I have just purchased one of these in .177 hence i am reading reviews now that are a bit dated lets say but for any one else out there whos just accuired one or thinking about it  this might help you. This is my first pcp but my previous experience 25 odd years is with springers. Wanted to try a pcp and decided i wanted a bullpup for the reduced size and look i suppose. I decided i wanted something like a gamo boxer or the likes so went to my local gunshop uk. I shouldered a few bullpups a gamo and a snowpeak i think and instantly they felt odd and then i shouldered the kral np02 mk2 (with a better trigger). Yes i liked it straight away, felt right, the cocking lever on the left all though i am right handed felt better and i shoot off the bench mostly so again this was very quick reloading for me. The air capacity is 530cc which is higher than the other bullpup designs i had looked at, the gun looked traditional to me nice wallnut stock, nice finish great. Got it home shot it was loud and it needed a moderator. Allready threaded no problems. Ended up putting a brocock brk short mod on it because others affected accuracy off my spring rifles including a weirauch moderator all giving flyers. Is this a pcp thing? Put a hawke 3x9x50 ao ir scope on it with high mounts (gives your fingers a bit more room for mag changes) gave the barrell a good pull through untill clean, then shot accupells down range and proved to be very accurate, trigger can be given a bit more 1st stage if you take the stock off. Just gave it a bit of tlc really lubing pivot points. Mags work fine, single shot tray takes a bit of getting used too but the gun really has grown on me excellent bit of kit and i am a springer snob i will admit. Just be carefull with moderators, if your groupings seem a bit off try a different moderator(or take it off too prove a point) now mine has had some lead down the barrell in sub 12 a 14 shot mag at 25 meters groups so i can just about put my finger in the hole. Im new to pcp,s and have never been this accurate with springers so feel boosted about the sport to say the least,(sorry about the essay)

I love these reviews,  no money spent on a fancy range, just simple down to earth reviewing. Some reviewers are so obviously in cahoots with a large retailer. I want to here the   bad points. I saw a review for a hyper budget springer that grouped like a punt gun and yet there wasn't a bad word for it.

I have just bought one of these and I didn't see your review before buying mine. My friend has one and really recommended it and I looked at a few on line reviews before deciding. Your review is the best one I have seen so far as I have been looking at the odd one since I bought. Thanks for such a comprehensive review.

I got one of these little Krals about 2 years ago.  It's definitely a lot of gun for the money. I run mine on a diet of AA Exacts 4.52, which grouped ok. I changed to 4.53s and the groups tightened up. Then I got a custom air stripper for it from Rowan. The group's tightened again, but now it's LOUD !!!.....
Though it's far from perfect, it's still a great little gun.

Hi Dan, excellent informative video, I brought one of these guns recently after seeing your review and chatting with another NP02 owner. Being a lefty (cack handed) the cocking lever is perfect for me, the other manufacturers rifles either didn't have this option or were much more expensive. Cheers and all the best mate

Excellent video and review. You've just helped me choose my next compact hunting rifle👍

Another great video. I purchased a kral puncher maxi after your review on it. This is going to be my next air rifle later in the year.

Got a  night shift so thanks for Something to watch Mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Got to say im impressed,i have the empire xs in .177 ans thats just as sweet. No where near the shot count obviously, but again dam good pest control rifle with a lovely walnut stock.
Love to see you do a review on it as i do believe your reviews make the best watch 😎👍

Surprised by how many people are niggled by the position of the gauge. I guess it'll be dangerous for people who have to stand directly in front of a clock to read the time😂

Really good review , really enjoyed it 👍👍

Fantastic little gun I’m getting 10 pence size groups at 42 yards indoors with JSB 4.51 pellets I have an A&M twink silencers fitted making it near silent

Had one for 3 years now , chistmas presant of the wife. I really like the rifle  i was running a hawk 4-16 x 50 on the rifle  but decided to change it for a vector optics veron 4-12 × 44 fits the NPO2  great .

Love watching your videos. Keep up the cracking work. Would love to see you test the kral puncher knight in the same Indepth reviews.

So only just spent today resisting air rifles in my rfd and then big dan puts out a vid on this gem at a bargain price my poor wallet

Excellent review and some great shooting Dan been looking at these and may just have to get one 👍🏻

Kral Empire XS looks an awesome little bullpup

I’ve had mine two weeks and that two has the match trigger. 160 shots on the first fill up then to play safe I had it filled. I love the compact feel of the rifle and the rear bottle balances it very nice. It’s very accurate and it liked the JSB Diablos more than anything else but I now have some Air Arms Diablo Field to use. Also had good results on the RWS flat heads for ratting. I did pay over the odds but only found this out after it’s purchase. No regrets though. Weihrauch mod calms it down. It feels heavy in its own supplied case so have a soft tactical slip. Worth its money. Bought for ratting and so far very good.
Just an update. I’ve just had my 4th recharge. 232 .177 shots. Air Arms Diablo Field 8.4 grains are the rifles choice for shot on shot. My backstop has been 20mm wood which I have had to double up as it was punching a hole through!
Now zeroed at 56 feet on the Hawke fast mount 3x9x40 scope centre dot. To hit where the rats come in is closer at 40 feet which is one mil-dot below, for bang on accuracy. Love it. Shop around for the cheapest deal though as I paid £575 for the rifle, silencer and scope. I could have saved £125 or more. Anyway I’m loving it and that’s all that counts.

Neat little rifle. It kind of reminds me of the AA s410/510 TDR.

Hilarious man! Fan from the U.S.