Artemis XT208-1 5.5mm Break-Barrel Air Rifle — Dark Beech Stock
The Artemis XT208-1 is a purpose-built .22-cal (5.5 mm) break-barrel air rifle made for hunters and serious pest-control shooters who prefer a traditional wooden stock and robust construction. At roughly 3.5 kg it feels solid in the shoulder — heavier than entry-level plinkers, which helps steady follow-up shots and improves perceived build quality. The rifled 475 mm steel barrel and 800 fps muzzle velocity give it the punch and accuracy needed for rabbits, rats and similar small game.
Ergonomically the Dark Beech wood stock was shaped to suit both right- and left-hand shooters and cleans up well after use. The rifle includes fiber-optic sights and an adjustable trigger to help you dial in consistent groups. Loading is straightforward: the single-shot pellet tray holds up to 250 pellets for transport/feeding (not a multi-shot magazine — the rifle is single-shot/break-barrel style).
Maintenance and handling are simple — the rifle isn’t designed for quick field teardown, but routine cleaning and basic care keep it performing for years. It features an automatic safety that can be re-insured and an initially firm trigger that typically lightens after some use. Overall this model sits above budget airguns on fit and finish, which is reflected in its price compared with cheaper springers.
Key features
| Feature |
| .22 caliber (5.5 mm) precision steel barrel (475 mm) |
| Solid Dark Beech wood stock — ambidextrous-friendly |
| Fiber-optic front/rear sights |
| Adjustable trigger for shooter preference |
| Single-shot break-barrel action; pellet tray holds up to 250 pellets |
| Heavier 3.5 kg build for stability and recoil control |
Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Calibre |
5.5 mm (.22) |
| Velocity |
~800 fps (approximate muzzle velocity) |
| Barrel length |
475 mm (steel, rifled) |
| Overall length |
1000 mm |
| Weight |
~3.5 kg |
| Stock |
Dark Beech wood (ambidextrous profile) |
| Sights |
Fiber-optic front and rear |
| Trigger |
Adjustable (initially firm, smooths with use) |
| Magazine / Feed |
Single-shot / pellet tray (holds up to 250 pellets for carrying) |
| Safety |
Automatic safety (can be manually re-insured) |
| Power source |
Spring-powered (break-barrel / spring-piston). Dyehard Paintball+1
|
| Blowback |
N/A — not applicable (spring-piston pellet rifle) |
