Today we’re taking a first look at the JTS Airacuda PRS Max air rifle. This is a new version of the existing Airacuda Max incorporating an Aluminum chassis.
The result is a PCP that aims to provide an attractively-priced air rifle for use in benchrest and PRS-style competitions.
Particularly for benchrest use, a minimum configuration would comprise the gun, a powerful scope and a bipod. So equipped, the PRS Max rig shown here weighs-in at a substantial 13 Lbs 6 Oz.
Of course, weight – more of it – is a benefit for benchrest use, so the PRS Max is not intended to be a general-purpose configuration. There’s the standard wood-stocked version of the gun if you want to hunt, plink or shoot other disciplines.
The chassis of the JTS Airacuda PRS Max provides additional strength and stability compared to a regular wood stock. It also provides the opportunity for extensive customization.
The PRS Max chassis includes an AR-style grip. That means that there’s a wide variety of aftermarket alternatives, should you prefer.
The buttstock is length-adjustable. It also incorporates a height-adjustable cheekpiece. JTS says that it can be swapped for an alternative buttstock, should the owner choose.
But the company also says that their buttstock has a patented adjustment method. It’s that button in the buttpad and it works well.
In addition, the chassis incorporates an adjustable bridge. This bridge has M-LOK-style slots so that weights – for example – can be added. The bridge can be moved longitudinally for balance adjustments.
Look at the underside of the chassis and you’ll see a large number of M5-threaded screw holes. The intention here is to provide a wide array of fixing positions so that the accessories common in benchrest and PRS competitions can be mounted as desired.
The gun is supplied with one short Picatinny mount that screws into the chassis. We mounted a Leapers UTG Goliath bipod here – you’re going to want a serious bipod to manage the JTS Airacuda PRS Max!
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UTG Goliath Bipod, 8-12 Center Height, Picatinny
Another feature of the chassis is that it incorporates a built-in bubble level. Holding the gun level can be an important part of on-target consistency and this feature helps the shooter to accomplish this task.
Finally the chassis itself is available in a range of colors. “Our” gun is red, but there’s green, silver and good old black finishes available, too.
To complete the rig, we mounted a JTS Shadow Series riflescope. This 2-16 x 50 scope has a massive eight times zoom range from minimum to maximum magnification. That is – I believe – the largest zoom range I have personally encountered.
There’s a lot to say about this scope, so we’ll cover it in more depth in a forthcoming story.
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JTS Airacuda PRS Max PCP Air Rifle 0.22
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