We are often asked which air rifle we would choose: the Norica Storm or the Cometa Fenix 400...
Norica Storm or Cometa Fenix 400? The answer is not that simple. Both come from reputable manufacturers, Norica and Cometa, with a very long tradition behind them in the manufacturing of compressed air rifles... and guns.
What do our customers say about the Norica Storm or Cometa Fenix 400?
There are comments about the Cometa Fenix 400 that we usually read in forums and hear from customers, such as:
"...hard to beat the Fenix..."
"...very powerful and very accurate..."
"...it is precise, very precise."
"...in terms of value for money, it is the best spring rifle on the market today..."
And regarding the Norica Storm, they are the following:
"...extremely powerful..."
"...excellent groupings..."
"...a benchmark in air rifles"
So, which one should I buy? The Norica Storm or the Cometa Fenix 400?
The answer is not easy, as we told you before. Norica has the experience; it was a pioneer in air rifles, the most powerful of its time, with beautiful finishes and extreme quality. But Cometa is not far behind. It never will be. Cometa knew how to reinvent their rifles, taking advantage of their tradition in barrel manufacturing—which they make almost artisanally, cold-hammered for greater precision. These details made consumers lean more towards the Cometa Fenix 400.
However, anyone who tries a Norica Storm ends up very satisfied, and rightly so. The groupings of the Norica at 30m, according to our customers, are extremely precise (using the Let's get to the point, looking at each one: Cometa Fenix 400 Air Rifle: we have it available in a multitude of stocks and versions, and in spring or GP systems. The barrel is made of cold-hammered steel for greater precision. And the trigger is one of the best by far, adjustable for travel and pressure.
Norica Storm Air Rifle: available with adjustable NATS trigger, beech wood stock, and high-precision rifled barrel. The exclusive steamed beech wood stock with a beautiful Fleur-de-Lys checkering design improves stability and absorbs vibrations produced by the powerful German steel spring. The good thing about having a wooden stock, apart from having a good feel, is just that: it absorbs the shot well. It includes fiber optic sights, and the premium LPA aluminum rear sight allows you to have quick target acquisition.
What about the GP and GRS systems?
GP: Cometa Gas Piston
GRS: Norica Gas Ram System.
In fact, between Cometa and Norica, the gas pistons are very similar, and the shot is very precise, dry, and vibration-free. As a replacement for the spring, the GRS system is perfect, and you will notice it in the shot.
Final Conclusions
Both the Norica Storm and the Cometa Fenix 400 are exceptional air rifles. Both fulfill their function perfectly, with unbeatable quality and precision. In the end, what will make you decide for one or the other is holding both in your hands and comparing them. We also advise you to try the rifles in GRS or GP (the gas piston from both brands), which gives very good results and offers a precise, dry shot without vibrations.
Additionally, on both air rifles, you can mount a 3CARBIN3, a discount code for you to add to your shopping cart and save a few euros. And if you liked this, share it!
