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Daryl

Post subject: Outdoor Life Tests the Zeus .72

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:36 pm

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Location: P.G. B.C.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/aea-zeus-review/

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sillymike

Post subject: Re: Outdoor Life Tests the Zeus .72

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:20 am

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Caliber: .72 caliber
Barrel lengths: 16, 24, and 32 inches
Weight: 12 pounds
Velocity: 870 fps with 850-grain pellet
Energy: 1500 fpe
Single shot
11mm dovetail rail

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The Zeus is an air-hungry gun, and between the high-fill pressure and air consumption over three to four shots, it’s probably not the best option for informal plinking or target shooting.

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Daryl

Post subject: Re: Outdoor Life Tests the Zeus .72

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:18 pm

Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:35 pm
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Quite an excellent big game rifle, indeed.
For most NA game, the 1 1/4ounce round ball (545gr.) is all that would be necessary, as long as the vel. was up around 900fps to 1,000fps.
Max range would be under 100yards. I am talking about ALL game animals here.
The 440gr. HP is only just over an ounce & being HP, would not be suitable for game other than up to deer and normal black bears. I would
want more, for the outsized black bears of Haida Gwaii. For grizzlies - I'd draw the line at my 14 bore rifle, that has a LOT more power.
As to the Zeus, I'd want no less than a 20" to 24" bl.

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