EVOL HPS New Evol. 30 HPS Benchrest/PRS model

[Slugslinger]

I see AOA is now carrying the new Evol .30 HPS Benchrest/PRS model

 

[Billm]

It looks really nice, but I’m tapped out right now. I wish I could add it to the stable. Interestingly, I was practicing next to a guy at the Air Cup with the Edgun version and I believe he may have put it away and shot something else for the event. It was the first time that I was able to see one up close. It was a beautiful rifle.

 

[Slugslinger]

I thought the Evol Hunter was supposed to be the next rifle released from AOA...

 

[pan60]

just so it can be easily located.

American Air Arms American Air Arms EVOL .30 HPS Benchrest/PRS with 25" Barrel - Precharged (PCP)

<p dir="auto" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Competitive events that showcase air rifles are growing worldwide. North and South America, as well as the Middle East, Europe, and the United Kingdom, now host regional events with cash prizes. The birthplace of long-range benchrest competitions...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

 

[Conecrusher]

Sweet! I wonder what the difference between this one and the HPS variant sold by ED Gun West called the "American Air Arms HPS Raptor" other than the latter having a 23" barrel is?

 

[pan60]

one is blue?
LOL
they are HPS EVOLS so I would say just barrel length and what barrel not sure about this one but the ED Gun West is has a pellet barrel or at least the ones I looked at?

 

[Billm]

When I saw the blue rifle in person, it was not as bad as I thought it would be.

 

[Pumacarl]

one is blue?
LOL
they are HPS EVOLS so I would say just barrel length and what barrel not sure about this one but the ED Gun West is has a pellet barrel or at least the ones I looked at?

That link you posted shows a 1in45" twist rate. It's pretty safe to assume that this is a pellet gun too. The difference is probably the 25" vs. 23" barrel length and probably a color difference, just a guess, but I'd sure want to know if I was paying that kind of money.

 

[pan60]

That link you posted shows a 1in45" twist rate. It's pretty safe to assume that this is a pellet gun too. The difference is probably the 25" vs. 23" barrel length and probably a color difference, just a guess, but I'd sure want to know if I was paying that kind of money.

I didnt even look at the specs on the barrel I assume it would be a pellet barrel as I wuld think that what most people want?

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

One model is designed for precision pellet shooting competition, the other for precision placement of slugs for hunting or bench.

 

[pan60]

One model is designed for precision pellet shooting competition, the other for precision placement of slugs for hunting or bench.

I am thinking the ( as I recall from information given to me ) ED Gun West American Air Arms HPS Raptor is also a pellet gun. I think the APEX is supposed to be the slug gun?
not a 100% sure if it was me I would be asking upfront what the barrel twist rate was and if the gun was made for slugs or pellets.