Stoeger XM1 PCP Airgun, Scope, and Hand Pump Combo - .22 Caliber - Black Synthetic with Fiber-Optic Sights & 4 x 32 Scope

The ergonomics of the bolt are easily the best I've ever used and it's very smooth after break in but was a little gritty/scratchy before I polished it and cycled if a couple thousand times. The stock is very ergonomic with the pistol grip and very nice molding on the forestock that provides a comfortable grip just forward of the trigger guard for both shooting and carrying. Piece that connects pistol grip to the rear of the stock is sharpish but I haven't even touched it while shooting so it's not actually a concern but I'll still probably file/sand mine down because I like smooth edges but it does match the aesthetic of the rifle. The trigger isn't amazing but it's pretty serviceable, not too heavy but not as light as I'd like but it is predictable and can probably be brought up to snuff with a little polishing and maybe a little spring squeeze in the channel locks to lighten it up. It can put multiple magazines into 1 ragged hole at about 8 yards with a saw horse for a rest and probably out farther but I'm in my garage. Shot count isnt going to meet the advertised number, I get about 4 magazines between refills with some drop in the last magazine and odly the first shot after a fill is usually a dud shot thats very weak. It's worth noting that in order to use the scope with the rings provided you either have to remove your rear sight or put the rings full forward and move the scope all the way back and have funky eye relief. It takes approximately 17 seconds to fill up from top of yellow/bottom green to full charge with the young heng compressor (spring for the Auto shut off and don't forget the royal purple compressor oil) The hand pump in this bundle is absolutely garbage, I only used it for 2 fills because I had to rebuild the pump after each fill and I refuse to continue to do that. It's my first PCP but not my first pellet rifle by any means so I have some idea what a good rifle is and this is a good rifle and I feel like based on what I've experienced with it and what I researched about other models I think it represents an excellent value for target shooting, plinking, and pest control. If you don't need the power for pest control I'd consider opting for the .177 for the extra mag capacity and I would assume it gets a little better shot count than my .22 If you can track one down I think a reximex Lyra could represent a better value since it has such a high shot count per charge. Overall my biggest complaints are the scope mount situation and the silencer being ugly but it does work well enough for neighborhood shooting.

Works well once you get the scope sited. The magazine is a bit counter intuitive to load as the manual isn’t really clear but works well once you figure it out. Watch some on line videos. One word of caution; this arrived in its original packaging with no plain shipping box. The picture of the rifle and wording are easy to see. Fortunately my wife was home when it’s was delivered. You don’t want this sitting on your step until you get home as it might not be there.

I ordered this rifle. It became lost in shipping. Tracking went dark. I had to contact Amazon. A replacement was ordered. It arrived when they said the replacement would come a week later. It came in a large box. I was glad about this because I did not want a box looking like a rifle attracting attention on the porch. The actual air rifle box inside had no seal. Maybe this is how they come. Inside the box the items seemed disheveled. There are foam compartments to hold the items orderly but stuff was not in them. The rifle was pre-charged with 200 bar of air. I was surprised. The air hose has quick couplers on both ends and a gauge. It was capped at one end and it was holding pressure as well. The base plate had marks like it was already installed as well as mud. The tall comb had sand inside and mud on the outside. The pics above show what I am talking about. The rifle seems to operate perfectly. It is good. When it came time to recharge the rifle the first time. The included pump would not. The gauge on the hose would quickly increase to red but the rifle's tank would not fill. After diagnosing the hose, there is a green soft seal between the hose and the filter housing. If the hose has too much torque as received it seals shut and you can not fill the rifle. It the hose is too loose you have a leak. I modified the seal and torqued it properly and everything is working now. I have shot approximately 200 pellets thru now. I have recharged after about every 40 shots. I bought this rifle to be a gateway to PCP rifles and determine if I would have range anxiety about having to charge the reservoir. I was also curious about the noise level, accuracy, and power. I am really liking this rifle but evidence shows something is suspicious with the history of this rifle therefore I am giving it one star.

This PCP shoots accurately out to 40 yards if you don’t care that it’s a single shot bolt action. I’ve been trying to get a replacement magazine for 5 months, ever since I purchased it new. I’ve called and emailed Stoeger customer service several times and they told me they will send me one when they come off back order. I should have returned it within the first 30 days! My mistake for thinking that I would get a replacement soon. Now, the rifle is bleeding off air slowly when it sits for any length of time. That said, it’s very quiet and accurate! If you buy one, check it out thoroughly and return it or exchange it within the Amazon return policy. Additionally, buy an air compressor and put the tire pump away in case of emergency. I hand pumped a few times over 100 times each time and it takes away from the time you set aside to plink. Not very efficient or enjoyable for me.

Great gun I love it. Air pump works great but I suggest investing in a compressor and an air tank. Takes a out 4-5 mins to pump it to full with the pump and about 2 mins to fill with a compressor. Lead pellets work great you can hear the 14 gr pellets cutting through the air after fired. The heavier leads hit hard but seem to use more air. The 9.9 alloy pellets slap hard down range I would recommend using alloy pellets with it. Over all great gun am looking to buy an additional one. I have not experienced any of the downsides that were in the reviews that other people have written. I have not experienced any leakage in the air tank and no problems with the gaskets at all. The gun is super accurate once the scope is sighted. The only problem with it is where to scope mounts on the gun it kicks to the side a bit but is not a huge problem. With most any pellets I have shot out of it so far the gun is very quiet much quieter then any break barrel i have ever owned.

21 shot group in pic, what's not to like? Magazines have a learning curve but simple to load after you figure them out. Pump is adequate but you need some weight on you use it, somewhere around 180lbs I'd say. Benjamin PCP 14.3 grain pellets work well for me. Swapped the scope for a Bugbuster 3x12x32, although the provided fixed power was not bad at all. Supressor works well and keeps things nice and quiet. My first step up from a Gamo Big Cat 1250 and I am enjoying it. November 2024 update: began having issues with bolt operation about 6 months in and last week it completely jammed. Attempts to free it resulted in bold handle breaking completely off of the rifle. Fun while it lasted, just didn’t last.

The rifle is amazing but only issue is the hand pump does not pump I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I feel I did everything right but the air cylinder will not fill with air through the pump as if the air is getting stuck somewhere in the line to the rifle

CONS: - Bent barrel, can't shoot on target without major modification. See video for misalignment. - Can't remove spacers without custom drilling/modification. - Unable to visually clear barrel (problem with all PCPs). - Long and heavy with the fixed suppressor. PROS: - Fun to shoot and quiet. - Good interchangeable cheekpiece, easy to swap. - Includes a good pump, but the pump gage and the rifle gage have different safety limit zones, watch your rifle pressure. This was my first air rifle, but I've hunted with several firearms and scopes. Rifle barrel is bent. You can't bore sight it like a traditional firearm. Air pump and magazine worked well, but it won't shoot on target. After a tough day at the rifle range, adjusting the scope to it's limits, even putting a beer can shim under the scope, it still shoots 2 inches too low at 10 yards away. Additionally, the 2 recoil-pad spacers would need some custom milling of the stock to be removed. The pin which holds them aligned hits the stock, so if you need to remove spacers, you must cut the pin or drill the stock. I like the PCP action and the magazine, but be careful, you can't visually clear the chamber. Once the pellet is chambered, it's out of sight for good. I accidently got two rounds chambered and had to use a clearing rod to avoid a double fire. If you're unsure if a pellet is in the chamber, manual says dry fires are ok.