Air rifles "Ataman": description, characteristics

Air rifles "Ataman" - products of the manufacturer "Demian", which operates on the domestic market since 2005. Manufacture of a popular series of weapons was made possible through the re-equipment of factory lines for the repair of imported carabiners.

Thanks to the basis of its own production, the company used to deliver the extremely demanded Ataman rifle 9 mm, which was distinguished by its high accuracy and reliable assembly.

Attention to the products of this brand attracts spectacular, ergonomic design of the main mass of models of rifles. For the manufacture of the body, a high-strength steel grade and walnut tree is used.

Let's look at what Ataman air rifles are currently available on the market, let's consider the technical characteristics of the popular models.

Ataman M2

It is considered one of the most powerful rifles from the popular series. The development of the model was carried out on the basis of drawings of German designers with the strictest control over the quality of the assembly.

The sample is one of the best solutions in terms of price-quality ratio. How much is the rifle produced under the Ataman brand? The price of the model on the domestic market today does not exceed 25,000 rubles.

The rifle of the Ataman M2 rifle is made of high quality walnut wood. As an external protective layer, a damage-resistant varnished coating is used. The latter reduces the effect of slipping the arms when sweating hands. The model contains a comfortable wooden butt with a rubber backplate.

Specifications:

• The length of the trunk is 49.5 cm;
• The overall length of the hull is 1.2 m;
• Weight - 3,8 kg;
• Muzzle energy - 7.5 J;
• Bullets for pneumatics - caliber 5.5 mm;
• The speed of the cartridge at departure is 380 m / s.

Among the advantages of the model is worth noting: high build quality, the possibility of operation 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 with the presented series of weapons. The design features contribute to the use of almost all types of ammunition, corresponding to the caliber of the model.

The rifle has fore-end oblong form, along the sides of which there are decorative laser notches. In the lower part of the forearm there is a manometer, through which the user has the ability to determine the level of pressure in the air tank.

The barrel is made of metal with high-quality external polishing, and the receiver contains a design engraving.

Characteristics:

• Length of the trunk is 55 cm;
• Length of the body - 1, 06 m;
• Weight - 3,4 kg;
• The maximum pressure in the air reservoir is 210 bar;
• Power - 312 J;
• Bullets - caliber 5 mm;
• The initial speed of the bullet during the departure from the trunk is 207 m / s.

"Ataman M2R Tactics"

One-shot 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 twisting the side bolt.

The air rifle has a sufficiently high capacity for use as an effective hunting weapon. The model contains a rifled barrel made of high-strength steel alloy. Ergonomic, thoughtful design of the butt allows one to use the rifle equally successfully to southpaws and right-handers.

Bull-pap M2R

Without a doubt, the most powerful rifle of this brand. It works due to high air pressure, which is pumped into the special cylinder manually. The best wood species of walnut was used as the material for making the butt and forend of the sample.

Air rifles "Ataman" of this model differ very impressive overall dimensions. Therefore, they are easy to use for large users. If we consider the model in profile, its outlines are more like a shotgun, rather than a pneumatic.

Characteristics:

• Length of the trunk is 66 cm;
• Length of the body - 1.12 m;
• Weight - 3,6 kg;
• The maximum pressure in the pneumatic tank is 3 000 bar;
• The limiting power is 687 J;
• Bullets for pneumatics - caliber 5.5 mm;
• The velocity of the bullet at departure from the barrel hole is 223 m / s.

"Ataman Minigan Ultra-C"

A novelty from the popular series, developed in 2014. The model has all the advantages that are characteristic of all previous rifles. The sample is compact in size, light in weight, accurate in firing.

The Minigan Ultra-C model features a lightweight wooden forearm, an upgraded removable butt that provides the convenience of shooting, depending on the user's needs and fire conditions. The rifle is the lightest version of all modifications (only 2.8 kg).

Optics

The ATM rifle "Ataman" has a special bar in the form of metal guides for fixing the optical sight. The application of the latter significantly improves the accuracy of the shooting.

For the rifles of this series, the BSA Air Rifle 3-12X44 optics ideally suits, which allows a 12-fold increase. Alternatively, it is possible to use such a device as a range finder, which makes it possible to perform error calculations 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. Particularly distinguished is the qualitative assembly, the use of reliable components from the reputable German manufacturer Lothar Walther. Attention also deserves the possibility of increasing power thanks to the installation of a gas spring.

Rifles "Ataman" differ ergonomic shape of the body and butt, the presence of the function of idle descent. The pressure gauges in the air reservoir are answered by the built-in pressure gauges.

However, such weapons have some drawbacks. First of all, it is worth noting the rather high cost of the bulk of the models. Some inconvenience can be caused by the use of weapons with a factory spring, which in practice is not so powerful.

In general, Ataman rifles are suitable for a variety of purposes, for example, competitions in shooting at targets, hunting for small game. The obvious shortcomings of weapons are compensated by such advantages as the qualitative assembly, coordination of the work of the mechanisms, accuracy of shooting.