Webley Eagle .22 review-Big Dan's Airguns

[@markrobbins6483]

Yet another excellent review from the man himself, thanks Dan 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Mark!

[@nickwebb9290]

Nice one Dan 👍and yes, the weather hadn’t been our friend for much of the year. Guess that just adds to the challenge of me trying to hit anything consistently 🤣 Also good to see a .22 cal being reviewed

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Nick! To be fair me shooting in calm weather is a challenge to hit anything.

[@anthonyemery3953]

Cheers Dan, another enjoyable video review. 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Anthony!

[@user-ze4fc2gx3q]

I do like the Eagle something different nice one webley nice fair review Dan..

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks bud!

[@andrewdyke9771]

As always a cracking review again Dan. Always look forward to your next installments, just a pity they are not more frequent. But then you do have a business to run i guess.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Andrew! That's the issue, I'm salesman, gunsmith, local delivery boy and the chap on the phone so it can be difficult to get time to film. That said I'm tempted to take Tuesday off as a dedicated filming day (currently working 6 days a week). We'll see what happens.

[@nickwebb9290]

Nice one Dan 👍 yes the weather hasn’t been our friend for much of this year so far. Guess that’s a good excuse for me not shooting accurately anyway 🤣 Also good to see a .22 cal being reviewed

[@brandonwood4914]

Hi Dan, cracking review as always, just a pity you had uncontrollable wind😂. Look like a cracking affordable entrance in to the world of PCP shooting. You could do with an in door range. You can always come up north to Atherton indoor Range, to do your testing. Also there is a good chippy 50 yards away. All the best, looking forward to your next review.

[@waynewardle1928]

Love the look of this one. A massive webley fan so I'm wanting this to shoot the socks off a Hw100 . I think it did fantastic in the wind, so like you say, in calm weather should be much better. One holers Imo. Silencer does it's job too. Great vid sir! Well done.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Wayne! I'm a Webley sucker myself as well and I was really pleased with the rifle, especially considering the thought that has gone into it and the performance for just over £500. Mega rifle.

[@harryzero1566]

@@waynewardle1928 I thought Wierauch 100kt, good value too in comparison. I like biathlon charging handle too. The down side for me is that bottle. If I were new to this sport, the Webley would be on my shortlist.

[@simontanner]

Great review very informative and interesting as always thanks Dan 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Simon!

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

I like this and had a ata airborne which this is based on and that was a right bit of kit for the £350 new I paid.

[@bigdansairguns83]

They're a nice rifle the Airborne and the "ATA" checkering is stunning. That said the Eagle is actually its own rifle although you can definitely see some similar lines to both. The block for instance is completely different on the Eagle along with the trigger mechanism, stock, barrel length and the Eagle is quite a bit lighter in the shoulder.

[@alanmorris8783]

This isn’t based on the Airborne, it is actually the ATA Airborne Gen 2 (this is on the ATA site). It fixes many of the shortcomings of the gen 1 like trigger, weight and side lever. My guess is the lack of traction of the ATA brand for air rifles, whereas Webley causes Dan to soil his tightly whiteys.

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

@@alanmorris8783 ye gen 2 but still the ata airborne lol

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@alanmorris8783 Hahaha it's a nice gun to be fair but again it isn't a 1:1 to the Gen 2 Airborne. As mentioned the stock is different, the block is different and if you look at the rear of the block the ATA doesn't have the housing for the short stroke system. Put pics of both side to side and you'll see the differences.

[@VadersDarkside]

Oh Dan! I had my heart set on a Cometa springer until I saw this. Completely different beasts I know but that Eagle stock is bloody gorgeous and it looks such a well made bit of kit. On a side note your reviews are brilliant and you have become a household name now. The wife just walks in the room and says "you're watching Dan again then!" 😂😂😂

[@jefferydoubler2870]

Nice review Dan looks like a good gun shame about the wind. Oh and I like the safety their lol

[@bigdansairguns83]

Weirdo!! Hahah just kidding mate. It's a lovely rifle to be fair and yeah the wind was utterly miserable. It was filmed when the MetOffice was reporting well over a week of rough winds and it was a case of "ah crap better go out there and get it done". That said I think it did pretty darn well!

[@yetiwheeler4121]

Good to see you mate bit late to the video 😢 sorry miss the 20p 5p test so your getting technical 😊

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Yeti! I shall never forgive you for this. Just kidding haha. I kept losing the coins mate I'm not going to lie, plus we had people abroad not knowing the size of the coins which is a fair point. So out comes the vernier!

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Oh webley eagle i thought you said were eagles dare but seriously though dan that looks nice.have a good week sir

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Winnie you too!

[@andrewblock5087]

Got the chance to handle that very rifle and I'm not a fan of the big bottle look but will say the balance of the rifle is spot on (well it suits me)

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Andrew! They're an odd beast aren't they as they look heavy and cumbersome but they're a genuinely well behaved monster in the shoulder. Much lighter than it looks and very well balanced as you've said.

[@heathhalfhill6867]

This is a beautiful PCP and for me with those big lungs on it FAC would be the ONLY way I would spend my money on it. In sub 12 IMO and .22 cal…yeah…not my cup of tea especially with the bottle. Tube…in sub 12…yes not FAC. Still…really pretty gun! Love the stock and receiver. Great review! Don’t know why I got it so long after you made it. Who knows. I must have commented about something again the censorship gods at YT didn’t like again😂😂😂. Stay blessed. PS…thanks for showing the pellet weights on the tin. That really helps so much. Thank you.

[@casperboo5465]

heyup mate, as always a cracking video and great watch, oh you said a naughty word lmao, luved it 🤣😂😅👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

haha thanks Casper! I don't usually curse but.. it was being that though wasn't it?

[@casperboo5465]

@@bigdansairguns83 Yea it was mate, if that was be there would have been more than one word said mate, oppps there goes my youtube channel, lmao 🤣😂🤣

[@darrenm7964]

Good and detailed review as usual Dan, but not a good shot count as you said

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Darren! To be fair the shot count is still good at over 150 shots but it has so much more potential.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

I was seriously thinking about buying an FX drs but seeing how this performs I may save myself several hundred quid 😊

[@BazLisie]

I think we are talking here about the ATA Airborne plus £180 for the Webley logo. No wonder ATAs are flying out of the shops. Regards, Baz.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Baz! Despite the looks the Eagle is an almost completely different rifle compared to the Airborne. It's lighter, has a shorter barrel, a totally different stock, a totally different block/action and a different trigger mechanism. The only similarity is that it shares the same mag. In general it's a more refined rifle to the Airborne, if you put pictures of the rifles side by side you can see there's quite a few differences.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

The airborne weights and absolute ton too . Shame because it is a good performer too.

[@lancelongfield5550]

hi Dan try jsb jumbo rs, 13.43 gr my ata loves them, accurate and a lot faster than the heavy weights.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Lance. I'll mention this when anyone talks about the Eagle. Cheers for the info!

[@geetee7154]

Good review Dan, the rifle certainly looks the part, stylish & looks more premium than other budget rifles👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Geetee. My thoughts exactly it's a pretty thing and extremely solid as well.

[@dennisreid4428]

Great review Dan. I really like the look of that gun,can't be doing with all the tactical stuff coming out,air rifles should be made with wood. Just one small ask,as England started using the metric system of measurement in 1971, would it not be better to use this system in your reviews? I'm a lot older than you but, having spent most of my adult life using this system and having to convert inches to millimeters can be a bit of a chore.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Dennis. I agree I can't stand tactical stuff give me old school wood and metal! In regards to measurement units the vast majority of the shooting world use imperial along with the majority of our own shooters and publications.

[@dennisreid4428]

@@bigdansairguns83 Not wishing to make this drag on Dan. it's only a quick button press on your vernier for us who don't understand the thou's business. for example a 5p which you use as a marker is 0.7090 thou or a much simpler number 18mm and that's using a Mitutoyo absolute aos

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@dennisreid4428 Hi Dennis. Imperial is the standard measurement for groups however I'll include metric as well in the next video if it helps.

[@dennisreid4428]

@@bigdansairguns83 Thanks for that Dan

[@chrisgreenwood271]

Not a lover of the flask up front.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Chris. I'm not a bottle man I must admit and if they could make a cylinder fed Eagle I know which one I'd take. That said as bottle rifles go I don't find this to be one of the better looking ones by a long shot.

[@TurkishTinkerer]

What a familiar hard case that is in the background 😂

[@bigdansairguns83]

Haha Hey Matt!

[@tonyrest6714]

Has a lot of features of my ATA Airbourne 🤔

[@bigdansairguns83]

The Eagle (in my opinion) is essentially a refined Airborne. A different block, shorter barrel, new trigger mechanism and lighter to go with it. That said I'd never knock an Airborne, they're a fantastic rifle and also cheaper than the Eagle it must be said.

[@karlj1717]

I think it looks great if only they put a slim air tube on it! I really dislike the calorgas bottles on the front 😂.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Karl! I agree I'd love to see a cylinder version.

[@danhowden1812]

Good review Dan, I'm not a fan of the astestics of this one

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Dan! Fair enough fella to each his own. I'd rather if it had a cylinder (or spring!) but as bottle guns go I think it's a good looking rifle.

[@Kieron-ny8ix]

Thought you would have said about no fill port cover.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Kieron! I'll admit you got me there that one slipped by me. That said just like any other built in probe they're easy to cover up.

[@andrewblock5087]

@@bigdansairguns83 You do actually mention it at 3mins 18 in writing on the screen. 'That said a dust cover wouldn't go amiss'

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@andrewblock5087 Andrew with the save! Thanks Andrew, I know that criticism range a bell!

[@NicholasStansfield-rs7sz]

I saw one in drapers yesterday they do come with a black magnetic cover but I guess Dan's test rifle was missing

[@marklbarnard]

What is the trigger pull weight

[@nicksamsunggalaxys2404]

Time bedding it in and a barrel polish should tighten things up, looks a good buy for first pcp

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Nick! Spot on, considering the build and spec on offer it's an absolutely stellar rifle and an affordable one at that! A breath of fresh air in a world that considers £1000 rifles as "mid budget".

[@strawman3059]

Reminds me of the ata airborne a bit 💥

[@lancelongfield5550]

it is a ata airborne gen 2 same gun.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@lancelongfield5550 Not quite, if you take a look at the Gen 2 the block is different between this and the ATA. The Eagle for instance has the rear housing to accommodate the short stroke cocking system and the stock is also wildly different. It's built off of an Airborne I'd guess but it's definitely not the same gun with a different logo.

[@lancelongfield5550]

@@bigdansairguns83 you are correct i have an ata airborne in 22 and i love it, i will be getting one of these. value for money great build quality, these are as good as your £1500 guns, and i have had all sorts bsa super 10 walther rm8 weihrauch 99 ect

[@reevessairgunningreviews5572]

Would look much better with a rounded Carbon Fibre bottle.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Reeves! It'd certainly be a bit lighter but then it'd also be more expensive.

[@reevessairgunningreviews5572]

@@bigdansairguns83 very true. I wonder if you could change the bottle easily? Best Fitting supply some reasonably priced Carbon bottles.

[@harryzero1566]

Does this rifle have anti double load mechanism and resettable safety?

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Harry. No anti double load as the mags are self indexing. The safety is also a manual affair which is usually preferred on a PCP.

[@harryzero1566]

@@bigdansairguns83 I would like to come and visit the farm in Essex, I have 3 HW 100kt, 57 and 99s plus 2 Sig Suar Virtus. I checked out your Kral NP3 and fancied that, now this Webley, but in need to downsize without letting them go to irresponsible individuals. Maybe I could offload some or all in a PX arrangement, I live in Essex.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@harryzero1566 Hi Harry! The best thing to do is contact me on my website at bigdansairguns.co.uk

[@TheSnafflepup]

Saw one of these at my local tbh and really didn't like it. It looks like it's been made with bits of kral reximex and hatsan I think it's only a webley In spirit sadly.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Snafflepup. It is a Turkish Webley there's no denying that and the mags are the exact same as ATA. That said the block as far as I'm aware is its own design as is the stock and the short stroke cocking system (although I can't remember if the ATA had that). There's no Kral nor Reximex parts used.

[@aubreybenton8249]

It's typically Turkish the large bottle spoils the look for me ,any chance you could do the EBA Arglncourt or perhaps the Precihole Achilles,nice to see you back 👍😉😉

[@TheSnafflepup]

​@@bigdansairguns83it just looks like I've seen this gun all before but in other guises you'll never sell me on that stock tho it's a sleeper with a hole in it .😅

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@aubreybenton8249 Hi Aubrey. I'll see what I can do matey.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@TheSnafflepup Haha I do get what you mean with Turkish rifles sometimes there's definitely a few different models with VERY similar parts shall we say. That said I guess if it works it works. I genuinely quite like the stock it's like a prettier HW100 thumbhole.. walnut too! That said If it were a cylinder fed rifle with a more slim stock I'd prefer it.

[@CraigRees-kg1dg]

Can’t see the readings Dan

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Craig. Yeah the lighting was misbehaving on the chronograph but if you skip to the end I put a breakdown of the chrono results where you can have a better look.

[@mythgreatbritain5634]

Another rebranded Turkish rifle.

[@bigdansairguns83]

To be fair Turkish rifles are pretty superb today. I'd also argue that it just being "rebranded" is a bit harsh considering there's some pretty vital design differences between this and the ATA. The ATA for instance doesn't have the short stroked cocking system (note the lack of the housing at the rear of the block) and the block itself is also different.

[@CharleneRees-g8j]

To get rid of hammer bounce have to have slingshot hammer or no pre Lord behind hammer

[@bigdansairguns83]

You don't need a slingshot hammer to get rid of hammer bounce. Hammer bounce can be entirely eliminated with tweaks to the spring, hammer weight and valve return spring. The Eagle almost has it entirely eliminated with this set up but there's still a tiny bit of bounce remaining. The main issue with the Eagle is the reg pressure being far too high but this affects all sub 12ft-lbs PCP's.

[@CharleneRees-g8j]

Yau slow that footage down it bounce like a junky with no smack !!

[@bigdansairguns83]

It actually doesn't. The Eagle is incredibly muted compared to most out of the box PCP's.

[@lancelongfield5550]

no it did not you need to go to Specsavers