Anyone considering a "Kral?

[Anothermiss]

Hello

I recently visited my local rfd to buy my first pre charge. 25 cal.
I wanted this for very close ratting in a barn area. I was offered a brand new kral puncher in. 25 for good money. I must admit that I was sceptical but agreed to have a look at one. I was impressed. Nice Turkish walnut stock, good weight and balance and shouldered beautifully. I have a few rapids and a day state at home so I have a decent yard stick to go by.

Excited, I hurried home to set my new little Turkish buddy up.

23yard garden and target set up.... It all went wrong. I couldn't hit A4 paper. In fact none of the shots were within metre of the target. Started single feeding the pellets and, from 12 yards, my best "group" was a random scattering of 10 pellets inside of a 10 inch circle with one flyer outside of this!

I started to check things from the muzzle end backwards. I immediately saw the crown was damaged, not cut central to the bore and wasn't cut straight. That might explain things.

Back to rfd and back to range right to get it resolved. Now this thread seems negative but I hold out for a positive finish. The truth is that the gun felt so right. It cycled smoothly and I was gutted with the accuracy. So I shall update in due course, letting you know how this is concluded.

Fingers crossed

Dan

[peddy]

It's sad to see Kral still can't get their QC sorted in turkey. As like you say they feel a solid well made gun. I have two breaker bull pups in .177 and .22 which are spot on. All I can say is range right are great to deal with and their gunsmith Dave is very experienced and a top bloke. so sure you will get it back sorted and once you do you will be pleased with it. Kral had a golden opportunity to steal a lot of pcp sales, but I think their reputation has been damaged too much now.

[Anothermiss]

It's sad to see Kral still can't get their QC sorted in turkey. As like you say they feel a solid well made gun. I have two breaker bull pups in .177 and .22 which are spot on. All I can say is range right are great to deal with and their gunsmith Dave is very experienced and a top bloke. so sure you will get it back sorted and once you do you will be pleased with it. Kral had a golden opportunity to steal a lot of pcp sales, but I think their reputation has been damaged too much now.

Peddy,

I actually would have preferred a breaker puncher. It would have been even further from my comfort zone of theoben and daystate but there wasn't one in the shop. So I went for the rifle because it felt good.

I have heard good things about range right customer service so I hope what I've read is true. I look forwards to getting it back and sorted.

I held the kral alongside the gamo fox, coyote and rotex rm8. The kral feels streets ahead in terms of quality. Like you say - Kral could have had the lower pcp market cornered if it wasn't for silly QC errors.

Dan

[peddy]

Peddy,

I actually would have preferred a breaker puncher. It would have been even further from my comfort zone of theoben and daystate but there wasn't one in the shop. So I went for the rifle because it felt good.

I have heard good things about range right customer service so I hope what I've read is true. I look forwards to getting it back and sorted.

I held the kral alongside the gamo fox, coyote and rotex rm8. The kral feels streets ahead in terms of quality. Like you say - Kral could have had the lower pcp market cornered if it wasn't for silly QC errors.

Dan

I still wouldn't be put off buying another Kral, but it would have to be new or from a trusted seller off here, as when you get a good one they take some beating. I did think they had sorted the barrel issues out, so maybe yours was older stock? It still shouldn't happen and unfortunately folk now only report the negatives, so their name is tarnished. I know the likes of weihrauch aren't as good as they used to be but they have a long good history to fall back on, whereas Kral don't. Keep us updated how you get on, I will message Dave to let him know your issue.

[Anothermiss]

I still wouldn't be put off buying another Kral, but it would have to be new or from a trusted seller off here, as when you get a good one they take some beating. I did think they had sorted the barrel issues out, so maybe yours was older stock? It still shouldn't happen and unfortunately folk now only report the negatives, so their name is tarnished. I know the likes of weihrauch aren't as good as they used to be but they have a long good history to fall back on, whereas Kral don't. Keep us updated how you get on, I will message Dave to let him know your issue.

Cheers peddy. I'm guessing it's old stock too. The newer stuff tends to have better feedback. Tell him it will be coming back to him from Barnsley. I'll keep you (and anyone else interested in this thread) updated.

Dan

[peddy]

Cheers peddy. I'm guessing it's old stock too. The newer stuff tends to have better feedback. Tell him it will be coming back to him from Barnsley. I'll keep you (and anyone else interested in this thread) updated.

Dan

I've messaged him to look at the thread, I'm sure they will help you 100%.