PCP rifle · Snowpeak M16 · 495 fps
Snowpeak M16 Sub-500 fps Canadian (.177/.22/.25)
Sub-500 fps M16 — same beech-stocked side-lever platform as the high-power version, tuned to 495 fps for unrestricted Canadian sale. No PAL required.
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Quick take
The sub-500 fps Canadian-compliant M16 — same German beech stock, same side-lever action, same 270cc air capacity, tuned to 495 fps so it can be sold in Canada without PAL verification. The "Diana Outlaw without the Diana name" in non-firearms-class trim. 100% positive on 16 orders.
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Specifications
Key specs
| Brand | Snowpeak / Artemis |
| Model | M16 — Sub-500 fps Canadian |
| Caliber options | .22 (5.5mm) / .25 (6.35mm) — chosen at checkout (per partner page) |
| Muzzle velocity | 495 fps (sub-500 fps Canadian-compliant) |
| Air capacity | 270cc |
| Max fill pressure | 25 MPa (3600 psi) |
| Action | Side lever — single shot tray and magazine both included |
| Magazine | 13 shots (.177) / 11 (.22) / 9 (.25) |
| Trigger | Adjustable, 1-5 lbs pull |
| Safety | Adjustable & manual, on/off 1-6 lbs |
| Rail | 11mm dovetail |
| Stock | German beech |
| Dimensions | 960 × 190 × 55mm |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Sound suppressor | Not allowed in Canada — none included |
| Canadian compliance | Under 500 fps — no PAL required |
| Buyer rating | 100% positive on 16 orders |
| Stock status | Out of stock at time of writing |
The Hunt & Live take
Why this rifle earns the pick
This is the PAL-free version of the high-power M16. At 495 fps the M16 sits exactly under Canada’s 500 fps firearms threshold, meaning it ships to any Canadian address without firearms-license verification. For buyers who want the M16’s beech stock and side-lever action without going through PAL processing, this is the entry.
The platform is identical otherwise — same balanced valve, same trigger, same 11mm dovetail rail, same magazine compatibility.
What it pairs with
- Scope: the bundled or partner’s compact 3-9 scope is the right pick — full-size hunting glass is wasted at 495 fps
- Mounts: Westhunter 11mm Adjustable matches the dovetail rail
- Refill: 4-Stage Hand Pump — at sub-500 fps the M16 is a hand-pump-friendly rifle
- Ammo: budget .22 pellets — premium pellets aren’t necessary at this power level
High-power vs sub-500 fps — which?
- High-power (the other M16 page) — PAL holders who want full hunting capability in .22, .25, or .177
- Sub-500 fps (this rifle) — buyers without a PAL who want the beech-stock M16 aesthetic and side-lever ergonomics
Honest trade-offs
Out of stock at time of writing. The 495 fps version sells faster than the high-power because of the wider Canadian market. Email Wes for restock ETA.
Limited hunting range. Same constraint as any sub-500 fps PCP — 7-8 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Reliable kills require head shots inside 25 yards on small pests only.
No moderator option, even at sub-500 fps. Canadian law restricts moderators regardless of power level. Some buyers find sub-500 fps quiet enough that this doesn’t matter, but the M16 isn’t an exceptionally quiet platform.
No PAL means no upgrade path within Canada. You can’t legally tune this rifle above 500 fps without crossing the firearms-license threshold. If you might want more power later, buy the high-power version (and the PAL).
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