EVOL Evol 22 15” owners…..what are your settings??

[Madeintheuk]

Ok guys, before messing with this, I’d like to know what everyone else is shooting, and what their settings are (reg and hammer).

I’d really like this to shoot cphp, because they’re so cheap, and I can drive 15mins to buy them. I shot them today, and I think they’re shooting hot (by noise and speed, my chrono is broken).

It’s currently set at 1950-2000 psi reg, and I’m sure the hammer is to match.

 

[Scriv]

Just so I understand, these guns were designed, built, tuned, and tested to run heavier pellets efficiently. You would like to get yours to run a cheap, lightweight (by comparison) pellet due to convenience, and economy after purchasing a near 3k rifle? Am I getting the picture? By comparison my 18" runs the 25.39 MRDs beautifully at 923 fps. As soon as the magazine shows up I'll do more testing, maybe even try the 18.13 and see what happens. With the three inch shorter barrel I would think that is where I'd begin. Full disclosure, I don't have much experience with the beast so far, but that is where my head is currently at. It will be interesting to see your results.

 

[Madeintheuk]

Just so I understand, these guns were designed, built, tuned, and tested to run heavier pellets efficiently. You would like to get yours to run a cheap, lightweight (by comparison) pellet due to convenience, and economy after purchasing a near 3k rifle? Am I getting the picture? By comparison my 18" runs the 25.39 MRDs beautifully at 923 fps. As soon as the magazine shows up I'll do more testing, maybe even try the 18.13 and see what happens. With the three inch shorter barrel I would think that is where I'd begin. Full disclosure, I don't have much experience with the beast so far, but that is where my head is currently at. It will be interesting to see your results.

Buying an expensive pcp doesn’t always mean you want or buy expensive ammo. Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying. My evol mini shot cphp super accurately, and I hate that I had to sell it. I’m hoping this 15 will do the same. Also, lighter weight pellets will give me more shots per fill if I tune it for them.
Thanks for the response.

 

[Scriv]

Buying an expensive pcp doesn’t always mean you want or buy expensive ammo. Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying. My evol mini shot cphp super accurately, and I hate that I had to sell it. I’m hoping this 15 will do the same. Also, lighter weight pellets will give me more shots per fill if I tune it for them.
Thanks for the response.

I see. I can understand the desire for extra shot count. I find these rifles fascinating. Good luck on your quest.

 

[JoeWillie]

Ok guys, before messing with this, I’d like to know what everyone else is shooting, and what their settings are (reg and hammer).

I’d really like this to shoot cphp, because they’re so cheap, and I can drive 15mins to buy them. I shot them today, and I think they’re shooting hot (by noise and speed, my chrono is broken).

It’s currently set at 1950-2000 psi reg, and I’m sure the hammer is to match.

Ok same airgun shooting jsb 18gr at 880 and reg set 1800 shoots the 14.3 Crossman at 970 ish and aprx .400 ctc. At 25 yds off of sticks.
Check reg set and speed as I have a different spring ( slightly softer). Certainly minute of squirrel good enough for plinking! Enjoy

Joe

 

[American Air Arms]

We’ve never tested 14gn in the EVOL. I’d suggest a reg around 1750. The hammer will be backed out considerably.

I’d shoot for 905fps but you may get awful ES due to operating so far out of the design range.

When we have the new hammer/spring, this application would be a perfect candidate for the new system.

 

[JoeWillie]

We’ve never tested 14gn in the EVOL. I’d suggest a reg around 1750. The hammer will be backed out considerably.

I’d shoot for 905fps but you may get awful ES due to operating so far out of the design range.

When we have the new hammer/spring, this application would be a perfect candidate for the new system.

Tom, thanks for the input. Good to know the new Hammer system is still in the works as I’m very curious to test it. Also the adjustable reg upgrade?? Is that available
now?

 

[Bladebum]

I'll go out on a limb and say that's gonna be tough. The 15"(the one I own as well) is quite a bit more power than the mini and really has be backed off in reg and HS ALOT to get there, and probably won't be very consistent. Not to mention, when the HS is backed that far, getting the gun back in the chassis is difficult.

FWIW, I know you want to shoot cheap pellets and get alot of shots, but jts 18s are fairly inexpensive and you can get a good tune for around 100 shots at 875 or so with outstanding accuracy. To each thier own but just my .02

 

[Gear_Junkie]

I'll go out on a limb and say that's gonna be tough. The 15"(the one I own as well) is quite a bit more power than the mini and really has be backed off in reg and HS ALOT to get there, and probably won't be very consistent. Not to mention, when the HS is backed that far, getting the gun back in the chassis is difficult.

FWIW, I know you want to shoot cheap pellets and get alot of shots, but jts 18s are fairly inexpensive and you can get a good tune for around 100 shots at 875 or so with outstanding accuracy. To each thier own but just my .02

Wow, that's a lot of shots at that weight! That is SWEET given the small tank. I'm salivating at the thought of finally getting one of these!

 

[Madeintheuk]

Ahhh. This is not the greatest news. I knew the 15 was more powerful than the mini, but I didn’t realize how much. Maybe a trade for a mini is in my future?

Anyone wanna swap? Lol

 

[Madeintheuk]

I appreciate all the info I got here. It helped me make the decision I made to trade my 15” evol with someone for a mini. I found a gentleman with a mini setup almost identical to my original mini, and he’s willing to trade for my 15. This should better suit what I want to do. Thanks all for helping me down this path!

 

[Dairyboy]

Lol I was gonna say I tuned my 15" dropped reg to 1600psi and shot the 16gr at 880fps. I think I got 110shots per fill? But I see it's no longer helpful. I did tune my Mini for the 14gr CPHPs though also my go to pester. So nice to shoot.

 

[Madeintheuk]

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Lol I was gonna say I tuned my 15" dropped reg to 1600psi and shot the 16gr at 880fps. I think I got 110shots per fill? But I see it's no longer helpful. I did tune my Mini for the 14gr CPHPs though also my go to pester. So nice to shoot.

still helpful thanks. I still think the mini suits what I need better anyway. It is still to date my favorite pcp I have ever owned.

 

[Dairyboy]

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still helpful thanks. I still think the mini suits what I need better anyway. It is still to date my favorite pcp I have ever owned.

Oh yeah it's the one I've owned the longest by far. Getting close to 3 years now. Always impressed with it every time I grab it still after all this time. Only other guns close are my Taipans.

 

[Madeintheuk]

Oh yeah it's the one I've owned the longest by far. Getting close to 3 years now. Always impressed with it every time I grab it still after all this time. Only other guns close are my Taipans.

I’m quite the trigger snob, so taipans would be up there for me too.