BD Special Cometa .25 Fenix review- Big Dan's Airguns
Вставка
- Опубліковано 19 жов 2022
- Today we look at a Big Dan's exclusive air rifle the .25 Cometa Fenix 400 carbine! That said we'd also like your own feedback in the comments with this video to see what you all think of the little .25 and if you'd like us to get more of them in for those interested. Leave a comment down below with your thoughts and we'll pass it on.
Thanks for watching! To purchase your own Cometa air rifle contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk. - Спорт
I recently purchased my first Cometa, a Fenix 400 USC Premier Star, in .177. Everything you said is true, Dan. Trigger easily made excellent, balance excellent, weight excellent, accuracy excellent for under $400 U.S. I'm so happy with this rifle that I have ordered the .25 Fenix USC and should have it in my mitts by the end of next week. I am really looking forward to working with it -- and this being the Colonies, it should be running about 18 foot-pounds. Thanks for a very thorough review.
I've been looking for a .25 Springer. I think I've found it. Now for some retail therapy. Thanks for a clear and comprehensive review.
Hola Michael 🤝té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Cometa are truly some of the best valued springers in the market. I currently own a Fenix 400 (.177 standard barrel), and I also have a spare .22 caliber Fusion barrel that I can easily swap for the fenix barrel. I love having the option of two barrels. And just the other day, I ordered a .177 Fusion with a nice wood stock (plus a .22 Fenix barrel). In the U.S., the place to purchase Cometa is from Airforce International. Unfortunately they don't have the compact or USC barrels. Watching your videos compelled me to purchase (excellent job, sir. I bet their sales are up due to your youtube reviews). I agree with you regarding the triggers and overall quality. Beautiful air rifles with a long history. How about doing a review one of these days on the Cometa Indian pistol? It's a unique one, that's for sure. Your channel is great, much appreciated your willingness to take the time to make them.
Hola 🤝 té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Hey Mguffin!
Brilliant post mate and my thoughts exactly, they really are such an underrated brand and it goes to show you don't need to buy a German rifle (or spend German rifle money) to get something genuinely brilliant. I was going to look into the little Indian but they're discontinued in the UK unfortunately. A shame as most who had them say they're an incredibly accurate little pistol.
Thanks Mguffin for the suggestion and be sure to nag Airforce International into importing USC's.. they won't regret it.
As a airgunner here in the States, I enjoy your honest indepth reviews very much! My next springer will be .25 caliber and possibly the Cometa. Thank you Dan!
Thanks Scott!
Definitely take a look mate you won't be disappointed, they're a lovely little rifle to shoot.
Thanks Scott and all the best!
You tricked me into getting a few Cometa guns after watching some of your earlier reviews and I think they're awesome!
And now this little beast. You gotta love 'em! Even if it were just for the looks ❤
Anyways, great review, as always. Hope to see much more in the future!
Bwahahaa gotcha Henk!
They're such an underrated brand aren't they? This is why I've gone out of my way as of late to push them into the spotlight as they're every bit as good if not better than most of the premium stuff. Although it's a PCP I'm incredibly tempted to try the Cometa Orion Gold... the comments could be very interesting just because of the looks!
Fabulous review as usual Dan. I'm really getting to like these Fenix Carbines, I think they look great too.
Thanks Anthony it means a lot! I'm adding some rifles to your bucket list if you don't mind haha. The Fenix Carbine or Ultra Short Carbine, and the Fusion. They're some of the nicest rifles I've ever shot and they shoulder beautifully, even the big ol' Fusion handles more like a light/medium weight rifle than the large target gun that it is. No idea how they've done it.... Spanish black magic maybe!
Thanks Anthony!
Over 50yrs I’ve shot and owned most brands of springers even though, because I hunt, my main guns are top of range pre-charged. However, for sheer uncomplicated enjoyment I’ve always had one or two springers in the cabinet and currently that is the Fenix 400 USC and it’s a “keeper”. I’ve done all the big names in the springer world including the custom/tuned versions and I still prefer this gun to any of them. The firing cycle is uncannily quiet and pleasant to shoot and with its adjustable laminate stock it’s just my go to garden, target range gun, when I’ve had enough of all the unrelenting bad news on the tv. I’ve had .25 springers before but those selling them didn’t do their due diligence in terms of pellet choice but you did or may be there is more choice now🤷♂️. A .25 in this gun would be hard to resist.
Great video and I’m glad you abandoned the accuracy test in high winds - it would have proved absolutely nothing. Great stuff.
Hi Graham!
Brilliant post and I wholeheartedly agree. I have a massive soft spot for Cometa and also cannot understand why they aren't more popular. The shot cycle as you've mentioned is superb and even the plastic trigger can be set up to shoot beautifully.
Yeah we abandoned testing there and then... it was a bit ridiculous to say the least! We ended up delaying the video due to weather issues which unfortunately ran on for longer than I'd like but the end result was worth it... at least that's what I'd like to think.
Thanks Graham!
Looks a lovely little springer, .25 definitely something we need more of. Although I'd like to see it in .20 ...
I've a desire to try .20 too.
I've been saying this for years Robert.. .20 should be if anything the best calibre for sub 12 yet nobody bothers really making them.
Hola Robert 🤝té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
I have an HW 97 in .20 and I love it. Very accurate and hits hard. The only drawback is the lack of available pellets.
Nice to see the Big Dan show on again! You’ve ignited an interest for me in .25’s and that Cometa does look beautiful! Glancing quickly past the plastic trigger that is. I’ll keep an eye on your website and when I’m in funds, sort out an RFD transfer . I know what people say about sub 12ftlb .25’s but with that energy retention I don’t care if it’s like a mortar at distance. The shock of that hitting a kill zone is lights out. My go to rifle is a HW 99s in .22 and the barrel really likes 18gr h&n baracudas. It shoots them very accurately and doesn’t complain via severe recoil or twang more than a 15. So It’ll be fun to go up a few grains and mm’s- exciting! At the mo, even the Hatsan .25’s are not in stock anywhere.
Hi Roland!
The 99s is a cracking little rifle, pretty little monster too.
I was enlightened too I won't lie. I wasn't expecting it to shoot that well beyond 40 yards and definitely didn't expect it to crumple the way it did (didn't that final shot give the target a wallop too!). The Hatsan's are nice rifles that Striker we did a review on was brilliant fun. I genuinely think that if more people tried .25's they'd convert.. with lighter pellets (Marksman are around 19grn) the velocity isn't far off of a .22, yet you have all of that surface area screaming down range. Great stuff!
Hola Roland 🤝 té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Glad to see marksman still in the ring im 61 now and rember them well used buy a box off 100 from the push bike shop on my way home from school and shot loads of rats and ferels no problam,i know on my way home from school 14/15 maybe not such a nanny state back then.In fact at 15 we went for a few scoops and a game of pool at the weekend,how times have changed.
Hi Tony!
Times have definitely changed. I've heard the uncle mention the kids in the countryside walking down the road with their air rifles broken over their arms to go shooting rats on the local farm. Definitely not allowed today.
I'd love to go back in time and experience those easier times.
Dan .25 is a fantastic cal as you have seen very underrated but also devastating out to all 12ftlb hunting ranges. They need to have this rifle in .25 at 12ftlbs it's a know brainer, I am so glad you give this cal a more in depth review.
Hi Robert!
I'm glad you enjoyed the review mate it had to be done. I'm just glad that Cometa gave us the opportunity to get a proper quality .25 into the UK. I've spoken with my suppliers and we should hopefully have more coming in with the next order they make. More people need to try .25's and see that they aren't the mortars that many make out.
Thanks Robert!
@@bigdansairguns83 100% Dan once you have a .25 in your collection and you give it a proper go you soon realise just how good they are. You can tune them so they hardly move in your shoulder because they make the power very easily being such a big bit of lead. I also find that if your pellets are a bit tight get an adjustable pellet sizer and lube your pellets, it can transform your accuracy. I have a hw80 in .25 and when I do my bit 50 yard touching groups are no problems I know people who can even push it further but I keep most of my hunting as close as I can get it's regardless of calibre.
@@roberttaylor6075 That's brilliant Robert and again shows that you really can stretch the legs on a .25 despite the common consensus. Fantastic shooting by the way too!!
Hola Robert 🤝 té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
I agree, I love .25s.
Great shooting and a lovely looking gun look forward to seeing more in the future 👍🏻
Thanks Simon that means a lot matey.
Thanks for the review Dan, never thought about a .25 before, I would be interested to try one.
Hi Ian! You're welcome and thanks ever so much for watching. Give one a bash there's no way you're leaving without a huge child like grin on your face.
Great reviews as always Big D! keep em coming
Thanks bud!
Yes I definitely want a 25 springer 👍👍
You won't be disappointed Barry, they're far better at range than what people say and nothing can dispatch a tin can or rabbit like them!
Right I'll be honest I haven't stopped smiling since I picked this up. It punches well above its weight. The review was spot on, even the trigger can be overlooked it really is that good.
Very happy
Oright buddy are you getting good groups with the rifle I got one a couple of days ago ive only tried ftt and marksman and I doesn’t seem to like them very much
I'd buy one.
Always fancied a .25 springer and this not only looks the part but obviously does the job really well at a good price point.
Hey Rafo!
It's a tremendous little rifle isn't it? I had to take a punt on a few of these and I'm glad I did as they're superb!! Pretty little rifle too.
Thanks for the feedback Rafo!
Hej! Big Dan! I am from Sweden and i like your films! I have shoot springers sens 1972. My first rifle was a Elgamo 300. Fantastic rifle at that time. I shot a fly on 10 m once then i was aiming in the scoope. When i shoot on target paper i use a card-bore-box and tape this on, or just make a mark on the box! Its perfect, its stuck on the ground and no problems with the wind!And eseay too see every singel hit on the paper!
Hi Dan. I have had a few .25 cals. I like the Cometas because of the massive air chamber that`s why they shoot soo sweet. Years ago I had a cometa 300 and some ox springs I put in one and a half ox springs in it and it put out 22 ft lb. They are so de-tuned for UK 12 ft lb laws. I sold it to a Bloke with an FAC. The one thing I have noticed is with .25 cal is apart from pellet drop is the speed. I had loads of Rats move before impact like they hear the pellet coming. You don`t get it in .22 or.177. The .25 cal is Devastating on Rats a good head shot sends them spinning around. And the sound of the impact is one hell of a pop and the skull is shattered.
Great rifle and review. There aren't enough 25 options out there. It's a great looking carbine.
Thanks bud! I'm just sorry it took so long to come out... as you could tell the weather certainly wasn't cooperating!
I agree, .25's are slept on far too much.. it may seem blasphemy but I'm starting to prefer it to .22!
Will be my next purchase. metal trigger is a must
Looking forward to getting mine. This review helped make up my mind. Probably go for the air arms pellets but will put a few others through to check.
AA were stellar through this one and most I've tested for customers by request seem to love them. You'll love your .25 Templetoad they're a cracking rifle!
Cracking down to earth review as always Dan, any one in the market ,25 wouldnt go wrong with this beauty mate, hell yea Cheers 😁😁👌👌👍👍👍
Hey Casper!
Haha yes mate they're genuinely superb. I'd genuinely rather have one of these in .25 than .22. The accuracy and knock down potential on this little gun is incredible. The wallop it gives down range is stupidly addictive!!
Great review Dan as always pal 👍
Thanks bud it means a lot! 😉
Impressive I like it .. I wouldn’t mind one in the future 👍🏻
Hey John! They're a sweet little rifle aren't they? We should have our next batch with us for the new year finger's crossed.
A great review on a nice gun i have always loved the cometa range of rifles. I dont no why alot of these gun
manufacturers dont make a sub 12ft
Hi Ian!
The Cometa's deserve way more time in the spotlight than they currently do. They make one of the best barrels on the market and the shoulder and shoot beautifully.
Thanks Ian!
Great review Dan that was informative and looks like a fun little rifle in a big calibre. Look if times are hard I will give you a nice new target as I have a few lying around. Need to work on the sound fading in and out but really great review.
Hi Kev!
Haha that's no problem matey but thanks for the offer. I actually originally used the cardboard so you could see the first shot and how they dropped compared to lighter/heavier pellets on test but in practice like a lot of my ideas it wasn't ideal. Never again!
The sound really bugs me and I think from now on I'll need to replay every piece of footage immediately after filming. I'm not sure if it's the camera or the mics but I'll find out.
Hola Kevin 🤝té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Good one Dan , this rifle actually amazed Me , I've never used or even seen used a .25 other than on YT mostly American higher power models and they appear to work well with a bit more grunt , but the lower power models have been a bit disappointing in accuracy terms especially the few springers I've seen , this Cometa destroys the myth that .25 in 12 FT/LB rifle is only a 10 -20 yard gun , with practice it could be a genuinely usable 25/30 yard gun with the reasonable degree of confidence in a successful one shot kill . Well done Cometa I am genuinely impressed especially with the 40+ yard accuarcy and power . There was only one nit pick about the video and its easy for Me to find out , but You forgot to tell us the price . Some good shooting there at 40+ and You know I love Springers so, Thanks Dan looking forward - as always to the next video Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well .
Hola Richard 🤝té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Hey Richard!
They're a little corker aren't they? I was every bit as guilty as in my Hatsan video I said it's great for only around 25 yards... how wrong I was! I'm very much becoming a .25 convert.
Also apologies about the price.. the interesting this is we had a sound glitch with one of our videos and guess which one that was? The one where we mention the price!
RRP is £330 but contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll look after you matey. Thanks Richard!
I own many .25 caliber air guns, and i truly have more fun with them, than any other caliber., I just finished ordering a Cometa fenix 400 USC .25 Id like to see this one tested online.
I was intrigued and watched this review so many times that count was lost. End result I have bought one, the USC Premier with the walnut stock. This calibre may be neglected here but there is I believe a market. The Fenix USC being an attractive option I believe. Congratulations to Daniel for sticking his neck and to both ASI and Cometa for responding positively.
Hi Stephen!
Thanks for the comment it really means a lot. A-S-I are a wonderful bunch as are Cometa so I knew I had a chance at persuading them to give them a try, they're such a lovely rifle and we always needed more .25's.
I've tweaked the trigger a bit for you but you may want to fine tune it to your own tastes.. I don't think you'll be disappointed though!
Thanks Stephen and your rifle should be with your RFD for Tuesday.
All the best and thanks ever so much.
I have had my Cometa Premier for a little time and was impressed with the gun and the service from B D Airguns, very impressed. It arrived at my local dealer having been chronographed and with a tin of pellets. A beautiful carbine and one I have enjoyed handling, although due to the weather I have spent more time cleaning and polishing it than anything else. A recommended buy from a recommended source.
@@stephenspencer8224 Thanks Stephen that really means a lot I'm glad you're enjoying the rifle!
Their you go Dan , i stated the .25 has been underared , it can shoot out much further , but, you must have a lot of mil-dots on the verticle recticle to cover range , re- barreled HW80 to .25 nice grouping out to 45 yards good weather at the time, Dan Cheers nice video. 👍
i love it, would buy one tommorow
Hi Tom!
We do have them available on our website at bigdansairguns.co.uk. Get in touch with us via our contact us page and we'll see what we can do.
Thanks Tom and all the best!
Compacts look a bit odd & i was initially concerned about accuracy but how wrong i was! What an excellent gun. And the clear demonstration of energy transfer at distance was a real shocker. I never thought particularly seriously about a sub 12 .25, but my mind has been thoroughly changed by this review. Well well, who'd have thought?
Hi Bob!
I love the Compacts... but my personal favourite is actually the Fenix Carbine. The barrel is a tad longer than the Compacts and feels more like a full sized rifle but it's still lighter than most.
Haha off camera originally I was concerned too! First tin of pellets I tried was Superdome as the Cometa barrel usually loves RWS but they were awful.. JSB weren't much better and I thought "oh dear this isn't going to be good". The others though? Absolutely spot on!! As my customer said I should've tried the Daystate .25's... 1/4" groups at 25 meters! Superb!
The energy surprised me too, as I mentioned I expected the pellets to not do much beyond 40 yards but it practically blew the target over with that final shot! Brilliant fun!
Hola Bob🤝té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Good morning Dan. Thanks for the Video mate. Not much on the Tv. During the Day. 😁😁😁
Haha Hi Yeti! You're welcome mate. I'm sorry this one took so long, you'll see what the weather has been like later in the video.
Reminds me a lot of the Theoban Fenman in looks .About the paper targets if you use the thicker card ones you will get a far better shot marker with no ripping of the paper just a neat hole .
Yep if it's one thing we can never get right on this channel it's the targets... you can see now why I like to shoot into wood! Plus the thwack is very satisfying. Thanks Fake!
Another great review, thank you Dan. To add to your waiting list I would like to express an interest in one of these please. I'm not local so would have to be an RFD transfer if that's possible Dan.
Hey David!
That's no problem at all I'd happily transfer for you once we've had the rifles tested. Get in touch with us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll add you to the waiting list.
Thanks for the kind comments David it really means a lot.
@@bigdansairguns83 Morning Dan, I have sent you a positive message on your website "contact" form.
Dan, I've got a HW99 in .25 & it loves H&N ftt 25 pellets, the BSA pylam's are a bit tight in that too.
Hi Mark!
A 99S would make a brilliant little .25. When you actually own/shoot one you can see how underappreciated the calibre really is. The Pylarms were tight.. have you tried the .25 AA 25gr pellets? They loaded easily and shot spot on.
Thanks Mark!
I've got some .25 Hades as well. They're fun & nearly as accurate as the fft's .
I really want one, I'd just need to get you to send it up to my local rfd. I've always had a soft spot for the Cometa's, and I'm after a .25 springer, with Hatsan being the only choice locally.
Hi Graham!
You won't regret it they're superb. The only issue is that all of our first batch of rifles had already sold out even before the video was uploaded. That said we do have another batch on the way finger's crossed. If interested contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll have one on reserve for you.
Thanks Graham and all the best!
Love it , nice looking gun, impact beast
Hi Lawson! I had a feeling I'd see you here haha. They're a fantastic little rifle mate and you've definitely got me hooked on .25. I'm genuinely starting to lose interest in .22 with rifles like these available in quarter bore!
@@bigdansairguns83 brilliant Dan , it's my favourite, big hitters are a joy to watch 💥
really liking the .25 :)
Put my money where my mouth is and have had for nigh ón a year now a gorgeous premier star carbine. Lovely stoca, trigger adjusted by Dán, and a delight to use.
I've got a weihrauch hw97k in .25cal it's a beast of a rifle.
Cometa make some brilliant guns they really do . Now very tempted to add a .25 to my collection and also will say the konus scope your using in the review is also an excellent scope . Good review mate keep them coming 👍
Hola Dan🤝 té invito a visitarme a ver si te gusta mi contenido 🤝
Thanks Dan!
They're cracking mate they really are. Yeah the scope was a bit big hahaha but it actually suited the rifle and calibre perfectly.
Cheers Dan!
I would like to try one that's for sure
Hi Peter!
You really should. I'm not sure if you're in the Essex area but if you can get down to us get in touch at bigdansairguns.co.uk and when the next batch comes in I'd happily scope one up for you.
Thanks Peter and all the best!
A great rifle and a great video is it spring or gasram and the first time just to see it and it's shooting really well
Hi Stephen!
The rifle is a springer, A-S-I at the moment don't import any of the gas ram rifles yet... but I'm tempted to be cheeky and see if I can get my mitts on one. It'll be on camera straight away if I can get away with it.
The Cometa rifles are superb Stephen, far better in my experience than many of the "premium" springers and PCP's on the market and their own cold hammer forged barrel is 10/10. A customer of mine is waiting on one to replace the barrel in his Anschutz. That says everything.
Thanks Stephen!
Intriguing. I may consider a .25 caliber. I wonder how well these shoot slugs?
I wish to see one of this in full power output... Would be a beast of a gun.
Although I don't have an FAC Cometa all I'll say is watch this space if you want to see a full power .25 springer...😉
Great stuff (FAC) - the sooner the better.👍
I have had 6 .25,s over the years and can honestly say, once you get use to the Tragectory they are a devastating calibre. Im on my 7th at the moment. Its an imp all tuned up by the man himself,,,, Mr Tony Wall, SFS. Amazing work.
Hi Chris.
Tony does amazing work and that Imp will be a phenomenal rifle. Like you've said once you get used to the drop in my opinion it's a better calibre than .22. With lighter lead pellets the difference in trajectory isn't all that huge.
Thanks Chris and all the best!
Looks pretty nice and shoots good 👍
The scope is bigger than my faith in this world tho! Haha
*[Gimme that thing ill slap it on my Optimus haha]*
They're a lovely rifle matey and you can't go wrong with that barrel as we saw today. Brilliant little hunter. The Cometa brand is seriously slept on.
@@LowkeyAirgunner Hahaha I know it was a bit large! The 3-9x32AO that was originally on the rifle would've been a much better bet for typical .25 shooting ranges but as we were out to over 40 I need all the help I could get!!
If I could've fitted mounts to the Hubble telescope I would have trust me.
@@bigdansairguns83 The biggest problem is getting these rifles in the USA. I have been searching high and low and have seen nothing here. They have the standard here of Gamo, Crosman, Hatsan and then a huge step in price for quality HW or Air Arms. Thankfully I have a few HW's. I was just watching one of your other videos on the HW57. Looks like a lot of fun.
Always wanted a .25 but the cost of ammo has rocketed. Saying that I have just had a little look and they are far cheaper than I thought.
Hi dan great review love that scope on it .what is it and how much.thanks mate👍
Hi Dan, these reviews are a great watch. I've a question for you Dan if you can help. I've got the Cometta Orion. 22 Shrouded barrel, , would a moderator make much of a difference?? I've been told it wontn't? Pricey investment if it isn't going to make much difference.
Never had a .25 calibre Got Air Arms TX200 MK3 and HW77K Cant decide which i like Best, Thanks Dan
Hi Tony,
Ooof I wouldn't like to choose between those.. both are legendary rifles. For me the HW might just edge it due to it being just that smidge easier to load and the lack of that "clack clack!" during cocking.
.25's are interesting beasts but ridiculously addictive. It's the way they wallop at impact that does it for me. Brilliant fun.
It would be nice to have an affordable " big boy rifle " in my collection.
Great channel dude.👍
Hi Paul!
Thanks ever so much it means a lot. The .25 Fenix's are fantastic. Accurate, lovely cocking action and a really lovely little trigger once set up correctly. Lifetime warranty is a nice touch too!
When is the fac webley video out mate can't wait to see that one , 👍🏻
Hi Edward!
We've been a bit busy lately but she'll be scoped up and hopefully we'll have filming started tomorrow.
Cheers Edward!
It's known fact that heavier pellets carry the impact weight and ft'lb energy for longer distance until the eventually drop. That slugs also carry the ft'lb energy for longer than pellets.
All right around the sheds and the farm vermin control the rifle looks good but a cometa fusion in 25 I would like to see that
Hey Stephen!
A .25 Fusion in FAC would be a brilliant rifle that's for sure. A .25 Cometa 300 would be good too.
I think I may have to Email A-S-I with more suggestions haha.
.25 is a calibre often overlooked as is the fantastic.20 calibre
I'm impressed with the rifle and have always wanted a .25 springer. Pellet choice was a concern but I've now seen that it's not something to be worried about. I just don't know the price?
Hi G.M!
We stock these for £360 for the exact same rifle as seen on film.
Hi Dan.........Thanks for sharing.........I got this rifle in .177 recently and I am mightily impressed with it.....I know you always mention the plastic trigger and guard, but as you have pointed out it is a really good trigger. I don't see any point in Cometa changing this for a metal trigger and guard, as at this price range it is likely to be nothing special. Cometa are not going to put polished brass or alloy parts in this price range........Most of us would buy aftermarket parts if we could find a brass, or polished alloy trigger guard....... Be nice if a guard and trigger could be found at a reasonable price. I don't think that paying close to £110.00 for a brass trigger and guard is reasonable.........I am considering doing the CAD job on this and pricing a tooling cost for the trigger and guard. If I could sell enough of both trigger and guard together for around £40.00 to £50.00 and break even I would be content.
Would love to be able to buy one of these. Get some in.......
Hi Brynybach!
Your wish is my command, we should have some coming in for the New Year.. a bit of a wait but you know how the saying goes.
😉
Hey Dan try the Lobo Mustang looks good and very accurate
Oright Dan do you now how fast the air arms 25 grane pellets went and the h&n field target trophy cheers
Interesting vid , seems the .25 is gaining in popularity , there's a few vids on the tube testing/shooting .25 ( search back a few years for vermin hunter tv channel with the weihrauch .25 / sub12 springer ) in my opinion IF ( and its a big IF ) there's some sort of lead ban , this calibre will be the new .22 ...and as things stand the .177 will be history .. ( 6grn lead free ??????? ) it'll sell , mark my words .. even if there's no lead ban .. people like experimenting , and its cheap enough to experiment with ... and short distance rat shooting ( 25 - 30 mtrs ) ideal ..
Hi Mark!
My thoughts exactly, .177 lead free's are useable but only if there's zero wind.. .25 however in lead free is fantastic if you can get over the tightness in the breech. A .25 pellet travelling at around 560fps gives a helluva thud that's for sure!
Underrated. Caliber.. 25 at 12 ft pound..but really good at 20..30 yards....
Hi Robert!
My thoughts exactly, people mention .25's being impractical beyond 20'ish yards but that couldn't be further from the truth. Even at our 43 yard target it showed brilliant accuracy and it seemed to be retaining energy very well judging by the pellets we recovered.
Needless to say I'm going to be doing more sub 12ft-lb .25 videos if I can.
Thanks Robert!
@@bigdansairguns83 I've emailed for price..as u not showing any on your Web sight....
If I hadn’t just ordered a .25 springer I’d be coming to you for one of these.. Having said that, where does it say I can only have one .25 springer?!? 🤔
Hi, great video, for future don't place a phone under clear sky, try to get it in shadow like on the right side for better view
Excellent, young Dan. Wish I'd seen this video last year; I suppose they've all sold out now, have they?
Nice shooting too, given the calibre, conditions, and distance. I love the idea behind break barrel .25's. In 2006, I worked and lived in Finland for 10 months, and while there, had the use of a .25 Theoben Eliminator that was, for some undiscovered reason, doing just 17 - 18 ft lbs., and it was the best air rifle hunting and recreational shooting tool I've ever used. I was going to try and depressurise it and bring it home to the UK, but at crunch time, my arse went, and I left it there. 👍🏻
Hi Barry! They're not sold out as luckily my suppliers saw the potential with these and they're now a permanent addition to the Cometa line up! Mission accomplished!
I agree Barry, the hunting potential for .25 break barrels is immense. They're easier to cock and smoother to shoot than both .177 and .22 and hopefully as the review has shown they can be shot at longer ranges despite the common consensus.
I bet you regretted leaving that Eliminator! Cracking rifles I'd love to get my mitts on one. The closest I've got in sub 12 was a good friend of mine who has a HW90 with the Theoben ram and it shoots absolutely beautifully.
Thanks for the interesting comment Barry!
hello dan how are you.another nice review .whould you recomend cometa fenix 400 usc in .22 FAC for hunting.
Thanks Rehman!
I haven't shot one buddy so I couldn't give a solid conclusion.. if I was going FAC power I'd probably go for a full sized rifle such as the Fusion or Fenix standard/carbine as the added weight will tame the recoil a bit and the longer barrel will give better air efficiency/more power easier.
Thanks Rehman and I hope this helps!
@@bigdansairguns83 thankyou for your reply🥰🥰😍
There’s a lot of this about the .25 dropping like a stone , I have shot mine at 50 yds & find it not a lot different accuracy wise to shooting a .22 apart from the extra whack !
I agree wholeheartedly.
To be honest .25 is probably going to replace my .22's.. there's very little difference between them when it comes to shooting at most sensible hunting ranges and they're just so much more fun.
To be fair Dan I think your .25 would set the target but I think you might have the legs facing the wrong way so it can't ?. Good review and damned good shooting😀
Hey Gary!
The legs are facing the right way otherwise they instantly collapse. the main issue is the ground is hard at the 40 yard mark and it's designed to anchor itself into the dirt.
Thanks Gary and I'm glad you liked the review! Cracking little rifles aren't they?
Love it. Make ASI import more. I'm buying one.
Hey Stephen!
They're reading the comments matey I'll make sure there's plenty to go around. If you could contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk we'll make sure to add you to the waiting list.
Thanks Stephen and all the best!
nice shooting
Thanks bud! I just shut my eyes and hope for the best most of the time but this time it actually seemed to work!
I can't believe you haven't got some better targets yet! Lol.
P.s do you sell 1/2" unf silencers, want one for a crosman 2250xl. Good video 👍
Hi Alien!
We do indeed contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll get you sorted.
Oi! stop picking on our targets haha. To be fair I find shooting into wood is the most fun but it doesn't show up on camera very well.
The Cometa rifles offer the best bang for your money!
Hey Balaur!
They're brilliant aren't they? The other day we were shooting the Fusion Premier Star and we were getting 20p groups at 40 yards simply shooting with our elbows resting on our knees. It doesn't get much better than that!
How much is it ??
Is it as good as a hw 95 k ???
Can you do a review of the kral empire x please?
dan could you do a review on a ata AirBourne
Had a BSA Lightening many years ago...great little hunting rifle ..d horrible plastic trigger though
The Lightnings are beautiful I can't wait to review one. I've heard of the triggers being sub optimal but it'd be interesting to compare one plastic trigger to another.. the Cometa's can be set up to be brilliant little units despite the less desirable material.
I always remember that my mates were lugging around W97...always complaining about the weight, ha ha....I'm not sure if you could swap the lightning's original trigger for a two stage ...if my memory serves me well I thing the lightening had a type of double rifling in the barrel....o and my lighting loved Hobby pellets.
Thanks for your video 👍I like the .25 cal. I have a HW80K wilth a Vortek spring that shoot the JSB King 25,39 gr. with 20+ft-lbs. It's a beast. I think the barrel from the Comet is to short to get the full effect from the air. It would be impossible to cock my HW80 with a barrel like that😵💫 It also just don't look right that short barrel compared with te rest of the rifle. In my opinion you get for a bit more money a HW80 with the unbeatable Record trigger and is more balanced. Non of my springers has a moderator because the most noise comes from the spring and piston anyway. Cheers!
Hey Rapalaron!
The HW80 is a brilliant rifle in FAC, over here many state it's a better rifle in FAC than sub 12. I think the little carbine is a great looking little gun. Cocking effort is minimal despite the barrel length and it makes it one of the easiest rifles to carry out there. That said.... a Cometa 400-S running at 20ft-lbs.... yeah that wouldn't be pleasant!
That said one of our next reviews is going to have a bit of an FAC legend... the Webley Patriot. .25 cal running 27ft-lbs! By far one of the most loveable guns I've ever shot.
@@bigdansairguns83 I had one of those webley patriots back in the gong back 25 year's ago oh boy it was a beast rabbits and crow's over 60 yards no problem for it.. Happy memories with that gun
Silencer on a hw80 at high power makes a big difference mate I've tried it , just need a good Silencer in the first place, weihrauch silencer or theoben vortex silencer ,
@@edwardpockett4862 My .22lr with silencer is more quiet than any of my springers with a silencer. Yes it helps, but it will be more suitable for a pcp.
@@rapalaron6348 yes it do help granted not as much as a pcp but it do make a different,
It’s a close range ratting gun Dan nice shooting mate 👍
Hi Wayne.
It'd make a superb ratter. That said with the accuracy we achieved at longer ranges I've got no doubts that a better shooter couldn't hunt even out to longer distances. Especially with a rest!
Nice gun and I'm liking carbines especially. However, they could have quite easily made this an ambidextrous stock but chose not to, so I and probably many other lefties won't be interested. It doesn't make any sense to me to cut out a corner of the market who would gladly buy their product for that consideration. Maybe you could have a word with those same people about that?! Anyway, enough whinging, great review and I hope you're well!
Hi Martyn!
I agree there's a massive lack of love to lefties these days and although these are definitely shootable for a left handed shooter it still isn't massively ideal.
Whinge away Martyn it's the best way to get change! I'll pass it on to my suppliers.
@@bigdansairguns83 Thanks Dan!
Lovely looking rifle. .25 hit them with a big one, they stay hit.
A .25 has always been on my radar, but as a weihrach owner of the HW99s, 57 and 100 in .22 and. .177 a reasonably priced HW .25 doesnt seem to have been available.
Lovely rife Dan, my brother as got a hw 97 in 25cal sub 12 and it's amazing for hunting the drop doesn't bother me it's a air rifle all have alot of drop! But it's the killing power for me it's got so much more stopping power then a 22cal on pigeons rats but on rabbits is where its best sometimes even a good head shot on a bunny will not do the job properly in 22 at sub 12 power but the 25cal kill them even time , I'm a pest controller and deer stalker and I love the 25cal!! I've got a theoben rapid fac 25cal running 44lbs and it's just amazing what it can do at that power way better then a 22 rimfire and kills better , I m putting a 25cal barrel on my hw80 soon sub 12 I'm very excited will be perfect, and if anyone wants to see what a 25cal sub 12 rifle can do look at vermin hunters tv on UA-cam, the drop is part of air rifle shooting that's what makes it interesting and fun is the challenge ! , we need more 25s , can you do a review on the lam gas ram one please I want one of them 🙏, try h&n ftt 25cal pellets mate very good 👍🏻
Hi Edward!
Fantastic comment and that Rapid will be one amazing tool! The uncle had one on his ticket at 40ft-lbs in .22 and what a rifle!
We do plan on reviewing the Gas Ram .25 but that'll be after the Kral Empire XS review and the Webley Patriot.. also .25!
We need to show people that .25's are far more capable than advertised.
@@bigdansairguns83 thanks for the reply mate , looking forward to the up and coming videos ! And yes the 25 is a great calibre !!!
I am a real .25 calibre devotee , are you gonna try a .30 next
I'd love to! Maybe not in sub 12ft-lbs however. 😅
Great video, looks a great gun , whats the price ££
Hi John.
RRP is around £330.. but contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll look after you. 😉
Bet that would be a fabulous ratting gun on the farm. 🙂
Oh yes!!
If only the damn farm cats didn't eradicate them all already. Would've made a fantastic hunting video and a bit different to the PCP boys and their night vision!
What's the price going to be on these dan cheers and are you going to get them in walnut.
Hey Robert!
RRP is £330 but contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll be sure to look after you matey.
Thanks Robert and all the best.
@@bigdansairguns83 cheers Dan will be getting in touch 👍.
I want one
Hi CTC!
If you're in the UK contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll have one on reserve for you.
Thanks bud and if you ever have any questions never hesitate to get in touch.
Looks like a nice gun I wood use it on rats rabbits if I could hit a 5 pp at 30 metres Nice review Dan 👍
Thanks Jeff!
I'd love to see what they could do to a rat... I don't think Roland would enjoy it very much that's for sure. 😉
is fenix 400 standard better then USC in accurecy?
Hi Rehman!
Both are as good as each other in my experience. The 400 is heavier which can dull the recoil a bit but the carbines have faster lock times which balances it out a bit. Both are as good as each other it mainly comes down to preference.
I personally prefer the Carbines as they have silencers instead of the plastic funnel at the end of the barrel.
@@bigdansairguns83 thakyou for your reply🥰
I have two BSAs in .25, a Supersport which has a really tight barrel (some say BSA used .243 rifle blanks), that can only use the Marksman pellets or resized FTTs, and an Ultra SE, which loves the H&N FTT. My one concern with .25 is what will happen to it if there's a lead ban, I've seen a video with some lead free alternatives and they were ricocheting dangerously :( Until then though, it's a most underrated calibre.
Hi Rob!
You're not the first person I've spoken to in regards to .25 BSA's having very tight barrels. Have you tried 25grn Air Arms pellets? They seem to fit perfectly in the Cometa breech.
Lead free with .25 is a blessing and a curse for the reasons you've mentioned. On the up side a .25 size pellet travelling at 560fps is fantastic. On the downside a .25 pellet travelling at 200fps back at you not so much! Thanks Rob!
@@bigdansairguns83 Hi Dan, I believe it's the older BSAs which have the tight barrels, the Ultra doesn't feel like it has any problems with the larger pellets. There used to be a .25 Rhino pellet which was actually made in the smaller (.243) size but sadly they're collectors items now. I bought a pellet sizer from T R Robb to squeeze the more available modern pellets down, but before I had a chance to fully evaluate it the Ultra SE came up at a price I couldn't refuse, and though it's not giving the full 12 ft/lbs it's a great gun and I may be sending it off to the Ratworks for a tune.
airguns need at least 17'' to be any use for target work the barrel is fare to short
I'd be interested in a .25 with a standard barrel, no disrespect to this one.
Hi Ed!
They only make them to my knowledge with their own cold hammer forged barrel although the barrels can be removed easily enough if you wanted to install another (once it had been finished properly of course).
To be fair their own barrels are fantastic, easily on par with HW and Walther. We actually have a customer changing the barrel on his Anschutz for a Cometa unit. You can't get much better praise than that!
@@bigdansairguns83 I just meant a standard length barrel. I have a Cometa 220 and can't fault its accuracy so no worries about the brand.
I would bye one 👍🏻
They're a lovely rifle Ian, if you'd like a .25 Cometa contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we can have one tested and ready for you with free RFD transfer if you'd like. 😉
Does this one need a license
Hi Paul!
She's sub 12ft-lbs so no license required unless you're based in Scotland.
Thanks Paul and I hope this helps.
@@bigdansairguns83 thanks dan
sorry dan,im more accurate with my catapult.......although it did get better in the end.
Hey bud!
The first results were disappointing to be sure.. the review was about to take a very big U-turn if it didn't improve but thankfully it was a little cracker with AA/FTT and Marksman.
Can't complain about 5p groups at 27 nor that 40+ yards result without a rest for the rifle nor myself... I'd say she's plenty accurate personally!
Cheers bud!
Sir m60 reveow
If you wish to see how good a sub 12 ft-lb .25cal rifle is for hunting up to 50 meters or more, then watch this footage. ua-cam.com/video/NAcLP9C8bVg/v-deo.html
Looks like a hw80k 🤔
To be fair I think most springers resemble the HW80k. If you gave a child a crayon and told them to draw a rifle the squiggle would resemble the HW80.
@@bigdansairguns83 🤔
@@bigdansairguns83 🤔
@@bigdansairguns83 🤔