. It would be good to have a play and see whats possible.

[@andywarner2392]

Interesting review, but I don't see the advantage of this pump up air rifle over a budget springer ?

[@oldengineer464]

How far can you pump it up and to what power level. I assume there is a limit to 12ft/lbs for the UK and five pumps is pretty close!

[@brianamuro3023]

This thing looks like it'll give one arm a good workout.

[@sbaddison]

Reminds me of the Sharp Inova / Crossman 766 from the 70s & 80s.

[@captainadams8565]

Good video but if I was buying a budget air rifle I would go for a BSA or Gammo. In fact I would say spend a bit more and go for the Weihrauch HW99S.

[@stand.with.me.in.war.]

Thank you for the helpful info yet again have a bless day

[@noelnana2059]

Great video sir! I think this is the GREYHOUND LR800W .177/4.5 here in Indonesia. Very popular… slim and light weight, and depending on how many pumps you do, is quite hard-hitting and accurate. You gotta pump it with your arms almost the same height and your knuckles lightly touching, much like exercising with a chest expander… lol. 😊 Double fun with shooting and exercising!

[@noelnana2059]

@@erik_dk842 is that pcp?

[@davidsturch7057]

Wow very similar to my setra mk2 rifle but you can pump n pump that . Around 30 pumps gets you 2 shots !

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Hi 👋 Andy,did you do review of HK416 CO2 BB ,after watching you struggle,this came to my mind...

[@oddjob7821]

This may be a silly question but here we go. Would this air rifle be good for a bell target starter rifle in 177 just using two pumps to get around 5 to Six foot pounds. Or would a HW 30 springer be a better option?

[@BedsitBob]

It's a pump-up copy, of the PR900W/CR600W.

[@Gw0wvl]

It's basically a modified PR-900 ...... Reminds me a lot of the Sharp Innova I had back in the 80's as a school boy .

[@williamwilson2624]

Looks like a pretty neat gun. I will have to be honest though, I do not relish the idea of pumping anything by hand. Thanks for another great review.

[@murdoch451]

Interesting, always wondered what my left arm was for.

[@nygelsylvester4634]

pumping using both hands in a scissor motion makes pumping easy peasy

[@georgeloveless4176]

I had a couple of these "way back in the day", but I'm not sure if a pump gun is for me now, especially at age 51. I'm sure these will have a purpose for some people as it's a very nice gun, but I'll stick to my PCP's and full auto's. Thanks Andy...another one well done.

[@MrGeforcerFX]

been enjoying the Crosman 362 we got over here in the states, released tail end of 2021 for just over $100 and at 8 pumps can do around 15ft-lbs with a 14.3 gr .22cal, shares a lot of parts with the 1322 as well.

[@dinosaursdie8901]

This type of air rifle pretty popular here in southeast asia, especially in indonesia. Sharp inova,benjamin franklin,jawara,and lot more

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I love plinking with my old Crossman, five pumps might get to one on the Marte and I'd love one of these just ta hit something close to the target :P I like that there is lots of wood on the stock so one could fine it up a bit to fit your hands and the loading cartridge I think would be a must if you're varmint hunting, and yes a scope. I like the design in general, its basic and seems well engineered, thank you for the video Andy I'm off to watch the last half :)

[@Iheartmyson]

Beside (my) pcp's this I would love to use. like the old Benjamins.

[@Possum880]

I love pump airguns, are these not available in the states?

[@nikkihayes5411]

Wonder if crosman mounts would fit further down the barrel for a red dot.....makes it easy to pump my sheridan c and shoot lots without tiring but .20 calibre pellets are expensive and hard to get a variety of types(i settled on bisley superfields 35 years ago)🔫👍

[@nikkihayes5411]

@@erik_dk842 its much easier to pump without a scope in the way but im a bit blind so a long eye relief scope works well

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

That's a good looking rifle. A Click making safety switch is heard at far distance in the quiet woods when hunting. But some can be switched almost silently by using a finger and thumb to hold both ends of the switch while moving it. . Do you think it would be fun? Would it be good for using with the whole family?

[@ikuk172]

I used to have a silver streak by Benjamin many years ago it's a ringer

[@billbonnington7916]

seems like hard work for a bit of plinking...

[@hadrianhaine5204]

I was hoping for something better from this one but it's no substitute for Crossmans 362. Looks great but power and ease of pump are not up there with the 362. Maybe with different internals it could be there.

[@adventurebeforedementia.2248]

Lots of negative’s…..struggling to see any positives….but a good review regardless.

[@jasonleigh4938]

Pump guns are great for kids.

[@randyhardy3692]

That's about like a Diana ain't it? I have the chaser pistol and rifle kit

[@BedsitBob]

Can you pump it from the bolt back position, or do you have to close the bolt after cocking?

[@stevejohnson8703]

I grew up with a multi pump in the 70s, this looks like it would be good for kids. Is there a max number of pumps

[@stevewilliams2895]

4-5. if you pump past there youre damaging the seals

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

The Innova and Ace were both made in Japan by Sharp