JTS Airacuda 25 CAL - My FIRST PCP Air Rifle

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[@Christian-vo5hf]

I'm 51and shoot everyday I only have a hand pump. I pump my airacuda after every 10 or 20 shots it's alot of fun and you will get used to it.

[@VitalArms]

Great to hear! It’s definitely a nice way to get some exercise in. I didn’t realize it would take that many pumps to fill from empty but I can’t imagine I’ll ever have to fill it from empty again unless replacing o rings etc.

[@JoseGarcia-gh4fp]

As a 67 year old you made my day cause l pump my 3 rifles and it was kind of funny you trying to pump your rifle. 😊

[@VitalArms]

I’m glad you got a good laugh out of it! Now I’ve learned a lot since, I don’t let it drop below 2k psi and it takes about 70 pumps to get back to 3k psi. What pcp rifles do you have?

[@user-ih6rd1km1x]

I have a discovery . notos.and a jts 25 cal. Standard.

[@bmoorear]

Thats a fantastic first PCP, great gun, great caliber.....congrats. Ive been doing the PCP thing for about 14 years now, the Mantis 3-9x32 is pretty hard to beat for 76 bucks on Amazon, it would really make that rifle streamline.

[@VitalArms]

@@bmoorear thanks I absolutely love it! I especially love that I can shoot it way more conveniently compared to my firearms. Thanks for the rec as well on the scope, I’m very specific when it comes to what I want in a scope and this one I got fits the bill perfectly for me. I’m not a fan of the parallax adjustment around the lens, or second focal plane.. which I’m guessing the mantis is because there’s no mention of FFP/SFP in the description

[@bmoorear]

@@VitalArms Yes the Mantis is an AO scope. I just use my airguns in the backyard for shooting groups and ratting at night so an AO scope is fine for me but I get it, I would never have an AO scope on my predator calling rifles. Love the channel dude, I'm a SoCal, 22 mag shooting, Baofeng radio using dude too. Hahahaha. 22 mag will THUMP jack rabbits out to 130.

[@eddiecahall3824]

Alot of people dont know it but you have to cock the air rifle first to open the valve so air get in quicker! Leave it cocked while pumping it up!

[@VitalArms]

You are correct, I read that in the manual! I’m a bit embarrassed by this video cuz I had no clue what I was doing and didn’t realize it would take like 400 pumps to fill it from empty 😂😂😂

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@VitalArms lol I understand man. Was only saying from one airgunnar to the next lol everyone is human, mostly 😀

[@VitalArms]

@@eddiecahall3824 I appreciate it!

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@VitalArms yezzir! Got more info for ya lol

[@lamardaniels6625]

Trust me, using a hand pump will keep you in shape! Especially when constantly sitting and shooting daily, this is a workout between shots!

[@VitalArms]

I’m learning to love it!

[@Aaron-us5iu]

I really wanted the .30 but I didn’t want the thumb hole stock either so standard .25 for me…. It’s my first pcp as well

[@VitalArms]

Hell yeah! I kinda hate this video now cuz I learned so much since 😂😂 moral of the story is mine won’t fill if it’s cold because the pump seals leak but I just warm them up and it fills easy

[@supergreatairgunreviews]

I also think the jts max stock looks horrible but this one looks great. Great pcp for the price especially in .25 cal

[@gboutdoors5198]

I looked at the origin for a while, and I almost bought it. But then, someone said checkout the JTS Airacuda Max, and I did. Oh man, I fell in love with that Airacuda! It shoots like a dream. My only complaint is that it weighs 8 pounds, and with my scope, it's 9 pounds.

[@VitalArms]

You and me both! I had the origin in my shopping cart and credit card info added, then I discovered the Airacuda. Still happy about my choice but damn it’s heavy! My scopes almost 2 pounds 😂

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@VitalArms dang thats like a 10 pound setup

[@drummer57]

I got the same gun it great for the short time i have had it the finish on the stock is not the best but nothing a little linseed oil can’t fix the gun is very accurate enjoy iam waiting for the 30 cal

[@VitalArms]

I actually really like the dry wood look of the stock. It’s mainly the reason I got it. But overall has been a dream to shoot

[@JonHunter80]

I'm looking for a 25 cal pcp with around 50+ foot pounds at the muzzle for under $800, mostly for hunting turkey at 80 yards max range. any suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm considering Airforce condor, but dont care for the look of it. like the look of this more but its less powerful. but more affordable.

[@VitalArms]

I spent about a year trying to decide if I wanted my first pcp in .22 or .25. Im glad I went with the .25. There definitely is much more pellet options with .22 but I think it’s less important due to the fact you really only need to find a couple options that shoot good through your gun. I’ve seen a guy on KZbin take 2 coyotes with a .25 at I think 45 fpe so a headshot on a Turkey would absolutely be a dead Turkey. Goodluck in your decision. The look of the Airacuda standard definitely played a big part in my decision because I love the stock but I will tell you it is quite heavy to carry around in the field especially with the scope I added is nearly 2 pounds extra. I think I won’t be buying any new air guns until I can save up for a really high end one next like the fx impact just to have both sides of the spectrum. Thanks for watching!

[@supergreatairgunreviews]

The airacuda is good air rifle for price and should be enough for a turkey. The snowpeak m60b is right under $800 and might be my next pcp in .25

[@gboutdoors5198]

I have the max version of the airacuda and every single day I shoot it and I can hit a 2 inch target at 130 yards and at 100 I can plink 1 inch targets

[@VitalArms]

That’s awesome dude! It’s a nice accurate rifle especially for the price

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@VitalArms for sure I am super happy with it

[@lamardaniels6625]

And, I pump up my Avenger Bullpup 4351 psi with my hand pump...best advise...keep it above 2000 psi, therefore itll be easier to pump back up!

[@VitalArms]

Great advice thanks, yeah I realized quickly that the whole “70-100” pumps to fill is in reference to not going below 2k 😂😂😂 it’s fun being new at something. I’m so used to firearms and I love this new adventure of pcp air guns. Do you have any tips on maintenance? O rings, barrel cleaning etc.. should I be running a bore snake or patches?

[@lamardaniels6625]

@VitalArms for cleaning, run patches, and other maintenance is to always keep the safe and never allow them to get too dry.

[@VitalArms]

@@lamardaniels6625what do you mean keep them safe?

[@lamardaniels6625]

@@VitalArms o-rings will easily break it they become too dry overtime! But some O-ring lube ( which is safe on o rings without deterioration)... and it'll make them last longer...

[@stevengoodman3498]

​@@VitalArmsget a JL Crown Saver pull thru cleaning system and Balistol cleaner for the barrel as it won't hurt the seals. 25 cal patches from Walmart or Amazon. Never ever use a metal cleaning rod as it can and will damage the barrel crown then your rifle is useless. Learned this years ago from Nate at The Airgun Channel here on KZbin. Fantastic rifle you have purchased and you will enjoy for years to come. Like you I do like a nice wood stock. Looking forward to seeing some groups from this setup. Happy shooting!😊

[@michaudmech]

Can a regular tire pump air compressor be used? Just curious because I'm looking to buy one. But I don't want to use a hand pump, i get enough exercise at work.

[@VitalArms]

No you need a pcp air compressor. A tire pump can’t fill to those pressures

[@Leadslinger619]

Wow that thing is nice, shoulda got the Max if your looking for more power, pretty sure you can tune that thing to be a beast, i tuned my gauntlet 1 to shoot slugs at 920fps 34.9grain nsa slugs, opened up transfer ports, installed hammer spring adjuster, new reg set at 2400psi output and im hitting targets out at 300yrds these rifles are very close in power to actual .22 lrs when power tuned. I actually use my pcp more than the 22, a lot funner imo when you can hear the smack from hitting your target.

[@VitalArms]

I hear ya, but I specially noted in the video that I’m not a fan of the stock on the max. I hate anything thumbhole. And it’s just a fun shooter for me, I don’t plan to modify it or anything. Just stock shooting does it for me.

[@gboutdoors5198]

if you want a good moderator get the ronin or Yokozuna the ronin works great on my airacuda

[@VitalArms]

I was looking at those but honestly it’s already pretty quiet so I think I’ll just put the money into my rc airplane hobby

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@VitalArms Nice!

[@top-lul7540]

Is the standard one bether than max ? Im thinking tho buy the max in 30cal

[@VitalArms]

Depends if you want it to be regulated, the standard is unregulated but I think the stock looks way better so that was my deciding factor haha. I also believe the max has a bigger volume of air. The manual doesn’t say anywhere what the actual volume is but I’m very happy with my 25 standard.

[@raymondaguirre5825]

Good choice but you should of got the regulated rifle. Hand pumps aren't fun need to look into a compressor you'll have a lot more fun.👍

[@VitalArms]

I specifically didn’t want this to be a regulated rifle so I got exactly what I was looking for 👍🏽 after the initial fill from empty I actually enjoy the work it takes to pump but I will get a compressor at some point. Thanks.

[@Leadslinger619]

Use your upper body weight and chest to lean on the handles i find it easier to pump it squat style.