The ULTIMATE BACKPACK AIRGUN - Full Review of CUSTOM Evanix REX-P 357 - PART 2

Published on July 31, 2020
Duration: 9:50

This review details a custom Evanix REX-P .357 airgun, modified for extreme portability and enhanced performance. The airgun can be quickly disassembled into two parts for backpack transport. With a custom larger air cylinder and stock, it transforms into a mini-carbine, offering approximately 15 full shots per fill and delivering up to 100 foot-pounds of energy. Accuracy tests at 30 and 50 yards demonstrate its capabilities with different ammunition types.

Quick Summary

The custom Evanix REX-P .357 'Ultimate Backpack Airgun' offers enhanced portability through quick disassembly into two modular sections. Its custom larger air cylinder and stock transform it into a mini-carbine, providing around 15 full shots per fill and delivering up to 100 ft-lbs of energy, with optimal performance between 250 BAR and 100 BAR.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Custom Airgun Overview
  2. 00:46Ballistic Testing Demonstration
  3. 01:25Plywood Penetration Results
  4. 01:53Disassembly and Portability Features
  5. 02:15Stock Cylinder & Shot Count (Pistol)
  6. 03:02Custom Cylinder & Shot Count (Carbine)
  7. 03:4730-Yard Accuracy Test (SeeAll Sight)
  8. 05:06Optimal Usable Pressure Range
  9. 05:21Sight Comparison: SeeAll vs. Monstrum
  10. 06:4850-Yard Accuracy Test (Monstrum Optic)
  11. 07:49Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the custom Evanix REX-P .357 designed for portability?

The custom Evanix REX-P .357 is designed for portability through its modular construction. It can be quickly disassembled into two main parts: the pistol grip section and the air cylinder/stock section, allowing it to fit easily into a backpack for transport.

What is the shot count difference between the stock REX-P pistol and the custom carbine configuration?

The stock Evanix REX-P pistol offers only about 3-4 powerful shots per fill due to its smaller, unregulated air cylinder. The custom carbine configuration, with a larger air cylinder and stock, significantly increases the shot count to approximately 15 full shots per fill.

What are the optimal pressure settings for the Evanix REX-P .357 custom build?

For consistent performance with the custom Evanix REX-P .357, the optimal usable pressure range for both the small and large air cylinders is from a full 250 BAR down to approximately 100 BAR. This range ensures stable power delivery across the shot string.

What ammunition was used for accuracy testing on the custom Evanix REX-P .357?

Accuracy testing on the custom Evanix REX-P .357 utilized JSB 81 grain pellets for 30-yard shots and both JSB 81 grain pellets and Nielsen Specialty Ammo (NSA) 105 grain slugs for 50-yard tests. Different ammunition types were used to assess performance at various distances.

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