I ordered a Seneca Dragonfly Multipump "by Air Venturi". The quoted section is a bit of marketing fiction, since, as far as I can tell, the airgun is made by Shaoxing (SnoPeak). Rebranding is rampant in the airgun world and I'm not complaining, just providing information.
Anyway, it arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to do much other than open the box and handle it, but I'm impressed so far. The multipump airgun market is mostly low end ($50 plus or minus $15 guns made with a lot of plastic) with the notable exception of the Benjamin/Sheridan guns by Crosman.
This gun definitely does not fall into the low-end multipump market. The front sight/muzzle guard and parts of the rear sight are plastic as is the triggerguard, but the few plastic parts are nicely implemented and do not detract either in terms of function or appearance. The rest of the gun is steel and wood. Just based on first impressions I'm going to rank it as being higher quality than the Benjamin/Sheridan guns. Or maybe that's just my rationalizing the price ($180) I paid for it. But it is definitely a cut above the typical multipump airgun.
It is similar to the Benjamin/Sheridan guns in that the pumping range is 3-8 pumps (Benjamin/Sheridan range is 2-8) and ONLY pellets may be used. The similarity continues with pumping effort--in fact my initial impression is that getting the pump lever closed on the 8th pump is even more work than on my Sheridan. Finding a comfortable place to hold the gun with the non-pumping hand is a bit awkward, just as it is on the Benjamin/Sheridan guns.
I purchased this gun with the goal of giving it as a gift, but the pumping effort is probably too stiff for the intended recipient. Even if I keep and use it, I predict that it will only rarely see a full 8 pumps.
It is different from the Benjamin/Sheridan guns in that it comes with a spring-loaded magazine that holds 9 shots in .177 and 7 in .22. One magazine (and a single-shot adapter) are included and additional magazines are available for about $20 apiece. They are identical to the Diana Stormrider magazines, a fact, which, if you think about it, tells you something about the Stormrider's origins.
The gun is nicely packed in a cardboard box containing fitted hard Styrofoam inserts. Also included was a well-written manual (no 'Engrish' that I noticed) and a small parts kit consisting of a series of O-rings and other parts that the manufacturer apparently feels might be normal wear items. The Styrofoam inserts contain cutouts for spare magazines, as well as for the typical "snuff can" pellet containers as well as a few other small cutouts. The outer cardboard box is sturdy and can be securely reclosed which means that the original packaging will serve well for storage and reasonably well as a case for transporting the rifle.
The stock fits me well, it is definitely sized for an adult, and the appearance is nice.
I'll do some shooting over the weekend, maybe even some chronograph work if I get really motivated, and will provide more information as it becomes available.
Anyway, it arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to do much other than open the box and handle it, but I'm impressed so far. The multipump airgun market is mostly low end ($50 plus or minus $15 guns made with a lot of plastic) with the notable exception of the Benjamin/Sheridan guns by Crosman.
This gun definitely does not fall into the low-end multipump market. The front sight/muzzle guard and parts of the rear sight are plastic as is the triggerguard, but the few plastic parts are nicely implemented and do not detract either in terms of function or appearance. The rest of the gun is steel and wood. Just based on first impressions I'm going to rank it as being higher quality than the Benjamin/Sheridan guns. Or maybe that's just my rationalizing the price ($180) I paid for it. But it is definitely a cut above the typical multipump airgun.
It is similar to the Benjamin/Sheridan guns in that the pumping range is 3-8 pumps (Benjamin/Sheridan range is 2-8) and ONLY pellets may be used. The similarity continues with pumping effort--in fact my initial impression is that getting the pump lever closed on the 8th pump is even more work than on my Sheridan. Finding a comfortable place to hold the gun with the non-pumping hand is a bit awkward, just as it is on the Benjamin/Sheridan guns.
I purchased this gun with the goal of giving it as a gift, but the pumping effort is probably too stiff for the intended recipient. Even if I keep and use it, I predict that it will only rarely see a full 8 pumps.
It is different from the Benjamin/Sheridan guns in that it comes with a spring-loaded magazine that holds 9 shots in .177 and 7 in .22. One magazine (and a single-shot adapter) are included and additional magazines are available for about $20 apiece. They are identical to the Diana Stormrider magazines, a fact, which, if you think about it, tells you something about the Stormrider's origins.
The gun is nicely packed in a cardboard box containing fitted hard Styrofoam inserts. Also included was a well-written manual (no 'Engrish' that I noticed) and a small parts kit consisting of a series of O-rings and other parts that the manufacturer apparently feels might be normal wear items. The Styrofoam inserts contain cutouts for spare magazines, as well as for the typical "snuff can" pellet containers as well as a few other small cutouts. The outer cardboard box is sturdy and can be securely reclosed which means that the original packaging will serve well for storage and reasonably well as a case for transporting the rifle.
The stock fits me well, it is definitely sized for an adult, and the appearance is nice.
I'll do some shooting over the weekend, maybe even some chronograph work if I get really motivated, and will provide more information as it becomes available.