Tanfoglio Appeal Rifle Review :: Guns.com

I removed the polymer muzzle brake in the hope of at least finding a threaded muzzle underneath, but that was another unfortunate miss for me.

Does This Bull Have Horns?

After finding some .22 WMR ammunition, I took the appeal to my mountain hide to see if it shoots as good as it looks. Loading the polymer magazines again reminded me of a pistol. Ten rounds stacked easily into the magazine that clicked positively into the gun.

The built-in sights worked for me with the stock, but the carry handle elevates an optic in a way that makes me have to raise my face away from my cheek weld. (Photo: Jeff Wood/Guns.com)

I fired the rifle both with and without the polymer muzzle brake installed. I’m not quite sure if I could tell a difference between them other than the noise. I suppose with a .22 LR it would be even less noticeable.

I wish I had been able to get some additional ammo for the rifle. But with the munitions market being what it is, I couldn’t be picky. The CCI ammo I did shoot gave patterns about two inches in diameter at fifty yards, I am sure it could have done better with a good scope mounted way up on top. I also think you’d enjoy the shooting much more if you were shooting the more affordable .22 LR ammo.

Reloads were actually quite easy, but I did find the bolt release to be very hard to find without looking for it and making a deliberate effort to push. It was very difficult to reach and push from the shooting position after a reload. Perhaps, if you were shooting the rifle left-handed, you might find it easier to use your trigger finger.

As I already mentioned, I think one of the most challenging parts of the rifle is having the sights mounted so high. A proper cheek weld was very hard to obtain, which likely also affected my ability to shoot more accurately.

The Good News

The gun does feel like a quality-made rifle, and its compact profile would make it capable of storing in tighter spaces. (Photo: Jeff Wood/Guns.com)

Looking on the bright side for this rifle, I do have to say some good things about it. The gun would make a great truck gun. Its dimensions make it easy to maneuver and conceal because it is narrow and short. With .22 Mag cartridges, it definitely packs a lot more power than the .22 LR, which would make it a good option for larger small-game animals. It is also well made and has the feel of a quality rifle.

Conclusion

I am sure there are plenty of folks out there who would love this rifle, but being a bullpup fan doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to like every one of them. If the features of the Tanfoglio Appeal fit into your wish list, you will probably enjoy this rifle even more than I did.