Just ordered a Short one
From Tony, it should arrive in 2 weeks or so after he test shoots it.
I can’t wait, in the mean time what to crown the little one with, a Bug buster ?
~ GKU
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Would polishing the barrel some help keep it cleaner longer?
Well I’ve been busy with other things myself.
But I’ve shot the little one after work throughout the week and I turned it down to 850-860 fps with JSB 16g.
With the HST adjuster is flush with the receiver body the shot curve falls of at about 140 bar, filled to 245 bar I’m getting about 48 shots = 4 mags.
The groups are beginning to tighten up considerably from .3” to (.17”-.2”) ctc at 30 yards, and on some groups just staking them.
I’ve notice on this German barrel it gets very dirty rather quickly, about every 200 shots or so it needs to be cleaned out again.
I’m using the PatchWorm cleaning system, I believe it’s the best !!
My Cricket where similar and I just shot the living hell out of them and today there’re the most accurate PCP I have ever owned.
Only time will tell on this little one and how it evolves with every shot taken ……… …… …
I’ll be shoot her this weekend for sure ! 
~ GKU
Nice lil hole :fishinghole:
Yes, I already order some from your last post recommended.
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/p/H_N_Sniper_Light_Pellets_22_Cal_14_Grains_Domed_250ct/1218
Thanks Ernest, love the Mutant it’s a real joy to shoot !!
~ GKU
I know where you’re going with this, it’s 5.53.
They are a tighter fit going in the breech.
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/p/H_N_Field_Target_Trophy_22_Cal_14_66_Grains_Round_Nose_500ct/31
~ GKU
give this pellet a try got around .2 CTC at 25Y .5 at 50Y. didn’t see any flyers.
GKU what head size are those FTTs ??????
Shot over 860 pellets so far, what a blast to shoot !
I haven’t change the HST adjustment all shot with out-of-box settings.
All pellets tested so far where shot at 30 yards in very gusty windy conditions.
JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo, 15.89 Grains = .3″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 860 fps.
JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo Heavy, 18.13 Grains = .35″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 820 fps.
JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo Monster, 25.39 Grains = .24″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 710 fps.
JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo RS, 13.43 Grains = my gun hates this pellet !
JSB Diabolo Exact Jumbo Express, 14.30 Grains = .3″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 890 fps.
Predator Metalmag Pellets, 17.00 Grains = .22″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 830 fps
Predator Polymag, 16.00 Grains = .4″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 860 fps.
Crosman Premier (brown box), 14.3 Grains = .3″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 885 fps.
Crosman Premier Hollowpoint, 14.3 Grains = .4″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 885 fps.
Air Arms Falcon, 13.43 Grains = .52″ ctc 5 shot groups @ ?
Air Arms Diabolo Field, 16 Grains = .3″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 860 fps.
H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme Hollowpoint, 19.09 Grains = .4″ ctc 5 shot groups @ ?
H&N Field Target Trophy, 14.66 Grains = .18″ ctc 5 shot groups @ 885 fps.
I haven’t tested all yet and some of the above need to be retested.
The H&N Field Target Trophy, 14.66 Grains (AKA the P-rod pellet) seem to be very consistent in my gun.
Maybe this German made barrel likes the German made H&N pellets ?
more to follow ……………
~ GKU
I knew you will like it… the machining is the first rate.
The consistency and smoothness of the trigger make your shootings more enjoyable.
The bore at the muzzle end is different from her big sister. It is an interesting design.
Enjoy your shorty…
Regards,
Endo
Thanks Endo !!
I agree with all you said, I can’t argue with that.
~ GKU
Thanks for sharing the photos. I am pondering hard on whether to get a Mutant or Vulcan as my next bullpup. The trigger system on the Mutant looks more clean and refined than the Vulcan’s. According to the photos I’ve seen online, the Vulcan’s trigger system looks very cumbersome and overly complex. But this is just my opinion as I have not seen either one in the metal. The photos really help though. At the moment I’m leaning more towards the Mutant (used to be the Vulcan) because it looks almost like the Cricket, which in my opinion, is one of the better designed bullpups in terms of its simplicity of the barrel-to-scope clamp system. Also, the trigger mechanics and layout appear superior over the Vulcan. To me the one BIG ADVANTAGE the Vulcan has is the cocking lever location.
Thanks spinj,
Yes, maybe shallower grooves/lands on shorter barrel can be a plus.
For a true leftie as yourself it’s a nice feature to have a reversible lever for sure.
The Cricket has a very good trigger for it simplicity, but the Mutant has indeed a better all together feel throughout it’s movement.
Let use all know when and if you decide to get one will ya. 😀
~ ATB ~ GKU
Congrats Greg.
I knew you will like it… the machining is the first rate.
The consistency and smoothness of the trigger make your shootings more enjoyable.
The bore at the muzzle end is different from her big sister. It is an interesting design.
Enjoy your shorty…
Regards,
Endo
The trigger mechanism looks very good. Regarding the barrel, I personally am not too bothered by how high the lands’ protrusion is. Personally, I think the closer they are in height to the grooves is a good thing because it allows the pellet’s skirt to seal the air really well when it expands during the shot cycle, thus minimizing or eliminating chances of air blow-by. How many lands are there in the barrel? I noticed that the lands of your barrel in the photo are quite wide.
Thanks for sharing the photos. I am pondering hard on whether to get a Mutant or Vulcan as my next bullpup. The trigger system on the Mutant looks more clean and refined than the Vulcan’s. According to the photos I’ve seen online, the Vulcan’s trigger system looks very cumbersome and overly complex. But this is just my opinion as I have not seen either one in the metal. The photos really help though. At the moment I’m leaning more towards the Mutant (used to be the Vulcan) because it looks almost like the Cricket, which in my opinion, is one of the better designed bullpups in terms of its simplicity of the barrel-to-scope clamp system. Also, the trigger mechanics and layout appear superior over the Vulcan. To me the one BIG ADVANTAGE the Vulcan has is the cocking lever location.
I removed the barrel and the LDC back end cap is held under by the forward frame clamp.
Made in Germany is engraved on it.
I pushed a pellet through to check for any barrel imperfections.
It pushed through very easily with no signs of a choke on this barrel.
Port looks good and passed the Q-tip test.
Crown also looks good, the lands in the barrel are very short/low reminds me of a Crosman CO2 pellet barrel.
The wooded stock weight without hardware is 22.3 oz.
The action is 69.6 oz.
The trigger group is freakin awesome !!
~ GKU
Raining out, so I chrony the Crosman hp 14.3g will test it’s accuracy later.
Mines seem to need a 250 bar fill shot down to 140 bar got me 40 good shots.
~ GKU
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IMO:
From what I heard yes and lubing pellets but I’m not into that also.
I believe in new barrels lubing can render and prevents a normal break-in and can hurt you later.
But, I didn’t polish my Crickets barrels and they became absolutely accurate as they aged.
After putting about 2,000 pellets through them first, after which they need to be clean less often now.
I’m more worried of ruining a perfectly fine barrel from polishing it the wrong way.
For me, not worth the risk when it’s so new yet I don’t mine the extra cleaning.
These Shorty’s are equipped with a very unique choke-less German barrel, all to new to be trying to improve something already brand new, to me anyway.
So far, patience has been on my side ………… with Airguns anyway. 😆
~ GKU