Highly Tunable.. High Capacity… KARMA EQ - REVIEW

Published on May 16, 2025
Duration: 11:17

This review of the Karma EQ air rifle highlights its feature-packed design and budget-friendly price point. The reviewer demonstrates impressive accuracy at 50 yards with various pellets and slugs, and tests the effectiveness of two different moderators. Key features include a high-capacity magazine, adjustable power, and a forward-mounted side lever for comfortable operation.

Quick Summary

The Karma EQ is a feature-packed, budget-priced 25 caliber PCP air rifle known for its high-capacity 26-shot magazine and excellent accuracy at 50 yards with various pellets and slugs. It includes an externally adjustable regulator, ambidextrous side lever, and a bullpup design for improved handling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Karma EQ Review
  2. 00:0850 Yard Accuracy Testing: Pellets
  3. 01:36Accuracy with Hollowpoint Hunting Pellet
  4. 01:4550 Yard Accuracy Testing: Slugs
  5. 02:23Moderator Testing: Zero DB Shorty
  6. 03:07Moderator Testing: DFL Yokazuna
  7. 04:21Recap: 50 Yard Accuracy Groups
  8. 05:15100 Yard Accuracy Testing Setup
  9. 05:19Karma EQ Features Overview
  10. 05:53High Capacity Magazine
  11. 06:13Air Volume and Shot Count
  12. 06:39Power Adjuster and Transfer Port
  13. 06:52Side Lever Operation (Ambidextrous)
  14. 07:05Pressure Gauges and Regulator Adjustment
  15. 07:19Adjustable Butt Plate and Hammer Spring
  16. 07:26Adjustable Cheek Riser and Mounts
  17. 07:41Shrouded Barrel and Bullpup Design
  18. 08:03Ergonomic Side Lever Placement
  19. 08:43100 Yard Accuracy: Yokazuna vs. No Moderator
  20. 09:19100 Yard Group Shift Analysis
  21. 10:08Detailed Look at 100 Yard Groups
  22. 11:02Conclusion: Karma EQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Karma EQ air rifle?

The Karma EQ boasts a high-capacity 26-shot magazine in 25 caliber, an externally adjustable regulator for power tuning, an ambidextrous side lever, a bullpup design for balance, and a fully shrouded barrel with a threaded end for moderators.

How accurate is the Karma EQ air rifle at 50 yards?

The Karma EQ demonstrates excellent accuracy at 50 yards, achieving sub-one-inch groups with various pellets like AEA 33 grain and hollowpoint hunting pellets. It also performs well with 32 grain H&N slugs.

What is the shot count for the Karma EQ air rifle?

At approximately 2,000 PSI regulator pressure, the Karma EQ can deliver two full magazines, totaling 52 shots, before requiring a refill. This can be extended by reducing the power setting.

How effective are moderators on the Karma EQ air rifle?

Moderators like the Zero DB shorty and DFL Yokazuna significantly reduce the 'barky' sound of the 25 caliber Karma EQ. While they may slightly increase group size at 50 yards, they make the rifle much quieter.

What makes the Karma EQ's side lever design notable?

The Karma EQ features a forward-mounted side lever, which requires additional engineering but greatly improves ergonomics. This placement allows for faster and more comfortable cycling of the action without reaching back on the rifle.

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