Shoots better than it looks
346589
Bought it to get me thru the ammo shortage. It's a lot of fun to shoot guns in the house. The M14 shoots well, once I got the sights dialed in. It failed on the fifth star because the stock, looking wooden in pictures is really plastic-looking in real life. I wrapped the brown parts in camo tape now it looks like a sniper rifle. Good power due to 2, CO2 cartridges. I really like the clip, which takes BB's and pellets. I would recommend this gun if you want a BB rifle. Have fun!
4574341
Although the gun is light and feels quite fragile, it shoots wonderfully, after emptying about 5 clips, it only jammed once, easy to assemble, and it looks cool.
4198264
I bought this because my wife wasn't thrilled with my dinging up the fence while plinking in the backyard.

Inside is 3 different layers of curtains and it seems to handle a 300 fps rifle and a 345 fps handgun just fine even from just 10 feet away. Depending on what your target is, some will bounce out. I haven't had any bounce out that were misses however.

I think the handgun did cause a very small tear in one of the curtain stitchings from a test shot at point blank range though. If you want this thing to last, be smart and give some distance. It's not invincible.

There are 4 loops on the top where you hook things through to hang it which is great. The actual opening on the front is 13" W x  16" H. When I first opened it I thought it would be a little bigger and I was afraid of missing altogether at longer shots. However I'm shooting inside it effortlessly at 55-60 feet.

To summarize:

PROS
- cheap'ish
- less hassle to maintain than DIY cardboard box traps
- has loops for hanging
- foldable

CONS
- a powerful gun shot at close range can probably wear this out quickly
- outside material is thin and can wear when if it rubs against concrete
778145
Let's go over some pros and cons. I'm only giving it four stars because I don't have a whole lot of experience with it yet, and for all I know it may break. I'm not the kind of person who opens up a package, poses in the mirror with the bow, and then writes a review. Even so, it is 'pose' worthy-- the thing has killer looks. I love the black-- one reason I got this over the camo.

Pros:

- Seems very, very fast. Definitely lives up to it's speed.
- Simple, rugged design. Was able to adjust the string myself.
- Lightweight, if we are comparing it to other crossbows.
- Great quality scope with illuminations/ up to 60 yard markers
- Shorter limbs result in a more maneuverable, portable bow
- Easy take down, simple set up. Solid.
- Great Accuracy-- so far, bench shoots get me 1/4" groupings.

Cons:

-Loud. VERY loud. It's like a giant 'boing' but at sonic speeds.
-Dang hard pull- I had a headache when I first started! Got used to it, though. (I'm short, 5'7", note--says a lot for leverage)
-String stretches, and constantly needs to be re-twisted (every week or so). According to Excalibur, this wears off, and it stops stretching.
-I wish there was a rubber pad at the stock-- not for kick, but for traction. It likes to slip off your shoulder, so no support there.
-Had a freak accident with a bolt strangely bouncing off and landing on a bush with the tip and nock area snapped off, no where in sight. Had everything right, and this freak thing happened. Excalibur was clueless- bolts break easy. It would have been a nice gesture for them to replace my bolts-- I only have one now, darn it all. Need to buy more.
-you MUST use the rope cocking aid-- you're a body builder if you can pull the string back all the way. I'm pretty darn strong. The pull isn't hard, though what I originally meant was that it uses leverage that I just don't have in my build. Darn you, generational genes :-P

So there you have it-- overall, it's an awesome bow. Nothing in life is perfect, nothing, so no use in trying to find a perfect crossbow. It's exactly what I wanted- a bow with tactical looks and feel, deadly accuracy and power, sided with a great scope and superior quality. Would not buy any other crossbow. Except, maybe, the 405 mega....good luck pulling that sucker back though. I have a headache just thinking about it!!

Cannot wait to get hunting. I'm going overseas and hopefully will get the chance to shoot some big game. If I do, I'll definitely either come back with some serious complaints, or rather as I suspect I will, high praise and the raise of another star.

God Bless America-- Cheers!
2255697
what a great air rifle for the price. took me a day or two to get some time to sit down with it.
It has a substantial recoil and report for a break action air rifle. While it does indeed have some internal baffling in the barrel, I suspect the velocity is so high it doesnt reduce the "crack" by much.
sighted in quickly using a bore sighter I had lying around. only `75shots in so far but grouping is still less than 3/4 inch at 25 yrds, hoping it tightens up a bit with break-in and pellet selection. I plan on using this for squirrels here in Texas.
I am a little surprised with the comments about the scope. while it isn't exceptional (certainly not a leupold or other high quality glass) it is by far the nicest scope i have ever put on an air rifle. no issues with loss of zero or clarity through the optic.
Without even completing break-in this rifle outshoots every air rifle i own, except for a beeman target PCP bolt action which is dialed in for benchrest targets.
2429017
This gun is great and its fun to shoot but I keep having problems with the BB's staying in the cylinder.  I have been using the standard Crossman bulk BB's but I have some BB's from Umarex on the way so hopefully that clears that up.
Whatever small issues it has it's definately a mean looking revolver.  The barrel terminates about a half inch before the end so it really looks like a large caliber revolver even at short distance.  The two rails give you plenty of space to mount sights, lasers, flashlights, or all three and the holographic sight I have on mine is on there solid and straight.
All in all I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun BB gun with a low price point.  Pick one up.
4554350
Shoots very well, can hold zero, but it seems when you switch the reticle type, it may get off center
4247913
I recently moved to a rural area where I am free to plink and target shoot at will. But with ammo still in such limited supply, I decided to go with a quality adult air rifle. I already own a very old, pneumatic Sheridan Silver Streak which still works quite well, but I wanted a modern, spring action that only requires one cock to have the power of multiple pumps. I did a lot of research reading reviews, watching Youtube video reviews and reading up on current airgun technology in general. I wanted to keep my purchase as close to $100 as possible and I did not want a scoped model - I prefer the challenge of open sights.

The Stoeger X10 seemed like the perfect fit. When it arrived, I found it to be of very solid build with a design stemming from obvious experience in the industry. I did find it a bit on the heavy side, but very nicely balanced. I ordered a number of various pellet types and weights as recommended in order to find what might work best for me under various circumstances. Love the all black look and the front (red) and rear (green) fiber optic sights that "pop" for quick and sure sight picture acquisition. I found the barrel easy enough to break and about as firm as I would expect to cock (not for young children). The automatic safety engages when you cock it and conveniently snaps off with a semi-firm push of the thumb, without throwing off your grip.

When I first fired it, I found the sound quite manageable. If I was creating a sonic boom, I couldn't tell it. I was firing rather standard pellets at first (not more than 7.4 gr). I used a tin can as my first target at about 10 yards - and could barely hit it. But I had no idea which way I was shooting because I had no backdrop to tell where the missed shots were going. I found it frustrating. I tried several more sessions over coming days with a tin can again and only began to hit it marginally better, but was still frustrated by the large number of misses. But I knew better. I should have been using a target initially in order to tell which way to sight it in better.

So recently, I setup a nice paper target, the type that glows where you hit it. I also used some 9.6 gr  round-nosed pellets. I stood about 15 yards out this time and immediately found that I was shooting high and right. I started sighting it in (still not using a bench, just standing) and finally got it under control. Then WOW! I fell all the rest of the way in love with this air rifle! Once you know where it's hitting and get it sighted in, you can put that pellet right where you want it almost every time! And I still plan to use a bench and a proper rest (with pillows to allow for that double recoil spring guns are known for) to get this Stoeger even more pinpoint accurate! And I still haven't gone through more than maybe 150 pellets in the break-in phase too.

Great way to get in your target shooting fix without worry of the current ammo crunch! I am certain this rifle would work great for small game hunting and varmint control as well. Solid build, experienced design, easy to handle (for an adult male) and highly accurate with stock, open sights! Yes, I fully recommend this wonderful spring action air rifle!
1829877
It is worth it for the price, shoots good and it is pretty accurate.  The only con I have found is the Durability, which I didn't expect to be that great because of the Price..
2806865
I have never owned a pellet rifle of this power and quality. I have been shooting a Crossman 766 that I bought for my sons 9th birthday. He is 46 now. It is still operable and shoots a nice group regardless of it age. The Umarex is on a much higher level of power. It is a bit heavy, which tames the recoil a little. The Surge is built like a tank. The fit and finish are very tight tolerances. There is no wiggle in the barrel hinge after cocking. I like the auto safety when it is cocked. The LOP (length of pull) is short for me at 14". I will correct that with a recoil pad to add 1 1/2". The felt recoil is minimal. The supplied scope is decent, but I up graded to a 3X9X42. After reading the instructions, I fired a few shots to get it on to paper, then worked my way down to center. It took about 8 shots to bring the point of impact to the center. I was satisfied with the final 4 shots at 25 yards. The spring is very strong, and difficult for this old man to cock the first few times but it gets easier and after roughly 30 to 40 shots, the Surge is much easier to cock. The first two or three shots sounded very much like a .22 rimfire, I switched to a heavier pellet and that isn't a problem. Any velocity above 1170 fps causes a sonic boom, hence the loud report with lighter pellets. I also spoke to my neighbors about what I was doing. Nice neighbors. I am extremely pleased with the quality and workmanship that went into this air rifle.
05/23/15-I have had the Surge for  about 2 weeks. I have tried several different brands and weights of pellets. Daisy, don't bother. Beeman hollow point 7.2g shoots very well, Beeman Silver Arrow 11.57 g. hits very hard, shoots low but on center line. about 8clicks to move the impact up to 10 ring.  The very best accuracy is Crossman Destroyer EX 7.6g.. The second photo is of 4 shots with only 3 holes, at 20 yards.
4731420
I have had this gun for a month or less and it is an accurate shooter.  I believe it is well worth what I paid for it.  I use it to shoot at Gamo 5.5" square paper targets from 8-10 yards, and I am real happy with how it shoots. About the only thing I would change might be to make some of the plastic parts wood (grips, forearm) or metal (breech).  However, if I really wanted those features, I could have spent about 3x as much and bought the Benjamin HB17.  I like my choice!
3281852
The first rifle arrived and I was very pleased with the build quality. As is says on the box, this is an adult air rifle. The scope however was a different story. Even though it looked good it it would not center so I packed it up and shipped it back. Amazon immediately sent me out s second rifle and scope and the package seems to be working well. I'm getting some good groups at about 30 yards. I'm sure it will improve as the rifle breaks in. It packs a punch and is deadly on pigeons and the like. I don't know how well it would work on rabbits, raccoons etc.  Overall I really like the rifle, not too impressed with the scope. I also like that there is an abundant supply of .22 pellets and I can shoot for hours for less than $10.
3572522
I'm not a fan of the vortex blasters but this one lights up, shoots well and holds 5 shots on the front and 5 shots in the blaster. It is easy to reload and easy to shoot.

The discs don't fly very straight but that's pretty common for the vortex line.
3682098
First off, the gun looks sick when you put it together. The picture is deceiving in terms how the gun weighs. This is a great thing. The m4 is so much heavier than i expected. It's firing is great, it's easy to put together, which is perfect since the instructions don't tell you much. Loading the mag is easy with the speed loader but individual bb's is tedious. Stock is fun to mess with as well as changing the barrels.

I have no downsides about it yet. I have yet to fire it outside yet so i'm not sure about it's range nor it's accuracy.

As of now, it's a 5/5. It's not the top of the line gun but it's nice as hell. People tend to get "beginner" or "starter" set confused. A spring pistol is a beginner gun. This weapon is perfect for those looking to increase their competition and get into the actual sport of airsoft.
3933985
Alright well from the begining. You will recieve the package and open it hoping to go fire in a few minutes, but you have to assemlbe it, which is no problem. The assembly takes about ten mintues tops. The gun feels comfortable, and good, and doesn't feel like cheap plastic. One AMAZING thing about this gun is it has two loading chambers. You load the spring to hold about 15 bbs, and than load the holding chamber with up to 150+ bbs. To reload the spring you push it down, and shake it upside down a few times. This takes about 10 seconds tops. The strap is a pain in the but, but otherwise this gun is amazing. My gun might have a defect. Every like 3 cocks and fires the bb will just roll out, but otherwise i love this gun. This gun is extremly accurate with .20 gram bbs, and that's what i suggest. I vsed my friends who had electrics, and i actually stood a chance with the accuracy of this gun. A must buy!

(Edmund's Son, 15)
4405553
My first impression was that this rifle was broken. It essentially was, for all intents and purposes, non functioning. The trigger was jammed and would not reset to the fire position despite having cocked the barrel. It finally did break free after prying it free with a small screw driver. So much for quality control inspections. Now that it is working it functions great. The trigger pull is around 6 pounds with some creep before it fires but resets perfectly. It is accurate out to fifthy feet producing 3" groups and the scope is not real bright, but will do for close range encounters with small game. It hits hard and very effective on kills between 30 to 50 feet. Great around the house for critter control. It is heavy at seven plus pounds for an air rifle, and fairly long as well. It goes bang and has a crisp recoil. Not a toy and will cause serious injury or death if not used properly.
2604989
We have been asking for a lever-action Nerf blaster for awhile now, and this delivers.  It's a lot of fun to shoot and is comfortable to hold.  It isn't the most powerful or accurate, but it is compatible with Elite darts and the clip system, so it fits nicely into an existing arsenal.

I have heard some people concerned with the flexy plastic lever, but I think if it's not abused, it should hold up for years.  The whole blaster feels pretty solid, including the novel gear system that chambers the round.

The only real complaint I have is that releasing the mag is a little unintuitive.  You have to fully extend the lever and then pop the thumb release.  It takes a little getting used to, but once you are familiar, it's not too bad.

With a few extra mags, this blaster would be a pretty decent primary weapon for midrange combat, our against zombies!