Air Venturi Bronco Anybody Have Real Experience?

[fnash]

While we are on the subject, what about paying good money for a product that has to be "tuned" to work properly. Historically bad triggers, rough on the inside, assembled where the seal is bad because of it. Overlubed or underlubed. If we paid some of these prices for other products we would return them and not buy them again.  
Of the rifles that I took apart the best one on the inside was my Mendoza RM 200. The spring was polished on both ends as well as the inner parts, and the double trigger does not need attention to please. I am not standing up for Mendoza but just telling what I have seen. Now as for velocity they are way out of line on that.
Producers should start paying attention the the inside workings and triggers and do these inside polishing and whatever else to smooth them and not expect the buyer to perfect them.

[grassb]

Hello everyone, my name is Brian and this is my first post here. I'm new to this forum but certainly not new to airguns. Some of you may know me or might have done business with me on another forum.

Ok, so I've had a Bronco for about a month now. During that time I have shot it quite a bit and concluded it is a nice little plinker for the price. The trigger is definitely the high point on this gun. It has a very light let off once the blades are aligned to form the trigger "blade". I clocked my gun at 514fps with Gamo match pellets. The guns is a very sedate shooter and seems rather easy to shoot at short ranges. I have about 7 yards in my garage where I shoot during the winter.
The sights are fine for me and what I'd expect for a gun in this price range.
I tried the Mendoza peep with the same results as the blog. Too bad he didn't write that part first, coulda saved me some time.
The othe posters in this thread hit the nail on the head regarding the designern originally passing on what is the current gun in a different stock.
Regarding the stock I have the original C1 and it handles better mostly due to the carbine barrel and what feels like a slimmer wrist.
I also own all the guns this one often gets compared to. R7, Diana 24, 25 and 27 to name a few.
In my opion the Diana 24 is the most similar in size and power. It's no suprise I prefer my 24 despite it's heavier trigger. The Diana just has an inherent charm that is lacking for me with the Bronco.
My bias is obvious so please consider it when reading my commments.

I'm loaning the Bronco to an interested friend  so look for more feedback after the Findlay airgunshow in April.
Anymore questions just ask.

Thanks,

Brian  

[longislandhunter]

WElcome Brian, nice to have you with us  

I enjoyed your post very much as I've been curious about the gun as well.  Will be looking forward to your future posts and again,,, Welcome

Jeff

[geewhiz380]

Welcome and thanks cause we needed a member with a honest opinon of this model .....jorge

[larspawn]

Welcome Brian,

Yes this is what I'm looking for and what the forums are about.  Real experiences from real people.  I was half tempted to buy one and "put it in the library".  Meaning GTA members in good standing could "rent" it for $10 with the promise to keep it a couple weeks and then send to the next person on the list.  Hmm would that work?  Once 13 or 14 people have "rented it" we could then draw a name from those people and that person wins it!  I think that would be pretty cool.  So each person would in essence be buying a $10 chance and paying for shipping once.  Hmmm would enough guys go for it?

[grassb]

Andy if you want more specific info on the Bronco let me know. I wasn't sure if I addresed all of your questions.
I will add that at 40 inches it's bordering on being too long to be called a carbine. Fortunately the overall light weight helps to make it handle like it's a few inches shorter. The kicker is the muzzle brake has about two inches of dead space in front of the muzzle supposedly for better leverage when cocking. Who needs more leverage with 19lbs of cocking weight?
Anyway, if the mb was flush with the muzzle and the front sight was mounted on the brake you would be left with a true carbine that would work with the Mendoza peep.
There is no grub screw on the brake so it must be pressed or glued on.
Brian

[michael90t]

I think that would be an awsome idea!!!

[brianair]

I think it is a SUPERB air rifle for $130 - great and VERY addictive to shoot.  Here is my report:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329635

I would say that it is handy, nice 'theme' design, accurate, easy to cock and shoot, fairly quiet, and the sights honestly work fine at 5m and 10m.  On mine I use notch one at 10m and notch 2 at 5m - and I'm right ON.

If the trigger was a little lighter, it would be SUPER accurate.  I can hold all shots in the 5 ring of a 5m target shooting at 10m - not bad for basement lighting and old eyes with open sights from the standing position - no bench for me.

[brianair]

I know I'm a novice but here is some more:

I think it is a SUPERB air rifle for $130 - great and VERY addictive to shoot. Here is my report:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329635

I would say that it is handy, nice 'theme' design, accurate, easy to cock and shoot, fairly quiet, and the sights honestly work fine at 5m and 10m. On mine I use notch one at 10m and notch 2 at 5m - and I'm right ON.

If the trigger was a little lighter, it would be SUPER accurate. I can hold all shots in the 5 ring of a 5m target shooting at 10m - not bad for basement lighting and old eyes with open sights from the standing position - no bench for me.

[mjb108]

Put me on the list for "renters"!  Excellent idea.

[brianair]

Guess folks not interested in 'real experience'...

[jonnnyboy]

Thanks Brian, I just put one on the short list as a gift for a friend.  Your experience is a plus in helping me make a decision!

thanks again, joe

[larspawn]

Brian,

Read your post.  Very informative.

My curiosity is why nobody else seems to have bought one.  Seems like a sweet spot.   Not many springers in this FPE range.

Andy

[brianair]

Guys - yes - I agree.  I suppose there are a few more which are soft and slow shooting.

For me to put 2-3/5 in the black (5m tgt) at 10m seems pretty great to me - with totally open sights, old eyes and all.  Then you figure that the pellet is in the barrel longer, etc., and its pretty darn good.

I DO think the trigger could be a little lighter.

The wood and bluing are VERY nice. Also, I note in later posts that it likes EL CHEAPO Crosman Premiers (<$7) at Walmart - BTW - same pellets as Premier HPs at PA.  Problem is that they don't make a neet paper punch hole because of the speeds, so wadcutters aren't as good.

It loads like a charm.  I may go for a scope soon, just to try it.

It is SOOOO relaxing to shoot a few rounds before you hit the rack!

It MAY be the (near) perfect basement/garage rifle.

[brianair]

Here are typical groups a novice AG shooter can get at 10m open sights standing:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2868090#post2868090