Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to test several new rifles from Reximex, and each one has impressed me. So, when I heard about the new Meta Plus model, my curiosity was piqued. Would it live up to my elevated expectations? Here’s how this rifle performed during a month of testing.

Tactical Bullpup Design

The design of the Meta Plus is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It's completely modular and ambidextrous, featuring a reversible sidelever cocking handle. The first feature that stands out is the 3-axis adjustable butt pad at the rear of the stock. This pad can be adjusted for height, slant, and micro-adjustments on the arms, allowing for a perfect fit using Allen screws. Additionally, a monopod is included, which can be attached to the base of the butt pad block, making it a great option for bench shooting.

The pistol grip resembles that of an AR-15, covered in soft-touch material for added comfort. The grip has a decent backward slant that enhances ergonomics. On top, a 210mm Picatinny rail allows for easy scope mounting. I opted for my HikMicro Cheetah for testing, but there’s plenty of room for larger scopes, such as a 4-16 x 50.

In addition to the top rail, there's a lower Picatinny rail beneath the air bottle for attaching a bipod, plus two side rails that are perfect for mounting IR night-vision scopes, torches, or lasers.

Shrouded Barrel

The Meta Plus features a fully shrouded 480mm barrel equipped with an integrated moderator. Surprisingly, it’s quiet even without an external moderator, and I found no need to add one. Cocking the rifle does come with a trade-off typical of bullpup designs, but I was pleased to find that the Meta Plus has a smooth cocking action. While it might feel a bit stiff at first, it’s designed for solid and positive operation. The 35mm drop-down handle makes it easy to pull the lever back just past the 90-degree mark to cock the rifle. Once cocked, sliding the lever forward smoothly loads the pellet probe through the magazine.

Decent Trigger

This rifle comes with a two-stage adjustable trigger. You can also adjust the blade height and angle with a tiny screw that holds the blade to the post. The trigger blade is wide and has a gentle crescent shape that sits comfortably on your finger pad.

Straight out of the box, the first-stage pull felt extremely short—almost non-existent. However, it was easy to predict the break. I typically avoid adjusting triggers until I'm more familiar with a rifle, especially for review purposes, as I want to assess it as if I had just purchased it from a shop.

A manual safety lever is located in front of the trigger inside a stylish trigger guard. This safety mechanism operates as a ‘push forward for Fire and pull back for Safe’ system. It feels very positive but requires some force to operate until you get used to it.

Huge Reservoir

What differentiates the Meta Plus from the original model is its impressive 425cc air bottle, compared to the previous 280cc cylinder. The addition of a 90cc pre-chamber gives it a whopping total of 515cc!

The rifle is regulated, and you'll find a regulator gauge at the rear of the pre-chamber. A large dial at the back allows for external adjustment of the hammer spring. Additionally, a power adjuster knob located in front of the magazine port lets you set the power output from a maximum of 11.5 ft.lbs. down to around 7 ft.lbs., making it versatile for backyard shooting. If you enjoy tinkering with your rifles, the Meta Plus provides plenty of opportunities for customization.

At the end of the main bottle, there’s a color-coded fill gauge that's easy to read. The fill port is conveniently located on the left side of the rifle, covered by a yellow plastic cap that simply pulls off for access.

Two Magazines

The Meta Plus comes with two rotary magazines, along with Allen keys and spare O-rings neatly housed in a cardboard box that fits inside the supplied hard case. The magazines are spring-loaded with a clear cover. To load, you position the straight edges of the magazine to the right, rotate the clear cover counterclockwise to tension the spring, and drop in your pellets head-first. After securing the cover, the loaded magazine inserts from the left side, aided by a molded groove for a snug fit.

Performance

The Meta Plus exceeded my expectations on the range. At my usual 30-meter zero, I achieved 6mm groups with the .177 model, and I had no trouble hitting knock-downs and spinners out to 50 meters! Although it weighs just over 8.6 lbs unscoped, making it a bit heavy, it’s designed as a target rifle rather than a hunting model. However, it remains well-balanced and comfortable for various shooting positions, making it suitable for field use as well.

In fact, I plan to take the Meta Plus into the field this weekend to clear a few rabbits from one of my permissions, thanks to its impressive accuracy.

If you’re a fan of bullpup-style rifles and want something highly customizable, the Reximex Meta Plus is definitely worth considering.