Kral Empire Bullpup PCPs

Kral Empire bullpup PCPs are coming to the USA as well! In a sign of the times, Turkish air rifles are making a new push into the US market – as Hard Air Magazine has already reported.

The Kral Empire series consists of two basic models. Both are bullpups. There’s the full-length Empire X and the compact Empire XS.

I have to say that – on a personal level – I really like these stubby, ultra-compact bullpups like the Empire XS!

Sure, the shorter barrel leads to lower FPS and the lesser HPA capacity provides a lower shot count. But the overall looks, compact handling characteristics and “shootability” really appeal to me.

Kral manufactures the Empire models in a choice of synthetic and wood stocks. The guns coming to the USA are all – to my knowledge – fitted with Turkish Walnut stocks.

That’s fine by me as the “real tree wood” looks really good. It also provides a pleasant change from the proliferation of “black gun” PCPs that are so common nowadays.

As you would expect, the Kral Empire bullpup PCPs have mid-mounted sidelever cocking. Kral documentation states that they have Kral-manufactured choked, rifled barrels. So this likely means that they are pellet-shooters, rather than slug guns.

There’s a built-in Picatinny rail for scope mounting, together with an adjustable buttpad.

The barrel is shrouded. In addition, the muzzle is threaded 1/2-Inch UNF for the addition of airgun-only silencers where legal. There is no mention of a factory-fitted regulator. Aftermarket regulators are available, however.

Both Kral Empire bullpup PCP models are coming to the USA in .22 and .25 calibers. The HPA fill pressure is a hand pump-friendly 2,900 PSI.

We’ve gathered many of the product specifications into this table for easy reference.

Empire XS	Empire X
Overall Length	24 Inches	30.7 Inches
Barrel Length	13 Inches	20.9 Inches
Weight	7.0 Lbs	8.75 Lbs
HPA Capacity	200 cc	600 cc
Shots .22 Cal	48	144
Shots .25 Cal	40	120
Muzzle Energy .22 Cal	22.8 Ft/Lbs	32.5 Ft/Lbs
Muzzle Energy .25 Cal	26.5 Ft/Lbs	38.4 Ft/Lbs

Availability is slated for early August, with Street Prices of $649.99 for the shorty Empire XS and $749.99 for the longer Empire X.

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[PapaT]

I do agree I like the look of the XS better, for a bullpup. But that shot count on the X! Thanks for the rundown.

 

[CTAirgunner]

The xs is a very rad looking little rifle and I've always liked the look of them since I first saw it 4 years ago, nice to see theyre finally being sold here and not having to go through Krale.

 

[Eckhearth]

I like the looks of the xs version as well, for sure in combination with its price! Good looking pup!

 

[Fishing 43]

Definitely interested in one of these , if they are accurate.

 

[PasadenaMike]

Make the thoughts go away make the thoughts go away.

 

[Ezana4CE]

The wood stocks are good looking for sure. I really like the compact model. In comparison to other .22s and .25s a bit anemic on the amount of energy produced. However, they look like they would be decent entry-level pellet-shooting PCPs. Not sure about Kral QC.

 

[CTAirgunner]

To be honest, it doesn't seem that weak , sure its not a power hungry shooter but I could see that empire XS laying waste inside barns , ware houses on birds. Built for a specific task most certainly. I never was much of a power hunt guy, in fact I've always DETUNED my rifles from the factory for more precision.

I wonder what the noise report is like on that little xs without moderator.

 

[pan60]

The wood stocks are good looking for sure. I really like the compact model. In comparison to other .22s and .25s a bit anemic on the amount of energy produced. However, they look like they would be decent entry-level pellet-shooting PCPs. Not sure about Kral QC.

looks likes it on par with the wifes BRK Atomic I will admit I like more power but honestly its enough for what we use it for,

 

[PA_AirHead]

That XS is bad to the bone. Just something about that sub-compact look is really cool. Side by side, I don’t even give the X a second look. 48 shots out of that tiny thing is moooore than enough to keep me grinning .

 

[AtlasAirguns]

I saw this at Shot Show in 2020 (both models). Very nice products.

 

[Ezana4CE]

looks likes it on par with the wifes BRK Atomic I will admit I like more power but honestly its enough for what we use it for,

@pan60 When drawing comparisons to what one already owns or has owned, of course there will be differences of opinions based upon evidence and experience.

 

[Ezana4CE]

The wood stocks are good looking for sure. I really like the compact model. In comparison to other .22s and .25s a bit anemic on the amount of energy produced. However, they look like they would be decent entry-level pellet-shooting PCPs. Not sure about Kral QC.

Post #7 in the thread below makes the compact Kral Empire XS .25 a more interesting compact hunting rifle. Troy is the only person I really see consistently working on and modding Kral air guns.

Compact hunting rig

Currently have 600mm M4 and it's great but wood like a compact rig for woods while bow hunting this year. Yes I could make the m4 compact but its heavier then I like when I'm caring a bow and saddle platform and sticks. Must have ability to be easily put on a sling because I saddle hunt and need...

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[Dogowski]

To be honest, it doesn't seem that weak , sure its not a power hungry shooter but I could see that empire XS laying waste inside barns , ware houses on birds. Built for a specific task most certainly. I never was much of a power hunt guy, in fact I've always DETUNED my rifles from the factory for more precision.

I wonder what the noise report is like on that little xs without moderator.

It must be very loud with that short barrel and no mod. Cool looking gun!