Having recently developed a rat issue in my garden I flogged the airgun reviews to death. Your review covered all points which are important to me & my situation. Was so impressed I have just purchased same from Cardigan guns for £99.00 plus door to door delivery. Thank you & cant wait!! 👍💪🍻
Hi Stephen, thanks for the kind comments mate. The Explorer is a cracking rifle with a trigger that is actually much better than the more expensive Milbros. A lot of the cheaper end rifles can feel a bit fragile and light but what I love about the Explorer is the general weight and feel of the thing. It feels like it'll go on for years and years. Thanks Stephen.
Hi Allan, It's a surprisingly nice looking rifle and it does feel solid as well. The main surprise for me though was the trigger. You don't get that level of adjustment on most budget rifles. Cheers mate.
Fantastic review Iv been looking in to purchasing something I could afford, and I’ve been doing some research and a lot of reading but I think I’m going to have to buy this, just what I need to do some target shooting
Look forward to these. You're vids are really in-depth. I wondered about shooting from different positions to assess ergonomics/balance? Might add to the review, but maybe people can easily judge for themselves.
Hi mate, thanks ever so much I try to keep them as informative but as simple as I can. I'll bear that in mind mate I'm always open to suggestions. Cheers!
Great review, can't fault the gun . It Would look good in a camo stock . Glad review came back ' it stopped when I was watching early today. Cheers Dan, 25 call , 25 call please
Hi Lawson! They do actually come in a camo stock alongside the standard synthetic that you can see here. Yeah I'm sorry about what happened with the video earlier it had some major glitches and had to be re-uploaded. I'll get a .25 springer done as soon as I can for you mate. Thanks Lawson!
That looks like a lot of rifle for Not a lot of money and with a nice trigger it really looks like a bargain for the price . Just one suggestion , where as You normally shoot a PCP till it starts to drop of (Perhaps 80 - 150 shot's)with a springer it would interesting if You could shoot saya string of 20 through the Chrony at the start ,then conduct the test and shoot another string of twenty at the end, to see if the muzzle velocities have changed . That would transform an excellent well thought out format into an outstanding conveyor of not simply subjective views (excellent as they are!) with a few objective results to back up the evidence , into the same only with even More credibility. I'm a recoil and I love springers and prefer them to any PCP I've ever tried , and in many ways Even more than any of the powder burners I've ever shot (despite their power and recoil) there is just something "Special " about springer's!. Thanks Dan keep up the good work mate .
I was thinking about that a while back but I was worried about the run time maybe going on a bit too long. I'll try it with maybe one of our next reviews and see what happens as like you said it's interesting seeing how the rifles run in. So yes Richard I will steal this idea and completely claim it as my own. Springers are the best mate.. PCP's just feel dull in comparison and lack character. I'll see what I can do mate.
@@bigdansairguns83 Your show's are never to long ! most folk just don't have the patience or concentration these days , Hunter's & anglers alike know the value of patience above all , It was your idea wasn't it ? I was just reminding You cos I know You've a lot on Your plate with the shop & the video's & Life etc etc . Thanks Dan keep em coming I'll keep watching .
I love tuning the trigger on these guns the xs19 and crosman, i can get them perfect and the accuracy is transformed, no creep what so ever. I am in the prosses of making new sears that will make it even better.
Hi Robert, rifles like these have so much potential when it comes to tuning and like you've said mate when somebody gets a hold of them that knows what they're doing they can be absolutely transformed. Thanks mate.
Artemis sr1000s from China rebranded for the UK. Power reduced to 10ft lbs by fitting a 1mm transfer port. Outstanding value for money gun which responds well to tuning.
Hi Andy! I have a cheeky peek on the Artemis website every now and then just to see if there's any new rifles coming out. The Explorer is a cracking rifle and I've go no idea how they've made it for the money. Even the trigger is far better than you'd expect for a budget gun.
@@bigdansairguns83 All chinese guns are a copy of something else. The Explorer piston is from the ASI magnum with a Stoeger X50 seal. The trigger assembly is Gamo 220 etc with a TX200 style blade. I own 14 chinese airguns plus others. Love your videos
I'm British and I bought the Artemis 1000s in Johannesburg, South Africa. Not used it yet Got it to hunt on the farm when I'm in Zim and SA Mine is in .177. Beautiful gun I must say
Hi Daz! That's a tricky one. I've shot a tuned VMX and they do shoot very well.. in regards to triggers I'd put the Explorer on top although the Express unit can be very very sweet with just some mild tweaking. For me I'd go for the Express, it's the best looking, very sweet to shoot for the money and without much work the trigger can be as good if not better than the Milbro. Can't say much for the VMX as I haven't shot an unmodified one.
@@bigdansairguns83 Thanks for the reply, although an hour ago I had just 'pulled the trigger' and brought the Explorer. Hopefully I have made the right choice. I just loved the way the Explorer looked and shot during your video.
This is good gun I have had one before I had the camo version trigger needed tuning as it was stiff recoil was nice with this gun the silencer I removed there is 2 pins in the front of the silencer you can remove the insides and with a lot off strength the silencer can be removed
They're a lovely rifle for the price mate and what I love about them is that although they're cheap they don't feel cheap and nasty. They've got a lovely feel and weight to them. Thanks Anthony.
@@bigdansairguns83 yes when I had mine and I removed the silencer there was a big difference in the sound it made without it makes a loud crack as with it on the sound was more of a thump you need to artillery hold the shit out of them I feel but that's standard for any springer iv got an old smk I'm still modding with parts from gmac think she is an old qb stay frosty bro
Nice one dan , for the price a tinkerers delight, a strip down good clean and light grease , tweek the trigger, you will have a good gun for the price, 😁👍
Thanks Phillip! It's funny you mention tuning, it was actually Will from Woodfield GCP that inspired me to review the Explorer simply due to what they're capable of, and when it comes to a rifle's internals and tuning he knows a thing or two about it. It'd be worth sending an Explorer to Will just to see what he can do with it as he's quite a fan of them. Cheers mate.
Hi William. The Explorer would be more than capable for small game as long as you can get your groupings to around a 20p size and check the power as they can come out a bit low. for 20 yard shooting it'd be spot on until it leads in.
Hi great review thank you bought one of this few days ago I have question after a few shots spring started to make noise basically inside the gun come rattling noise is that normal it didn’t do it in the beginning
Hi Volkanom. Is the noise the spring "twanging" like during the shot cycle? Another thing to check is that your stock screws are held on tight enough. If it's neither of these then it shouldn't be doing it. Some springers can have a bit of reverb after the shot cycle but it shouldn't rattle as such. Thanks Volkanom.
@@bigdansairguns83 thank you for prompt reply yes it is twanging as you shoot I only had few days also it is my first gun so not too sure what it is in the beginning was nice and smooth I’ll check the screws but I’m not too sure which screws I need to check thank you very much
What would you say is the better rifle this explorer or the remington tyrant ? I have the choice of both guns with scopes for 155 pounds exactly. Thanks for your help 👍
Hei . This one is interesting !! Isn´t Milbro doing in scopes ???? This one reminds me to the Hatsan 125 . And it have something from ; Hatsan ( silencer), Gamo ( stock). spring cylinder endcap ( Diana) trigger guard (Daisy ) , safety is U.S. like .?? But, overall not a bad piece at all !!!!
Hi Carsten, the Milbro's are made by Snowpeak airguns which are the same company that make the Artemis rifles. If you go on their website you'll see some very familiar looking bits of kit if you know what I mean. Milbro make their own scopes as well with the main line being the "Clearview" range. They're a really nice budget scope to be fair and they're lovely and clear.. the only niggle is that they use a Christmas tree style reticle which to me looks a bit cluttered. Cheers Carsten.
I got one of these yesterday and have been trying to set the HAWKE scope up today with mixed results. One minute I think its nearly there, then the next its way out... Could it be the pellets or just that its new? They are all within a tennis ball size group at 25 yds but I would like them tighter, and its driving me mad LOL.
Hey AJ! It certainly won't be the scope that's for sure unless it's creeping. Try some different pellets and make sure to clean the barrel too as they can come full of gunk. Thanks AJ and I hope this helps.
Hi dan, I'm going to be getting one of these for my birthday will be my first gun. Where I'm getting it from it comes with, scope, mounts, bag and pellets; But I'm just wondering if I need anything else eg. cleaning kits?
@@haydnb4960 Hi Haydn! The Explorer will make an excellent first rifle buddy you're sure to love it. When it comes to cleaning all you'll need is a can of gun oil (napier spray works fine) and an old rag, an old shirt that doesn't fit you will work perfectly if you cut it down to a useable size. All you'll need to do is spray the oil onto the rag and wipe the action/metalwork over after use to stop any rust possibly settling in. You'll definitely want to wipe it on hot days when your hands get sweaty/salty. That's about it really Haydn as springer's don't take much maintenance. Don't forget some targets too! Thanks Haydn and I hope you enjoy your new rifle. If you ever need anything never hesitate to ask.
I went to my local rfd and asked if I could order one of these in and they laughed at me basically .There seems to a be a bit of snobbery vs being poor re air guns ,I just want a basic self contained survival tool that I can tune to a better standard ,if I have to sit for 3hrs to bag my dinner I will do
You probably dont give a shit but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@Joel Kaysen I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Bought one but its an Artemis..Only shot a few pellets through it Unfortunately the front pink neon like sight came off. Does anyone know where i can buy a replacement please Btw what's the creep tou mention as concerns the trigger sir? Thanks
Is that an effective silencer or just a barrel weight / cocking aid? Certainly doesn't look like a silencer. That safety is loud enough to alert every rabbit and rat within a 30 yard radius. However for £110 (High St prices 2033) it's a no-brainer.
Just bought a second hand .22 camo version for knocking off rats close to our bowling green and it's doing a fantastic job but the trigger has a very long pull in it's second stage so how do I adjust it ?
Hi Dave, I'm glad you're enjoying the Explorer. To adjust the trigger take a look at the allen screws that are located behind and in front (if memory serves) of the trigger blade. Adjusting these will lighten and shorten the pull. There's also another screw inside the blade itself however that can be fiddly to get to. Thanks Dave.
Hi Lucas! The Explorer is a long rifle but it sounds like you're more than ready for one. The best thing to do is to see if you can get somewhere that'll let you shoulder one but you'll be fine I reckon. Cheers buddy and all the best!
Fantactic review, I’ve watched a few of your reviews now an this one made me go and buy it £91 😱 (still awaiting delivery) My first ever one too! That scope... I may have missed it and will re-watch the video but what scope is it?
Hi David! Thanks ever so much for the kind comments mate. You won't be disappointed with the Milbro mate it's an absolute ton of rifle for the money. The scope we used for this review is our Konus Pro 3-12x50. I love these as most modern scopes have an over complicated reticle but the Konus comes with an old school ultra fine duplex. It's crystal clear too which always helps. Thanks David and if you ever have any questions never hesitate to get in touch.
Would i be right in assuming that as is usual with chinese guns thatthe barrel is not choked, i like the idea of a 16 or maybe even 14 inch barrel on that rifle.
@@bigdansairguns83 cool thanks. I'm also considering the "Beeman dual caliber, two barrels one for .177 and .22. Just one allen key to attach. Comes with scope. My local dealer selling for £140. Also sounds like a bargain. Same 600fps (.22) same power. Looks nice.
Hi Uzair, it would all depend on what you'd be looking for in a target rifle. The Explorer has the better trigger out of the pair and you may have an easier time with it especially if you plan on doing some freehand shooting. The Target Master on the other hand is heavier and so shooting freehand may be more difficult until you get used to the weight. That being said the Target Master will absorb the recoil more due to the increased weight. I personally wouldn't recommend using the bipod on the Target Master however as it can cause the rifle to bounce. Thanks Uzair and I hope this helps.
just checked out this video, Very impressive action on that gun, I did wonder if it was your camera but you put pay to that thought.What is going on with the Chinese gun makers they have come on leaps and bounds over the last few years. The rest of the world will soon be having to play catch up before too long.
Went to my local rfd yesterday and they laughed at me asking if they would order me one in after they had discounted them to get rid ,I'd just like a good value rifle that will kill humanely if I need it and an accurate target rifle that I can have tuned and build my own stock for . Is this rifle capable of that ?
Hi Stu! I'm glad to hear you're liking the rifle so far. They're a ton of rifle for the money and at the same time there's nothing about it that really feels cheap. The stock has nice checkering and the metalwork is superb! The trigger is actually better than the more expensive Milbro's!
Hi Jacob, the Explorer uses a standard dovetail rail so you can fit any scope that'll attach to a 9-11mm rail. With the rail adapter you can also fit picatinny style mounts as well. Thanks mate.
Hi Donald, the parts are made by Snowpeak which is the same company that makes the Artemis brand of rifles. They're assembled in the UK by SMK however. Thanks Donald.
Would have preferred the test to have been the same as the others,so we could have a direct comparison,plinking targets are a waste of time, didn't expect it to be a wiehrauch but just no clear comparison. A level playing field is required or the review isn't relevant.
Hi Billabong, The main test was shooting into the card where we can make a direct comparison against the other rifles we'd shot. Although the rifle was unrested it can still be compared to our older reviews where we always shot without the rest. The bit with the stones was more just a bit of fun really like we used to have with our older videos. Thanks for the input mate and we'll go back to the standard format for the next reviews.
I bought this for my lads 18th a year and half ago. It’s a terrible terrible air rifle. The rifle weighs a ton and the balance is garbage. To break the barrel needs 2 power lifters. The recoil sounds clumsy and very loud. I’ve tried many times to zero the scope and the all variety of pellets fly everywhere. Don’t by this rifle, spend a bit more and get a Gamo Whisper Sting.
Hey bud. I'm sorry to hear this but in the years I stocked the Explorer I've never had one like you described, it must've been a Friday night job and a bad one at that by the sounds of things!
@@bigdansairguns83 Thanks for reply Dan, Yeah the rifle is gathering dust and i might sell it cheap. Wish I'd spent a little more and got a better one. Oh well.
The milbro tracker hunter is more/ consistent /accurate /wood stock /light hold /domed pellet / self contained no need for charging equipment /pellet on pellet for target and hunting / .177 is best for flatter trajectory and long distance /.22 for short to mid range hunting /air gunner and air gun world magazine i invented safe shooting passport / so i will not put you wrong.
