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Yes, the all-caps title to this blog entry tells you in advance what this BB gun is capable of. The new Drozd 2 Blackbird from EAA, with the sleek, all-black military look, and the new arrangement of bulk CO2, has the improved ergonomics for those who want to send lots of rounds downrange.

Since the introduction of the first Russian-made Drozd airgun, with its bright yellow casing and limited CO2 capacity, folks have been clamoring for a higher-fill, more-shots-at-a-time version straight from the factory. For a time, many developed their own answers to the bulk-fill issue, and many paintball-style arrangements were pressed into service for the shooting pleasure of their owners. However, this Drozd 2 version is factory-designed to help eliminate the need for drop-down bulk CO2 tanks, arranging the 88gr CO2 source so that it points towards the rear of the gun. There is also an adaptor to allow the use of 3 normal sized 12 gr powerlets, all at the same time.

First, a look at the operating features of this gun:

In the pic below, you see the on/off switch, located near the selector/fire switch, which controls the number of rounds the gun shoots with each squeeze of the trigger. You can set it for single rounds, 3-round bursts, or 6-round bursts, depending on just how much you want to mangle the target you are shooting at!

To load the BB's, first disconnect the power cord from the upper part of the gun. You don't want the bottom portion dropping out when you push the release button, thus causing the lower portion  to dangle by the power cord.

Press the button at the bottom of the rear grip. This will allow the lower portion to drop out of place. It weighs more than you think, so be sure to hold onto it and don't let it hit the floor or ground.

As seen below, the lower portion will slide out. Th front portion of the grip, towards the barrel of the gun, has a flip-open top that allows you to load BB's in the reservoir provided. Load up to 400 rounds (the owner's manual mistakenly says 200 rounds) and close the top of that grip before replacing the lower assembly back into place with the upper portion.

The CO2 can be loaded while the magazine is in or out of the gun. It's easier with the magazine out, and removing the rear section that assists you in shooting from the shoulder allows you to load all 3 sockets with the smaller 12 gram powerlets. As mentioned above, you can elect to use an 88 gram source if you wish.

The rear sights on this gun are functional and adjustable, and work just fine for the purpose of can-mangling and target acquisition. This gun isn't a marksman's kind of weapon.....it isn't meant for precision target work or long-range sniping. It is for the pure fun of close-range target annihilation, shattering clay pigeons and ventilating cans with gusto! There is a picatinny rail in the event you wish to add a scope base of some kind for a reddot sight, laser, or low-power scope.

To add power to the gun, you need 6 AA batteries. They go into the gun through a port located just under the muzzle of the gun. Follow the directions as to which side accepts the batteries in which position.

Once you've added CO2 and BB's to the gun, plug the power cord back into the upper portion of the gun. Turn on the power switch which, if on, will glow red.

In addition to being able to choose how many shots you want with each pull of the trigger, you can also select the speed at which the BB's are fired. The air gun will cycle 300, 450, and 650 BB's per minute.

During the shooting fun, you'll probably experience a jam when a BB gets stuck in the magazine. Just pop open the jam clearing mechanism located at the bottom of the lower grip, then replace it to clear the jam. Using good quality BB's will help in avoiding jams in this gun. In addition, if you are shooting at any surface that good conceivably cause a ricochet, be sure to use shooting glasses. In the following pic, we were shooting at aluminum cans in the mud of the yard where no ricochet hazards were present.

My oldest son enjoyed the gun immensely, and helped me mangle the can in the next pic. All of this was done on just one load of 3 CO2 cartridges and one magazine of BB's. It was very cold outside, in the 'teen's and 20's, so we would step out, shoot the target, then run for the inside of the house for warmth. Don't ask me why he doesn't have his coat on....I really don't know why! He's a teenager!

To heighten the enjoyment you receive from this BB gun, take a look at some of the added accessories that are available. There are Mock Suppressor Kits and Drozd Blackbird Bulkfill Kits available from Airgun Depot that will up the fun quotient quite a bit! 

To get an idea of how much fun this gun is to shoot, take a look at the video featuring the pistol version of this Drozd BB gun.

http://www.airgundepot.com/eaa-drozd.html 

Currently selling for less than $300 dollars, there is an immense amount of shooting fun in this package. So grab some AA batteries, some CO2, BB's, and the Drozd 2 Blackbird, and have a ball!