PCP rifle · JTS Airacuda Max .30
JTS Airacuda Max .30 Caliber
Big-bore version of the Airacuda Max. 850 fps in .30, 20 shots per fill, two 7-round metal mags included. 100% positive on 20 orders.
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Quick take
The .30 caliber version of the Airacuda Max — same all-metal regulated platform, walnut-stained beech thumbhole stock, sidelever action, but tuned for big-bore use. 850 fps with .30 cal pellets and slugs. 100% positive on 20 orders.
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Specifications
Key specs
| Brand | JTS |
| Model | Airacuda Max .30 |
| Caliber | .30 (7.62mm) |
| Max velocity | 850 fps |
| Max shots per fill | 20 in .30 |
| Regulator | Fully regulated (internal) |
| Action | Sidelever, repeater |
| Construction | All-metal |
| Stock | Walnut-stained beech thumbhole with laser-engraved checkering |
| Magazine | Metal magazine — 2 included |
| Trigger | Two-stage |
| Safety | Manual |
| Fill pressure | 3200 psi |
| Fill fitting | Male Foster quick-disconnect |
| Rail | All-metal Picatinny |
| Muzzle threading | 1/2×20 UNF adapter threads |
| Cheek piece | Elevation-adjustable |
| Barrel length | 18″ |
| Overall length | 41.5″ |
| Weight | 7.9 lb |
| Canadian requirement | Must be 18+ with valid PAL |
| Buyer rating | 100% positive on 20 orders |
The Hunt & Live take
Why this rifle earns the pick
This is the big-bore variant of the standard Airacuda Max. Same all-metal construction, regulated air system, dual gauges, beech thumbhole stock with laser-engraved checkering — but tuned for .30 caliber pellets and slugs.
At 20 shots per fill in .30, this is a focused tool: each shot delivers serious terminal energy, but you’ll be refilling more often than the .22/.25 versions. For shooters who want JTS’s build quality in a big-bore platform without going to a Snowpeak bottle-fed rifle, this is the option.
What it pairs with
Big-bore .30 wants serious optics and refill support:
- Scope: Discovery HD 3-12×44 SFIR FFP-MIL or the Discovery ED-PRS 5-25×56 Gen 2 for longer-range slug work
- Mounts: Discovery 6061 Picatinny
- Refill: Tuxing 3L Tank + Fill Station — essential at .30 caliber consumption rates
- Ammo: Heavy .30 cal slugs and pellets — the platform earns its keep with serious projectile weights
.22/.25 vs .30 — which?
- .22/.25 (standard Airacuda Max) — most use cases. More shots per fill, cheaper ammo, more pellet selection
- .30 (this rifle) — for hunting larger pests, slug shooting, or buyers who specifically want big-bore terminal energy
For most buyers, the .22 or .25 Max is the right pick. Choose .30 only if you have a specific big-bore use case.
Honest trade-offs
20 shots per fill is much less than the 40 shots in .22. Plan ammo and refill logistics accordingly.
Big-bore .30 ammo is expensive. Per shot is meaningfully higher than .22/.25, and slug-rated .30 cal selection in Canada is limited.
No M-Lok / heavy accessory rail. Unlike the Airacuda PRS Max (the chassis variant), the standard Max has only the Picatinny optics rail. For competition or heavily accessorized builds, the PRS Max is the better pick.
Canadian PAL required. Email PAL + a second photo ID to support@airgunarcheryfun.ca after purchase.
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