Pneumatic Rifle Stoeger X50: an overview, description, features and reviews

When it comes to the best pneumatic rifles for hunting, most users choose weapons with pre-pumping, because the ratio of "convenience-power" in the market of non-fire-fighting equipment is no more. But it is necessary to include in the list of requirements a low cost, as immediately innovators in the world of weapons recognize the existence of pneumatics, which is brought into combat condition by a fracture of the trunk.

In the focus of this article - pneumatic Stoeger X50, created by Italian gunsmiths and presented to the public as an inexpensive solution for recreational shooting. The review, description, characteristics and feedback of the owners will provide the reader with more information about the interesting pneumatic weapon.

The market of unique pneumatics

Boasting high power, affordable cost and relative convenience, there are only two rifles in the world market: Stoeger X50 and Hatsan 125. Naturally, we are talking about the basic configuration of weapons with a spring-piston mechanism as an energy source. In such systems, not only the bypass valve is responsible for the shot power , but also the well-made barrel, which is increasingly less often paid by buyers.

Just do not need to build illusions about the wear resistance of air guns. Ideal rifles do not exist, whether it is a system with pre-pumping, pneumatics with a gas spring or a fracture of the barrel or a hand-carbine. Here works a completely different principle - ease of maintenance, affordable cost, high power and accuracy of shooting.

Technical characteristics of the Stoeger X50 rifle

Weapons of the Magnum class have a standard caliber of 4.5 mm for the market. The spring-piston mechanism of the rifle is able to disperse the lead bullet along a steel threaded barrel 1270 mm long to almost 450 meters per second. However, to obtain this result, it is necessary to use light pellets. But with the Magnum class ammunition, the initial speed is slightly less - only 360 meters per second (this figure was declared by the manufacturer in the technical documentation).

The pneumatic rifle Stoeger X50 is supplied complete with an entry level optical sight. It is this factor that attracts all newcomers to weapons, who want to save money on buying devices for accurate shooting. As for the weight of the rifle assembly, it is almost 4 kilograms. This wine is a heavy butt and a bed made of wood.

Assembly and build quality

In a discreetly looking box, the buyer will find the rifle itself, the optical sight, the operating instructions and the warranty card for the Stoeger X50 weapon, a spring and a sales receipt. It's no secret that there is a law "On Arms" on the territory of the Russian Federation regulating some restrictions on the power of pneumatics on the domestic market. Knowing this, the manufacturer installed a low-power spring in the rifle (7.5 Joules), and the regular one was attached in the form of a spare.

As for the build quality, the most demanding customer can not find fault with the rifle here. With a superficial examination of the weapon, a feeling arises that the pneumatic has a manual assembly. All components are perfectly matched to each other. Burrs, backlashes, scratches and other various defects are simply absent.

The many-sided aiming system

In addition to the optical device, the user will find that the manufacturer has supplied his product with fobrotic threads. They are put on the fly and the aiming bar. Thanks to this solution, the user will not have much difficulty getting to the target from a distance of up to 25 meters without an optical sight. Judging by the responses of the owners, the Stoeger X50 rifle in this version is much easier and more convenient.

As for the optics, then everything is simple - an aiming device was installed in the form of a "Swallowtail" bar. The kit comes with a sight Stoeger 3-9x40 AO, but no one is obliged to install it. It is possible, at the request of the owner of the rifle, to install a collimator or more efficient optics.

Targeting with a standard optical device and shooting from a distance of up to 50 meters is quite acceptable, however, due to the high recoil of the spring-piston mechanism for securing the glasses, they can not withstand the load. It is with this reason that all the negatives of users in their reviews are related.

The first steps of the owner

Many owners of the rifle Stoeger X50 combo assure potential buyers that the completion of the rifle should start with the replacement of the shock-trigger mechanism. After all, in the market for a long time already all the owners of pneumatics switched from an ordinary spring to the use of gas appliances. However, experts in the field of pneumatic weapons recommend not to hurry, but to act somewhat differently.

It's better to start with pneumatics. The fact is that at the plant, the company's technologists did not know the exact terms of implementation, so they did not spare the oil to preserve metal structures in the rifle. Before operation, before the first shot, you need to completely eliminate the lubricant, wipe all parts and components with a dry rag. After that, you can gently walk through the rags on all the elements of the rifle and lubricate them with engine oil. On this improvement of the pneumatic weapon is better to be completed and go to the shooting, which will determine the further actions of the owners.

Preserving life to an optical device

The double return of a powerful rifle is capable of breaking even expensive optics, and it's better to keep silent about the standard device that comes in the kit. A total of 500 shots can not only knock out the glass in the optical device, but also damage the metal fasteners that are connected to the bar "Swallow's Tail". Options for the owner of the pneumatic gun a little: buy expensive optics or install a gas spring. True, changing the spring can only prolong the life of the standard optical sight, but its integrity can not be maintained.

Benefit of the Stoeger X50 rifle gas spring is not only suitable for the universal "Magnum", but also modified from the manufacturer Stoeger. To think about the buyer is not worth choosing - it's better to give preference to Italians, since they never had problems with build quality, and the compatibility of the elements will be much higher than the purchase of a spring from an unknown manufacturer.

Strengthening the "Swallowtail"

Let this sounds strange to many buyers, but no one prevents the user from modifying the attachment of the optical device to the device. It is clear that the Stoeger X50 rifle, whose price is 20 000 rubles, is a finished product, but the manufacturer did not bother about the safety of the optics. By removing the sighting device "Swallowtail", the user will find three large notches on the gas cylinder of the weapon. These are the stoppers for retaining the optics by means of special pins. The problem is that they are all located tightly to each other in the back of the scope.

Modification involves moving the center of the attachment from the rear to the front. It is necessary to push the pin to the front edge of the optical device as much as possible, attach a sight to the gas cylinder, make and remove the 2-3 mm millimeter of the metal base of the cylinder. After installing the aiming bar and optics, the user will note that the mount has become more reliable.

To lovers of dances

The powerful pneumatic weapon Stoeger X50 Synthetic quickly disables the piston and cuffs located in the gas cylinder. The defect is noticeable after 200-300 shots - the power of the shot drops significantly, like the sensitivity of recoil. Experts in pneumatic rifles in their reviews recommend that all owners stock up on cuffs that fans of shooting will often have to change. At the same time, it will not hurt and finish the piston, removing burrs from its surface (in some batches, such a defect was detected).

Regarding the choice of cuffs: buyers do not need to look for original products from the Italian manufacturer in the market. Domestic gunsmiths have long established the production of quality components for all air rifles. And the price of such accessories is much lower than imported ones.

When it comes to the negatives of users

To the disadvantages of the Stoeger X50 rifle, many users in their reviews include the lack of a complete set of ramrod for cleaning the trunk. It seems to be a trifle, but it is very unpleasant that the manufacturer decided to save so much. There is also a negativity to the operating manual, in which there are technical characteristics of the optical device, an algorithm for mounting to the aiming bar, but nothing is said about gunfire. With American and Turkish competitors, this is much easier.

The considerable weight of the pneumatic weapon and powerful return also give the owner a lot of trouble - knocking out a shoulder by carelessness or cutting an eyebrow is quite real both for men and women. And there are problems with a platoon of a spring-piston mechanism. Literally at 10-15 platoon, many arrows indicate weakness in the hands - the spring does not want to easily contract.

Advantages of the Italian rifle

Pneumatic weapons are really powerful - this is the main advantage that the Stoeger X50 boasts. Reviews of the owners assure others that the rifle is not intended for entertaining shooting, as it is marketed by the manufacturer. With such weapons, you can safely go on a hunt - no feathered game can resist the power of this pneumatics. You just need to correctly choose the weight of bullets. Experts recommend not to chase speed, but give preference to weighted bullets of the Magnum class (0.8-1.2 grams).

Simplicity of disassembly and assembly also received approval from the owners. Many users on the convenience of service compare the Italian representative with the domestic rifle MP-512 "Murka" - it is easily disassembled, there are reliable and simple mechanisms, without any problems going. For powerful pneumatics, such indicators are only beneficial.

Finally

Italian gunsmiths were able to surprise the Russian buyer, who could not find a balance between the available cost, ease of operation and high power in the market of pneumatic weapons. The optical sight, which is attached to the Stoeger X50 rifle, was able to persuade potential buyers to make the right choice. Yes, there are negatives and a lot of minor flaws, but they are not comparable with the tactical and technical indicators of inexpensive and powerful air guns, which has not so many competitors in its class on the market.