Kral Puncher Empire X
Kral Silah San. ve Tic. A.S. · Rifle · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Kral Arms Puncher Empire X, Empire X
Overview
The Kral Puncher Empire X is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle from Turkish maker Kral Arms, part of the Puncher line. It feeds .22 (5.5mm) pellets from a 12-round rotary magazine via a side-lever action, driven by an oversized 600cc regulated air reservoir charged to 200 bar that yields up to 144 shots per fill. The rifle pairs a Turkish walnut stock with an adjustable buttstock and cheek riser, a shrouded rifled barrel, and a Picatinny optics rail. It is also offered in .177 and .25 calibers.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 760 mm (29.92") |
| Barrel Length | 480 mm (18.90") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 274 m/s (899 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 44 J (32 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Side Lever Action, 600cc Air Reservoir, Regulated Air Cylinder, 12 Shot Rotary Magazine, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Adjustable Buttstock, Adjustable Cheek Riser, Picatinny Optics Rail, Integrated Shroud
Variants
- Kral Puncher Empire XS - Synthetic Stock
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Current-production sporting air rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
The large 600cc bottle gives the Empire X a higher shot count than other models in the Empire family. Marketed velocity is up to 900 FPS in .177 and .22, and up to 820 FPS in .25.
Background
Kral Arms of Turkey built its reputation on shotguns before expanding into the PCP air-rifle market with the Puncher series, which became popular budget-friendly hunting and target airguns worldwide.