Battle of the Bullpup! "Akela vs BullBoss vs Reign" by Airgun Detectives

'Battle of the Bullpup!" We show you three (3) of the most popular un-regulated .22 caliber bullpup style PCP air rifles. We give you a close-up look, compare the individual air rifles, and show you the performance. #staytunedforairgundetectives
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[@daysofdaz3650]

If benjamin moved that side lever further forward its a winner i feel rear side levers are a thing of the past As with mid mounted side levers you never have to take your eye of the scope and ive found more comfortable in usage .great vlog and info buddy❤

[@joshuatriggs2941]

Out of the 3, I would only have the Benjamin. Never had good luck with Hatsan. Had several and they were all uniquely problematic in their own right and the nightmarish customer service sealed the deal to never own another. Benjamin is fantastic. Their guns almost build themselves when I take them apart for maintenance. The ease of them puts a smile on my face just thinking about it. And, they completely stand behind their stuff. Plus, when you call you actually speak to someone who wants to help. Love that. Never owned a Walther so no experience, no comment. Another great video man. Have a great weekend brother!

[@stevekundzala676]

I understand! Lack of Customer Service will do that.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Benjamin has been in the business for years and the customer service is second to none! Happy Shooting 👍🏻

[@brocockboy]

I have never owned Hatsan or Walther either.But I certainly can relate to Benjamin’s customer service.I currently own a Field and Target Marauder with Lifetime warranty.And,I’ve needed that warranty several times since I first purchased the gun in 2018.But,today,that gun is probably my most used gun ,and does not take a backseat to my more expensive guns in the accuracy and consitency dept.I love how I can pick up the phone,and reach Velocity Outdoor during normal business hours,and actually talk to a friendly, succinct English speaker who is ready to help me.

[@chentequilichini7182]

excellent comparison! I got the akela and the bullboss , love them both, and can't go wrong with any of them!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I totally agree...they are all great 👍🏻

[@AIRGUN4LIFE]

Yes, definitely can't wait for the NOTOS CRK!😉

[@YDCFF_]

I like all 3 of these, but I already decided on the 45 you did the comparison with. It will be mine soon. 😁

[@fin59shaw]

I have wanted an air rifle for a long time. It really is difficult to choose, but I just ordered the Hatsan BullBoss. I appreciate your videos, I usually shoot regular guns, but I think air guns will be fun, also.

[@OH8STN]

The Reign is amazing but I settled on the Hatsan because of the hot-swappable pcp tanks. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@srchristopher6040]

I love this channel! Awesome ideo, I love the Reign, very accurate! Around 2650 psi it stacks H&N Barracuda Hunter extremes very well! Great video! Thanks for you’re amazing service!

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

Just ordered the Walther last and extra mags and various pellets and slugs today..getting the GX CS4 Thursday( had problems with the Umarex Ready Air)..hope it all works out fine...

[@simonnoble7589]

Hey Greetings 👋 👋 JC , how are you ? 😀,. Whot a fantastic indepth review 👏. This review should help folks on choosing, there pcp rifle . Each rifle is priced well ! , and can shoot great . Thanks JC for your hard work. It's a damp cold day here . Around 10c . Hoping to shoot on my range in garden later . Got a new rifle to try IXIA .22 . Cheers Si

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC , Of these three models, the Reign is undoubtedly the most Bullpup and is a Walther. I agree with Mr. Max's final opinion . Great video and a great weekend to all. Cheers

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching as always 😉👍🏻

[@loneliestshrimp1181]

Ah so it’s biggest problem is it’s a walther

[@nlmeireles5109]

@@loneliestshrimp1181 is not a problem. It is quality guaranteed.

[@jerrypruett8870]

THANK YOU! AD bout to get most ALL my business! Semper FI!

[@stevenhorney7735]

Benjamin Akela would be my top choice. I'm a sucker for the walnut stock, plus as an owner of a Cayden I've been impressed with the quality and performance of this line of rifles.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Benjamin is a great rifle! You can not beat that wood stock👍🏻

[@TheRiddimselecta]

That wood on the Akela looks beautiful

[@AirgunDetectives]

It is one beautiful stock!😉👍🏻

[@TuttleScott]

my Beeman Underlever is my favorite PCP at the moment cause of its lefty friendliness and balance. Only thing I dont like is the weight but it carries it pretty well being a bullpup. the walther reign has been on my shopping list but I've been more into springer breakbarrels lately and my collection needs thinned out before anymore purchases.

[@AirgunDetectives]

There is always room for one more airgun 😉👍🏻

[@penguinclips9551]

It has a regulator in it in uk we get 170 shots its amazing

[@Disinterested1]

had a reign for years now a great up close standing gun for ratting barns :) super light and dumpy it feels like a toy and has great accuracy for what it is!

[@murfspop]

When you reviewed the Akela bout a year ago I ran out and bought one from Utah Airguns. Terry also makes (which I recommend ) is a support for the front of that long scope rail. Remove the rail and THEN install the support. Another great review. You review it and I buy one . If u want to review a Legends MP40 I just got one .I'll bring it over for you. ..Please advise.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Mike, I actually have an MP40 and I hope to take a closer look and review it in the upcoming year. I hope all is well!😉👍🏻

[@gtwolfe100]

Enjoyed this review; especially since I have extensive experience with one of these and oblique exposure to another. First the Akela (and I know I'm OCD, but it ends with an "a", not "e". A-kee-lah as opposed to A-kee-lee), which anyone who had Krals when they arrived in the US knows is a slightly upgraded Kral Puncher-Breaker. Yep, sorry Joshua, but that Benjamin that you like is actually a Turkish made Kral, and they make nice guns. The only issue I had with the Krals in my airgun store was they were a bit loud but overall nice guns and the Akela looks like a good gun, except, that annoying lever. 100% agree that those butt mounted levers are just plain irritating. The Bullboss was one of my very best sellers. The down side was that it was and still is heavy. IMHO all the Hatsans with the exception of the Flash series are heavy. But as pointed out here, it suddenly gets much lighter feeling when shouldered and every one I tuned for a customer was extremely accurate (except one that came it with what turner out to be a warped barrel). The only issue I ever had with the Bullboss was that I had to shim the scopes on every single one I set up. That tactical rail was consistently off alignment by about 1.5mm. Finally, thanks so much for including the Walther. I have a former customer with shoulder problems who contacted me looking for a suggestion on a sub $600 bullpup replacement for his Flashpup because, surprise, with a cranky shoulder the rear bolt is getting very hard for him to manipulate. Given his desire to stay under $1K and still have a mid-mount side lever on a lightweight bullpup, the Walther was the only rifle I had found to suggest. The Notos is just a bit underpowered so he wasn't interested in that rifle. Having seen this review I feel much more confident suggesting that he try out the Walther. Nice reviews and great summary.

[@sap3055]

I have owned several hatsan air rifles and it's always the same problems bad accuracy leaks and a crappie finish so now I stay to air arms weihrauch and walther umarex

[@brorjordas1979]

True JC. You had me. Totally loved this video! For me - if could just grab one home - then it'd be the Walther Reign. But, if need to pay for one (as I have to) - then it's the Bullboss. My local price is ~€950 for a Reign - and €599 for a Bullboss. Never seen the Akela sold here (yet at least). The Bullboss has been said as to be a bit too on the heavy side (for some) - but I would not mind. I'd still train to shoot offhand with even a heavier one. And, as said; the basic magazine design - looks quite alike as an Umarex 8-shot rotary mag, which are proven to work damn good - and are simple to load. The Reign I fell for at the very first picture of it (prior of release even). I find it waaay tacticool looking. And the plastic shell (a downer to apparently many) oughta make it ridiculously light to wield. And I love the ambidextiosity of it - even with mags. Our versions here come even just with a threaded barrel end and has no fixed stuff.. The Akela.. Dunno.. The stock do seem like artwork - but it does just not "do" it for me. I just prefer synthetics. Nice though to see you got someone to manufacture needed accessories for it. But I'd buy one if gotten a way good deal for one. I'd probably though alter the stock in some way..😁😁

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate your opinion as always my friend 😉👍🏻

[@simonnoble7589]

Hi my friend , nice words in your comment 👍 . I hope you get that bullboss soon ? 🙏 Cheers Si

[@brorjordas1979]

@@simonnoble7589 I'd really hope to get some extra money for a Bullboss. Dunno if oughta start selling parts of my massive collection of music memorabilia/stuff..though that'd be a huge decision for me. Seen several stores to have the Bullboss in .25 - either in black or camo, but I'd go with a black one surely if have an option whenever cash is finally at hand for the purchase of one..

[@oakland002]

My first Benjamin , and it wouldn’t hold air right out of the box , took almost 2 months to get my money back ! Both my hatsan .25 cal Bullpup would leak air (it’s the plastic stock ) my .177 and .22 with the wood stock is still working like new from day one !

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I vote for the reign , thanks for the review. 😎👍🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

We are on the same page Peter👍🏻😉

[@robertguzman3190]

Great video of the 3 i have the Hatsan in 25 and i have had my eyes on the Reign but wife saids maybe for Christmas if im goods lol But can you tell me about your back stop and did you build i would like to make me one .

[@AirgunDetectives]

Send me an email and I'll send you some photos of my shooting cart. [e-mail]

[@Brux101]

Hey Airgun Detectives, I was thinking about the your next KZbin post recommendation, I have a berretta 84fs bb gun co2, I was wondering if you were gonna make a quick review and see how you think of it. For me its super loud and maybe you can test it for yourself if your willing to do it as your next KZbin post!!!! fps is 360 btw

[@stevekundzala676]

Reign. Quality, reliability, good reviews is most important to me. I don't know if the Reign is best in those points, but I like the looks best.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I don't think any of them is a bad choice👍🏻😉

[@augustgiovenco4974]

JC I know you like the reign…the new Bullshark from Stoeger is sweet…if you haven’t shot it get your hands on one…it’s a fun one ☝️ as always thanks for your great/informative videos man…God Bless

[@AirgunDetectives]

I will have to research the Bullshark👍

[@UFOHUNTERS2]

hi .. is the Hatsan Gladius Long rifle any good or better

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Great video JC! Of those 3, I would probably go with the Reign because it is a bit lighter than the Bullboss and I would be taking it out hunting and don't like the anxiety of worrying about f*cking up an beautiful stock in the field. With the Reign, who cares? Don't get me wrong. Guns that are super pretty like the Akela are beautiful to look at, but for me, they are no fun to go hunting with, and usually end up as safe queens. I'm not looking for a gun like that. The Reign is accurate and very well made. I prefer the magazine design of it over the Hatsan too. That's just me. Just my 2 cents.

[@AirgunDetectives]

We are on the same page brother😉👍🏻

[@paulstone1912]

I just received the Walther Reign yesterday

[@AirgunDetectives]

It's one of my favorites! 👍😉

[@ezrabrook3993]

Guud comparison 👍🏻💯✌🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for watching!👍

[@1776adb]

Wish you had included the Beeman underlever in the mix.

[@michaelsalcido3736]

JC, you compared those three bullpups; however, JC, what is your choice and/or opinion to include the Beeman 1350+ series or the Beeman Commodore? Also to anyone that has compared these rifles to each other specifically the Rein vs the Commodore or 1350+ series underlevers?

[@gmanneod8085]

I want to like the Akela but being left-handed no. So for me I go with the Reign too

[@AirgunDetectives]

Good choice!!👍🏻

[@robevert7931]

Website doesn't seem to load! Anyone else having issues?

[@BigGG425]

I went with reign

[@AirgunDetectives]

My favorite 👍🏻😉

[@short-hand4312]

I have the bullboss (.25) and the reign (.22). my favorite is the reign. as it is much lighter. the bullboss is a monster powerhouse. I'm torn between 2 lovers. but reign wins. I just purchased your Umarex .30 cal. I may have a new contender.

[@mirko5707]

cool channel

[@REDMAN298]

I`m leaning towards the Reign. I`ve read complaints about the barrel not being Walther and difficult to clean with the muzzle break. Is this true?

[@AirgunDetectives]

I have had no issues cleaning the barrel. The accuracy is there and it is 100% German made by Walther. That being said I can't confirm it is a Loathar barrel.

[@loneliestshrimp1181]

I’ve heard the akela lacks compared to the normal marauder

[@jamesoconnor8044]

All nice guns, but I chose the Stoeger Bullshark. Just over 6 lbs, 2 1/4 lb. trigger, 60 regulated shots per fill, and Olympic Grade accuracy. It's a really sweet bullpup.

[@asoasotriadio]

Will you try the Hatsan BT65 Elite QE?

[@AirgunDetectives]

I do have a tactical AT44...we'll give you a closer look at that one👍🏻

[@michaelhaddock3416]

If you were to pick just one PCP rifle to use for squirrels,rabbits,crows and exc. is there one that stand out to you more than others.

[@richardhartley5210]

Get your hands on an Air Arms Galahad.., in my humble opinion it’s the best bullpup out there. 😎

[@ChristopherRyan84]

It's $1900

[@jamesomalley4556]

Benjamin please !

[@Doc.Holiday]

New to this, not shooting. What does regulated vs non-regulated mean?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Your higher level PCP rifles regulate the air behind every shot so you get consistent velocity, which results in better accuracy. Non- regulated PCP rifles usually have a power curve. They start with a higher velocity and continue to drop as you go through your shots. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@TheMrodla]

The Rein comes a Walther barrel !

[@dutchsailor6620]

So does the Bullboss.

[@supergreatairgunreviews]

No love for the Beeman 1358?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Eventually we'll take a look at that😉👍🏻

[@nealtressler1661]

How does the Reign do with slugs?

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Good ??

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Akela

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Warranty is one of the biggest differences

[@captaindaxhallock8117]

Hatsan is the worst my bull boss is a paper weight!!! No parts available especially the trigger group housing block!!! Go with the Akela or the Umarex Walter

[@brettbaker5599]

Can't wait for the Umarex Otos, accidentally set up for us lefties from the factory!

[@georgemeeksjr9926]

From one lefthander to another nice video I'm a airgunner to I like the first reign design like in the UK brought vulcan3 instead I say yes yes man she sweet in 30 cal check one out you want be disappointed

[@j.verfaillie5742]

The Walther clearly "reigns".

[@AirgunDetectives]

Well said!👍🏻😉

[@michaelblanks4284]

But isn't the average made by hatsan? And sold by crossman

[@182511419139208]

Kral made them for Benjamin.

[@michaelblanks4284]

Yes sorry I meant to say kral and I see the Google Voice didn't print the other word right either but yeah that's what I meant to say kral my bad can anyone here say customer service will be as effective with kral sold under crossman brand?

[@AirgunDetectives]

You get Benjamin/Crosman customer service which is outstanding 👍🏻

[@penguinclips9551]

The walther rm8 is the better gun

[@BoggWeasel]

Ambidextrous. - AM..BEE..DEX..TRUSS...... Why do so many Americans have a problem pronouncing this word? (it's not just you J.C. 😁)

[@leadxpoison9281]

Is your wesite down? Trying to order a bipod and I get: Error thrown Call to undefined function vc_manager()