The best thing to shoot at SHOT Show 2023 Range Day wasn’t even a firearm…
Umarex, who is well known for its precision and hunting air rifles had the best thing on the firing line: an airsoft anti-tank replica that fired a 2 ½ inch plastic ball filled with airsoft pellets.
When fired, the projectile opened up, raining hundreds of airsoft pellets downrange on the target. It would literally pelt a group of advancing attackers in an airsoft game.
The rear-loaded airsoft AT replica was named the “Carl Gustaf.”
The onboard air cylinder is housed in the removable cartridge and has to be charged with green gas to ~110.
The cylinder is loaded in the shell housing and put on “safe.” The two-piece plastic projectile is filled with airsoft pellets and inserted in the top of the round.
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The round is loaded into the rear and locked in place. The shooter shoulders the unit and utilizes the side-mounted sights and pistol grip to aim the weapon. Then, the shooter takes it off “safe” and presses the trigger to launch the ball of pellets downrange.
About 15-20 yards down range the two halves separate and all the pellets shower the target. Awesome!
Unfortunately, Umarex was not able to give an actual release date or price for the Carl Gustaf. But check back for updates.
For more information on Umarex products and the Carl Gustaf keep click HERE.
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Are the pellets bio-degradable? I can see a mess out on the lawn.
Can I fill the ball with pepper balls from a pepper ball gun ??
How do we buy one and how much.
You will put your eye out kid!!!
What a wonderful device to greet the young males that test car door locks at 2am looking to steal whatever they can.
Looks Like a New 70th Birthday Present this year!!!
As if I need more toys.
What a crappy video . . . More Shooty – Less Talky, didn’t even see the thing fire
Maybe fill this thing with pepper-balls ???
Either that or it’s just a novelty item for the kiddies . . .
Wish I could be at shot show!
Some Democrat will see this, immediately soil their underwear, and DEMAND that it be banned immediately.
I’m certain you’re right on that one , my man .
Just the thought of “ the Serfs “ having access to such
abilities will demand action by “ F-troop “ .
Grown men and citizens of the United States of America relegated to kids toys. That good ol American freedumb for ya.
Exactly, I want the real one.