Artemis M30 Review, Big Dan's Airguns

Today we take a look at one of the most unique rifles on the market today! The Artemis M30!
But is it just a one minute gimmicky wonder or a genuinely brilliant design? Lets take a look.

[@bessiebraveheart]

Hello, I bought one of these rifles in .25 calibre. I use it on a regular basis and I haven't had any problems with it. This rifle is one of my all time favourites. I've been shooting for 65 years. I started at 10 years old.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi John. That's great to hear they're not a bad bit of kit at all are they?

[@lawsonrichards1789]

I can see it being a popular gun . Like the bolt and overall look. Cult following is spot on DAN.

[@rogeroldroyd1887]

I like the format of your reviews, keep up the good work. Looking forwards to the review. Of Nova Vista

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Roger I'll get it done ASAP for you mate.

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

I know Giles had to strip , clean ,polish , re lube and re seal his to get any joy from it ,Steve Allan also. had bad view on it ,but AAR on AIR thought highly of it ,so would seem you either get a good one or a bad one

[@jeremyhowes2399]

Hello Dan, ever thought of hanging a ribbon near the target to show wind speed and direction ?

[@hanshjort3966]

I just had to get me one of these cool guns. 😊 Will be interesting to see how it preforms when I get a scope on it, I managed to make one three pointed hole in the target when shooting three shots at the pellet catcher from 10 yards, and you're absolutley right that it is a good feeling looking down that massive barrel/air cylinder. 😊

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Hans! Hahaha it really is an incredibly fun thing to shoot isn't it? I usually find most PCP's a bit boring but the M30 always puts a smile on my face for just how truly different it is. Thanks Hans.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Lots of people are not happy and have concerns as it’s a bit of a lottery if you get a good one or one that’s not working as it should, quality control is the problem, but with some work and refinement this would make a world of difference. I wonder if they are going to make a Mk 2 and sort all the problems out that some are experiencing, the current rifle just needs a little magic and work, iv seen new ones only recently and they seem ok, so I’m thinking they had problems with the first few batches and did a little work on the later ones, or like I said it’s a lottery if you get a bad one, still a great concept and great looking rifle, once I’m done with the one I’m working on I will put up on my channel explaining what to do to make it better.

[@mitchellnix5274]

Nice review Dan. You can't argue with grouping like that. It would be very helpful if you could include dimensions and weight in your reviews.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Mitchell, Thanks for that mate well I plan on getting some scales set up for my reviews soon hopefully as sometimes you can't always go by manufacturer data. Thanks for the input mate it's very much appreciated.

[@scottnightingale7235]

I've just brought one and it ist brilliant but I've had an issue with a leak on the de compression screw but luckily the gun shop will exchange it for another on am hoping this one will be ok ....really really looking forward to shooting this gun

[@stedyone1090]

Great review. Cheers from Florida.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Stedy!

[@jeromemausling6324]

Hi Dan, do you prefer the M15, M25 or M30? And why?

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I’m going to buy one just to customise it and make all the bad points better, then put it on my KZbin channel on custom rifles I build.

[@bigdansairguns83]

That'll be an interesting video Dr Gunsmith let me know when it's uploaded mate.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Big Dan's Airguns I will do mate, iv not had the chance yet or done any work on any rifles for a while because iv been in and out of hospital with a blood clot, but I’m on the mend and getting back to things, so once I get one and customise it I’ll let you know, thanks.

[@sandogtjsandog4366]

Does the M30 use the same magazines as other Snow Peak guns like the Stormrider, Dragonfly, Bandit and Chaser ?

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Sandog. The M30 uses the same mags as the Snowpeak M25. I hope this helps!

[@geetee7154]

Hi Dan a great review,i actually bought one of these back in April,since traded in,the concept was brilliant,the finished product not so good,the fit & finish was very poor for what SMK charge for these Rifle's,quality control doesn't seem to be in SMK's business model

[@MichaelMartin-hp2mb]

Excellent Review Mate

[@phillipsharpe6459]

A very unique rifle indeed, but for a rifle costing £500 ish a lot of quality control problems, go and have a look a Giles review on the air gun gear show ,and then make a judgement call to whether its a good buy or not 😁

[@AirgunGearShow]

@@bigdansairguns83 Actually I spent £500 of my own money to try the gun, because I wanted to try one as an airgun lover, I had to rebuild it. As I showed in my review. I also filmed with my own money a version of the PP700 which I loved. Therefore your closing paragraph is rather insulting. But then I am sure you have been told another story. Giles

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@AirgunGearShow Hi Giles, thanks for your response and I appreciate the fact that you listed the issues you had with your M30 if they were genuine. My point however which still stands which is largely echoed throughout the entire shooting community is that whilst you rightfully highlighted the issues with the M30 to my knowledge I've yet to see you do the same to any other air rifle.. especially considering that quite a few that you've reviewed have a very colourful history regarding their reliability, and considering your past with SMK (which I cannot blame you for if what you say is true and I'd defend that straight in front of SMK) I don't think anyone could be blamed for thinking that you was especially harsh on the SMK imported product. Thanks Giles and keep up the great reviews.

[@Biffo1262]

​@@AirgunGearShow Sorry but what was there to feel insulted about? I am genuinely confused as I heard absolutely nothing personally detrimental unless it's been edited out since.

[@scottnightingale7235]

After buying one of these and have a couple of teething problems but the rifle now fires and hits like a dream counldt be happier with the rifel the trigger is slightly too far forward but nothing that I cant adapt to it's a hell of a rifel

[@scottnightingale7235]

I've recently bought one on your review after watching big dan do a video that left me not knowing if I should ...I did infect take the leap ...I have the same set up as the video including cv scope ...I found a small leak on the decompression value but the RFD has agreed to swap it for another one as it is a commen factory fault ...am hoping my new one will be ok and have no leaks but I really like the concept of the gun and looks it feels like a bore hunting gun lol

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Scott. I'm sorry to hear about your M30 having a leak issue, they're a funky gun to shoulder aren't they? The barrel seems to go on for eternity! I hope you have fun with the replacement mate and let me know how you get on with it. All the best mate.

[@scottnightingale7235]

@@bigdansairguns83 I got my replacement and it's my first pcp I have a rabbit destroyer aswell ...i do have a question or 2......when zeroing the scope the I dont seem to be able to get it right it's way off to the left at 10 ish meters and the scope will not adjust anyone using the wind adjustment...do I need to be further away ...also how do you find your clear view scope....am not the most experienced in zeroing and knowing weather the gun me or the scope is at fault ...I was using Remington barracuda 177 agin I do prefer h and n or jsb ...let me know what you think...but am loving the rifel it has a very unique feel on the shoulder

[@scottnightingale7235]

What mount do you use with your milbro cv scope dan the mount that came with it doent seem to be the best when.. I line them back to cak ther are off slightly therefore my scope is out

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@scottnightingale7235 Hi Scott, I just use the standard mounts that came with the Clearviews but it definitely sounds like there's a problem with yours. If you want a better quality set of mounts the Sportsmatch mounts are pretty good alongside the Richter Optik mounts. Sorry to hear about the issues with the mounts Scott, you could also get your RFD to get in touch with SMK and I'm sure they'd send out replacement mounts for you.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@scottnightingale7235 Hey Scott. If the scope has run out of alignment at 10 meters then something has gone wrong. Sometimes simply removing the scope and switching the mounts around can make enough of a difference so that the scope can be zeroed. The Clearview's are good scopes especially at the price. Reverse the mounts and re-seat the scope or try different mounts and let me know how you get on mate.

[@roovioroovio1009]

I have a rotex and I have an m30.... since I got the m30 my rotex has been shelved. I use both for pest control and I cant fault them really. My buddy picked 1 up too and other than the fact his had been a display 1 and was stood up for a long period of time and had dried out he went on to use it with out giving it a good clean or lubricating the bolt the bolt then broke and had to be returned for repairs. Try to find a regulated air rifle for the price of 1 of these

[@bigdansairguns83]

I'm sorry to hear that about your mate's bolt mate but yeah the M30 is an impressive rifle! I love the barrel/cylinder setup and the shot count is another massive bonus as well. They actually handle really well considering their length don't they?

[@roovioroovio1009]

@@bigdansairguns83 Yeah it's actually really well balanced, I couldn't believe how light it was either, it loves a h&n pellet too which I was happy about (had loads of various pellets from h?n) It's a bloody good rifle for the price, I've struggled to find a regulated rifle any where near the price of it either. I've used mine for pest control and to hunt with and it is plenty capable to both

[@rogeroldroyd1887]

When u going to review the Nova Vista Alpha synthetic. Please please please!!!!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Roger, Our next review will probably be the Nova Vista Pneupump but after that anything goes mate. I'll crack on to it as soon as I can for you. Thanks Roger, is there any particular test you would like us to do on the rifle or stick to the standard routine? Cheers mate.

[@TheSharkB7]

do you still recommend this rifle ? I can get one around 400usd

[@Biffo1262]

The first shot WITH the mag did hit the 5p but it was the bit stuck in the wood. Nevertheless it was a hit.

[@Biffo1262]

I am a big fan of traditional rifles and wooden stock long rifles in particular. That rifle could well have been designed for me. Now, dear wife, I have a proposition. I know you say I have far too many rifles already but you know that cruise you really fancied....what if.... Why is it wives think you only need eight rifles...😂😂

[@bigdansairguns83]

Get her told Steven!

[@richob2714]

Hi A bit late to the party but has anyne shot this in .25 cal and was it any good?

[@gavinwilkinson1602]

Liking the hortisia

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Gavin, The Hortitsia is a lovely bit of kit mate. If they could make a single shot tray to go along with it then it would be superb. Cheers mate.

[@carsmax]

Mag is FX´s witch I like..! yea man the trailer is always in the way :))

[@eelcohoogendoorn8044]

Is that sarcasm? Never heard anyone say anything good about FX mags yet, and its not for a lack of FX fans.

[@carsmax]

@@eelcohoogendoorn8044 No it´s not sarcasm !!!! I really like those. easy to handle , fits perfect, !! Only thing is they are expensive . 50 $ each . Daystate´s are maybe more expensive ?? ( better locking)!

[@eelcohoogendoorn8044]

@@carsmax Never handled one myself but the backwards loading and the fact that you kinda need three hands to do so seems pretty meh.

[@carsmax]

@@eelcohoogendoorn8044 first 3 times fill the mag was a bit unusual but than ....perfect !!!

[@carsmax]

don´t speed up so much!!

[@tomhughes5123]

great review ugly flat pistol grip