New BSA PCP release

eciguser said:
it`s as if performance counts for nothing, guns have to pass the pretty test before they can be classed as worthy
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Actually, first impressions are critical when selecting almost anything. For an air rifle they may dictate how comfortable, accurate, and satisfied a shooter will be with their equipment. Initial assessments of ergonomics, build quality, and weight determine if a rifle is suited for the intended use, such as hunting, target shooting, or backyard plinking. If you don't like the look of it then you are less likely to even consider buying it. It will sit on the shelf gathering dust until its's marked down to clear. No repeat sales.
 
I think public opinion would have been more positive if BSA had used the newer regulated CLX block off the R12 or Ultra rather than the older TS style block which regardless of ability is now seen as rather dated.
Or better still just design that particular style of synthetic stock to fit the R12 and call it the "R12 CLX Tactical" similar to what daystate have done with the Blackwolf Zero,making the R12 a more modular platform.
 
eciguser said:
I clicked on this thread hoping to learn a bit about the new BSA model, maybe a few words on tech specs, a sentence or 2 about how it shoots.
No chance, it`s as if performance counts for nothing, guns have to pass the pretty test before they can be classed as worthy, I wonder if they decided to raffle half a dozen of these off at 50p a ticket, how many tickets would they sell?
That`s it, I`m out, carry on with the bitchin.
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Most people find first impressions add towards the buying experience like a car or house or clothes as if it looks ugly or wrong then people are less likely to even try it let alone buy it! They might have it for 50p but at near £1k the looks is going to be a consideration as any air rifle costing that kind of money should be very accurate and shoot ok!!
 
I think first impressions count like the above posts.

The problem I have is it mostly old parts, lumped together. With a smaller carbon bottle, so not ground breaking or new.

The only thing new appears to be the stock!

So all in all, it might be a ‘new’ gun but is it better than the R12? Or even the Ultra, Scorpion or R10.

If anyone had a go at the shooting show, would like to hear how it was, but I still think it’s not a new gun and they have missed a trick.
 
chris8urton said:
Really which one?
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Reximex Accura
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The BSA dovetail size is awkward, these days a lot of people are fitting picatinny/weaver rails.
Reximex, Kral and others do that by default, no extra cost.
Little details like that venerable top extrusion, give this the impression of being a GX-40 with a reg and bottle.

I've mentioned it already on here but the Precihole collaboration with AA, does actually have some decent design features, maybe BSA need to find a partner in a place that manufacturing is cheaper.

I guess energy prices in the UK, and all the money we spaff on net zero, and foreign aid, (and many other topics too sensitive to post) means that it is an expensive place to do business, but if this the best we can do as a value offering, then other countries are going to eat our lunch.
Maybe it isn't meant to be a value range.
I've bought more BSA than any other brand, and though I love wood stocks, I don't have anything against synthetic for hunting use.
A decent synthetic, fully adjustable stock for the R12 range, would open it to greater use.
I do wonder if UK companies would not benefit from wider market research, before combining existing parts, to make something I didn't know we were chomping at the bit to buy.

Ranges like the ultra, are a massively popular part of the BSA history, but that market has largely gone over to regulated, folding stock, or more AR style models.

I do recognise this thread is pretty negative about this model, I also feel a bit for the engineer tasked with making it happen, I don't necessarily feel for the management, who are missing tricks in evolving existing loved lines.
 
BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Whatcha gonna do when the tin’s shot through?
BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Whatcha gonna do when the groups come true?

Cruisin’ down the range with the bolt slid back,
Pellets in the pouch and the targets stacked.
Nice tight group and the trigger breaks clean,
Smoother than your mate’s pre-charged machine.

BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Chrono reading sweet — yeah the power’s poise.
From the springer snap to the PCP noise,
We’re stackin’ them holes like organised toys.

Scope dialled in and the wind’s just right,
Clippin’ little spinners left and right.
Rats hear the click and they freeze, no choice —
There’s no place to hide from the BSA Boyz.

BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
What you gonna say when the groups make noise?
One ragged hole and a smug little grin.
 
Nelly said:
BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Whatcha gonna do when the tin’s shot through?
BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Whatcha gonna do when the groups come true?

Cruisin’ down the range with the bolt slid back,
Pellets in the pouch and the targets stacked.
Nice tight group and the trigger breaks clean,
Smoother than your mate’s pre-charged machine.

BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
Chrono reading sweet — yeah the power’s poise.
From the springer snap to the PCP noise,
We’re stackin’ them holes like organised toys.

Scope dialled in and the wind’s just right,
Clippin’ little spinners left and right.
Rats hear the click and they freeze, no choice —
There’s no place to hide from the BSA Boyz.

BSA Bad Boyz, BSA Bad Boyz,
What you gonna say when the groups make noise?
One ragged hole and a smug little grin.
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Hey thats pretty good lol 😆 😄 😜
 
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