I have just purchased one of these in .177 hence i am reading reviews now that are a bit dated lets say but for any one else out there whos just accuired one or thinking about it this might help you. This is my first pcp but my previous experience 25 odd years is with springers. Wanted to try a pcp and decided i wanted a bullpup for the reduced size and look i suppose. I decided i wanted something like a gamo boxer or the likes so went to my local gunshop uk. I shouldered a few bullpups a gamo and a snowpeak i think and instantly they felt odd and then i shouldered the kral np02 mk2 (with a better trigger). Yes i liked it straight away, felt right, the cocking lever on the left all though i am right handed felt better and i shoot off the bench mostly so again this was very quick reloading for me. The air capacity is 530cc which is higher than the other bullpup designs i had looked at, the gun looked traditional to me nice wallnut stock, nice finish great. Got it home shot it was loud and it needed a moderator. Allready threaded no problems. Ended up putting a brocock brk short mod on it because others affected accuracy off my spring rifles including a weirauch moderator all giving flyers. Is this a pcp thing? Put a hawke 3x9x50 ao ir scope on it with high mounts (gives your fingers a bit more room for mag changes) gave the barrell a good pull through untill clean, then shot accupells down range and proved to be very accurate, trigger can be given a bit more 1st stage if you take the stock off. Just gave it a bit of tlc really lubing pivot points. Mags work fine, single shot tray takes a bit of getting used too but the gun really has grown on me excellent bit of kit and i am a springer snob i will admit. Just be carefull with moderators, if your groupings seem a bit off try a different moderator(or take it off too prove a point) now mine has had some lead down the barrell in sub 12 a 14 shot mag at 25 meters groups so i can just about put my finger in the hole. Im new to pcp,s and have never been this accurate with springers so feel boosted about the sport to say the least,(sorry about the essay)
Just bought one. £320 brand new. Pellet on pellet accuracy ( air arms Diabolo Field) and dropped a pigeon like a rock at 25y. I have a bad back, from botched surgery, and whereas it’s not the lightest, it keeps all its weight close. So no issue at all. Had a Remington Express springer before, and it’s a hell of a rifle, but would niggle my back after a short while. I’ve put a tin of pellets through this and not a whimper from my back. But a massive smile on my front!
I’ve had mine two weeks and that two has the match trigger. 160 shots on the first fill up then to play safe I had it filled. I love the compact feel of the rifle and the rear bottle balances it very nice. It’s very accurate and it liked the JSB Diablos more than anything else but I now have some Air Arms Diablo Field to use. Also had good results on the RWS flat heads for ratting. I did pay over the odds but only found this out after it’s purchase. No regrets though. Weihrauch mod calms it down. It feels heavy in its own supplied case so have a soft tactical slip. Worth its money. Bought for ratting and so far very good. Just an update. I’ve just had my 4th recharge. 232 .177 shots. Air Arms Diablo Field 8.4 grains are the rifles choice for shot on shot. My backstop has been 20mm wood which I have had to double up as it was punching a hole through! Now zeroed at 56 feet on the Hawke fast mount 3x9x40 scope centre dot. To hit where the rats come in is closer at 40 feet which is one mil-dot below, for bang on accuracy. Love it. Shop around for the cheapest deal though as I paid £575 for the rifle, silencer and scope. I could have saved £125 or more. Anyway I’m loving it and that’s all that counts.
Thanks Stephen! You won't regret it the NP02 is a brilliant little rifle. The wind hurt us with the accuracy tests but even so you can see what the little rifle's are capable of.
I got one of these little Krals about 2 years ago. It's definitely a lot of gun for the money. I run mine on a diet of AA Exacts 4.52, which grouped ok. I changed to 4.53s and the groups tightened up. Then I got a custom air stripper for it from Rowan. The group's tightened again, but now it's LOUD !!!..... Though it's far from perfect, it's still a great little gun.
Got to say im impressed,i have the empire xs in .177 ans thats just as sweet. No where near the shot count obviously, but again dam good pest control rifle with a lovely walnut stock. Love to see you do a review on it as i do believe your reviews make the best watch 😎👍
Thanks Alan! The Empire XS is a tremendous little rifle and possibly my favourite Kral. I've already half way filmed an Empire review but people snap them up before I can finish it haha. I definitely need to get it done though and the Empire X but that sucker has 600cc air capacity as well! Woe is me haha.
Had one for 3 years now , chistmas presant of the wife. I really like the rifle i was running a hawk 4-16 x 50 on the rifle but decided to change it for a vector optics veron 4-12 × 44 fits the NPO2 great .
Fantastic little gun I’m getting 10 pence size groups at 42 yards indoors with JSB 4.51 pellets I have an A&M twink silencers fitted making it near silent
Very good review Dan, I have shot one at my gun club. Totally agree with you, amazing gun at a cracking price. Good place to start owning a PCP at the price
Thanks Brandon! It's a great bit of kit the NP02. Other than the long length of pull (and gauge location) it's very nearly faultless for such a cheap little gun.
The shot count lasted too long! I was out there for an hour and a half! Haha just kidding but you're right they're a fantastic little rifle and brilliantly priced too.
I think as a pest control rifle full stop it's the perfect little gun.. maybe a tad heavy but you can put a sling on them easily enough. For £340 it's a true David among Goliath's.
I use both an np02 and an zs for pest control , both are accurate to ethical distances , the xs is handy for the times i`m mobile in a vehicle round large sites and the np02 for field work , i`ve had guns that cost 4x as much and these perform just as good , beer bottle tops at 35 yards is my bench mark , both guns hit 10 out of 10
I got one in 177 and love it I will put it up against any of my other guns ( fx M3 fx dreamline hw100) out to 30 metres. Like you said its loud lol but what a gun. Nice review Dan 👍
Thanks Jeff! I'm actually a bit evil at times... sometimes when we get someone turn up for an NP02 and I mention a silencer I get the usual "it's just a pellet gun" response. So I walk them into the echoey barn and ask them to get a feel for the trigger, BANG! "I'll have a silencer please". 🤣 Careful Jeff saying it shoots like the FX and HW... they don't like it when you say things like that.
@@bigdansairguns83 well I got them and if I shoot 3 cards you wooden no which gun was what card. I absolutely love my np02 best gun around for the price 👍
@@jefferydoubler2870 To be fair... it'll be a struggle to find reasons to decide why you'd choose any other rifle even potentially up to £700. The only possible reason is handling but that's it. It's perfectly accurate, has a nice trigger, made well, huge shot count... why spend silly money??
This seems like a good option as a tool for rat control. If 200+ shots per fill isn't enough for the task at hand then you've got serious problems. I might be interested in looking at alternative bottle stock options and/or suitable alternative high pressure bottle options for use at the rear of the gun.
Hi Dan after watching your video on the hw97 I'm going to order a blue laminate end of July....but after that I'm possibly going to get one of these in 2024 back end possibly got to have a trio of rifles with the remington sabre being my first
Thanks Winston, I know you've been thinking about a replacement for the Thompson sub machine guns and the Sten looks great but I think these little NP02's could be an interesting choice you know.
They are a tidy little rifle , bought one for my son-in-laws Xmas box a.few years back , think it has the earlier trigger , because it was ( and as far as I know still Is ) a bit stiff .. needs a bit of fettling to get it right , but that ain't for me to do , he seems happy with it ( his first ever gun ) , personally a good old sear polish , and maybe a specially weighted titanium spring ect ect .. I love it .. aint had much time with it , but the time I have had with it ... 8/10 all day ... needed moderator and scope ( sorted them for him anawl ) excellent rifle ... may , just MAY get me a used one , if only to fettle around with and maybe a very sympathetic refurbish dependant on condition ..
It has its place but the Air Venturi Avenger is a much better option in my book for overall value for dollar in my opinion or the Nova Vista Alpha. Bang for buck brother. Thanks for another awesome review. Stay blessed.
Dive bottles have to be checked every five years. I think this done to reduce the chances of of one rupturing and exploding. Is a buddy bottle next to a person's head a good idea especially one that has the valves/neck near the eyes?
Hey bud! I do agree and I'm always conscious of the fact my cheek is resting on a lot of pressure, that said the Krals are fitted with a burst disc as standard that will rupture long before the bottle ever will when it comes to overfilling. To be fair have the bottle on the fore end of the rifle is still incredibly dangerous and will cause catastrophic damage if anything ruptured. Thankfully this is such a majorly rare occurrence that it's nothing to lose sleep over.
@@bigdansairguns83 Can I suggest a video on the practical differences in owning a PCP v springer? For example I think my local club has no electricity or bottles of air which could make a PCP a lot more effort than a springer as it means hand pump, dive bottles lugged across uneven ground or a compressor running off the car.
Hi Dan, may I ask a silly question regarding shooting Air rifles..? I fully understand there’s a power limit but after watching another you tuber explaining the “legalities” around owning, carrying and shooting an air rifle I’m feeling a bit despondent, I’m 70 but have no garden to plink in and according to the legalities I’m not allowed to set up some cans or a target on some waste ground or common field “if” other members of public could be using it…? So where in gods name can someone plink stuff in England without getting arrested?
Hello What kind of safety is it on the air rifle, manual or automatic ? 🤔 It's really difficult to finde this information, in descriptions in shops they don't say what kind of safety and in all videos I have seen, they tell only it have one.
Hahaha hey Clangerbasher! They're an odd little rifle to shoulder. Looks small but it shoulders larger than a lot of rifles due to the odd length of pull. If I were to keep it I'd be chucking on a shorter carbon bottle I think.
@@bigdansairguns83 They are earning an S200 like reputation. They are both their own thing, but quintessentially just an air rifle. I think for my NP03 would be one. But I do like that large slab of stock.
@@bigdansairguns83 cheers didn't think it was the same gun but it's just configured with a different stock. the maxi has the tactical one with adjustable cheek piece. with that sort of accuracy the underlever is going and the kral is coming in, still keeping my breakbarrel though i love the springer got the Remington express compact with a few mods i've done.
Hi Dan! Sorry it's out of context, but is there any chance of reviewing the new BSA Meteor Super? I'm loving the look and knowing you're a fellow springer fan, I'd love to know what you think of it and your reviews are far better than any out there.
I always found a longer length of pull was better on a pistol-grip type stock, but should you have one and can't get on with it (there are a few second hand ones in the rfds for that very reason) then it may be worth looking for the alternative butt-pieces available, I'm sure I saw an NP02 with one of these included, they're used on the Gunpower/Airforce range of guns and some paintball guns. Personally, I'd get an adapter and fit one of those small regulated paintball tanks and just fill it slowly from there, not the front fill, who needs that many shots on a day out?
Hi Andy. You absolutely could. There's even madmen out there that have replaced the front cylinder with a bottle! You can almost do anything with the Puncher block.
@@OllyKilo That's a shame. Guess I'll have to settle for the Webley Nemesis X PCP which does enable the detaching and reattaching of the bottle when it is full.
@@MrRockstar1968 They look pretty cool. I wanted to get an FX Verminator but they are too dear, you can remove the bottle but it drains the front bottle when you do. I've got the NP-02 and I have to say it's incredible value and very quiet with the AA q-tec mod, pity the bottle is not removable though. Ideally I'd want an Edgun Leishy and again, pricey.
Hey dan so I currently own a Kral NP02 and after seeing your Reximex review, I went and held one and shot one I WANT ONE! In the walnut finish. Do you do have any sources that'll help me sell my gun. It is in PERFECT condition. Any help or advice would be appreciated 🔥 Keep up the good content
The wind was very very rough to be fair as you could see in the video, even considering this we managed 20p groups at 45 yards or barring the flyer a 5p group. I think the rifle did incredibly well for itself when it's nowhere near run in to go with it. Your AA dare I say it would've highly likely had very similar results.
No surprise with the Norma pellets as they are made by RWS and look to be the same as RWS Superfield though I cannot confirm that. I would say as near as makes no difference. I actually like that gun. I am favouring more compact rifles due to age and disability. Quite fancy one in .177 but I am going to have to part with a couple of my current rifles.......so the 'strife' informs me. So hard to part with guns you have a long history with.
didn't shoot mine for 6 months first lost all pressure now holds air but gives crono results between 2 ppsi up to 19 ppsi on the same magazine any idear what it can be as no regulator ?
NO! Never again am I shot count testing a rifle with a bottle my god. I had to plug my battery pack into the camera so it didn't give up.. only for it not to record the FX string. Doh! Not a problem Kevin, I need to find something else to film now.
At that price, it’s a much better product then Jet two that’s very close to that price. Same power range plus a never ending shit count. I’m pretty new and ignorant. Can this be tuned up to much higher velocities for us rednecks in southeast states? Thanks
Hey ron! I see where you're coming from (I'd also love to review an Airbourne) these tick almost all of the right boxes for sensible money. Although I liked the Crosman Icon which to its credit is cheaper than the NP I find this little rifle practically obsoletes it.
@Renegadebroadcasting Renegadebroadcasting So that turns a Crosman 2250/1377 etc into a PCP platform?. Sounds cool but I doubt it's better or more cost effective than a budget factory made PCP.
@@bigdansairguns83 The Icon performed good, but for me the fact that it's in Synthetic furniture is a turn off. With the ATA airborne you get a really nice bit of wood and regulator. The NP02 has that cool little EDGun Leshiy esque "stubby but effective little tool" vibe going on. Afew months back I thought the Beeman 1357/1358 was going to be a big hit in the UK budget PCP sector, but it doesn't seem to have taken off.
@@99ron30 The few people I've spoken to with those Beeman underlever's have mixed feelings on them. I've heard accuracy complaints and power issues sadly. It's unfortunate as I really like the idea of them and the price point. Kuzey do make the K300 underlever which is a lovely bit of kit but just make sure you get Reximex mags to go with it.. the standard ones are naff. The ATA is a beautiful looking rifle, I love the "ATA" checkering. Heavy brute though.
Coupled to a NV008 LRF it is my No.1 Pesting TOOL, but I would not be seen out with it at a range ? you know what I am saying (UGLY) you missed out another minor gripe ? the proximity of the cocking lever to the Mag. The NV008 is bad glass with little choice of magnification and no field of view, that also WORKS in any conditions, the NP02 is pig UGLY, together "WHAT" a tool. ;-) OK I am a gun snob ? they have to be pretty ;-) Tip;- RWS 5.52 good price, good results, no damaged skirts.
Hey Chris! It ain't no Mona Lisa that's for sure, it's definitely a case of function over form as you've mentioned here. To be fair... I'm slightly a snob myself.. I do like a pretty rifle. BUT it does have to work, which is why you won't find me with many very high end rifles that I won't name that look beautiful but you'd never ever take them hunting.
@@bigdansairguns83 Yea, your right, I mainly use 2 rifles the NP02 and the HW95 BUT they are TOOLS the Theoben, the BSA Goldstar (Underlever) and such are my beautiful gun cabinet queens, I was however caught out recently as all that shines is not gold ! I bought a BSA Super Meteor ? turned out to be a B3 wearing Gucci ;-)
@@funkygrib1 Hahaha a b3 wearing Gucci that made me chuckle sorry Chris. In regards to cabinet queens I'm not better.. I keep getting tempted with a laminate Pretensis or Cometa Fusion if I stumble across another stock.. but would I ever use it is the question it's too pretty to damage!
I have one. Whilst its not the prettiest thing. Its not a bad looking gun. The stock is a lovely bit of walnut. I ike the safety, though its a bit stiff. Ok to around 30m less accurate after. Hate the magazines. Very fragile. Some 3d printed ones much nicer, but need rather high scope mounts.nice tool over all.
Hey Mike! I haven't had any issues with these mags BUT it can be easy to over rotate them murdering them in the process. The 3d mags I've heard are meant to be much better. They're a nice little gun aren't they? for a pest controller they're a fantastic bit of kit.
Come on Ashley... you know you need another rifle, what if your other rifles break or spring leaks all at once? Granted it has never happened before but I wouldn't want you to be the first victim. You need a backup rifle Ashley.
I do love the feel of Turkish rifles they're incredibly solid. Heavier than some but I personally like that as it makes the rifle feel more substantial.
@@bigdansairguns83 problems with the magazine. Pellets fall out or they jam the cocking lever jams I've double loaded at times because of the confusionthe mag creates
After a few months this Kral will suffer from hammer stutter, under powering and cocking lever failure so allow another £150 for repairs. Nevertheless it is surprisingly accurate, looks good and has a huge air reserve but its cheap price has its drawbacks. Baz.
Hi Baz! To be fair the only issue I've heard of with the NP02 (and this is rare) is leaks which can and does happen with every single PCP on the market. I've never had a rifle suffer from power loss nor cocking lever failure and I've stocked these for around 5 years now. Cheers Baz!
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I have just purchased one of these in .177 hence i am reading reviews now that are a bit dated lets say but for any one else out there whos just accuired one or thinking about it this might help you. This is my first pcp but my previous experience 25 odd years is with springers. Wanted to try a pcp and decided i wanted a bullpup for the reduced size and look i suppose. I decided i wanted something like a gamo boxer or the likes so went to my local gunshop uk. I shouldered a few bullpups a gamo and a snowpeak i think and instantly they felt odd and then i shouldered the kral np02 mk2 (with a better trigger). Yes i liked it straight away, felt right, the cocking lever on the left all though i am right handed felt better and i shoot off the bench mostly so again this was very quick reloading for me. The air capacity is 530cc which is higher than the other bullpup designs i had looked at, the gun looked traditional to me nice wallnut stock, nice finish great. Got it home shot it was loud and it needed a moderator. Allready threaded no problems. Ended up putting a brocock brk short mod on it because others affected accuracy off my spring rifles including a weirauch moderator all giving flyers. Is this a pcp thing? Put a hawke 3x9x50 ao ir scope on it with high mounts (gives your fingers a bit more room for mag changes) gave the barrell a good pull through untill clean, then shot accupells down range and proved to be very accurate, trigger can be given a bit more 1st stage if you take the stock off. Just gave it a bit of tlc really lubing pivot points. Mags work fine, single shot tray takes a bit of getting used too but the gun really has grown on me excellent bit of kit and i am a springer snob i will admit. Just be carefull with moderators, if your groupings seem a bit off try a different moderator(or take it off too prove a point) now mine has had some lead down the barrell in sub 12 a 14 shot mag at 25 meters groups so i can just about put my finger in the hole. Im new to pcp,s and have never been this accurate with springers so feel boosted about the sport to say the least,(sorry about the essay)
Just bought one. £320 brand new. Pellet on pellet accuracy ( air arms Diabolo Field) and dropped a pigeon like a rock at 25y. I have a bad back, from botched surgery, and whereas it’s not the lightest, it keeps all its weight close. So no issue at all. Had a Remington Express springer before, and it’s a hell of a rifle, but would niggle my back after a short while. I’ve put a tin of pellets through this and not a whimper from my back. But a massive smile on my front!
I’ve had mine two weeks and that two has the match trigger. 160 shots on the first fill up then to play safe I had it filled. I love the compact feel of the rifle and the rear bottle balances it very nice. It’s very accurate and it liked the JSB Diablos more than anything else but I now have some Air Arms Diablo Field to use. Also had good results on the RWS flat heads for ratting. I did pay over the odds but only found this out after it’s purchase. No regrets though. Weihrauch mod calms it down. It feels heavy in its own supplied case so have a soft tactical slip. Worth its money. Bought for ratting and so far very good.
Just an update. I’ve just had my 4th recharge. 232 .177 shots. Air Arms Diablo Field 8.4 grains are the rifles choice for shot on shot. My backstop has been 20mm wood which I have had to double up as it was punching a hole through!
Now zeroed at 56 feet on the Hawke fast mount 3x9x40 scope centre dot. To hit where the rats come in is closer at 40 feet which is one mil-dot below, for bang on accuracy. Love it. Shop around for the cheapest deal though as I paid £575 for the rifle, silencer and scope. I could have saved £125 or more. Anyway I’m loving it and that’s all that counts.
Excellent video and review. You've just helped me choose my next compact hunting rifle👍
Thanks Stephen!
You won't regret it the NP02 is a brilliant little rifle. The wind hurt us with the accuracy tests but even so you can see what the little rifle's are capable of.
I got one of these little Krals about 2 years ago. It's definitely a lot of gun for the money. I run mine on a diet of AA Exacts 4.52, which grouped ok. I changed to 4.53s and the groups tightened up. Then I got a custom air stripper for it from Rowan. The group's tightened again, but now it's LOUD !!!.....
Though it's far from perfect, it's still a great little gun.
Got to say im impressed,i have the empire xs in .177 ans thats just as sweet. No where near the shot count obviously, but again dam good pest control rifle with a lovely walnut stock.
Love to see you do a review on it as i do believe your reviews make the best watch 😎👍
Thanks Alan!
The Empire XS is a tremendous little rifle and possibly my favourite Kral. I've already half way filmed an Empire review but people snap them up before I can finish it haha. I definitely need to get it done though and the Empire X but that sucker has 600cc air capacity as well! Woe is me haha.
Had one for 3 years now , chistmas presant of the wife. I really like the rifle i was running a hawk 4-16 x 50 on the rifle but decided to change it for a vector optics veron 4-12 × 44 fits the NPO2 great .
Another great video. I purchased a kral puncher maxi after your review on it. This is going to be my next air rifle later in the year.
Fantastic little gun I’m getting 10 pence size groups at 42 yards indoors with JSB 4.51 pellets I have an A&M twink silencers fitted making it near silent
Very good review Dan, I have shot one at my gun club. Totally agree with you, amazing gun at a cracking price. Good place to start owning a PCP at the price
Thanks Brandon!
It's a great bit of kit the NP02. Other than the long length of pull (and gauge location) it's very nearly faultless for such a cheap little gun.
I had ago on one of them the other week , realy good ,but hopefully I'm getting a jumbo hi cap cammo next year
I've got this gun in my collection and I'm also a massive fan, it's great for getting rid of vermin and the shot count lasts forever
The shot count lasted too long! I was out there for an hour and a half!
Haha just kidding but you're right they're a fantastic little rifle and brilliantly priced too.
I think for the cash these are unbeatable for say a ratting gun etc.
I think as a pest control rifle full stop it's the perfect little gun.. maybe a tad heavy but you can put a sling on them easily enough. For £340 it's a true David among Goliath's.
@Big Dan's Airguns yep I fully agree nothing else new can give the same value.
Kral Empire XS looks an awesome little bullpup
I use both an np02 and an zs for pest control , both are accurate to ethical distances , the xs is handy for the times i`m mobile in a vehicle round large sites and the np02 for field work , i`ve had guns that cost 4x as much and these perform just as good , beer bottle tops at 35 yards is my bench mark , both guns hit 10 out of 10
I got one in 177 and love it I will put it up against any of my other guns ( fx M3 fx dreamline hw100) out to 30 metres. Like you said its loud lol but what a gun. Nice review Dan 👍
100 percent correct ! my range is 26M and my NP02 will play with my HW and FX also
Thanks Jeff!
I'm actually a bit evil at times... sometimes when we get someone turn up for an NP02 and I mention a silencer I get the usual "it's just a pellet gun" response. So I walk them into the echoey barn and ask them to get a feel for the trigger, BANG! "I'll have a silencer please". 🤣
Careful Jeff saying it shoots like the FX and HW... they don't like it when you say things like that.
@@bigdansairguns83 well I got them and if I shoot 3 cards you wooden no which gun was what card. I absolutely love my np02 best gun around for the price 👍
@@jefferydoubler2870 To be fair... it'll be a struggle to find reasons to decide why you'd choose any other rifle even potentially up to £700. The only possible reason is handling but that's it. It's perfectly accurate, has a nice trigger, made well, huge shot count... why spend silly money??
Got a night shift so thanks for Something to watch Mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This seems like a good option as a tool for rat control. If 200+ shots per fill isn't enough for the task at hand then you've got serious problems. I might be interested in looking at alternative bottle stock options and/or suitable alternative high pressure bottle options for use at the rear of the gun.
Hi Dan after watching your video on the hw97 I'm going to order a blue laminate end of July....but after that I'm possibly going to get one of these in 2024 back end possibly got to have a trio of rifles with the remington sabre being my first
Neat little rifle. It kind of reminds me of the AA s410/510 TDR.
nice one dan have a good weekend
Thanks Winston, I know you've been thinking about a replacement for the Thompson sub machine guns and the Sten looks great but I think these little NP02's could be an interesting choice you know.
Love watching your videos. Keep up the cracking work. Would love to see you test the kral puncher knight in the same Indepth reviews.
Great little gun and accurate what more do you want for the money.
Really good review , really enjoyed it 👍👍
Thanks Roger!
Excellent review and some great shooting Dan been looking at these and may just have to get one 👍🏻
This one seems to cry out loud for a synrh stock version ? Amazing almost-bull-pup package ! Big THX, Dan !
They are a tidy little rifle , bought one for my son-in-laws Xmas box a.few years back , think it has the earlier trigger , because it was ( and as far as I know still Is ) a bit stiff .. needs a bit of fettling to get it right , but that ain't for me to do , he seems happy with it ( his first ever gun ) , personally a good old sear polish , and maybe a specially weighted titanium spring ect ect .. I love it .. aint had much time with it , but the time I have had with it ... 8/10 all day ... needed moderator and scope ( sorted them for him anawl ) excellent rifle ... may , just MAY get me a used one , if only to fettle around with and maybe a very sympathetic refurbish dependant on condition ..
Love the gun I have the Kral jumbo puncher con from Ireland.
Would like to see you review the Webley Nemesis X PCP.
It has its place but the Air Venturi Avenger is a much better option in my book for overall value for dollar in my opinion or the Nova Vista Alpha. Bang for buck brother. Thanks for another awesome review. Stay blessed.
Dive bottles have to be checked every five years. I think this done to reduce the chances of of one rupturing and exploding. Is a buddy bottle next to a person's head a good idea especially one that has the valves/neck near the eyes?
Hey bud!
I do agree and I'm always conscious of the fact my cheek is resting on a lot of pressure, that said the Krals are fitted with a burst disc as standard that will rupture long before the bottle ever will when it comes to overfilling.
To be fair have the bottle on the fore end of the rifle is still incredibly dangerous and will cause catastrophic damage if anything ruptured. Thankfully this is such a majorly rare occurrence that it's nothing to lose sleep over.
@@bigdansairguns83 Can I suggest a video on the practical differences in owning a PCP v springer? For example I think my local club has no electricity or bottles of air which could make a PCP a lot more effort than a springer as it means hand pump, dive bottles lugged across uneven ground or a compressor running off the car.
@@sometimesdimneverthin Hey bud! That's a great idea I'll see if I can knock something together in the future.
Hi Dan, may I ask a silly question regarding shooting Air rifles..? I fully understand there’s a power limit but after watching another you tuber explaining the “legalities” around owning, carrying and shooting an air rifle I’m feeling a bit despondent, I’m 70 but have no garden to plink in and according to the legalities I’m not allowed to set up some cans or a target on some waste ground or common field “if” other members of public could be using it…? So where in gods name can someone plink stuff in England without getting arrested?
Could you do a review of the JTS airacuda max in .177 ,its a great rifle .
Given how similar it is, I'd be interested to see a comparison between this and the Reximex Myth.
Hi Dan. Really great review. Can you get the NP-02 in sub 12 Ft/Lb .25 Cal. In the UK?
Hello
What kind of safety is it on the air rifle, manual or automatic ? 🤔
It's really difficult to finde this information, in descriptions in shops they don't say what kind of safety and in all videos I have seen, they tell only it have one.
It still looks a big 'un in your hands Dan. Mega rifle.
Hahaha hey Clangerbasher!
They're an odd little rifle to shoulder. Looks small but it shoulders larger than a lot of rifles due to the odd length of pull. If I were to keep it I'd be chucking on a shorter carbon bottle I think.
@@bigdansairguns83 They are earning an S200 like reputation. They are both their own thing, but quintessentially just an air rifle. I think for my NP03 would be one. But I do like that large slab of stock.
Can try to test the kral puncher maxi in .177, thinking of getting one and selling my smk xs38 underlever
Hi Rob!
I already have! Check my videos for the Puncher Marine review. Our Puncher's are the Maxi's I believe. Cheers bud and I hope this helps.
@@bigdansairguns83 cheers didn't think it was the same gun but it's just configured with a different stock. the maxi has the tactical one with adjustable cheek piece. with that sort of accuracy the underlever is going and the kral is coming in, still keeping my breakbarrel though i love the springer got the Remington express compact with a few mods i've done.
Hi Dan! Sorry it's out of context, but is there any chance of reviewing the new BSA Meteor Super? I'm loving the look and knowing you're a fellow springer fan, I'd love to know what you think of it and your reviews are far better than any out there.
Alright Dan any chance you'll do a hw100 wouldn't mind seeing a review from you on one
I always found a longer length of pull was better on a pistol-grip type stock, but should you have one and can't get on with it (there are a few second hand ones in the rfds for that very reason) then it may be worth looking for the alternative butt-pieces available, I'm sure I saw an NP02 with one of these included, they're used on the Gunpower/Airforce range of guns and some paintball guns. Personally, I'd get an adapter and fit one of those small regulated paintball tanks and just fill it slowly from there, not the front fill, who needs that many shots on a day out?
damn you do good reviews👍
Thanks redauwg! They take a fair bit of time to get sorted but as long as you enjoy them that's all that matters.
out of curiosity could you fit a longer barrel from another kral to quiet it down plus a moderator/silencer and would that help with accuracy thanks.
Hi Andy.
You absolutely could. There's even madmen out there that have replaced the front cylinder with a bottle! You can almost do anything with the Puncher block.
Thanks for that dan hoping to get one in january off the missus for my 50th to go with my daystate ph6 she got me for my 40th lol@@bigdansairguns83
Prefare my np02 over my kt. Mags are crap but carm replacements are brilliant. Hw silencer and a 3 point harness finishes off a top piece of kit.
I've a question for you Dan - have you any recommendations for bipods? cheap v expensive, what to buy, what not to buy (UK outlets)?...cheers
a movable chrome cap at an angle will reflect the pressure gauge side on , because the place is fine the viewing angle is wrong
Great review. Can the bottle be detached whilst it is full and then reattached, for packing purposes?
No.
@@OllyKilo That's a shame. Guess I'll have to settle for the Webley Nemesis X PCP which does enable the detaching and reattaching of the bottle when it is full.
@@MrRockstar1968 They look pretty cool. I wanted to get an FX Verminator but they are too dear, you can remove the bottle but it drains the front bottle when you do. I've got the NP-02 and I have to say it's incredible value and very quiet with the AA q-tec mod, pity the bottle is not removable though. Ideally I'd want an Edgun Leishy and again, pricey.
Hey dan so I currently own a Kral NP02 and after seeing your Reximex review, I went and held one and shot one I WANT ONE! In the walnut finish.
Do you do have any sources that'll help me sell my gun. It is in PERFECT condition. Any help or advice would be appreciated 🔥 Keep up the good content
I thought the np02 came with a mount in the bottom to attach a bipod
Can you fill the front tube and then take off the rear bottle?
Hi Stephen.
You can't remove the bottle I'm afraid.
Nice video and good review. I wouldn't be happy with any of them groups at that range. Not sure why there is a flyer with every group either.
Its the laws of probility
@@lizchatfield692 what do you mean? I get maybe 1 flyer every 50 shots with my air arms not 1 in 5.
The wind was very very rough to be fair as you could see in the video, even considering this we managed 20p groups at 45 yards or barring the flyer a 5p group. I think the rifle did incredibly well for itself when it's nowhere near run in to go with it.
Your AA dare I say it would've highly likely had very similar results.
No surprise with the Norma pellets as they are made by RWS and look to be the same as RWS Superfield though I cannot confirm that. I would say as near as makes no difference.
I actually like that gun. I am favouring more compact rifles due to age and disability. Quite fancy one in .177 but I am going to have to part with a couple of my current rifles.......so the 'strife' informs me. So hard to part with guns you have a long history with.
didn't shoot mine for 6 months first lost all pressure now holds air but gives crono results between 2 ppsi up to 19 ppsi on the same magazine any idear what it can be as no regulator ?
Hilarious man! Fan from the U.S.
Dan r u still selling these in 2024 and if so what is price 😊 regards
is there a carbon bottle option to get the weight down?
Hey Dan can you do that shot count again please mate ? 😂😂😂😂, Looks a lovely little gun that one , thanks for the vid Dan and your time
NO!
Never again am I shot count testing a rifle with a bottle my god. I had to plug my battery pack into the camera so it didn't give up.. only for it not to record the FX string. Doh!
Not a problem Kevin, I need to find something else to film now.
@@bigdansairguns83 hatsan factor would love to see how far that will shoot accurately, hell of shoot count that would be!
@@kevingingell4493 I'll keep my eyes open for one Kevin.
At that price, it’s a much better product then Jet two that’s very close to that price. Same power range plus a never ending shit count.
I’m pretty new and ignorant. Can this be tuned up to much higher velocities for us rednecks in southeast states? Thanks
If I was to ever get a PCP I would either get one of these or if compactness wasnt an issue then I would get an ATA airborne.
Hey ron!
I see where you're coming from (I'd also love to review an Airbourne) these tick almost all of the right boxes for sensible money. Although I liked the Crosman Icon which to its credit is cheaper than the NP I find this little rifle practically obsoletes it.
@Renegadebroadcasting Renegadebroadcasting So that turns a Crosman 2250/1377 etc into a PCP platform?. Sounds cool but I doubt it's better or more cost effective than a budget factory made PCP.
@@bigdansairguns83 The Icon performed good, but for me the fact that it's in Synthetic furniture is a turn off. With the ATA airborne you get a really nice bit of wood and regulator. The NP02 has that cool little EDGun Leshiy esque "stubby but effective little tool" vibe going on.
Afew months back I thought the Beeman 1357/1358 was going to be a big hit in the UK budget PCP sector, but it doesn't seem to have taken off.
@@99ron30
The few people I've spoken to with those Beeman underlever's have mixed feelings on them. I've heard accuracy complaints and power issues sadly.
It's unfortunate as I really like the idea of them and the price point. Kuzey do make the K300 underlever which is a lovely bit of kit but just make sure you get Reximex mags to go with it.. the standard ones are naff.
The ATA is a beautiful looking rifle, I love the "ATA" checkering. Heavy brute though.
How do you think would this compare to a walther rm8 varmint?
Coupled to a NV008 LRF it is my No.1 Pesting TOOL, but I would not be seen out with it at a range ? you know what I am saying (UGLY) you missed out another minor gripe ? the proximity of the cocking lever to the Mag. The NV008 is bad glass with little choice of magnification and no field of view, that also WORKS in any conditions, the NP02 is pig UGLY, together "WHAT" a tool. ;-) OK I am a gun snob ? they have to be pretty ;-) Tip;- RWS 5.52 good price, good results, no damaged skirts.
Hey Chris!
It ain't no Mona Lisa that's for sure, it's definitely a case of function over form as you've mentioned here.
To be fair... I'm slightly a snob myself.. I do like a pretty rifle. BUT it does have to work, which is why you won't find me with many very high end rifles that I won't name that look beautiful but you'd never ever take them hunting.
@@bigdansairguns83 Yea, your right, I mainly use 2 rifles the NP02 and the HW95 BUT they are TOOLS the Theoben, the BSA Goldstar (Underlever) and such are my beautiful gun cabinet queens, I was however caught out recently as all that shines is not gold ! I bought a BSA Super Meteor ? turned out to be a B3 wearing Gucci ;-)
@@funkygrib1 Hahaha a b3 wearing Gucci that made me chuckle sorry Chris.
In regards to cabinet queens I'm not better.. I keep getting tempted with a laminate Pretensis or Cometa Fusion if I stumble across another stock.. but would I ever use it is the question it's too pretty to damage!
I have one. Whilst its not the prettiest thing. Its not a bad looking gun. The stock is a lovely bit of walnut. I ike the safety, though its a bit stiff. Ok to around 30m less accurate after. Hate the magazines. Very fragile. Some 3d printed ones much nicer, but need rather high scope mounts.nice tool over all.
Hey Mike!
I haven't had any issues with these mags BUT it can be easy to over rotate them murdering them in the process. The 3d mags I've heard are meant to be much better.
They're a nice little gun aren't they? for a pest controller they're a fantastic bit of kit.
A 20"/500mm barrel will extract lots of power and reach from each pellet.
A foldable stock and using the bottle as SCUBA would be nice work...
So only just spent today resisting air rifles in my rfd and then big dan puts out a vid on this gem at a bargain price my poor wallet
Come on Ashley... you know you need another rifle, what if your other rifles break or spring leaks all at once? Granted it has never happened before but I wouldn't want you to be the first victim. You need a backup rifle Ashley.
@ 33:14 I'd say you have a 6 shot group. Nice little gun, heavy but robust as usual when they are made in Turkey . :-)
I do love the feel of Turkish rifles they're incredibly solid. Heavier than some but I personally like that as it makes the rifle feel more substantial.
Would anyone say this is better than the pretensis??
Might be a little irrelevant.... When are we going to see big Dan testing the Norica Omnia?
I forgot this thing existed
Hey Matt 😂
How much this item
Impressive Dan, but I'm a short arse with short stubby arms, so from your comments on pull length, It's probably not going to fit me!
Great review and a good gun for the money but not the prettiest thing is it!!
Hi what's your web address please I would like one of these I hate my Gamo Phox
Hi Chipp!
Contact us at bigdansairguns.co.uk and we'll get you sorted. What don't you like about your Phox?
@@bigdansairguns83 problems with the magazine. Pellets fall out or they jam the cocking lever jams I've double loaded at times because of the confusionthe mag creates
More tidy shooting there Dan! Is there nothing you can't shoot?!!
Looks like another cracker from kral . verey impressive.
After a few months this Kral will suffer from hammer stutter, under powering and cocking lever failure so allow another £150 for repairs. Nevertheless it is surprisingly accurate, looks good and has a huge air reserve but its cheap price has its drawbacks. Baz.
Hi Baz!
To be fair the only issue I've heard of with the NP02 (and this is rare) is leaks which can and does happen with every single PCP on the market.
I've never had a rifle suffer from power loss nor cocking lever failure and I've stocked these for around 5 years now.
Cheers Baz!
Maybe you should buy an anti-aircraft gun!
This must be the ugliest gun ever I’m a small guy from shoulder to trigger think be to much reach for me got the smk victory not bad.
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