Evanix Tactical Sniper .45 Cal - by Airgun Expert Rick Eutsler / AirgunWeb

[@airgunwarriors7491]

Ugggh! Could make it back in time to relax and listen to the new Radio Show! Was looking forward to it. Got to figure out what to do...exactly...to be able to log-in to communicate by way of Skype. Hope the show went well!:-) I'll catch next week's broadcast. Thanks, agw.

[@AirMarksman]

Nice review as always Rick. I did a video on my .357 sniper a while back. This rifle still amazes me each time I shoot it. I have held some pretty tight groups at 50 yards. I have shot a few venturi rounds down it as well as conventional powder burner slugs. All shot pretty dang good. For the most part I use the JSB pellets. I have not tried round balls in mine as of yet. It is getting hard in my area to find good shooting areas so my testing is limited right now.

[@AirGunWeb]

I would imagine the JSBs would do very well in that gun. They are over-sized and adapt to a wide variety of bore sizes. Try the round ball when you can. Those can be scary accurate in the Evanix guns. I hope to get something from them in .357 soon. I'm loving the big bore airgun world! Cheers, AGW

[@AirMarksman]

AirGunWeb I am going to order some round balls in the next few days so I can try them. Do they work in the magazine ok? I had someone on a forum 3d print me a single shot loading tray for rounds that do not fit into the magazine.

[@AirGunWeb]

Air Marksman The round ball has worked fine with the Evanix mags so far. You should be good to go! Cheers AGW

[@AirMarksman]

AirGunWeb I will order a box of them soon and let you know how it goes.

[@anasmirza3075]

Hi Rick, i am planning to buy 357 sniper , could you plz test and post a video like u do always ... Your videos and comments r very helpful in selecting Pcps and calibers. Thanks

[@AirGunWeb]

+Mirza Anas Baig - my hope is to get one from Evanix at SHOT or at least arrange to get one later this year. I want a .357 sniper as well. I have the Rainstorm II in .357 and it's a wonderful gun to shoot. cheers AGW

[@ALPHA_WOLF1]

Which one is better for you the texan 45 cal or evanix taxtical 45cal. Wich one would u chose. Im buying one of this please let me know what do you think cause i want one of this too bit im not decided yet

[@AirGunWeb]

+Ronny Castro - my personal preference would be the Evanix because of the type of shooting I prefer. I want more shots on target. That's not to take anything away from the Texan.. as a hunting airgun, right now it has no equal. cheers AGW

[@AbdulMannan-tm1xm]

+Airgun Experts - AirgunWeb / AirgunWebTV Hi Rick, Could u plz advice which one is best for Coyote hunting sniper .45 or .357

[@AirGunWeb]

Both will do the job out to 50 or so yards, so I would go by availability of ammo in your area. cheers AGW

[@toddy2519]

Hi Rick I truly like your reviews and have a question...and a statement. 1. I noticed that you are sponsored by two different companies...Pyremed and Airgun Depot. Are they affiliated with each other? 2. You mentioned big game target areas are about 2-4 inches...in fact deer and similar game have an 8-inch diameter kill zone!! Keep up the great work...the videos are entertaining and informative. p.s. I would think the .45 caliber rifle would have a much greater hunting range...at least to 75...perhaps 100 yards??

[@AirGunWeb]

Hey there Toddy, 1. I don't know the exact nature of their relationship other than they were both eager for me to participate with both of them. The cool thing about what I do is that I'm able to work for many different folks not just one. I work directly with Gamo, Hatsan USA, Umarex, Inovairtech, and many more. 2. Thank you for the info on the big game kill zone. If that is the case, then the .45 would have the ability to reach out much further that what I shoot here. However, I want things as accurate as they can be so it's why I try and keep it to 2" or so with these big guns. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, AGW

[@InvincibleExtremes]

The rex p in 45 puts down the same power in a much more compact package... there's no way I'll pay for just looks.

[@percyjacksonseries1]

What is that gun in the back to your left? That one with the multi colored wood grain

[@Jtwizzle]

I'd imagine with a tune-up and using another type of bullet besides AV the accuracy may improve even more.

[@bobbywhitter9523]

Will you review the airforce Texan?

[@AirGunWeb]

+Bobby Whitter - yep.. in the works.. just ordered more ammo.. Cheers AGW

[@17hmr243]

is it best thing to unscrew the bottle after u finished using it?

[@airgunner6689]

Rick, What would you say about using this Evanix Tactical Sniper in .357 or .45 for coyotes out to 100 yards? Thanks

[@AirGunWeb]

+Airgunner 66 - 100 yards?? Look at the Evanix Rainstorm II or the Sniper in .357. Basically the same gun, but different stocks. The .357 has more range (with accuracy) than the .45. Cheers AGW

[@chandragani1342]

Dear Airgun Expert, I am looking to buy this mind blowing Sniper. But since Evanix is made in Korea, I would like to know if it is reliable? Does it have any issues/problem? Looking forward for your reply. Thank you.

[@AirGunWeb]

I've had some hit and miss events with the Evanix airguns as with all brands, but PyramydAir's service always took care of any issues. You have the support of a great company when you purchase the Evanix products. Cheers AGW

[@chandragani1342]

I've been using my German beast HW 100 for 2 years and found no issues. Still shoots like a dream and no maintenance ever. But I will consider buying Evanix from PyramidAir. Thank you.

[@kbssat]

+Chandra Gani Evanix is a Korean company that manufactures air gun in Korea, and now why would you think made in Korea is less reliable?

[@iossegonzalezalonso5490]

Hi, which is the most powerful between Sumatra 500 and Evanix x2k???

[@benildabacud1434]

how much sir?

[@arvilmatlock8942]

hello rick I first off must say I like your videos keep'em coming anyway im in the market to purchase another airgun and lie always it always come down to two for me to decide on so heres where I need your input I torn between the gladius 25 cal long and evanix rainstorm ii.im looking for high shot count per fill which I have the air venturi carbon tank and shoebox compressor but I do a lot of back yard pesting my neighbors usaually away when shooting,lol and then I cant seem to remember the hawk scope with amx in the 200 price range,so like I want a gun that's medium to low in loudness I currenty have the marauder 25 cal and hatsan sniper 125 which is loud and heavy so between the evanix and gladius which is lighter quite and like I said shot count per fill.which isn't a big deal also which has highest ft lbs of energy within 25 to 50 yards thanks

[@wappiviksen5439]

it goes and replace barrel to vulcan airgun from cl177 to 22? thanks

[@lukes-uf4bc]

Hi can u test it with 180/200 grains?? ,Thanks

[@AirGunWeb]

lukes 2777 - I have shot the 180 and 200 grain bullets.. The best ammo I've found so far have been round ball .456. I've got some more testing to do once the weather gets better. Cheers, AGW

[@lukes-uf4bc]

thanks !...,dont forget to test the "bulldog"!!! jaj cheers

[@AirGunWeb]

lukes 2777 - yep.. have one in for testing now. cheers AGW

[@ederaldoribeiro4788]

Bom dia pode me dizer qual alcance de precisão /Good morning can you tell me which precision range

[@derrickmitchell39dm]

The Hatson Hercules has a better fpe at 250. I'll take the the Herc.

[@tranceuniversetherapy5905]

I have an Evanix Sniper-K bought in 2019 in the carbine this written engraved 250 Bar but in the pressure gauge the green color zone goes exactly until the 200 bar after it is red up to the 400 Bar, buy a few days have not yet filled the air cylinder. Anyone who understands these things can tell me if I can safely fill up to 250 Bar ???

[@jamesmcgall8234]

Marketing it as a "sniper" using an air rifle platform... but only being accurate to 40 yards? I have springers that shoot more consistently. I just don't get why it's so difficult to manufacture a long range big bore air rifle. FX and daystate do it. Better barrel, regulated. Or picking a consistent ammo and building a gun around that would be a great way for a manufacturer to improve rifle accuracy.

[@AirGunWeb]

James. I have many other guns that shoot more accurately than this in spring, gas ram, and PCP. But, they don't have the look this rifle has. It has the sniper "look" hands down. Also remember that it's produced in other calibers that add the accuracy at range you may be looking for. As a .45 cal beast of a gun, it is exactly what it is.. a beast. If you are looking for long range accuracy, this in .45 is not the gun for you. If someone out there wants to put 150 foot pounds of energy on game out to 40 yards, this may be just the gun for them however which is what this review is about. Cheers, AGW

[@jamesmcgall8234]

Well I'm studying physics and engineering if I can figure how to build a long range large caliber air rifle I'll send it your way. Keep up with the videos and thanks for taking the time to reply. Cheers!

[@maurovenancio3308]

Boa tarde ... Alguém sabe me informar qual é o preço desta arma ? E onde comprar ?

[@blackdiesel]

The problem with air venturi ammo for these big bores are they are too small.

[@airgunwarriors7491]

If I'm not mistaken, the round has to be no more than .599-inches in length.?.

[@AirGunWeb]

AirGunWarriors Not sure.. I just shoot what I get from PA.. I may start casing my own round ball ammo though.. that seems to work the best for me. Cheers AGW

[@blackdiesel]

AirGunWeb Evanix 45 cal bore is actually .4565

[@robinsonmac]

You need to ditch the Air Venturi ammo, it is not very accurate ammo

[@AirGunWeb]

robinsonmac I just worked out a deal to be able to add this to my collection.. So I'll be able to work with this like I plan to do with the Sam Yang 909. I want to say thank you to my great sponsors like Evanix and Pyramydair for their continued support.CheersAGW

[@julianramirez8244]

hola, les compre este rifle evanix sniper cal 22 y no puedo recargarlo lo intento con un compresor senco pc 1010 y nada tengo todo adecuado y nada, me pueden hayudar que me falta para recargarlo, gracias....

[@AirGunWeb]

Not sure what the issue may be. Make sure that the rifle is cocked and not putting pressure on the valve with the bolt closed when you try and fill it. If that does not do it, you'll need to look to get it serviced. Cheers AGW

[@JoeZelensky]

Obviously the round ball could not be used for hunting anything except rabbit head shots. Could you do a hollow point accuracy test so we can see the deer killing accuracy.

[@AirGunWeb]

Jake, I would humbly disagree. What was there before the "bullet" shape that we are familiar with today? Muzzle loaders took (and still take) a lot of deer with round ball. None of these are going to give you the hydro-tatic shock advantage that a traditional firearm will. The hollow points, at this velocity, may not expand much at all. The round ball will penetrate very well and do massive internal damage with the right shot placement. What may be a good test is to get some ballistics gel and see what that can show us! Cheers AGW

[@JoeZelensky]

AirGunWeb some gel tests would be awesome. And don't forget to simulate bone in it. Also everyone that I know that black powder hunts uses sabot.

[@AirGunWeb]

Jake Smalley I'm going to see if I can get a sponsor to cover the equipment costs and the time for the ballistics testing. We'll see. Modern black powder guns are perfect for the sabot rounds. I was speaking more of days gone by. Cheers, AGW

[@FollowingGhost]

The round ball is a very viable hunting round especially considering it is more accurate. The round ball has been taking game for hundred of years and continues to do so. The hollow point at these speeds would probably be my last choice unless the bullet was fairly soft.

[@JoeZelensky]

Following Ghost the ball does not expand, it only passes through. The hallow points are made specifically for air rifles.

[@jjab99]

Looks great, but a low shot count and the accuracy isn't that good beyond 30 to 40 yards. I think that the looks are let down by the details.

[@AirGunWeb]

I would respectfully disagree with your assessment and ask you to consider the following: Last year I purchased a Ford 2006 250 Superduty Diesel. I did not buy it for the fuel economy, I bought it to eventually pull a 5th wheel trailer. I get 17 MPG when I'm highway driving and 11 to 12 when I'm towing my 10k pound 5th wheel. I knew going into it that I wasn't going to get 25 MPG. The Evanix .45 needs to be seen the same way. It's not for plinking in the back yard or shooting small game out in the field where you may take 10 to 15 shots. It's for hunting large game, i.e. Deer, Hog, & misc predators, where you may take 1 to 2 shots per outing. When you talk to airgun hunters that do this for a living, they'll tell you that you want to keep your shots as close as possible, 30 to 50 yards, with 50 yards being a long shot. This rifle fills a very specific niche. It's a niche that some airgunners may not be looking to get into. In the world of "off the shelf" mulit-shot big bore airguns, this one hits all the marks to fill the niche it was intended to accommodate. I won't fault it for low shot count or the fact it doesn't shoot to 75 and 100 yards for the same reason I'm not going to fault my truck for not getting 25 MPG while towing my trailer. It was not designed to. Cheers, AGW

[@jjab99]

AirGunWeb Well, I must admit I did not think of it that way and I suppose that for that niche group of hunters who only want to use air weapons and only shoot out to 30 to 50 yards, it might be just what they need, but for the everyday air-gunner, it's not a very practical weapon (just my personal opinion). It does look great though and I would seriously consider owning one if the weapon was available in a lower power model with a higher shot count.

[@AirGunWeb]

jjab99 You are absolutely correct. This is not the airgun for the average airgunner nor is it the practical choice for the guy that wants to plink at paper in the back yard. You have to WANT this airgun more than NEED this airgun. But hobbies are just that way are they not? They have this in .22 which may be a fun caliber to try down the road. I'd be curious to see how it would do on shot count and long range accuracy. Maybe one day! Cheers, and thanks for watching and the comments. AGW

[@lotsofstuff3860]

Kind of silly to have a flash hider on it, or is that a muzzle break (just as silly). I'm not a little kid, and not a fan of pretend parts on my air rifles. Why no shroud? That would make it a lot more pleasant to use.

[@ashleycovey9037]

Lots of stuff Write the company, and ask them.

[@kurucacikinoko]

i dont get it. afc .25 can do anything that this gun do, more fpe more accurate more distance.. just dont get it

[@AirGunWeb]

Minimum caliber for hunting larger game in AZ is .35 caliber some other states is .40 cal. If you want to hunt larger animals in these states then you could not use your .25. Cheers AGW

[@geronimo67]

kurucaci kinoko More FPE? How? At 1,100 FPS with a 27.8 grain pellet the FPE is 74.7. Half of what the Sniper puts out.

[@TriggerPullTV]

Fills a niche that isn't there, at least in the UK anyway where a .22LR, 17HMR, or a centrefire would be much more practical. Keep the ugly thing in America thanks! Nice review all the same Rick :-)

[@AirGunWeb]

LOL.. Thanks for the kind words about the work product. I can see where this would not play in the UK, but there's a pretty large niche here in the US and it's growing. It's not about what's "practical." If that's all that mattered, then yes there are a TON of more "practical" and efficient ways to take down big game. People hunt with bows and blackpowder not because it's the most "practical" They do it because they enjoy the experience of the hunt and the experience of taking game in a non-traditional manner. More and more states are recognizing airguns in their hunting regulations which is further expanding the niche. Cheers, AGW

[@TriggerPullTV]

AirGunWeb Only tongue in cheek Rick. Keep up the good work.. Oh and get your hands on the UK's favorite PCP, the HW100 - It doesn't get much better than German engineering

[@jmerc6304]

Very low fps for such a large caliber. I like the videos on this channel but I don’t think the gun is worth buying.

[@garybillington2239]

very informative, 40 to 50 yards !!! hardly deserves the moniker of "sniper" uk rifles are zipping out to 75 yards with a smaller cal and getting sub inch, hardly seems worth it to be honest, and you get what 6 usable shots, your mad

[@AirGunWeb]

+Gary Billington - This model, the Tactical Sniper, comes in all calibers from .177 up to .50. The "sniper" name denotes it's look more so than extreme range. There is more than one perspective to any product. cheers AGW

[@garybillington2239]

+Airgun Expert & Critic - Rick Eutsler / AirgunWeb -- ok fellah point taken

[@ashleycovey9037]

Gary Billington I bet you'd buy one if you were allowed to. 😉

[@bluewater454]

How can you call a rifle(air rifle or not) a "hunting" rifle at only 40 yd accuracy? "Sniper" rifle??? Now that is funny. I have seen the better air rifles accurate at 100 easy - even with the lighter calibers.

[@BFagan]

+bluewater454 It's obvious you're never hunted. Most rifles will be a bit more accurate at lower calibers, more velocity with the flatter trajectory at 93-100 meters. Also have to take into account that air rifles maybe as powerful as the firearm counterpart, but don't have the effective range. That's the challenge, much like bow hunting.

[@bluewater454]

***** Funny. I have been hunting since I was given my first Daisy lever action bb gun when I was ten, and went forth to terrorize the local squirrel population on my grandpas farm. I have hunted all of my life. I have never done any serious hunting with air rifles, but I understand their range and accuracy. I dont understand how you can say there will be better accuracy with lower calibers, simply because of greater velocity, and supposedly a "flatter trajectory". It all depends on the rifle, and the quality of the ammo you are using. Also, the higher caliber ammo resists wind drift better than the lower calibers, which is a big factor. Sorry. You are going to have to do better than 40 yards for me if you are going to recommend an air rifle for hunting. I used to get that off of my of my .177 cal Beeman spring-action rifle, hunting wood chucks for fun.

[@BFagan]

bluewater454 40 yards is recommended for any hunting. You're probably one of those guys that tells everyone you bagged a buck at 200 yards.....which is BULLSHHIIITTT! My PCP .22 is 1140fps and 45ft/lbs and can kill at 60 meters, but not good to shoot anything with any gun past 60 or so yards, too much margin of error; IE: not killing it.

[@BFagan]

bluewater454 Poll reviews from other (actual hunters, not you: a wannabe): 50 yards. thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3209940 *Owned.* Got anything else to add?

[@bluewater454]

***** You should have read your own post. That little survey you posted didn't even bother to ask if they had taken game under 50 yards. Some of the comments I read stated that they had taken deer at shorter distances(that is what bow hunting is for), but many of them also stated that they had taken deer at distances much greater, as well. In other words, if your 'hunting" rifle is limited in accuracy to 40 yards or under, then you might as well save your money and just go bow hunting. Its a lot more fun. Nice try. Rented maybe, but hardly owned.

[@claudecashbigcashmoney]

im disappointed. with cast bullets, you say accuracy is 25 to 35 yards? why do they call it sniper.does somebody make a repeater 45 that has good accuracy out to 100 yards?

[@smittyb9418]

I agree....its certainly not worth 800.00