Model 178BS Air Powered Dart Projector
Model 178 Air Powered Projectors are pump operated, silent and designed for close range targets, especially good for use in urban areas.
Good for Medium and Short range targets, designed for use with the Type P and Type U Pneudart RDD Darts.
The Model 178 Projector is a breach loading air powered projector designed for the person who has limited or occasional requirements to deliver darts, it is a very simple yet effective projector.
Model 178BS Specifications:
- Stock and Action - Benjamin Sheridan
- Overall Length 1.04m
- Dart Barrel - 13mm caliber smooth bore
- Open Sights (Optional Extra mounted Scope)
- Weight 3.17kg
- Range, 0m to 35m - 40m with 1cc Type P disposable RDD Darts controlled by number of strokes when pumping air into projector and knurled power control knob on valve on bolt
- Minimum 1 pump, Maximum 10 pumps
- Delivers 0.5cc - 10cc RDD Darts
- Synthetic sleek weather resistant stock design
- Elevated cheek rest for quick reticle reference
- Enlarged forearm to reduce pumping effort
Benefits:
- Very quiet (virtually silent)
- NO FIREARMS LICENCE REQUIRED IN NEW ZEALAND
For more detailed information on the Model 178BS contact Dart Systems NZ.
Top: Model 178BS in Black synthetic finish.
Bottom: Model 178 Package containing. Model 178 Dart Projector, Gun Oil, Cleaning Rod, Trajectory Chart, Pack of 5 Practice Darts and optional extra double sided canvas practice target.
The Model 178 is fitted with adjustable open sights.
Recent design upgrades to the Model 178 include:
Top: End sight on barrel banded instead of screwed
Bottom: Detent Assembly is now connected to left side of bolt to prevent detent coming lose and popping off.
Photos showing a 3cc Type P RDD Dart being loaded into the Model 178 via the bolt in end of the dart barrel.
Photos showing a 6cc Type U RDD Dart being loaded into the model 178 via the bolt in end of the dart barrel.
Once the dart is loaded, bolt closed the pump is then pumped to the appropriate amount of pumps needed for the distance of shot/size dart used, gun is cocked then is ready to fire once safety is off.