Barra 1866 Tactical CO2 .22 Caliber Lever Action Pellet Rifle Table Top Review
In this table top review, we are taking a close look at the Barra 1866 Tactical CO2 Lever Action .22 Caliber Pellet Rifle. While the original classic version featured a gold receiver and faux wood stock, this updated model brings a modern tactical aesthetic to the classic Winchester 1866 platform. The biggest draw to the Tactical version is the black synthetic stock, the M-LOK handguard, and the multiple Picatinny rail options for adding modern accessories.
Key Specifications:
Model: Barra 1866 Tactical.
Type: Pellet Rifle.
Caliber: .22 caliber pellets.
Power Source: Dual 12-gram CO2 cartridges (housed in the rear buttstock).
Velocity: Claimed 450 FPS.
Action: Single-Action Lever Action Repeater.
Safety: Thumb safety behind the hammer and a secondary grip safety built into the lever.
Barrel: 18-inch rifled steel octagonal barrel.
Construction: Mostly all-metal construction with a black synthetic stock and handguard.
Weight: 6.5 lbs (2.9 kg).
Overall Length: 38.5 inches (90.7 cm).
Sights: Flip-up rear iron sight (featuring a peep notch and a lower notch).
Optics Rail: Removable short Picatinny rail over the receiver and a long continuous Picatinny rail on the handguard.
Magazine Capacity: 10-shot tube magazine (comes with 10 silver shells designed specifically for the .22 caliber version).
Handling & How It Works: Weighing in at 6.5 pounds and measuring 38.5 inches long, the Barra 1866 Tactical has an incredibly solid feel thanks to its heavy metal receiver and barrel. This is a single-action lever action repeater, meaning you must manually cycle the lever to cock the hammer and load a shell into the breach for every shot. To fire, you load the individual shells into the tube magazine, rack the paracord-wrapped lever downwards to chamber a round, ensure the lever is squeezed snug against the stock to disengage the secondary safety, and pull the metal trigger. When you rack the lever again, the empty shell ejects straight out the top of the action just like the real deal.
Pros:
Excellent heavy weight and realistic feel thanks to the nearly all-metal construction.
The sleek black synthetic stock and M-LOK handguard completely update the classic platform into a modern tactical rifle.
Very few replica rifles are available in .22 caliber, which offers fantastic downrange energy and impact.
Abundant mounting options: M-LOK slots and multiple Picatinny rails make it incredibly easy to add red dots, flashlights, lasers, or bipods.
The custom paracord-wrapped lever handle looks great and improves grip comfort during cycling.
Dual 12-gram CO2 system provides a very cost-effective power source with less cool-down effect than a single cartridge, allowing for extended shooting sessions.
Operating the lever and watching the empty casings eject vertically makes this gun incredibly rewarding and fun to shoot.
The claimed 450 fps gives you plenty of power for mid-range target shooting and small pest control.
Cons:
Because the empty shells eject vertically straight out of the top, you cannot easily mount a traditional magnified rifle scope directly over the receiver; an offset red dot or long eye-relief pistol scope mounted further forward is required.
You will inevitably lose some of the ejecting shells if you shoot outdoors in the grass, so picking up a spare set is highly recommended.
The lever must be held firmly snug against the stock while shooting, otherwise the built-in secondary safety will prevent the trigger from pulling.
If you are looking for a fun, realistic lever-action repeater that combines nostalgic shell-ejecting operation with modern tactical accessory compatibility, the Barra 1866 Tactical is a fantastic option. Stay tuned for the Field Test Shooting video coming up shortly.
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