Gilly
Super member
I've quite liked the idea of having an ultra compact gun in the arsenal. Don't get me wrong, I love my other rifles to bits and they absolutely have their place, but it would be nice to have the option to travel light (in case size, rifle size and literal weight).
It'll be primarily used as a pester, this time I'm going to buck my recent bias towards .177 and get this one in .22
I'll happily take a hit on shot count for a smaller lighter gun. Weekender bottle lives in the car and ultimately I rarely get through a mag or 2 on my perms anyway. Whilst a short barrel gun is always going to be a noisier beast, some rifles are inherently quieter than others and not just muzzle report. Points awarded for quieter operation.
Currently the Katran SC is winning the race, very light, good pedigree, packs down tiny and from what I've read on here people have loved them for CQ work.
My ears are also pricked by the Ranger XR2 (compact), I always quite liked the look of the ranger XR when it was first released, the second iteration is just as appealing to me. Whilst on paper it packs down smaller, it is a heavier gun and for this reason it's currently behind the katran. However, that could change in the face of further info. I know it's a brand new release but has anyone had any sneak peaks or hands on with this rifle?
Had a quick look at the SP AP900, seems a nice rifle at a really low price point, bigger than the other two, but lets just say it's not for me this time.
Toyed with the idea of a leshiy 2 as well, but the more I look at it, the more it seems like a bad idea. Big chunk of money and not a fan of no UK based supplier/support either.
Anything else I should take a look at consider? any comments on the afore mentioned rifles?
Cheers all!
It'll be primarily used as a pester, this time I'm going to buck my recent bias towards .177 and get this one in .22
I'll happily take a hit on shot count for a smaller lighter gun. Weekender bottle lives in the car and ultimately I rarely get through a mag or 2 on my perms anyway. Whilst a short barrel gun is always going to be a noisier beast, some rifles are inherently quieter than others and not just muzzle report. Points awarded for quieter operation.
Currently the Katran SC is winning the race, very light, good pedigree, packs down tiny and from what I've read on here people have loved them for CQ work.
My ears are also pricked by the Ranger XR2 (compact), I always quite liked the look of the ranger XR when it was first released, the second iteration is just as appealing to me. Whilst on paper it packs down smaller, it is a heavier gun and for this reason it's currently behind the katran. However, that could change in the face of further info. I know it's a brand new release but has anyone had any sneak peaks or hands on with this rifle?
Had a quick look at the SP AP900, seems a nice rifle at a really low price point, bigger than the other two, but lets just say it's not for me this time.
Toyed with the idea of a leshiy 2 as well, but the more I look at it, the more it seems like a bad idea. Big chunk of money and not a fan of no UK based supplier/support either.
Anything else I should take a look at consider? any comments on the afore mentioned rifles?
Cheers all!
interesting, i'll do some reading 
