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Theoben Evolution .177 Walnut Right Hand

Theoben Evolution Walnut

 

This rifle is powered by Theobens latest generation H.E. (high efficiency) Gas Ram System which improves consistency and reliability. Using new piston crown material the specially designed Zephyr grooves are no longer in the piston crown but now machined into the end-wall of the compression chamber.

The Evolution is available with a choice of stocks: An attractive right or left handed Walnut stock, a right-handed Walnut Thumbhole stock or a sturdy ambidextrous Walnut stock. The Walnut stocks have a checkered pistol grip and forearm and are fitted with a ventilated recoil pad.

This rifle was designed to be the entry level model of the Theoben lineup. But they haven't scrimped on quality or taken shortcuts. Everything is as you would expect of a Theoben; high quality parts and materials meaning very low maintenance and a H.E. system that results in very mild recoil for a medium powered air rifle, making it very easy to shoot.

The Evolution uses the industry standard 11mm mounts allowing you to select your favorite mount and scope combination.

This rifle has been quoted by well known shooter Terry Doe as being "one of the fittest sporters money can buy" thanks to the ambidextrous beech stock with its checkered pistol grip and forend and an oiled finish. A satin black finished action and barrel rather than the hi-gloss black.

The Evolution rifle is fitted with the fully adjustable Evolution Trigger with its automatic safety catch.

* 13 ft/lbs
* Break barrel air rifle
* Single Shot HE gas ram
* 2 stage Trigger with Automatic Safety Catch
* Ambidextrous Walnut stock or
* Right Hand or Left Hand Walnut Stock or
* Right Hand Thumbhole Walnut
* Low Recoil
* Choked barrel
* Weight: 7.14 lbs unscoped
* Length: 42.0"
* ½” Group at 40 yards
 

Technical Data for the Theoben Evolution:

Total Weight 7.14 lbs
Overall Length 42.0"
Stock Right Hand Walnut
Sights Scope Required
Mounting Method 11mm Dovetail
Caliber .177, .20, .22
Cocking Method Break Barrel
Cocking Effort Medium
Recoil Rating Medium
Power Plant Gas Ram
Shot Capacity Single Shot

 

Caliber
Velocity fps
Muzzle Energy
.177
620-900
10-13 fpe
Details
SKU TH-Evolution-177-Wal
 
Our price: $859.95
Options
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Our Take - Theoben Evolution Air Rifle

Velocity Test Results for the Theoben Evolution

Straight Shooters Use Score
Plinking
Target Shooting
Pest Control
Hunting
5
5
5
4

This is one fun gun to shoot. At 12-13 fpe, the Evolution is a medium powered air rifle with a gentle shooting motion and excellent accuracy. It is quite easy to cock even though it's a carbine length rifle with a length of 39".

As is the case with all gas rams, the gun is smooth to shoot and very accurate. At just over 7 lbs., the weight was just right for a gun of its size and power level. The balance was good and overall it was easy to shoot and will require little or no break-in period.

The overall result is that with most pellets it is a medium powered rifle in the 12 fpe range. It topped out shooting Beeman FTS pellets at 13 fpe. Note the 50 yard fpe results and you'll find that it has adequate power for squirrel or pest hunting to 50 yards. That is totally in keeping with other medium powered rifles. And with it's accuracy the target shooters are going to love this rifle.

We have noticed that more and more shooters are buying medium powered air rifles. Most already have a high powered spring or PCP airgun. And many have discovered the pleasure of shooting a medium powered rifle with less noise and cocking effort. And the medium powered rifles have more than enough power to do their target shooting or pest control duties. Add this little gem to the top of the list of medium powered air rifles. It?s one of the best you can buy at any price.


.177 Caliber Pellets

 Pellet Name
Pellet Weight (grains)
Ratings at the Muzzle
Ratings at
10 Yards
Ratings at
25 Yards
Ratings at
50 Yards
 Ballistic Coefficient
Name
Advertised
Tested
Velocity (fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Average Energy
Laser
6.50
7.00
890
12
755
9
604
6
414
3
.008
Hobby
6.90
7.00
880
12
761
9
623
6
447
3
.009
R10 Lite
7.00
7.00
900
13
775
9
635
6
455
3
.009
Silver Bear
7.10
7.30
873
12
766
10
640
7
475
4
.010
Club
7.11
7.30
878
12
759
9
622
6
446
3
.009
Super-H-Point
7.40
7.50
860
12
756
10
632
7
469
4
.010
H&N Match HS
7.70
7.50
862
12
766
10
650
7
496
4
.011
Laser Sport
7.70
8.10
824
12
735
10
625
7
477
4
.011
CO2
7.70
7.80
832
12
733
9
614
7
455
4
.010
Meisterkugeln Pistol
7.70
7.70
832
12
742
9
630
7
481
4
.011
Napier ProHunter
7.72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Trophy
7.88
8.00
829
12
782
11
719
9
628
7
.022
CP Lite
7.90
8.00
824
12
793
11
751
10
687
8
.034
Accupell
7.90
8.00
828
12
788
11
734
9
654
8
.026
JSB Express
7.90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bearcub
8.09
8.20
807
12
704
9
589
6
413
3
.009
 Silver Ace
8.12
8.40
800
12
715
10
608
7
463
4
.011
H&N Match
8.20
8.00
838
12
747
10
634
7
484
4
.011
Super Point
8.30
8.30
785
11
702
9
598
7
455
4
.011
SuperDome
8.30
8.30
791
12
714
9
616
7
480
4
.012
R10 Heavy
8.30
8.20
812
12
717
9
600
7
445
4
.010
Meisterlugeln
8.30
8.20
812
12
717
9
600
7
445
4
.010
Beeman FTS
8.90
8.40
827
13
780
11
718
10
627
7
.022
JSB Exact
8.44
8.50
812
12
770
11
714
10
631
7
.024
JSB Straton
8.44
8.30
818
12
743
10
647
8
515
5
.013
Silver Sting
8.61
8.60
765
11
685
9
583
6
444
4
.011
Crow Magnum
8.80
8.90
772
12
703
10
613
7
488
5
.013
Super Mag
9.50
9.40
713
11
651
9
568
7
450
4
.013
Logun Penetrators
9.50
9.60
752
12
726
11
658
10
631
8
.034
Ram Jet
9.80
9.60
730
11
680
10
613
8
515
6
.017
JSB Exact Heavy
10.33
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CP Heavy
10.50
10.60
662
10
639
10
605
9
553
7
.033
Kodiak Match
10.60
10.60
663
10
639
10
605
9
551
7
.032
Kodiak
10.60
10.50
679
11
654
10
619
9
564
7
.032
Silver Arrow
11.50 
11.70
620
10
584
9
533
7
460
5
.020

.20 Caliber Pellets

 Pellet Name
Pellet Weight (grains)
Ratings at the Muzzle
Ratings at
10 Yards
Ratings at
25 Yards
Ratings at
50 Yards
 Ballistic Coefficient
Name
Advertised
Tested
Velocity (fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Average Energy
Laser
9.20
10.50
722
12
642
10
538
7
397
4
.010
Silver Bear
9.88
10.10
736
12
661
10
563
7
428
4
.011
Silver Sting
10.53
11.40
679
12
616
10
531
7
413
4
.012
FTS
11.20
11.80
628
10
588
9
533
7
451
5
.018
FTS Double Gold
11.47
11.60
643
11
605
9
551
8
471
6
.019
H&N Match
11.87
10.00
756
13
678
10
578
7
440
4
.011
Crow Magnum
12.80
12.70
629
11
565
9
481
7
363
4
.011
Kodiak
13.32
13.80
555
9
526
8
485
7
422
5
.022
Kodiak Double Gold
13.34
13.70
526
8
498
8
459
6
399
5
.022
JSB Exact
13.65
13.70
570
10
539
9
495
7
428
6
.021
JSB Predator
14.10
14.00
553
10
516
8
464
7
387
5
.017
Crosman Premier
14.30
14.20
557
10
526
9
483
7
418
6
.021
BS Cylindrical
14.30
14.30
581
11
545
9
496
8
423
6
.019
Silver Arrow
15.50
15.50
507
9
468
8
414
6
336
4
.015

.22 Caliber Pellets

 Pellet Name
Pellet Weight (grains)
Ratings at the Muzzle
Ratings at
10 Yards
Ratings at
25 Yards
Ratings at
50 Yards
 Ballistic Coefficient
Name
Advertised
Tested
Velocity (fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Velocity
(fps)
Energy
(ft lbs)
Average Energy
Hobby
11.90
12.30
694
13
634
11
553
8
438
5
.013
Silver Bear
12.65
12.80
668
13
814
11
541
8
436
5
.015
Laser
13.36
12.40
643
11
571
9
477
6
349
3.
010
H&N Match
 13.75
14.10
641
13
581
11
500
8
387
5
.012
Meisterkugeln 
13.90
14.10
656
13
595
11
512
8
397
5
.012
Super H Point 
13.90
14.50
638
13
583
11
508
8
401
5
.013
Trophy
14.00
14.70
625
13
594
12
550
10
482
8
.023
Accupell
14.30
14.30
625
12
598
11
560
10
502
8
.027
Crosman Premier
14.30
14.40
623
12
602
12
571
10
523
9
.034
Bearcub 
14.44
15.00
625
13
583
11
525
9
439
6
.017
SuperPoint
14.50
14.30
645
13
599
11
536
9
444
6
.016
SuperDome
14.50
14.40
652
14
586
11
498
8
376
5
.011
Beeman FTS
14.60
14.50
644
13
618
12
582
11
525
9
.029
Ram Jet
14.76
16.50
589
13
559
11
518
10
454
8
.023
Silver Ace 
15.24
16.30
588
13
551
11
498
9
420
6
.018
Napier ProHunter
15.40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Silver Sting 
15.74
15.60
613
13
569
11
509
9
421
6
.016
JSB Exact
15.74
15.90
562
11
545
10
520
10
480
8
.031
JSB Straton 
15.74
15.80
615
13
587
12
546
11
485
9
.025
Logun Penetrator
 16.00
16.20
607
13
579
12
539
10
478
9
.025
Silver Arrow 
17.10
17.70
559
12
516
10
457
8
372
5
.015
Crow Magnum 
18.20
18.10
541
12
510
10
465
9
399
6
.020
Logun Penetrator 20.5
20.50
20.50
507
12
489
11
464
10
424
8
.014
Kodiak
21.10
21.20
487
11
475
11
458
10
431
9
.050
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