I've had my .25 long barrel version since last Friday. After putting about 200 shots through it I feel it was definitely worth the $290 I paid for it in Macavity's sale of the Genesis pre-production models. I did replace the moderator with a baffled one that I 3D printed. It is much quiter with the loud pop removed. Groups of 5 shots at 50 yards are consistently within 3/4". Need to decide how to modify the moderator that came with the rifle for the best results.
My biggest complaint with the gun is that flimsy pic rail under the forend, using a bipod on its near worthless. I think if they fix that its a fairly decent gun for the price. Nice video Chad 👍
100% decent for the money. Agree on the stock, but the lines of this platform really do look good. Hopefully I will be able to do a follow up on the production model.
Thanks Chad. Appreciate your reviews as well. Dana has been really great answering most of my questions. He's a great guy. I know he gets aggravated at some replys, as you all do. Hey if they don't watch the video and pay attention. That's on them. You guys must have turtle shell skin lol. Thanks for the review
@@Moses1973 It's been crickets from them on when I can expect a production model. In my opinion sending out a bunch of pre-production versions is kind of a waste of time for everyone. Even if I got one now it would take many weeks to produce a worthwhile review.
Nice results from this prototype. After Cattleman and other "New" startups. i'll wait to see many reviews before I buy. Plus going up against the pricepoint leaders like; AvengX, JTS, and Gauntlets will be tough to do.7
in this Gateway to Airguns youtube video, ua-cam.com/video/5dO9j9G146I/v-deo.html, at 1 minute it is said that the pre-production he is showing is a Korea Production version
Hey Chad! How did you adjust the hammer spring on the prototype model? I have the same one but didn't wanna mess with it. Wasn't sure if it was the central silver allen bolt or the black wheel thingie. Let me know, man!
There is a set screw on the side of the action that locks that silver wheel down. Loosen it, then adjust by turning the silver wheel left or right. Did you clean the barrel of yours? Mine was crazy dirty.
Airgun Angie interviewed Macavity arms sales rep at a gun show. He said they are coming out with a high power slug gun mid summer. Have you heard anything about that?
you asked what I thought about it well I think it's a nice looking and I think it's probably going to be a good shooting gun but I think air gun company will probably be a fly by night company like Dar and other companies and fade away after one or two models.🤷♂️
Flimsly pic rail and let’s be honest. Those groups were pretty bad. Other price point guns such as avenger and Airacuda blow that performance away. However it is one sample. Other calibers I have seen on UA-cam from macavity do better.
If you saw all the gear I had to take down to the range to film this stuff 😂 I usually try to find some change to compare the size. I’ll try to do better next time. 😉
@@AirgunAdvisor Coins of which country? You have viewers in Australia, the UK, and other. Will they know those sizes? Please, just run by the $1 store. :D
I've had my .25 long barrel version since last Friday. After putting about 200 shots through it I feel it was definitely worth the $290 I paid for it in Macavity's sale of the Genesis pre-production models. I did replace the moderator with a baffled one that I 3D printed. It is much quiter with the loud pop removed. Groups of 5 shots at 50 yards are consistently within 3/4". Need to decide how to modify the moderator that came with the rifle for the best results.
I can see already that a very secure barrel band will be a great addition for this model.
Might help. I have also seen barrel bands do nothing for accuracy. May help with poi shifts if bumped in the woods?
Thanks for the review. I am eagerly awaiting the production model.
Agreed
My biggest complaint with the gun is that flimsy pic rail under the forend, using a bipod on its near worthless. I think if they fix that its a fairly decent gun for the price. Nice video Chad 👍
100% decent for the money. Agree on the stock, but the lines of this platform really do look good. Hopefully I will be able to do a follow up on the production model.
Hey Dana are you going to do a review on this? I hope the company will send you one!
Thanks Chad. Appreciate your reviews as well. Dana has been really great answering most of my questions. He's a great guy. I know he gets aggravated at some replys, as you all do. Hey if they don't watch the video and pay attention. That's on them. You guys must have turtle shell skin lol. Thanks for the review
@@Moses1973 It's been crickets from them on when I can expect a production model. In my opinion sending out a bunch of pre-production versions is kind of a waste of time for everyone. Even if I got one now it would take many weeks to produce a worthwhile review.
Nice results from this prototype. After Cattleman and other "New" startups. i'll wait to see many reviews before I buy. Plus going up against the pricepoint leaders like; AvengX, JTS, and Gauntlets will be tough to do.7
All good points. Have to say that this setup does have some promise, especially if they add in the suggested changes.
This looks like a pretty decent budget rifle. Great review!
Not bad at all. Thanks for the comment!
Great review man and nice shooting!😊
Thanks!
Where is it made?
China, same factory as several other well known brands. Just Macavity’s own design from what I understand.
in this Gateway to Airguns youtube video, ua-cam.com/video/5dO9j9G146I/v-deo.html, at 1 minute it is said that the pre-production he is showing is a Korea Production version
Hey Chad! How did you adjust the hammer spring on the prototype model? I have the same one but didn't wanna mess with it. Wasn't sure if it was the central silver allen bolt or the black wheel thingie. Let me know, man!
There is a set screw on the side of the action that locks that silver wheel down. Loosen it, then adjust by turning the silver wheel left or right.
Did you clean the barrel of yours? Mine was crazy dirty.
@@AirgunAdvisor I shot it for a while first, then cleaned it (it was filthy), and I gave it a polish. After the polish it shot better for sure.
What’s better this or the air Venturi X
At this point I would go with the Avenge X
Not sure which one to get this 25 cal or umerex notos?
I’m partial to the Notos in .22. Just an all around fun plinker and a good squirrel gun. I know Airgun Pro Shop got a new shipment yesterday.
Will there be a pony bottle model?
Not yet. Can you imagine how many shots you would get? 90 shots from a tube would be over 200 from a bottle. All day from one fill!
Airgun Angie interviewed Macavity arms sales rep at a gun show. He said they are coming out with a high power slug gun mid summer. Have you heard anything about that?
Have not heard a thing.
you asked what I thought about it well I think it's a nice looking and I think it's probably going to be a good shooting gun but I think air gun company will probably be a fly by night company like Dar and other companies and fade away after one or two models.🤷♂️
Thought the same thing about AEA a few years back. Boy was I wrong.
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My take…avoid the .22 cal.
Can you elaborate on this?
Flimsly pic rail and let’s be honest. Those groups were pretty bad. Other price point guns such as avenger and Airacuda blow that performance away. However it is one sample. Other calibers I have seen on UA-cam from macavity do better.
@@Light_357 really once the hammer spring was adjusted I thought it was grouping just fine. Appreciate the comments 👍
What size is your thumb? Come on, man! Don't you own a ruler?
If you saw all the gear I had to take down to the range to film this stuff 😂 I usually try to find some change to compare the size. I’ll try to do better next time. 😉
@@AirgunAdvisor Coins of which country? You have viewers in Australia, the UK, and other. Will they know those sizes?
Please, just run by the $1 store. :D
😂 let google be your friend. All kidding aside I’ll try to better.