Author Topic: Serpent Arms Air Guns 550L 28ga Shotgun Experience (Read 7549 times))

Back_Roads · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2024, 07:22:55 PM »

I received shipping notification from Kevin, that a new air tank and valve are on their way back to me, I should be back in action by the weekend

Back_Roads · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2024, 10:07:02 PM »

My tank and valve are back in action, will get some action video soon... I just noticed my naked fill nipple, so I have something ordered to cover it lol

eeler1 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2024, 12:23:42 AM »

Serpent says they plan to be at the Indiana show next April. Good chance for those close enough to check them out. I’m curious as to noise level and if anything can be done about it.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2024, 08:31:02 PM »

Well the Serpent strikes out again. I had a 4000 psi fill, it held overnight, it held for the first shot, the second shot was good and the pattern and power were respectable at 20 yards. But I heard air hissing out of the valve, so I tossed the ticking bomb in the back of the truck and grabbed my trusty old Recluse for the rest of the hunting hours I had left.
I wonder if I can only use it in warmer weather

it was around 12f when I was out

Never nice weather when I have time to hunt LOL

Back_Roads · « **Reply #24 on:** December 16, 2024, 09:42:30 PM »

I talked to Keven at Serpent Arms today, I got the go ahead to do what I would of instinctively done seating in a new valve in any other airgun valve.
I was tempted to immediately dry fire another shot to get the valve to seat under pressure, I wanted to confirm that I could do that with their valves, before doing so, tomorrow I will air it up and give that a go. So far he has had only 6 valve issues over the years and a good number of Serpents out there now, and only 2 that are like mine me being one. I did win a lottery that day too

LOL ^
Never hear happy shooters complain LOL

splitbeing · « **Reply #25 on:** December 17, 2024, 10:42:37 AM »

Is the universe like a valve... balanced that day? [chuckling]

Back_Roads · « **Reply #26 on:** December 17, 2024, 06:44:19 PM »

More like Yin and Yang LOL
I ran out of daylight today so perhaps tomorrow, I plan on being in the woods cutting some firewood, so why not

Back_Roads · « **Reply #27 on:** December 19, 2024, 01:05:51 PM »

Well I aired it up, left it tethered at 3500, and raped a good 5 shots off, now it leaks faster. I have requested they send me a new gun, and can troubleshoot this one at their leisure.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2024, 12:22:38 PM »

After clearing the driveway of snow, I gave Keven a call as he asked if I would like to do the trade in person, as I live fairly close, I thought about it then decided even though it would be an interesting trip, the 3 hours of driving and some time spent there would be a bit of a time crunch for me this time of year. I said after the holidays would be the best time for me to do a UPS shipping exchange, so we wait a bit, still some bunny hunting to do this winter

Back_Roads · « **Reply #29 on:** January 16, 2025, 08:22:13 PM »

I got word back from Serpent, I told them mess with the gun at their leisure and let me know, here is the response I got today.

James,

We received and reviewed your gun. We did experience the same issues that you were seeing. A replacement is being sent out to you today. We apologize for the issues. Thank you for your patience. Let us know if you need anything else.

Thanks,
Kevin

splitbeing · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2025, 08:30:33 PM »

Thanks for the update, James.

Blowpipe Sam · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2025, 09:06:19 PM »

That’s encouraging.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2025, 08:55:00 PM »

A new gun was delivered today, tomorrow will be the testing, have plenty of shells and various BBs to stuff in them. Fingers crossed

splitbeing · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2025, 01:35:25 AM »

[fingers crossed]

Back_Roads · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2025, 11:31:31 AM »

Here is a poor size comparison to my Talon SS, Serpent about 8" longer, still a nice compact size for carrying around for hours.

Count down to testing has begun.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2025, 12:06:00 PM »

Does the replacement hold air?

Back_Roads · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2025, 09:03:59 PM »

It does but alot escapes every time I pull the trigger

WTH LOL

2A Georgia · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2025, 11:23:45 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 18, 2025, 12:06:00 PM

Does the replacement hold air?

Joined the thread watching/tracking as I've been trolling the interweb for PB 20 gauge "turkey" shotguns for squirrels...

splitbeing · « **Reply #38 on:** January 19, 2025, 10:09:01 AM »

Quote from: 2A Georgia on January 18, 2025, 11:23:45 PM

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 18, 2025, 12:06:00 PM
Does the replacement hold air?
Joined the thread watching/tracking as I've been trolling the interweb for PB 20 gauge "turkey" shotguns for squirrels...

Backroads is your man then, for sure! Like his youtube channel too. I am a thums upper there too.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2025, 10:28:50 AM »

And now for the rest of the story. . .

I had Nick run the camera for the middle video, it may have been the location near buildings, I was shooting from enhancing the sound,, but right after the shot went off, I said I think I flinched

Nick says I think I did too, and is evident in the video LOL This is like the 6th time I fired the gun with a loaded shell, so I was getting used to it, or so I thought LOL

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Serpent Arms Air Guns 550L 28ga Shotgun Experience

Author Topic: Serpent Arms Air Guns 550L 28ga Shotgun Experience (Read 7549 times))