You really do UA-cam airgun reviews proud. Sober, factual and no fluff. So many other channels would do well to study your work. Subbed even though I'm in the US and miss coverage and testing of the FAC features.
Thanks very much. Very kind of you to say so. We've done a few bits on FAC rifles and hopefully will get to review a few more soon. Thanks for watching.
the trigger guard is designed to be used with gloves Richard. ive got 1 and if using thick ish gloves you just remove the guard and if fill to 230. lovely rifle a real gem to shoot. thanks for another lovely review buddy by the way the quick fit probe as you call it is called a foster quick fill
Hi Richard , after watching this review, I decided to buy one, I bought the mrk 2, I must admit what a really accurate little rifle, keep the reviews coming. Spot on
Great review and fantastic rifles. I’ve got a Hortitsia in .177, Kozak in .177 and a Sapsan in .22. All very accurate and well built. Thanks again. Need a couple of scopes so will look in your Shop. 👍🇬🇧
Great show as always Mr Saunders 👍👍👍 Apart from a couple of small niggly bits (which I agree with on) it’s nice little rifle. Will you be reviewing the Sapsan?
I had terrible trouble with my mk2 kozak, it had a regulator that was leaking and it sprayed pellets, the gun was returned to my rfd after the importers couldn’t help sort it out. These really are hit and miss as my rfd had quite a few going back but also one or two customers praised them, I guess you pay your money and take your chances
Hi Richard.Great review and another fab little rifle.they do look really well put together and as you said,with a bit of pellet testing the groups will tighten. Will you be selling rifles on your site by any chance in the future? Atvb 👍🏻
Do you clean the barrel before shooting your airguns? I find new rifles have a protective coating on the rifling, and a pull through before shooting makes quite a difference in consistency and accuracy.
@@reevessairgunningreviews5572 I clean the barrels on new/test rifles, but only bother cleaning again when accuracy drops off. Some can go ages without a clean, others need cleaning more often. If find larger calibre FAC rifles need cleaning more than 12 ft lbs, but there's no golden rule. Thanks for watching.
@@airgunextra Just what I do, though I don't do FAC, only sub 6 and sub 12 Ft/Lb Airguns. Nice channel, I always watch other reviewers, and I only do it for fun, and hopefully help a few people.
With regard to the floating plastic trigger guard and Steve White’s spot on comment below, at least one other manufacturer I know using a floating trigger guard for this reason but it is in metal. This and that very slim strip at the bottom of the cut out of the stock put me off adding the Kozak or Cossack Bullpup to my Zbroia Hortitsia .22 carbine. Which was a shame. Instead I’m taking a chance with an Askelkon MX10 Bullpup Synthetic in .177.
Looked at Matt Manning’s excellent review of the original Zbroia Kozak on Airgun News. The stock and metal trigger guard secured a both ends with a screw were far superior to the revised model. Which meant I decided not to add Zbroia’s semi-bullpup to my very good Hortitsia carbine. Pity.
Nice little gun Rich and well accurate. I'm with you on the trigger guard and that 12mm square rib under the thumbhole. Any plans to review guns from that other former Soviet country 'Russia', is it Edgun?
@@airgunextra well the last time I spoke to someone about it they said the list just kept getting bigger but that was a year ago.. I just assumed it would be easier to get hold of one as its been out for a while.. Its just proving how much of a popular little gun is it.. My next door neighbour was lucky enough to get one but had his name down for more than a year before he got one.. And wen it arrived he was very disappointed with it and sold it on said its not a patch on his fx impact.. Never the less I would love to own one..
@@byson8653 There is a Spanish website “EdgunLeshiy.Shop” that claims delivery to the UK within 3 weeks. However, after some research, I understand there is a UK outlet and the consensus among those that have used it is not highly regarded and also the imported sub 12ft/lbs are “allegedly” being held up by UK Border Force “allegedly” due to the ease of which they can “allegedly” be modified to higher power. No facts to back all this up, just what I’ve come across on t’interwebs!
Hi I really love your videos they are all extremely helpful when choosing an air rifle. Could u tell me what scope is on this air rifle please. Many thanks.
Thanks Sam, and thanks for watching. The scope is an MTC Optics Prismatic 10x30 'Atom'. Its a great little scope. We have it in the stor right now alphamilitaria.com/shop/mtc-swat-prismatic-10-x-30/. You can also see a more detailed review of it here: ua-cam.com/video/F6wERiM8UcI/v-deo.html
Remixex are doing some great affordable rifles. I've been using the Pretensis regulated for a while and it's been very impressive. If you're budget can stretch a little further, the FX DRS is an excellent rifle.
Hi Mark. There are rifles already available that have interchangeable barrels, but to my knowledge, no one has produced a rifle that has a .22 and .177 barrel attached side by side. Best you get out to your shed and earn a fortune :)
I bought one on the back of this review....all I can day is I wish I hadn't bothered...trigger is garbage however adjusted ant the rifle is throwing groups all over the place with loads of different pellets 😟.... however I'm not giving up yet 😉
Sorry to hear that Nigel. Did you buy it brand new? If you bought from a gun shop brand new have you spoken to them about your issues? There's a few things that are worth checking - clean the barrel with a pull through (not felt pellets), make sure the screws and bolts are done up tight. And have you got some decent mounts? And are they done up properly? Have you put the rifle over a chronograph to see if it is consistent? And if you're using a silencer, have you tried taking it off to see if it is more accurate without?
@@airgunextra done all the above my friend...it's really consistent... I'm getting my mate to crown and re lap the muzzle (something that transformed one of my other rifles)...the trigger I'm going to get "Ratworks" to sort and I'm pretty sure It'll come good as I really like the rifle 😉
Tiz a tasty piece of kit , not sure about the " ambidextrous - ness " of the stock , as a leftie ( I know , im moaning again ) I recon id punch myself in the eye every time I cocked it .. ( if I wanted to remain fixed on my target / quarry ) .. that said , I still like it .. probably more accurate in .177 .. probably get away not punching my eye out if it had a regular sized scope on come to think of it ... ( still p****d off with Zbrioa only doing the hortitsia in right hand though .. )
You really do UA-cam airgun reviews proud. Sober, factual and no fluff. So many other channels would do well to study your work. Subbed even though I'm in the US and miss coverage and testing of the FAC features.
Thanks very much. Very kind of you to say so. We've done a few bits on FAC rifles and hopefully will get to review a few more soon. Thanks for watching.
the trigger guard is designed to be used with gloves Richard. ive got 1 and if using thick ish gloves you just remove the guard and if fill to 230. lovely rifle a real gem to shoot. thanks for another lovely review buddy
by the way the quick fit probe as you call it is called a foster quick fill
Hi Richard , after watching this review, I decided to buy one, I bought the mrk 2, I must admit what a really accurate little rifle, keep the reviews coming. Spot on
That's great Gary. I'm glad you like it. Have fun!
Great looking compact little rifle there, seems to be able to prove itself out on the range. Thanks for another informative review.
Thanks very much for watching.
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Keep the vids coming !
Thanks very much for the kind comments. Keep us going!
Quiero agradecer su excelente video me convenció al 100% lo estoy comprando en 22 5,5 , Saludos desde Chile
Thanks very much Ivan. I'm sure you will enjoy your rifle.
Great review and fantastic rifles. I’ve got a Hortitsia in .177, Kozak in .177 and a Sapsan in .22. All very accurate and well built. Thanks again.
Need a couple of scopes so will look in your Shop. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks Philip. Yes, I have to agree, very nice, especially at that price. Please let us know if help out with a scope or two...
Your lucky
If you had to get rid of the kozak or the hortitsia which would it be? They both look great
Great show as always Mr Saunders 👍👍👍
Apart from a couple of small niggly bits (which I agree with on) it’s nice little rifle.
Will you be reviewing the Sapsan?
Great review as always.
Thanks very much Rod.
I had terrible trouble with my mk2 kozak, it had a regulator that was leaking and it sprayed pellets, the gun was returned to my rfd after the importers couldn’t help sort it out. These really are hit and miss as my rfd had quite a few going back but also one or two customers praised them, I guess you pay your money and take your chances
Nice minimalistic design - like a space gun from The Expanse. Great review BTW!
Sapsan next hopefully,
Thanks Richard.
I hope it's better than the one I had sapson
Has anyone had their hw 💯 bull pup rat works tuned ?
Hi Richard.Great review and another fab little rifle.they do look really well put together and as you said,with a bit of pellet testing the groups will tighten.
Will you be selling rifles on your site by any chance in the future?
Atvb 👍🏻
Thanks Justin. Yes, both really nice rifles. We don't have plans to sell rifles just yet - scopes, clothing and accessories mainly.
the test video was very easy for me - I have to chose between a simple Kral - a german short PCP or this
Choices, choices! Good luck!
Do you clean the barrel before shooting your airguns? I find new rifles have a protective coating on the rifling, and a pull through before shooting makes quite a difference in consistency and accuracy.
Yes indeed.
@@airgunextra Thanks. Some people don't but I find it makes a big difference once the rifling is Leaded in.
@@reevessairgunningreviews5572 I clean the barrels on new/test rifles, but only bother cleaning again when accuracy drops off. Some can go ages without a clean, others need cleaning more often. If find larger calibre FAC rifles need cleaning more than 12 ft lbs, but there's no golden rule. Thanks for watching.
@@airgunextra Just what I do, though I don't do FAC, only sub 6 and sub 12 Ft/Lb Airguns. Nice channel, I always watch other reviewers, and I only do it for fun, and hopefully help a few people.
@@reevessairgunningreviews5572 Thanks very much.
With regard to the floating plastic trigger guard and Steve White’s spot on comment below, at least one other manufacturer I know using a floating trigger guard for this reason but it is in metal. This and that very slim strip at the bottom of the cut out of the stock put me off adding the Kozak or Cossack Bullpup to my Zbroia Hortitsia .22 carbine. Which was a shame.
Instead I’m taking a chance with an Askelkon MX10 Bullpup Synthetic in .177.
Looked at Matt Manning’s excellent review of the original Zbroia Kozak on Airgun News.
The stock and metal trigger guard secured a both ends with a screw were far superior to the revised model. Which meant I decided not to add Zbroia’s semi-bullpup to my very good Hortitsia carbine. Pity.
Maybe the trigger guard is removeable for using gloves in cold weather. Ukraine gets a bit chilly at times
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Nice little gun Rich and well accurate. I'm with you on the trigger guard and that 12mm square rib under the thumbhole. Any plans to review guns from that other former Soviet country 'Russia', is it Edgun?
Hi Baz. Could you mean the Leishy? I'd love to get my hands on one of them...One day.
@@airgunextra is there sill a long waiting list on the leishy nowa days mate?
@@byson8653 Yes, I believe so. Others might know different though?
@@airgunextra well the last time I spoke to someone about it they said the list just kept getting bigger but that was a year ago.. I just assumed it would be easier to get hold of one as its been out for a while.. Its just proving how much of a popular little gun is it.. My next door neighbour was lucky enough to get one but had his name down for more than a year before he got one.. And wen it arrived he was very disappointed with it and sold it on said its not a patch on his fx impact.. Never the less I would love to own one..
@@byson8653 There is a Spanish website “EdgunLeshiy.Shop” that claims delivery to the UK within 3 weeks. However, after some research, I understand there is a UK outlet and the consensus among those that have used it is not highly regarded and also the imported sub 12ft/lbs are “allegedly” being held up by UK Border Force “allegedly” due to the ease of which they can “allegedly” be modified to higher power. No facts to back all this up, just what I’ve come across on t’interwebs!
Hi I really love your videos they are all extremely helpful when choosing an air rifle. Could u tell me what scope is on this air rifle please. Many thanks.
Thanks Sam, and thanks for watching. The scope is an MTC Optics Prismatic 10x30 'Atom'. Its a great little scope. We have it in the stor right now alphamilitaria.com/shop/mtc-swat-prismatic-10-x-30/. You can also see a more detailed review of it here: ua-cam.com/video/F6wERiM8UcI/v-deo.html
Hello Richard.
If pushed to choose, which of either the Zbroia Hortitsia or Kozak would you recommend as an allround ratting / rabbiting tool?
Or is there something else in their price bracket that you would recommend over them?
Hi Simon. Both great rifles. I'd probably opt for the Hortitsia but only a personal choice.
Remixex are doing some great affordable rifles. I've been using the Pretensis regulated for a while and it's been very impressive. If you're budget can stretch a little further, the FX DRS is an excellent rifle.
Whch barrel it had I mean its L/w
Czeee or????
Great video, thanks Rich. I’m finding the black finish on these Zbroia’s rather attractive given their demonstrated accuracy etc.
Could you make an airgun thats dual caliber .177 and .22. Maybe it could have 2 barrels.
Hi Mark. There are rifles already available that have interchangeable barrels, but to my knowledge, no one has produced a rifle that has a .22 and .177 barrel attached side by side. Best you get out to your shed and earn a fortune :)
I bought one on the back of this review....all I can day is I wish I hadn't bothered...trigger is garbage however adjusted ant the rifle is throwing groups all over the place with loads of different pellets 😟.... however I'm not giving up yet 😉
Sorry to hear that Nigel. Did you buy it brand new? If you bought from a gun shop brand new have you spoken to them about your issues? There's a few things that are worth checking - clean the barrel with a pull through (not felt pellets), make sure the screws and bolts are done up tight. And have you got some decent mounts? And are they done up properly? Have you put the rifle over a chronograph to see if it is consistent? And if you're using a silencer, have you tried taking it off to see if it is more accurate without?
@@airgunextra done all the above my friend...it's really consistent... I'm getting my mate to crown and re lap the muzzle (something that transformed one of my other rifles)...the trigger I'm going to get "Ratworks" to sort and I'm pretty sure It'll come good as I really like the rifle 😉
Its competitor in my opinion is spanish beauty NoRICA bull up
Tiz a tasty piece of kit , not sure about the " ambidextrous - ness " of the stock , as a leftie ( I know , im moaning again ) I recon id punch myself in the eye every time I cocked it .. ( if I wanted to remain fixed on my target / quarry ) .. that said , I still like it .. probably more accurate in .177 .. probably get away not punching my eye out if it had a regular sized scope on come to think of it ... ( still p****d off with Zbrioa only doing the hortitsia in right hand though .. )
Love your reviews but the music in this video is a bit strong
Better than my singing Michael!
@@airgunextra we take your singing any day bud 👌👍😊
@@hi-tonemichael8030 🤣
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