Snowpeak PP20, an affordable PCP pistol to approach Olympic shooting

The Snowpeak PP20 is the perfect gun for those approaching 10-meter air pistol shooting, featuring a beechwood grip with a textured finish that offers a secure grip. It is a PCP air pistol suitable for the 10 meter air pistol Olympic event and is manufactured in China by a company founded in 1976, thus with experience spanning almost half a century.

Snowpeak PP20, an inexpensive but complete air pistol

The Snowpeak PP20 is a 4.5 mm pistol that was designed as an entry-level gun, i.e. for those who want to try their hand at a particular shooting discipline for the first time without spending too much money, but also without having to give up a number of features that are indispensable for a match pistol, such as the adjustable trigger and anatomical beechwood grip with height-adjustable palm shelf.

The Snowpeak PP20 has a 240-mm barrel in 4.5mm (.177) and is fitted with an adjustable beechwood grip as standard.

The trigger of the Snowpeak PP20 is fully adjustable, with a pull weight that can be set between 600 and 900 grams. The weight of the gun varies between 1,100 and 990 grams depending on the grip. The rear sight is micrometrically adjustable in terms of elevation, windage, notch height and width, while the front sight can be easily replaced by simply loosening a screw. The barrel of the PP20 is 240 millimeters long.

The Snowpeak PP20 pressure gauge on the front of the air reservoir.

The Snowpeak PP20 is fitted with a compact pressure valve that ensures consistency with every shot. The pressure gauge on the front of the air reservoir is easy to read. The air cylinder, with a capacity of 42 cc, is removable. 

In short, the PP20 lacks nothing to take your first steps into the world of academic shooting. Thanks to its excellent value for money, the Snowpeak PP20 offers a "novice" 10-m air pistol shooter the best purchase to take up an Olympic discipline. The Snowpeak PP20 is sold in a plastic case that also contains two adapters, spare o-rings and the user manual.

Currently the P10 Snowpeak PP20 comes with a price tag of 690 euros.

Snowpeak PP20 technical specifications

Model:

PP20

Caliber:

4.5 mm (.177)

Trigger:

Single action, adjustable

Barrel Length:

240 mm

Overall Length:

425 mm

Height:

150 mm

Width:

45.2 mm

Sights:

Adjustable rear notch, removable front sight

Weight:

1,100 g

Grip:

Beechwood, adjustable; S, M, L (All in one)

Equipment:

Two adapters, transport case, o-ring, manual

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