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By John from USA on 2010-10-12 14:41:18 Things I liked:I purchased this rifle after doing some comparison shopping and talking with the Pyramyd staff. When the rifle arrived and I held it for the first time, I knew, just from the feel of it, this was made for me. It is just what I was looking for in terms of accuracy, looks, quality, and power. As I have only had the rifle three weeks or so, I am still setting the rifle up to meet my needs; however, I consistently shoot groups of less than 1 1/2" and often have multiple shots enlarge a previous hole.Things I would have changed:Nothing What others should know:I don't believe a person can go wrong getting this rifle. |  |
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By Wayne T. from USA on 2013-04-20 14:23:26 Things I liked:The design and quality of the gun are excellent. I have only had the gun for a few weeks but so far have been pleasantly surprised. The poplar stock is very nice with good grain and a great finish with decent checkering. Just added a Hawke Sidewinder Tactical 6.5-20x42mm scope with Hawke Match Series High mount 2pc rings and the accuracy seems fairly decent although the gun really needs to be sighted in on a range. Will update my accuracy rating once I get the gun sighted in correctly. The high mount rings allow ample clearance for loading the magazine. The velocity checks out at over 1000 fps with a full charge and RWS .22 cal pellets (14.2 grn) and in the 960 fps range with Beeman Crow Mags. The gun is surprisingly quiet for the power and velocity generated and although I have a large yard I doubt it would bother neighbors unless they were really close. Will do a follow up once I really get the gun sighted in and it gets some use.Things I would have changed:PCP manufacturers really need to standardize the charging hookups for their guns. Just make all guns with the quick disconnect nipple and be done with it. Each manufacturer has their own version and you have to bit piece fittings together to make it work. When filling from 4500 psi bottles, you really don't want many extra parts in line when working with these high pressures. For safety and sanity, just go with a standard design! What others should know:I have only had the gun for a few weeks and unfortunately found out the gun didn't include an adapter to use a quick disconnect when charging the gun from a HP bottle. You need the 1/8 BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) adapter (P/N PY-A-3550) to use a quick disconnect if filling from a 4500 psi bottle. The Brits use a slightly different thread size than the US system so don't try using our pipe fittings, they look close but they won't work and you'll end up ruining the brass threads on the Air Arms fill adapter. |
- Things I liked:Fit and finish are outstanding as with all Air Arms products. I purchased this rifle for indoor practice on reduced silhouette targets and for Field Target. It's weight with a scope is very similar to that of my smallbore silhouette rifle with trigger weight/feel also quite similar, making it an excellent training platform.
Things I would have changed:Long first stage trigger travel takes some getting used to. Not a big deal, just something to be aware of.
What others should know:I have been able to get 70 consistently accurate shots from a fill with power just over 1/2 way. Shots 75-80 fell off fairly significantly. Loading the magazine into the rifle is easy -- just watch what you are doing and don't force it. I don't expect to have any problems. - Things I liked:Quality. When you buy a rifle like this one from Air Arms, you expect a level of refinement not seen in lower cost options. And this certainly did not disappoint. If you want to buy only one PCP that will outlive you, this is the one.
Things I would have changed:I would've liked to have two mags included in the purchase price instead of only one.
What others should know:If you miss with this air rifle, you have only yourself to blame! Accuracy of the S510 is rarely matched in any other air rifle I've shot- and I've shot many. - Things I liked:The overall construction of the gun is precise and beautifully designed. At the lowest power setting, the striking pellet makes more noise than the gun firing; even at the highest power, this is one stealthy pellet gun. I'm still experimenting with pellets, but some JSB Diablo Exact (.22 cal.,15.9 grains) produced a ten shot pattern/hole the size of a dime at 35 yards. This was after setting up a Leaper's scope and firing less than forty pellets to zero it in! The air tank is fairly easy to top off with a hand pump, taking under four minutes.
Things I would have changed:The only thing I would like to see is more power, fps with heavier pellets, but that's true with all the air guns I own, except the Condor. The indexing spring, which advances the 10 shot clip is a bit fragile and easily bent if one adds/removes the clip improperly, a sturdier advancing system would be good. Otherwise, I wouldn't change anything, especially the barrel; the accuracy is amazing.
What others should know:Follow directions regarding the clip. Watch the clip rotate as you use the lever to advance pellets and make sure the clip "clicks" into place before pushing the advancing lever forward, which pushes in the pellet. If the clip does not advance and click into place, the advance spring may be bent or damaged. My gun started incompletely advancing the clip, but I CAREFULLY barely bent the brass advancing spring toward me and it's been working fine. Any serious advancing issues should go to an authorized shop. If the clip/magazine tends to pop out, bend/tighten the small, dark metal tab which grips a plastic wedge on the clip; this keeps the clip in place. Both of these above "fixes"are fingertip adjustments, possibly needed due to an improper loading on my part. I don't want to scare anyone off with these scenarios, the gun is fantastic. I own several pellet rifles; this one is rapidly becoming my favorite. - Things I liked:The stock along with the fit and finish is very good. The bluing on the barrel was above what I was expecting. When shooting the power and tight long range groups are excellent. My S510 has now consumed over 1,0000 JSB .25 flawlessly and has exceeded my expectations. The Air Arms has good balance when holding it which makes it an easy gun to shoot when standing.
Things I would have changed:Power knob should have a way to be tightened. It can be moved to easily. When spending this much money I think 2 magazines should be included.
What others should know:For the money this is the best gun under $1,000. I have two friends who both told me they own an S510 and also own several other PCP's so they knew from experience which gun to try to hook me with. They said I would thank them later and I have many times over for such great advice on my first PCP purchase. - Things I liked:I purchased this rifle after doing some comparison shopping and talking with the Pyramyd staff. When the rifle arrived and I held it for the first time, I knew, just from the feel of it, this was made for me. It is just what I was looking for in terms of accuracy, looks, quality, and power. As I have only had the rifle three weeks or so, I am still setting the rifle up to meet my needs; however, I consistently shoot groups of less than 1 1/2" and often have multiple shots enlarge a previous hole.
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:I don't believe a person can go wrong getting this rifle.CommentsBy Robby from USA on 2011-01-09 -1 
1 1/2" groups r u nuts? A $1,000 gun & 1 1/2" no way heck I shoot UNDER 1" groups @ 50,75 &100 yards with $465 Marauders all day! Try every pellet u can find, stop settling on 1 pellet & ur guns WILL shoot same hole groups @ 50 yards or send em back! I tryed EVERY pellet in my 25 cal. Marauder they all was bad BUT the JSbs shot hole for hole good scope no wind sand bagged i can shoot milk cap lids @ 100 yards @ the range and win bets every day! learn your guns, try ALL pellets & gun settings!
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:4 4.0
Accuracy:4 4.0
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Things I would have changed:PCP manufacturers really need to standardize the charging hookups for their guns. Just make all guns with the quick disconnect nipple and be done with it. Each manufacturer has their own version and you have to bit piece fittings together to make it work. When filling from 4500 psi bottles, you really don't want many extra parts in line when working with these high pressures. For safety and sanity, just go with a standard design!
What others should know:I have only had the gun for a few weeks and unfortunately found out the gun didn't include an adapter to use a quick disconnect when charging the gun from a HP bottle. You need the 1/8 BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) adapter (P/N PY-A-3550) to use a quick disconnect if filling from a 4500 psi bottle. The Brits use a slightly different thread size than the US system so don't try using our pipe fittings, they look close but they won't work and you'll end up ruining the brass threads on the Air Arms fill adapter.