Mattyw1987
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I have thought of that but they look really snug although worth a shot for sure I also thought about gluing something too them with epoxy resin and trying to pull them out if I can find a way from the inside.
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BSA lightning clx first impressions
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Mr Bond
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I'm thinking a backdraft reflex moddy, 1/3rd in front, 2/3rds behind the barrel end.
Like so. Shorter, quiet and pretty.
Nice, so the clx mods rear threaded section goes over the barrel to reinforce it for using the mod to cock gun. Looks same as R12/R10 mod but stronger.
Triggertime
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One thing that hasn't been said yet that I've noticed anyway?
Will this rifle push/twist the arm of aa to make the break barrel we want them to? Bit of 'friendly competition' for the brit pound?? I highly doubt it but it would be nice
Will this rifle push/twist the arm of aa to make the break barrel we want them to? Bit of 'friendly competition' for the brit pound?? I highly doubt it but it would be nice
Varminter
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I doubt it as they'd be charging twice as much and we'd still pick holes in it!
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TBF more than a little bit of my CLX purchase was as a F you to Air ArmsOne thing that hasn't been said yet that I've noticed anyway?
Will this rifle push/twist the arm of aa to make the break barrel we want them to? Bit of 'friendly competition' for the brit pound?? I highly doubt it but it would be nice
If its accurate when scoped up and we find a way to easily strip it for tune up, then I would imagine it will sell very well indeed.
Check the trigger cage and se if it’s under tension maybe it has a tab or something that hold it all in. Damn British WORIED ABOUT SOMEONE FETTLING THEIR GUN. …. MORE
HELPS THINK CLEARLY 
Triggertime
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Can't fault thatTBF more than a little bit of my CLX purchase was as a F you to Air Arms
If its accurate when scoped up and we find a way to easily strip it for tune up, then I would imagine it will sell very well indeed.
bsa have been clever here I feel,they have done what we want,a brit made springer,cashing in on a little bit of patriotism is a good idea at the moment 
I really hope this little rifle is tune-able to a good standard!!
A.A TAKE NOTE we want it,BSA have done it,now WHY WONT YOU?
Triggertime
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Yep,and we would still buy it fiddle with it and moan....but we would get what we asked for,I'm wondering if there is a red face or two in the board room at aa??
Mr Bond
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I talked to AA (Clair and another lass) at a gun show last year, I made the case for a new Pro Elite, citing BSA's continued sales and the success of the HW 30/99/95/98.One thing that hasn't been said yet that I've noticed anyway?
Will this rifle push/twist the arm of aa to make the break barrel we want them to? Bit of 'friendly competition' for the brit pound?? I highly doubt it but it would be nice
They were very firm, not gonna happen.
Likely we'll get a rebadged, high end Precihole if we get anything (did not sound likely as there was no "mass market" appeal).
And BSA will end up getting my money.
Backgardenplinker
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Triggertime
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Hmmm I wonder if this bsa does well 'the lady IS for turning'
The name just plain out reeks of
. Sounds like pre Arse hole. Based on what I’ve researched they are poorly madeMight be a step up in quality to HATSAN ,BUT IGUARANTEE THEY WONT GET A QUATRO TRIGGER.
NOT SURE about you all over there ,but I can get them damn ne’er as good as a tuned REKORD.
It’s just the rest of the pot metal and weak screws that suck. Oh yeah. Billy club 500 gram pistons to
Mattyw1987
Super member
Already checked that last night bud it is holding the pressure of the spring guide and it has a slight pivot when moved corresponding with the tabs so it’s definitely them stopping me lol.Check the trigger cage and se if it’s under tension maybe it has a tab or something that hold it all in. Damn British WORIED ABOUT SOMEONE FETTLING THEIR GUN. …. MORE
I can’t imagine they would press them in with no other way to remove than to drill them so I will have a good luck inside again later and report back and hopefully with pics of the piston removed!
One thing to note and something that makes no sense to me untill I get inside is the spring guide doesn’t all sit flush against the trigger block and seems to only have around a 10mm central bush as the contact point which allows the spring guide to can’t with little effort so that needs attention straight away I feel.
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zogg364
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A mate of mine just showed me his new one, and i took a few shots through it this afternoon..
What a lovely looking rifle, stunning bit of walnut on his as well and i thought it was really good to shoot out of the box, smooth to cock and not a lot of twang..
Actually felt like the insides were finished pretty well, i bet it would be great with a minor fettle and to be honest i thought the trigger was fine.. certainly better out of the box than my last HW99 was..
Solid effort from BSA for a change
What a lovely looking rifle, stunning bit of walnut on his as well and i thought it was really good to shoot out of the box, smooth to cock and not a lot of twang..
Actually felt like the insides were finished pretty well, i bet it would be great with a minor fettle and to be honest i thought the trigger was fine.. certainly better out of the box than my last HW99 was..
Solid effort from BSA for a change
Mattyw1987
Super member
Yes as I said I’m fussy and have had some pretty special shooting springers and have my triggers in the ounces so I’m a hard guy to please but they really have improved on the last ones but a fair margin mechanically and I think it’s the best looking break barrel you can buy at the moment by a country mile and handling could be the best too as the trigger reach and lop is perfect for me and the cheek piece is perfect for scope use.A mate of mine just showed me his new one, and i took a few shots through it this afternoon..
What a lovely looking rifle, stunning bit of walnut on his as well and i thought it was really good to shoot out of the box, smooth to cock and not a lot of twang..
Actually felt like the insides were finished pretty well, i bet it would be great with a minor fettle and to be honest i thought the trigger was fine.. certainly better out of the box than my last HW99 was..
Solid effort from BSA for a change
NoOne thing that hasn't been said yet that I've noticed anyway?
Will this rifle push/twist the arm of aa to make the break barrel we want them to? Bit of 'friendly competition' for the brit pound?? I highly doubt it but it would be nice
The market doesn't need another break barrel
That's why BSA made one and will sell them by the thousand
AA will make what they want, whether we like it or not
Good to hear the scope / eye, alignment is good
The comb looked low, with that raised scope rail
Judging by my encounters with a few local RFDs they are flying out the door.No
The market doesn't need another break barrel
That's why BSA made one and will sell them by the thousand
AA will make what they want, whether we like it or not
When I left to collect mine, there was 5 in.
By the time I got to the shop, 3!
Yesterday Redbeck sold out of their first shipment in an hour.
If those two are mirrored up and down the country, there will be hundreds sold already.
bootneckbob
Super member
Was it a .22 or .177 out of interest?A mate of mine just showed me his new one, and i took a few shots through it this afternoon..
What a lovely looking rifle, stunning bit of walnut on his as well and i thought it was really good to shoot out of the box, smooth to cock and not a lot of twang..
Actually felt like the insides were finished pretty well, i bet it would be great with a minor fettle and to be honest i thought the trigger was fine.. certainly better out of the box than my last HW99 was..
Solid effort from BSA for a change