ian w-b Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hi all just been offerd a bsa airsporter about 15 years old will it do the job (take down rabbits at 45-50 yards.) THANKS Ian :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ian, perhaps 30-35 yards, all depends on your marksmanship, Bsa`s springers are reliable guns Airsporter is a capable gun, fixed barrel for better accuracy so they say, if it`s a bargain then get it. I would then have it serviced and chrono`d to see what power its putting out, ideally you want 11.5 ft/lb. After a service the gun may be a little down on power until it`s run in but you can do that by practicing, then can go for a bit longer shot, 4ft/lb will kill a rabbit if the shot is placed correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Harvo Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I used to have a BSA Airsporter back when I first got into shooting really good gun but was a little on the heavy side from what I remember I agree with the above @ 30-35 yrds it will take a rabbit with a clean head shot but wouldn't try for anything more than that distance. I would also suggest getting it service because the seals tend to go after about 1000 - 2000 pellets through it, I had mine done when I bought it from the shop and this is what they told me. But I do have found memories of the gun on a whole plenty of wood pigeons and rats with this ode one or two rabbit. Thanks Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian w-b Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 THANKS FOR THE INFO.The owner wants £150 for it but then i will need a sight .is that to much? Thanks Ian :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Harvo Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 About 10 years ago I paid £95 all in that included a 4 x 32 scope and gun bag from a shop not to sure on prices these days I know older models on here have asking price from about the £200 mark but don't think there is much interest in them. For £150 you could probably get your self a BSA lightening xl second hand off here with scopes but it would be up to you. Cheers Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTsHoT-10 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Scopes cost what our willing to pay. I have a nikko stirling gameking which cost £45 new and is much better than my £50 hawke scope Mounts are around £15-£20 for a good set and well worth it when putting on a spring rifle because of the recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ian, don`t know what condition or calibre it is in but 150.00 may be a little too high, I know of a .22 Airsporter thats at my local gunshop up for £95, in good nick open sights etc. It`s a bit of a buyers market at the moment with airguns, though I wouldn`t like to profit from someone else`s misfortune a bargain is a bargain. I`d try to leave you some money for a service and a 3-9x40 scope, plenty going on the forums for not too much money, Nikko, AGS, Hawke. Have a look on here too www.bsaog.co.uk you may be able to check serial number for a more precise age of the gun and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 My first springer was a 70's Airsporter. Cleaned it up, stuck an Ox spring in it and away I went. Took down many a rabbit, squizzer, woodie. Still got it. They can make a bit of a thwack as their spring is released and that also affected the recoil bit but it can be modded with some cut out tin can to make a suitable washer. Some reckoned the break barrel Mercury was a better rifle. However, I reckon you'll get a better, more competent rifle for that money - the older BSA's are starting to become a bit collectable. As said, get some decent 3-9x40 glass (I think there was a half decent Nikko in the classfieds recently for £15...) and a strong set of mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 If your after a antique then its fine,but £150 and you could almost get your self a bsa ultra .177 pcp,vastly superior to the airsporter which was a great tool in its day if a little bit heavy,if you really want an old bsa springer go for a mercury/meteor,but either of the springers is going to limit your shooting range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) The Airsporter has a long history and a good few models over the years.... This is mine, it dates to about 1971 or 1972 (flippen 'ek 40 years old!) , when I bought it new, it still shoots 11.2ft lb with the Eley Blue, and is in as good a nick as you will find anywhere. They are excellent tools for what they are, but time and tide wait for no man, there are plenty of springers better than these today, and whilst the 45-50 yards you speak of is possible, its best to stay a bit shorter! Price wise it's worth what you are prepared to pay, but don't get too carried away! Edited January 7, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Nice tidy gun, Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian w-b Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 thanks for all your posts i think i will wait and see what else coms up. thank Ian :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTsHoT-10 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 my mate just got a nice BSA lightning for £165 with a hawke scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 as said before, reliable, i just wish mine looked as nice as some above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 For maybe a little more extra cash you could get a good secondhand Weihrauch rifle/scope combo.Nothing against the Airsporter as these rifles are also quality springers but £150 for a 15 year old rifle is steep even if it's in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hi all just been offerd a bsa airsporter about 15 years old will it do the job (take down rabbits at 45-50 yards.) THANKS Ian :yp: I have yet to meet the guy that can make that 50yds shot for certain, but the gun will certainly kill bunnies at whatever range you can garantee to smash an extra strong mint 1st shot without being sure of the range without a sighting shot (from the same stance you will use hunting)- ie not seated and rested at an indoor range. Expect this to be about 35 yds when you have done a few thousand pellets in practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have yet to meet the guy that can make that 50yds shot for certain, but the gun will certainly kill bunnies at whatever range you can garantee to smash an extra strong mint 1st shot without being sure of the range without a sighting shot (from the same stance you will use hunting)- ie not seated and rested at an indoor range. Expect this to be about 35 yds when you have done a few thousand pellets in practice +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian w-b Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 45-50 yards bit long i was thinking a few shots over the head and they would ****** off and stop digging in my farm just like you see in the cowboy films . Thanks Ian :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Just been testing pellet trajectory with some new pellets in my old Falcon fn19 and as you can see in the pic, accuracy starts to drop off at 40 yards due to the pellet's loss of stability and the affect of a very slight breeze. I feel confident in dropping anything up to 40 yards but over that and it's a bit of a guessing game, especially with a spring powered rifle. ATB EDIT: I was using JSB Exacts 4.52 in a slight breeze, 5 pellets at each distance except 40 yards where I used 8. Edited January 9, 2011 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 my mate just got a nice BSA lightning for £165 with a hawke scope £145 with the scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 THANKS FOR THE INFO.The owner wants £150 for it but then i will need a sight .is that to much? Thanks Ian :yp: If it's an "S" version snap his arm off, if not bit steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian w-b Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 what's so good about the ,s, then Ian :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 what's so good about the ,s, then Ian :yp: Rocking horse ****, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi £150 is way over the top for the rifle (mk6/7?).. Here's my little collection of Mk1 and Mk2 airsporters, the dearest was the one on the right, my pic doesn't do it justice as it's beautiful with all the etching intact, i paid £175 for it and am happy as larry to have it Have a look at this lass shooting a HW100 in 177cal at 80 yds :o She can put pellets straight through the top of a bottle and smash the bottom out B) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNfK76T5Ct4&p=FD36BB0E95DF8DAE I would be too embarrassed to get a rifle out if Cubbley cat was there Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Gutted - can't see the pic! is there a link matey? ATB Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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