For over 55 years, Pneu-Dart has led the way in manufacturing remote delivery systems, emphasizing the precise and stress-free delivery of injectables to animals. Known for their precision, reliability, and user-friendliness, Pneu-Dart projectors have become indispensable tools in wildlife management, livestock care, and veterinary services. Let’s explore the different types of Pneu-Dart projectors and their unique features.
Air-Activated Pneumatic Projectors
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Model 178BS
The Model 178BS is a versatile, manually pumped pneumatic projector, ideal for occasional use across various industries. It’s particularly well-suited for smaller ranches and situations where a chute is not accessible. The projector builds air pressure in the barrel, allowing for immediate use.
- Operation: The number of pumps required varies based on the CC size and distance. Users can practice with the provided Remote Delivery Devices (RDDs) to become familiar with the projector’s operation and enhance its precision
- Features: The unit comes with a comprehensive trajectory chart and reusable practice RDDs, helping users achieve accuracy and build confidence in field use. The process of assessing trajectory through practice is invaluable and timesaving for future field applications
- RDD Compatibility: Accepts all RDD sizes: .5cc to 5cc Type P and 6cc to 10cc Type U
- Applications: Best suited for limited or occasional use
Pneu-Dart Blo-Jector
The Pneu-Dart Blo-Jector is a handheld blowgun designed for the safe and humane delivery of medication or tranquilizers to animals, often used in wildlife management or veterinary care. It allows users to deliver RDDs (darts) accurately at short distances, without the use of gauge CO2 or Cartridge-fired propellants, making it a quieter and less stressful option for the animals.
- Operation: Get within the effective range of the Blo-Jector, usually within 10 feet. Take a deep breath through your nose. Place your lips securely around the mouthpiece of the Blo-Jector to create an airtight seal. Exhale sharply and forcefully into the mouthpiece in one quick burst. The strength of your breath propels the RDD through the barrel towards the target. A steady, controlled breath will help ensure the RDD travels accurately.
- Features: The unit comes with two 28″ anodized aluminum tubes that connect together and is equipped with a replaceable rubber mouthpiece.
- RDD Compatibility: Accepts RDD sizes: .5cc to 1cc Type P
- Applications: Best suited for limited or occasional use in close ranges.
Cartridge-Fired Projectors
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Cartridge-fired projectors use a .22 blank to propel the RDD out of the barrel. The power level of the .22 blank is chosen based on the required distance and CC size. Pneu-Dart offers three power levels—brown (level 2), green (level 3), and yellowGauged Projectors (level 4)—to cater to various load requirements. Pneu-Dart cartridge-fired projectors also feature a power control with five adjustable settings, allowing users to regulate the amount of charge that propels the RDD through the barrel. These projectors are equipped with a hinged breech-loaded barrel and Air Control Ports to reduce “tail kick” as the RDD exits the barrel. Both models are built on a Savage Mark II FV, 22LR receiver.
Pneu-Dart Model 196
- Operation: The Model 196 is a simple, yet rugged cartridge-fired projector. It can be purchased with a 1-powered pistol scope or with fiber optic front and rear sights
- Range: Provides a range of 0 to 70 yards with a 1cc Type C device
- RDD Compatibility: Compatible with Type C RDDs ranging from .5cc to 5cc and Type U RDDs ranging from 6cc to 10cc, meeting various injectable volume requirements
- Applications: Ideal for long-range delivery, making it suitable for wildlife management and livestock operations
Pneu-Dart Model 389
- Operation: The Model 389 is the latest and most advanced cartridge-fired projector. Its five-position power control is positioned closer to the shooter than on the Model 196, enabling silent, quiet, and safe power adjustments for any shot distance. The 389 comes equipped with a 3-9x32mm scope
- Range: Provides a range of 0 to 70 yards with a 1cc Type C device
- RDD Compatibility: Compatible with Type C RDDs ranging from .5cc to 5cc and Type U RDDs ranging from 6cc to 10cc, meeting various injectable volume requirements
Applications: Ideal for long-range delivery, making it suitable for wildlife management and livestock operations
Gauged Projectors
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Pneu-Dart G2 X-Caliber
The G2 X-Caliber is the pinnacle of accuracy in gas-based RDD projectors. It features a gauged CO2 system with a power control knob for precise pressure adjustments based on the required CC size and distance.
- Operation: The adjustable power control knob allows for fine-tuned pressure settings, ensuring optimal delivery for various RDD sizes
- Features: This model includes a refillable 3 oz cylinder with a pin valve for continued use and an adapter for 12-gram CO2 cylinders. The X-Caliber operates virtually silently, minimizing stress on the animal
- RDD Compatibility: Accepts all RDD sizes: .5cc to 5cc Type P and 6cc to 10cc Type U
- Applications: Ideal for situations where precision and low noise levels are critical, such as in close-quarter wildlife management or livestock environments
Pneu-Dart X-2
The Pneu-Dart X-2 is a compact, pistol version of the X-Caliber, offering similar features but designed for close-range use
- Operation: This model is powered by 12-gram CO2 cylinders and includes a rotating rear barrel port for quick RDD loading. It is designed for close-range applications, up to 20 yards
- Features: Comes with a prebuilt trajectory chart, aiding in best practices and ensuring accuracy in close-range settings
- RDD Compatibility: Accepts .5cc to 3cc Type P RDDs
- Applications: Best for close-range scenarios, such as veterinary care in confined spaces or small ranches
Pneu-Dart’s Commitment to Quality and Customer Care
Pneu-Dart is committed to providing personalized care and building long-term relationships with our customers. Our products are designed to support business success and family livelihoods, reflecting a deep respect for our customers. At Pneu-Dart our motto is not just a string of words, it’s a way of life: “You can’t afford to miss.”For more information and to see these projectors in action, visit the Pneu-Dart website