SMK Rabbit Destroyer

[@edbouman5013]

Andy, just wanted to say you have the best Air Gun reviews on You Tube! Keep up the good work!

[@DiegoCamarero]

Andy, your videos from 5 years ago were already excellent but I can tell you have improved them to a top-tier level. Congrats.

[@pauleverest9600]

Iv'e had an SMK XS79C02-88 for about 4 years, perfect around my land for Vermin Control, a lot of gun snobs overlook the fact if something works well then it works! Been bouncing about in back of my Shogun for years, and always works.

[@judgeroybean6930]

Hi, can you tell me if this is or is a .22 model made? A rough idea of cost please. Thanks Paul

[@paulmeynell8866]

I'm new to air guns and bought one of these , as I wanted to,do some high speed photography. Was blown away by how good it is and how much fun!

[@bordertide2805]

I think your videos are the most informative and interesting; I just bought one of these because of this broadcast, that makes 3 in total - all purchased after watching your videos and every one doing exactly as it says on the tin, or as you say. Keep up the good work.

[@Ambrose1898]

Excellent & good value, I bought one on Andy's brilliant revue.

[@krisgater6891]

Hi Andy love your site...you always give us a fair and honest review of products...

[@AFCUK67]

I got the .177 and it's a cracking little rifle that gives me about 11.6ftlb and can be tuned a bit more. Very accurate at 20/25 yards. Looks better with a silencer and scope on. Well worth the money.

[@MrSniperdude01]

Sufficient for small game or just target practice ? Currently thinking of buying one myself

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

Is there any possibility for power up to it? Looks like a nice one but less than 12 fplb is diffy for rabbits, here in Greece rabbits are near 4 kilos!!!

[@R1davies]

@@nicholaschristophorou3087 yeah I fail to see how this can terminate a rabbit effeciently. I dont think I would use anything under 12lbs for anything bigger than a rat.

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

@@R1davies Well it actually can but rabbits in U.K. are small just near 1,5 kilo and the hunting ground is not brushy enough to hide a wounded rabbit away from sight. After research for tuning up this air rifle I fount someone here in Greece who owns one of these tuned and it's 20 foot pounds tuned up. I'm between this and the hatsan 95. 25cal for this purpose...

[@R1davies]

@@nicholaschristophorou3087 due to the "grain" of the .177 and the foot per second achieved at 12lbs I wouldnt attempt any hunting activity unless it was maybe a test to see if i could hit a mouse at 50metres. The rifle here, and many others, can be tuned as you suggested. This obviously increases the fps and the impact velocity. In the U.K. it is advised to get an F.A.C licence in order to have a rifle at over 12lbs. I would suggest this rifle would be capable of being a MORE effective hunter with BOTH a calibre increase to .22 (or even bigger where available) AND increasing the FPS to suit an animal of +2.5kg's. Honestly...Save up your money. Get an FX impact 2 and keep it for life.

[@nikonmark37814]

This sounds like the perfect light weight rifle for me. I'll soon be 65 and don't want to be burdened with a heavy rifle while out shooting silhouettes or killing pesky birds and rats.

[@Sharps.50]

I did nearly buy one of these BUT bought the Milbro Speedmaster instead , very similar in layout & power , I absolutely love the Speedmaster & like Rabbit Destroyer will run & perform happily on one 12 gram CO2 , brilliant guns & would recommend either , by the way love your reviews Andy !👍🌟👍

[@m.wittmann5421]

i like your videos very much.but i like your noble english even more.i was in england very often,in the north,even in nottingham.it is so delightful to hear that sound again.all the best from germany.(sorry for my bad english)

[@m.wittmann5421]

thank you.

[@colinnewman4947]

That's like saying Osnabruck is in the North. Its the midlands. :0

[@dennissmith224]

The scope rear front mount (very briefly shown) fowls/overhangs the loading breach and rear sight !

[@jamiruuska392]

Beautifull little rifle.

[@TheInnacity]

love the Herman Munster level headed look ..

[@runerebel8441]

Great video as allways my friend. To bad we cant buy this rifle here in Norway. But it looks fantastic :)

[@davidsmith2692]

Hi Andy just bought one of these yesterday great gum power is great and I put a hawke scope on it and it is very acceptable thanks david

[@britpackdog4545]

How much did it cost?

[@agri_mitch178]

I would like to get one as a upgrade from my spring 22. I'll put my hawke scope on it when it arrives

[@davidsmith2692]

130 and 50 for a scope hawk great gun hits the bull all the time great to shoot and groops really well

[@davidsmith2692]

@@agri_mitch178 ye buy one they are a great little gun super light great to shoot groups really well good for 30 yards nice cheap gun

[@Millyvanillalupin3]

I love ur vids i used to hunt with my dad we had a old shotgun a one shot .22 lr bolt, .22 with scope we would use hollow point. Would take down a roo 100+ metres. But I nve got my own air rifle. Now I have a decent rifle with a. Nikko Stirling scope love it

[@davidsmith2692]

Great review as always keep it going andy. David

[@tonycamplin8607]

Only just seen this. You said that it was a cheap gun but you didn't say how much it costs. This is vital information and a serious omission.

[@lawsonrichards6251]

Andy this gun looks to good to be true . Thinking of buying one 🖒

[@davidsmith2692]

I love the music on this video it was mixed super good well done can we have more spring riffels please

[@Mirpurmad]

As always Andy through his channel is promoting discipline, safety, respect and professionalism in the hunting and shooting sports. there are many other good channels about this sport and Andy leads the way by staying graceful and smart and showing the true and positive imagine of the sport. as a bonus making all haters and trolls who visit all shooting videos to spam hatred look like pathetic losers and idiots.

[@briandix216]

Hi Andy, could you do a range accuracy review for this .22 cal xt 501 please. Also is it easy to remove the front foresight assembly to fit a scope ? Cheers Brian

[@frankyanorga212]

Great review Andy I’m watching it from Mexico . I have one question in comparison with a QB78 what’s it better other than estética

[@freshfrozen3035]

I have it and I’m happy

[@scottnightingale7235]

Andy what silencer world you recomend on this rifel or is it personal preference

[@ianmangham4570]

Nmp products Sheffield

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

Watching from Oklahoma

[@philshort5165]

Nice little gun

[@douglaswilson3978]

Hi ,andy ,awesome review, nice rifle ..😎 thank you ,,mr movie..

[@Dazza2k6Tube]

Great review Andy can you buy a magazine for the "rabbit destroyer"??

[@johnwilson1935]

This looks great.

[@BedsitBob]

Any chance you could review the SMK Match QB78, ie. the one with the Diopter sights?

[@winxpkid9085]

Yes i agree

[@vincentwesterfield6054]

I agree he has the show

[@ohhhnooooo446]

Hi I’d like to ask how many shots you can get out of the two cartridges please?

[@colinnewman4947]

about 50 before they drop. about 10 more by raising the sights by a mil dot at 30m

[@markbates3996]

please review milbro tracker as it is a consistant /cheap /accurate springer and good looking to boot.

[@billiwhizz221]

hi andy.how much are the cartridges/how many shots from each 1/price of gun please.up notts county!

[@MrKyzla]

Looks like a great little rifle. I have SMK 20 which i really like. I want to polish up the trigger however and can't find anything for the 20 on youtube. Any help eagerly received.

[@aidenhibbert5865]

What scope would you recommend because I'm thinking of buying one of these rifles because of your review

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Enjoying your videos here in the USA but I don't see SMK products here.

[@colinnewman4947]

they are marked beeman or snowpeak.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

@@colinnewman4947 I have a Beeman P17 pellet air pistol and enjoy it.

[@colinnewman4947]

@@larryfromwisconsin9970 I would presume beeman are just the importers in the US like SMK are here.

[@surtaajsingh49]

I'm pretty sure you can get a magazine for this to make it multishot,correct me if I'm wrong

[@WaschyNumber1]

Is there a rifle pistol combi version that have a 177 and 22 barrels in short for the pistol and long for the rifle together in the package, similar to the rat catcher pistol rifle combo kit? 🤔

[@patrickrenschler]

How does this gun compare to the SMK CR600W you reviewed? I'm interested in accuracy/power/noise/trigger comparisons.

[@danyalashraf6594]

Can we change it into multi shot magazine?

[@stevelewis7263]

Why "Infamous" Crosman 2250 Ratcatcher

[@SlingAndStones]

These older videos are a little rough around the edges, but still high quality. Like a midieval sword 😂

[@olliec9685]

Any idea how to get the rear sight off without damaging it? Cant fit my scope with the rear sight in place and the screw is under the elevation adjuster.

[@neillamont1320]

I still have three old types which are the barrel break type can it b converted into a .22

[@itsme-paul]

It looks like a scope would obstruct the loading port. And did you find a silencer that fits?

[@BedsitBob]

Put some tall mounts on, and you won't be obstructing the loading port. The mounts I have on mine give 21mm of clearance, between the top of the receiver and the bottom of the scope (28.5mm between the highest point of the loading port and the bottom of the scope), and that is more than enough room for putting a pellet in, and I don't have long, skinny fingers.

[@colinnewman4947]

he left the iron sights on as well, remove those and you can move the mounts better. You can also fit a magazine.

[@khoofsirfallahka2935]

I am ur fan my first was glock 17 dual amo because of ur guidance. I want a favour. Plz mention prices in beginning so we can also make our mind to buy easily. Please

[@Deday-sg7lg]

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[@RealMarkWilcock]

Does this come with a magazine or is a single shot?

[@enderpig99]

Single

[@freshfrozen3035]

We’re couldni get the e iron sights for it?

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Is the moderator removable or do you have to 'Remove' it?

[@BedsitBob]

It's not a moderator. It's just a plastic shroud, to stylise the end of the barrel, and provide somewhere to mount the foresight. It only extends beyond the end of the barrel by about 6mm. Personally, I'm thinking of removing the shroud, and having the barrel threaded 1/2" UNF, to accept a moderator.

[@davidanthonybatten9150]

If it reaches the standard 12flbs why isnt it as deadly as any other air rifle please?

[@FSHNG98]

Bring back this entrance music

[@htui9992]

Seriously thinking about getting this as an entry level gun into the hobby If possible, wouldn't mind a bit of advice please? I'm more concerned about accuracy than stopping power... I'd rather hit a rabbit bang on point!! Than hit it in a bad spot. Does a .22 really give you that much 'more' stopping power..... Or is the .77 enough to do the job with good shot placements I don't want it running off and suffering. From what I've read its .22 all the way I have never owned a .77 and haven't shot air rifles since I was a lad So I'm venturing into the unknown here.....

[@steffen36260]

Nice air Rifle 😀👍

[@AmericanDefender]

What model would this be here in the states?

[@colinnewman4947]

maybe look at beeman.

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

imagine using this with .22 Hollow points.....scary.....I LOVE IT!!!...just imaging getting a slow mo cam on a large water jug to watch the round expand.

[@onenessseeker5683]

Hollow points are junk dude

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

@@onenessseeker5683 im talking about the expansion in water/ballistics gel not only that its only the cheap ones that are junk

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

besides which, im referring to slugs, not pellets

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

Its not bad for C02 i have one and it shoots well and mine is 22 and the ftlbs of 11.8ftlbs as C02 loves 22 heavy pellets

[@liverpudlian6205]

Hi that rifle is only supposed to be around 10lb power if that's 11+ you got a good one ps your reviews are great

[@mitchellnix5274]

Nice review thanks. The only problem this rifle has is that of lamping because of the fibre optic sights. If you scope mount a torch all you can see through the scope at night is a red blur as the torch lights up the front sight. Of course this isn't a problem specific to this rifle. I'm impressed by the power output.

[@freakydeke1]

black gaffer tape

[@BedsitBob]

There must be a way to remove the foresight.

[@Biffo1262]

Simple problems have simple solutions. Think about it.

[@ianmangham4570]

I love it

[@davidmg1925]

How loud is it?

[@TurfSurf]

How do you get a used co2 installed?

[@colinnewman4947]

drop a used one in neck down, put the new one in neck up. The tube seals it not where the neck sits. screw the end cap up tight and undo a quarter turn, you will hear it hiss and the cap wont move until its empty. make sure its cocked if putting a new one in first.

[@johnpearson6591]

Nice review but no accuracy test shown

[@johnc5872]

Andy You always have the best videos..I am not smart enough to understand the jewels aspect so in short...this can take Rabbits and squirrels right? Thanks so much! Just because it's called the rabbit destroyer doesn't always mean it is... marketing is marketing lol. Andy I just looked and it's not for sale here in the U.S. what rifle would you say is close comparison?

[@GazB85]

I know it’s late but the Crosman/Crossman Rabbit stopper is similar and a CO2 gun xxx

[@ratdad48]

Daisy Red Rider

[@koenraadderoeck9045]

thanks vor the review sir, nice gun ,but schooting with scoope i dont like it .with korrel and keep i like it the most i say it self but i miss verry occaeial

[@Michael-cb3dz]

Iv got a ? I just got a qb78s from Pyramyd Air About a month ago. Shooting fine entil today i put 2 12g co2 in and the pellet Barely came out the barrel. Maybe you can tell me why it's doing this.

[@DEEEDEEE96]

barely Lucky bugger , mine never left 🥲🤣😂

[@colinnewman4947]

actually at a month old. take it back.

[@flukeypike4472]

Does a rabbit count as a small vermin

[@rowdyyates4273]

Only if its a small rabbit.

[@jasongilbert1809]

Yes

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

Depends... Here in Greece there are some rabbits about 3,5-4 kilos...!!! Not hare... rabbits.

[@matthewmorris4076]

Indeed as rats can almost get the same size as a small rabbit

[@Mrandy8895]

What was the actual price??

[@enderpig99]

It's on sale at justairguns for £129.99

[@MrSniperdude01]

So not available in the US apparently. Too bad

[@vladimirrangelalonso9106]

Xisico XS60C

[@vladimirrangelalonso9106]

Xisico XS60C, from flying dragon airguns.

[@MrSniperdude01]

@@vladimirrangelalonso9106 thanks for the info. I checked out the link and while the price is surprisingly good and plenty of XS60s in stock, they only offer the 177 version. Im interested in 22. for small game

[@fendert1384]

@@MrSniperdude01 I bought the X60c in .22 with a full power tune in December, give Mike a call.

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

@@fendert1384 Tel us more about the tuning...

[@simongraham3283]

Ok I have got this air rifle and evary time I try to load 2 co2 its leaking when you start to fasten it up am I doing sumthing rong ??? Its ok if you just have the one co2 in with a yoused one at the front

[@colinnewman4947]

open the bolt before loading a co2 bulb.

[@DBCoop-bz4sl]

This looks almost precisely like the umarex fusion.

[@chainbenwa2713]

I think it’s exactly the same except for the wood stock. That means we could convert the fusion into a .22 cal. Somehow lol

[@BedsitBob]

I've got one. First thing I did was remove the rear sight, and fit a scope. Next, I fitted swivels and a sling. The only thing I'm not keen on, is the automatic safety.

[@colinnewman4947]

there's a way around that as well......

[@peterhaynes8258]

Has the same power as a pcp costing ten times the price approx £1.500. ???? Unless I missed something.

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

12 footpounts restrictions in UK.

[@dlear85]

All rifles to be legal are 12ft lb. More expensive rifles will be better parts and usually multishot etc

[@colinnewman4947]

@@dlear85 multishot is a bit pointless on a co2 as the gas needs to stabilise between shots. I have a manual indexing magazine on mine and it makes loading a breeze in the field.

[@tony59able]

Hi Colin Just bought one of these in 22 calibre. Can I ask where YOU can get a magazine for it? I have one for my TH78 but not found one for the 501?

[@GeographyCzar]

My gosh... the 92 ft-lbs of energy I get from CCi Velocitors out of my .22 cal Ruger LCP II "lite-rack" pocket pistol seems dreadnoughtish by comparison! The 3,000 ft-lb deer slugs make the old 12 gauge look like the Death Star!

[@davidsmith2692]

Please bring back the music that is used in this video it is so much better andy

[@bartardo1]

I'm 51 don't have photo ID and no passport and was wondering if I can just purchase an air riffle in shop face to face .many thanks

[@turtlenso404]

Crosman. 👍

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

it's an easy gun to change to pre-charged air ,pity no mag loading option ,but a faultless little rifle

[@michaelmewis4761]

I really like this rifle however on all enquiries the highest power I have seen is 8.5 ft lbs and as low as 6.5 ft lbs yet Andy states 11.8 which is what I would be looking for. It's shame really as I would have bought one.

[@nareshchandel8490]

Hi is this available in india

[@walidqaissi9292]

I had gained it before ... It was the most accurate air rifle and lightweight ...

[@John--cu2yu]

Don’t see why you’d go for this over a QB/XS78, those things are work horses and have that many aftermarket parts you could build one without buying it 😂 they are neck and neck with some of the guns over 3-4 times it’s price when tuned correctly

[@theglobetrotter699]

This rifle is kind of complicated for beginners it's a good rifle though

[@freakydeke1]

how come they can get this amount of power from this co2 powered rifle and not the umarex winchester ???

[@AAROnair]

David King . This one is aimed at small vermin hunting and needs that bit more power to achieve a clean dispatch, the Winchester is more for show. That power does of course mean fewer shots for your co2.

[@lordthomastravis1617]

Qb78 in 1.77 upgraded by means of vitro seals internal polishing, transfer ports drilling out to 4.75 mm and flow shaping to improve pneumatic flow & reduced resistance gave up a bucket full of extra fps!. Now 950-960 fps! 9.5 grn pellets equal around 11.7 flbs muzzle velocity ! And highly accurate little pea rod !! For the money I Don't think you can get a better deal!! Smk have really out done themselves! Also their victory range is impressive and highly rated by all who fire the new line of products! Outstanding value & quality that cannot be equalled by the competition!!

[@colinnewman4947]

because Umarex made it that power.

[@geoffmcmahon4453]

@@lordthomastravis1617 Sorry this is so late only just seen this but 950 fps with 9.5 grain pellets is way over 11.7 ft/lbs

[@davidanthonybatten9150]

Power source - 2 x 12g CO₂ capsule Trigger - 2 stage Expected power - 8.5ft lbs + ?

[@Shadow_Wraith]

The accuracy looks poor. Did you only try 1 make of pellets?

[@badrobot2765]

Late night ratting with a fiddly single shot doesnt sound to appealing, also CO2 guns dont perform well late at night in certain weather, you just get a big icey cloud. Nice gun though and a good cheap one to start with, maybe someone will make an HPA upgrade kit.

[@ratdad48]

Co2 guns are for pre teens.

[@rajeshmohanty8185]

What is the model no and price? Whether it is available in india? Details please.

[@BedsitBob]

The model is the XT 501. Price, here in the UK, is around £160. Not sure the price in India, or even if it is available there. Of course, the SMK name only applies in certain countries, and other names (eg. Beeman) apply in other countries.

[@timsmith9169]

Glad you shaved

[@CRISROC21]

so umarex copied that rifle with the ux fusion

[@JV-ly2cq]

They didn’t this platform has been used by 5 different companies over 2 decades. Check out the Swiss Arms Hunter for instance.

[@BedsitBob]

It's a nice gun, but mine has a rather poorly machined stock.

[@campervanjimbob3764]

Looks like it's been cut with a wonky jigsaw blade

[@BedsitBob]

@@campervanjimbob3764 Quite.

[@petersellers9219]

Do the rabbits have floppy ears and super-twitchy noses?

[@AAROnair]

Enjoy the video and don’t forget to visit www.vector-air.co.uk and aar-OnAir.com see you next week. Follow us on facebook.com/andyairgunreview

[@egoldstraw6952]

So have SMK improved their quality because their guns that I've seen we're very poor and the older co2 rifles like the qb78 were renowned for leaking... I'd rather pay a little bit more and get a crosman.

[@colinnewman4947]

where the crosman seals will leak. CO2 eats seals. These are easy to fix, but the crosman is an alright little carbine. The SMK is better at longer distances and takes 2 cartridges though.

[@vaughanholtom9593]

Andy. My daughter just killed herself because of Anorexia. Please refrain from using this terms so glibly.

[@Deday-sg7lg]

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[@Dogtheturtlehunter]

You’d be better off with a .25 Sumatra with 100+fpe. Idk if that would humanely kill a good sized rabbit unless you get a headshot...maybe i’m wrong

[@jimmynich4791]

Yeah but shooting a 100+ fpe airgun in a barn or close to the boundary where you have permission to shoot will just get you in trouble with the law, then you have to consider if there's livestock near by. Shoot small game with a rifle that powerful unless it's at long range it will pass through the animal probably. You need the right weapon for the conditions.

[@Biffo1262]

People have been killing rabbits with even .177 sub 12ftlb airguns for as long as I can remember and I'm aged 72 and own a number of air rifles some of which are the forerunner of this rifle. Yes you are wrong!

[@martynridley3671]

This is a review of the rifle in the video, in case you hadn't noticed. Your comment is totally pointless.

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

Nah... who needs a chainsaw to cut he's steak... a fork and a knife is enough. Even here in Greece that rabbits are near 3,5-4 kilos, a nice tuned 12fp is just fine for the hunt. All thow this 100fp air rifle you mentioned would be nice for boars, I prefer dogs and double barrel shotgun for these.

[@SoberRider78]

Steve Booth +1. Had many a successful night lamping rabbits at 14 with my trusty 8ft/lb BSA meteor rocking a basic 4x32 scope.