Stoeger XM1 Bullpup in caliber 4,5 mm

Stoeger AIRGUNS, part of Beretta Holding, specializes in compressed air rifles and the Bullpup variant of the XM1 stands as a touchstone for a series of valuable innovations

Powerful, accurate and compact, these in an extreme synthesis are the qualities in which the new Bullpup from Stoeger Airguns which is equally appreciated for the ingenious technical system and for the industrial design that is always at the forefront of its sector, as is the prerogative of the House, always ahead with its products. The ideal sum of what has been thought and achieved in the last five years lies precisely in the new XM1 Bullpup. Substantial improvements in sizing, ergonomics, design, power delivery, the performance of the muzzle suppressor and the accuracy of every detail are appreciated already at sight, but above all in the use in the field.

The new model is noted for the particular design made in Italy by highly specialized personnel who carry out their work especially in the automotive sector and in the study of new, attractive and functional lines for various industrial products. The stock turns out to be the primary component for shooting comfort, where there is no recoil reaction and the butt plate acts as a vibration damper favoring the shooter's stability and readiness to acquire the target with the second and subsequent shots. Some devices allow you to adapt the stock to the shooter's body to optimize shooting performance.

The new XM1 it also stands out for its modularity and the possibility of personal refinement: two back straps favor the shooter's posture based on the mounted optics and two different pistol grips, differentiated in color (blue and black), adapt to the strong hand; the so-called loop,the space between shoulder rest and trigger is set by two movable spacers between stock and butt plate obtaining measurements of 340 - 334 - 328 mm. A new front handle allows those who are familiar with military rifles to be perfectly at ease for perfect control of the gun under fire. Even the Picatinny type sleds follow the military trend with all the advantages of the case.

The modularity of the products Stoeger Airguns they allow an easy and casual use: the attention to detail and general design of the stock provides a correspondence of primary use which results in greater comfort and better accuracy in the execution of shots. The cocking lever is then decidedly ergonomic for a very rapid repetition of the shot while keeping the tappet on the target. The accuracy of the shot is also guaranteed by the lack of recoil and by the functionality of the assembly and of the grip points, by the sound suppressor for a perfectly silent weapon.

The calibers

There are three Stoeger proposals for the caliber to choose:

1 - the very classic 4,5 mm / .177 with 27 J of energy and 970 ft / sec of V / 0

2 - the substantial 5,5 mm / .22 with 44 J at the muzzle and 910 ft / sec

3 - the hefty 6,35 mm / .25 with 52 J of E / 0 and 830 ft / sec

A few historical notes

Stoeger AIRGUNS entered the PCP market in 2019 by winning the Red Dot Award, prestigious recognition that rewards the research and creation of top products in the sector with cutting-edge solutions in the lines and in the manufacture of their weapons.

For the Beretta Holding company it was an immediate leap forward which was followed by research and a proposal always pushed to improve the existing one: the experience in the shooting and hunting sectors of the centuries-old company are an unparalleled platform to push forward. to ever more daring and attractive solutions.

The synthesis

We can conclude the description by listing the obvious prerogatives of the Bullpup XM1:

the maximum reliability of an air rifle

optimum performance

versatility

modularity

the availability of the means to achieve the objective

The focuses on the details that the company wisely adopts in the images accompanying the presentation provide the observer with a complete panorama of the applied solutions.

For those who have the opportunity to hunt with such a weapon, everything works out in favor, from the compact size, very useful in confined spaces, to the ease of carrying even for those who love to lead life outdoors for several days, relying on the laws of Mother Nature. The ballistic performances then get out of the way in many situations.

For those who cannot practice actual hunting, there is always the possibility of following those "Hunting Paths" specially set up in which to experience everything we have shown up to now, enjoying the excellent performance and wide-ranging fun offered by the Stoeger XM1 Bullpup.