The metal mags of the JTS don't last longer, they technically should last forever. All plastic especially transparent products become brittle and break after a few years. The JTS is a pcp that will be handed down to your grandchildren. Also the o-rings on the Gauntlet are on the probe which go through the sharp plastic magazines for every reload. On the JTS the o-rings are inside the probe chamber so they don't get chamfered every shot you take. Thanks. GREAT VIDEO!
The more effort you put in, the more knowledge comes out. So I don't mind the longer videos. Thank you kind sir, and great looking and shooting rifles!
Very happy with this video and it's a matter fact I'm applying those reg settings and air cylinder pressure to my own 25 caliber Airacuda Max. I use the JSB MK II 33.95 grain pellets. Like I said before, you do need to get a wireless microphone. They're not expensive and your videos need them.
I bought the standard 22 caliber JTS airacuda. Some minor adjustments I did and what a powerful accurate pcp. On setting 5 14gr H&N sniper 1111fps Crosman 14.3 1100 fps and H&N 21.14 960fps plus H&N 36 gr slugs 712 fps all were crony at 3000 fill pressure and all increase speed as tank pressure goes lower.
Which direction? Clockwise or counterclockwise for the JTS’s to add hammer spring pressure to help with heavier pellets/slugs? Thank you very much in advance…. Great info and vids!
kyle, I went clockwise to adjust the hammer spring in for a faster pellet. however you really need a crono to measure the speed. checkout my videos on the JTS playlist because in my first video of going for max power i adjust the hammer spring only and too much in actually slows the pellet speed. after messing with the regulator (video #2) then going in on the hammer spring helped my pellet velocity.
@@themichiganoutdoorsman thank you once again, I just want to make minor adjustments. I may mess with a hammer spring but I also have the 22 in the standard that I’m gonna start playing with with on the Chrono.
I had the shorter TX200 field version, and it didn't shoot as good as the full-sized version. The Airac. and Max only have 18" barrels, and others in this class have 22", or so.
Where are you at in Michigan. Im in Allegan County. Im thinking of getting the Airacuda, im debating on the .25 or the .30. It wil be my first PCP. I've got a .22 break barrel but want to really get into air guns at a greater depth. I appreciate your knowledge, thanks for the informative video and look forward to more.
I am not sure on the Umarex origin because I’ve never owned it. however I really think the fit and finish on the JTS Aracuda max is above many Airguns in that price range and that you will be very happy with it
hey Jeremiah i'm looking to getting my first air rifle jts 30, sl30, AEA30 out of these 3 which would you consider and or should i just go to AEA.35 thanks
Hi! It depends on what you want to do with it. The JTS30 is not very powerful, but is very smooth and probably the best built with quality components. The SL30 is a power house and is much better than the G30 I owned, but it’s cheaply made with some thin plastic. However I didn’t have any problems with it it’s just not as nice as other guns in the same price point. AEA makes a couple of.30 caliber air guns bolt action, semi auto, bull pup, etc. I know they’re .30 challenger is probably one of the most powerful .30 air guns around. And with the wood stock it’s a beautiful quality looking air gun. If you are looking to hunt big game like deer I’d go .35 cal, but for coyotes and down my .30 cal has had no problem.
@satberhoxhaj3347 yeah probably if you had a powerful enough model. I know my .30 caliber is stronger than a .22 and people have killed deer with .22 before.
@@themichiganoutdoorsman yeah i'm leaning more towards the AEA .30 standard with 24" barrel 50grain at 950 fps =100fpe thanks now i just need to match a scope to my area range of shooting
Nice rifle I had it but I don’t like it just keep refilling my tank I like to go hunting with not worry about keep refilling it don’t like the shot count
I'm a springer guy thinking about PCPs. The added costs for refilling options is prohibitive. I think I want a regulated model for consistency, like a springer. Avenger for $350 is HARD to beat. If the $320 Airacuda came w/ a regulator for $350 I'd consider that one. I know the Airacuda Max has a regulator for $450, along w/ the new Avenger for $500. I was turned onto the Macavity due to the .22 shot count, but seems flimsy. May wait for future versions. Idk what 2 do. Air tank and compressor is gonna run $1k, + the price of the gun. $1500?????? ty
Jts is a way nicer gun. I would lower the reg psi back down and shoot a lighter pellet especially since your shooting squirrels. You can kill squirrels with a 22 so a stock 25 at roughly 40 foot pounds is more then enough. Plus I think it’s much more manageable in the hand then the long gauntlet. The build quality is way better too. Just my opinion You fill it to 4500 with no problems even though it say 3200 max? Great video
Yes, I agree with you. It’s a much better gun than the gauntlet. I have had no issues at 4500 psi however, I have stopped filling it to that because I will probably be selling it soon so I set everything back to factory.
I'll tell you one out of the 2. You got real wood there and set of all plastic. And that gun has a side lever and that is blows The other one right out of the water in my opinion😅
@cappyjpadgett it is worth $300 dollars to me. I seen they came out with an updated version that has a side lever to load and that is a much better option than what I own. Mine would come with a scope or rings but I’d include all the .30 cal pellets I own with it.
