Air rifles "Ataman" - the products of the manufacturer "Demyan", which has been operating in the domestic market since 2005. The manufacture of a popular series of weapons became possible thanks to the re-equipment of factory lines for the repair of carbines of foreign manufacture.
Thanks to the foundation of its own production, at one time the company put on the stream the extremely popular Ataman 9 mm rifle, which was distinguished by high firing accuracy and reliable assembly.
The attention to the products of this brand is attracted by the effective, ergonomic design of the bulk of rifle models. For the manufacture of the case, a high-strength steel grade and walnut are used here.
Let's look at which Ataman air rifles are available on the market today, consider the technical specifications of the models that are in demand.
Ataman M2
It is considered one of the most powerful rifles in the popular series. The development of the model was carried out on the basis of drawings by German designers with the strictest quality control of the assembly.
The sample is one of the best solutions in terms of price-quality ratio. How much does a rifle manufactured under the Ataman brand cost? The price of the model in the domestic market today does not exceed 25,000 rubles.
The Ataman M2 rifle box is made of high quality walnut wood. As an external protective layer, a varnish-resistant coating resistant to damage was used. The latter reduces the effect of weapons slipping with sweating hands. The model contains a comfortable wooden butt with a rubber butt pad.
Specifications:
- barrel length - 49.5 cm;
- total body length - 1.2 m;
- weight - 3.8 kg;
- muzzle energy - 7.5 J;
- bullets for pneumatics - 5.5 mm caliber;
- cartridge speed at departure - 380 m / s.
Among the advantages of the model it is worth noting: high build quality, the ability to operate without a license. The rifle is suitable for both experienced and novice shooters.
"Ataman M2R"
Air rifles "Ataman M2R" are considered the best solution for hunting from the presented series of weapons. Design features contribute to the use of almost all types of ammunition, corresponding to the caliber of the model.
The rifle has an elongated fore-end, on the sides of which there are decorative laser notches. At the bottom of the forearm is a pressure gauge, thanks to which the user is able to determine the pressure level in the air tank.
The barrel is made of metal with high-quality external polishing, and the receiver contains designer engraving.
Characteristics:
- barrel length - 55 cm;
- body length - 1, 06 m;
- weight - 3.4 kg;
- maximum pressure in the air tank - 210 bar;
- power - 312 J;
- bullets - caliber 5 mm;
- the initial velocity of the bullet upon departure from the barrel is 207 m / s.
"Ataman M2R Tactic"
Single-charge modification of the rifle of the previous model. One full charge of a pneumatic cylinder is enough to play 60 shots. The sample is charged by jerking the side shutter.
The air rifle is powerful enough to be used as an effective hunting weapon. The model contains a rifled barrel made of high-strength steel alloy. The ergonomic, thoughtful design of the stock allows equally successful use of the rifle to left-handed and right-handed people.
Bullpup M2R
Without a doubt, the most powerful rifle of this brand. It works due to high air pressure, which is pumped into a special balloon manually. As a material for the manufacture of stock and forearm sample used the best species of walnut wood.
Ataman air rifles of this model are distinguished by very impressive dimensions. Therefore, they are easy to use for tall users. If you look at the model in profile, its shape is more like a shotgun than pneumatics.
Characteristics:
- barrel length - 66 cm;
- body length - 1.12 m;
- weight - 3.6 kg;
- maximum pressure in the pneumatic reservoir - 3,000 bar;
- ultimate power - 687 J;
- bullets for pneumatics - 5.5 mm caliber;
- bullet speed when departing from the barrel bore - 223 m / s.
"Ataman Minigan Ultra-C"
New from the popular series, developed in 2014. The model has all the advantages characteristic of all previous rifles. The sample is distinguished by its compact size, low weight, and accuracy.
The Minigan Ultra-C model has a lightweight wooden forend, a modernized removable stock, which provides ease of shooting depending on the user's needs and firing conditions. The rifle is the lightest version of all modifications (only 2.8 kg).
Optics
The Ataman PSP rifle has a special bar in the form of metal guides for attaching an optical sight. The use of the latter significantly increases the accuracy of shooting.
For rifles of this series, BSA Air Rifle 3-12X44 brand optics is ideal, which allows a 12-fold increase. Alternatively, you can use such a device as a range finder, which makes it possible to calculate errors when aiming at small targets. Among other things, such an optical sight helps to determine the distance to the target.
Finally
Air Rifles of the Ataman series have a number of advantages. High-quality assembly and the use of reliable components from the reputable German manufacturer Lothar Walther stand out in a special way. Attention also deserves the opportunity to increase power due to the installation of a gas spring.
Ataman rifles are distinguished by the ergonomic shape of the body and butt, the presence of the idle release function. The built-in pressure gauges are responsible for monitoring the pressure level in the air tank.
However, such weapons have some disadvantages. First of all, it is worth noting the rather high cost of the bulk of the models. Some inconvenience can cause the use of weapons with a factory spring, which in practice is not so powerful.
In general, Ataman rifles are suitable for a wide variety of purposes, for example, competition in target shooting, hunting small game. The obvious shortcomings of the weapon are compensated by such advantages as high-quality assembly, well-coordinated work of mechanisms, and accuracy of shooting.