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Browning Leverage Air Reviews

Browning Leverage Air Rifle

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By Paul H. from USA on 2012-07-17 18:09:49

Things I liked:

Just about everything. This is one incredible air rifle for the money. Yes, made in China, however under Browning specs. Browning is very fussy what they attach their name to, which is why I bought this product. Groups under 1" at 35 yards are common. I first used the RWS Superpoint 8.2 gr which grouped well using a pro rifle rest, however with an occassional flyer. So I switched to a heavier pellets for more stabilization, using the Beeman Silver Arrow 11.57 gr, and the Crossman Ultra Magnum 10.5 gr. Wow, no more flyers. I was putting pellets into pellet holes, with both groups under 1" at 35 yards. Cocking was done easily at 28 pounds. The more you shoot this rifle the better it gets. I am into it now for 1100-1200 rounds. The Picatinny rail is definitely the route to go, makes dovetail type receivers so inferior. Scope mounts locked in solid, no drift whatsoever. Scope was also very high quality, crystal clear with the AO, that held zero like a rock. Safety was smooth, got better during break in. Trigger was stiff, however smoothed out over use. Perfect for my use, pest control. Kill 2 woodchucks with it, one at 25 yards, the other at 30+ yards, both with 1 shot. Now picking off field mice at 35 yards off my better half's suet cakes hanging on the fence. I've paid a LOT more for less quality air rifles over the years. This is one well built unit, which is well designed. I'm very impressed with this rifle and I've been sellng guns for 30+ years as an FFL dealer.

Things I would have changed:

The wood stock. Would have preferred a streamlined synthetic stock to keep the weight and bulk down. I do not use open sights, so I also would have preferred none at all. I removed the rear open sight and replacaed the open screw holes with screws that fit flush with the barrel, creating a nice clean look.

What others should know:

I highly recommend this rifle, period. You won't find a better unit for anywhere near $200 I can assure you that. One tip, when you mount the provided scope, place the rear ring on the last slot on the Picatinny rail, and your front ring on the 4th slot from the front. This will allow you easy access to the breach to load your pellets even with the biggest fingers like mine. It will also provide the majority of shooters the perfect eye relief from the provided scope. Give yourself time to get use to it if your are coming from using a break barrel type rifle and you will adapt nicely. The accuracy of this rifle will blow you away, just incredible. It is also a very quiet rifle, mine did not "twang". The muzzle jump was not noticeable either, a real smooth shooter. Though it's a little heavy at 8.6 pounds, the majority of fixed barrel rifles weigh even more. The Gamo CFX model is lighter, however no where near the quality of this rifle (I own one). However the weight will work for you, helping you to maintain steadiness on those long 40+ yard shots. I strongly recommend using the heavier weight pellets to maintain pellet flight stability. The more you shoot this rifle, the more you will LOVE it. Out of all the air rifles I have bought over the years (14+), this one is one incredible rifle for the money. I will obtain another one now in 22 cal., I am that impressed with it. This rifle is truly an exceptional deal. Thank you Browning for another GREAT product, well done.

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By Michael from USA on 2020-02-14 14:06:21

Things I liked:

absolutely nothing

Things I would have changed:

WARNING!!! do not buy this gun, china junk!

What others should know:

I bought this gun from pyramyd air for my sons christmas, first one the cocking lever jammed so i returned it and was sent another one and the same thing happened. i called them and the guy was gonna send me a diana 34p in replacement for it if i payed the difference so i agreed...i got nothing, so i called again and was informed the diana was used..... really... the guy told me NEW IN BOX but they was opened boxes but new ones...i asked for a refund, that was jan21 it is now feb14 and have not gotten my refund...soooo i call again and was told "well i see the request but it has not been submitted" worse customer service ever NEVER WILL I EVER DO BUSINESS HERE AGAIN!! BUYER BE WARE!!!!!! shop local! maybe one day i will get my refund. they will never get another dollar from me! only gave one star because i had to.....ZERO STARS FROM ME!!!! CUSTOMER SERVICE....ZERO STARS!!!! PS. I BET THIS REVIEW DON'T GET POSTED I WILL POST ELSEWHERE AS WELL!

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    Things I liked:

    Great shooting rifle ! For the money you can't beat it ! I love the FIXED barrel .

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

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    Things I liked:

    The value of the rifle is good for the money spent. It shoots consistently when you match it with the right, good quality pellet

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing. Its a good rifle for the money

    What others should know:

    It takes some practice loading due to the scope objective being slightly in the way of the loading breach when your eye relief is proper. But dont let that discourage you

  • Rating 1.01.0 1.0

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    Things I liked:

    absolutely nothing

    Things I would have changed:

    WARNING!!! do not buy this gun, china junk!

    What others should know:

    I bought this gun from pyramyd air for my sons christmas, first one the cocking lever jammed so i returned it and was sent another one and the same thing happened. i called them and the guy was gonna send me a diana 34p in replacement for it if i payed the difference so i agreed...i got nothing, so i called again and was informed the diana was used..... really... the guy told me NEW IN BOX but they was opened boxes but new ones...i asked for a refund, that was jan21 it is now feb14 and have not gotten my refund...soooo i call again and was told "well i see the request but it has not been submitted" worse customer service ever NEVER WILL I EVER DO BUSINESS HERE AGAIN!! BUYER BE WARE!!!!!! shop local! maybe one day i will get my refund. they will never get another dollar from me! only gave one star because i had to.....ZERO STARS FROM ME!!!! CUSTOMER SERVICE....ZERO STARS!!!! PS. I BET THIS REVIEW DON'T GET POSTED I WILL POST ELSEWHERE AS WELL!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    It is accurate and reasonably powerful !

    Things I would have changed:

    It's a little hard to load at the start but I've goten use to it .

    What others should know:

    Hard to load to start with if you have big hands

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Ease of cocking overall quality.

    Things I would have changed:

    rifle is a little heavy, could lose a little weight

    What others should know:

    overall great gun would buy again

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    I have 2 Browning Leverages that will put 10 shots into one ragged hole at 54 feet. One shoots JSB 8.44 grains at 858 fps. The other is a Canadian model that shoots JSB 8.44 grains at 510 fps.

    Things I would have changed:

    A lighter trigger would be nice but it would increase the price.

    What others should know:

    These are excellent guns and the price is reasonable and the supplied 3-9x40 AO scope is good.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Bought this gun for my dad. It is very accurate and powerful even though its still breaking in. He loves it, and I think its a great product for the money.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    The product was wrapped well and secure in the box, nothing was broken or damaged and I appreciate the care that was taken in sending my new air rifle.

    Things I would have changed:

    Keep up the good work.

    What others should know:

    Thank you for Air gun Academy, I learn something new everytime I watch. I have a very old 1400 Crossman with blown seals and I can not find anyone in my area (PA) who repairs airguns, perhaps it is time for Pyramyd to get into the business of airgun repair. Please thank everyone especially shipping for the fine job in getting me my Browning,

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

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    Things I liked:

    Solid,,Good Finish and Fit,nice length of pull,strong gun,22 cal

    Things I would have changed:

    The weight,needs a diet. 2 stage trigger,package options ( as in choice of scopes and triggers )

    What others should know:

    The thing is heavy,to heavy for me hold standing so it's basically a bench-rest gun.The Breach is too tight,I really have to fanagle the pellets to get them in the breach and then I wonder if I've deformed them and it's messing up my groups.got crocus cloth on the way to try and remedy that.I was getting some pretty good groups at 50 yrds,about silver dollar with some H&N Spitszels and barracuda match.Then it opened up.The scope just dos'nt cut it.The image washes out very easily,especially if your in the sun shooting at a target in the shade,or facing towards the sun at time like mid-morning or mid to late after-noon.precise cheek weld is crucial.It's breaking in well enuff, 500+ shots and cocking smoother and the trigger is better but still un-predictable.My TechForce 97 may not be as strong or pretty but at this point it's more fun, accurate,I can walk and shoot,the trigger is smoother,been shot alot,easier to load,even the cheap 4-32 TechForce scope works better,for me at least.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Just received my Browning Leverage. unboxed it, cleaned it and fired 20 rounds offhand at 30yds open sights with Crossman destroyer 14.3 gr pellets. 4" group with one flyer which was me. Easy to cock and the fiber optic sights were dead on. I'm going out now to try other yardage.if it works as good I may never put the scope on.

    Things I would have changed:

    nothing. for the money this is a great airgun

    What others should know:

    I will let you know after more through testing

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    This rifle is beautiful. Hard wood stock with a gloss finish. Need a better picture on web site. Scope. Most rifles with included scopes are not good. This one holds zero and makes the rifle easy to zero. Lever makes easy cocking. With practice it is easy to load. Accuracy is amazing. Shooting Crosman 14.3 ultra mag. They fit really snug. May or may not contribute to the accuracy. But so far the best for me.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    Heavy. This is my first springer. Been shooting gas pistons and still getting used to the twang from the spring. Shoots a hair slower but the the penetration and knock down are excellent. Great rifle!!!

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    Browning lived up to their name on this break barrel. For this price point the stock is beautiful and the gun fits me nicely and shoulders well. Very good accuracy and the cooking action is very manageable for a powerhouse like this. The scope that's included is not worthy of this gun and frankly I am surprised that Browning would put their insignia on it. Invest in a nice 3x9 bug buster or another "short scope" due to the issue written below

    Things I would have changed:

    The only negative issue I have is loading the pellets into the breach. It's very awkward when you cock the under barrel lever, a larger scope impedes the loading process and if you are target shooting your fingers will get fatigued in a hurry.

    What others should know:

    I got myself a " BUG buster " scope and it fixed the problem of loading awkwardness. Looking for a powerful Under lever with good accuracy that won't break the bank? This is a solid choice.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Accurate, affordable

    Things I would have changed:

    Scope, it's not the worst I've ever had but it isn't the greatest. The trigger is also okay but not amazing.

    What others should know:

    But this rifle! Just expect to throw some money at it, it needs a better scope it just gets foggy at higher powers. I bought some RWS superdomes for mine at 14.5 g and they shoot phenomenal. Getting 1" groups at 50 yards.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Quality for the price is outstanding.

    Things I would have changed:

    Possible less weight

    What others should know:

    A little louder than I thought it would be. All in all, great gun.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy! I can always depend on this rifle to hit where I aim - and its my cheapest pellet gun! I only have shot CPHP's and have good luck (.22 cal). Very nice stock. it just feels like a real rifle when you handle it. Auto safety is nice especially with your kids shooting it - although the safety is on when it's away from the trigger. You have to think about it, when shooting different guns at the same time, which way to go. Scope that comes with it works awesome. You just can't go wrong with the fixed barrel. Good trigger.

    Things I would have changed:

    The scope has a real big "MADE IN CHINA" on the side, so you'll need some black paint for that. The holes in the stock where its bolted to the barrel did not have the wood stain in them which you can notice on close inspection.

    What others should know:

    After messing around with the common Big store break barrels (Benjamin Genesis, Gamo Whisper fusion elite, trail, etc...) I got this and was very impressed with its accuracy and repeatability. So much so that I convinced 3 others to buy them, all .22, all shooting CPHP's with good results. I noticed on one of those guns that the underlever was misaligned / not parallel to the barrel. it works good but when closing the lever, you had to put a bit of side load on it for it to lock back in place. I also noticed that the weaver rail that's fixed to the barrel is not at the 12 o'clock position. this is noticeable when taking a birds eye view at the mounted scope from above - it looks like the scope is offset to the left (with the stock towards you looking from above) my brother freaked out when he saw this and called me then I looked at mine - same deal. still a tack driver. trigger feels lighter than advertised on my gun. definitely sounds like a springer when shooting.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    1. Very accurate withJSB Jumbo Exacts Heavy. 2. Nicely finished stock and nice bluing. 3. Weaver rail. 4. I also like the fixed barrel with the under level cocking. 5. The automatic safety is a good feature on this gun since there are more steps than a break barrel to cock and load. This way you don't forget to place it on safe before starting the process.

    Things I would have changed:

    1. Trigger seems a little cheap. It appears plastic but it's ok.

    What others should know:

    Very accurate with the right pellet. Mine is .22. It is not accurate with H&N Field Target pellets. It is accurate with the JSBs and the AIr Arms Falcons. The first day I got a 3/4" group with the JSBs. I got a 1-1/8" group with the Falcons. These were 6 shot groups from 25 yards with my front hand on a sandbag. It did not take long at all to figure out how to cock and load. I wanted an entry level under lever rifle. You cannot go wrong with this one. It seems loud, but I am hoping that it gets quieter as it breaks in. There is quite a bit of dieseling but I have only shot about 100 rounds so far. Also, it is heavy. It is not a gun you would want to carry all day. The scope is also pretty good. It says "made in China". For the price, overall it is a good buy in my opinion. My ratings are based on what my expectations are in this price range. For this price range I think it is an A+.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    This gun is "Consistently" accurate!

    Things I would have changed:

    A nice poly stock would be nice!

    What others should know:

    This gun is consistently accurate....unlike the break barrels!

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    Just a beautiful rifle to look at and hold. It's got some heft. Balanced well. Easy to cock. Accurate with the open sights out of the box. Priced right under $200 from PA. Buy it from PA, they're knowledgeable about the product, very helpful, and won't steer you wrong.

    Things I would have changed:

    I call the trigger "the 19 light years" long to pull. The single stage trigger takes forever to let the shot off. Don't think an extended break-in will change that. If Umarex-Browning sold this with an decent adjustable two stage trigger, I'd of paid another $100 for it! Hopefully someone out there's come up with a way to shorten the trigger travel. Some stuff out there on smoothing out the trigger from the sister rifle Xisico XS46U.

    What others should know:

    Like all the reviews before state, it needs a thorough cleaning. First shots diesel and smoke. And yes, you'll need to shim the rear scope mount higher. Mine came with a scope that won't allow enough left adjustment to zero in. How do you shim for that? The scope has great clarity though. Amazing consistency with Meister 14.0gr wadcutters indoors on my 10M range. Through the ProChrono it's staying a 750 fps with an SD of 1, FPE around 17. If you're thinking about buying it, you won't be disappointed. On the OA rating, had to give it a 4 because of the scope.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    This rifle is extremely accurate. It being my first under-lever this is what I was hoping for, and it did not disappoint. The power and velocity really seem to be there as well compared to my other similar rifles, though I have no way of testing this. It is very high quality. Very solidly constructed, and the wood stock is beautiful. The scope is of exceptional quality for one included with a rifle, which was what made me lean towards this as opposed to the Xisico Model XS46U, which appears to be identical. This scope is one I would expect to pay anywhere from 50-90 dollars for. The trigger is very smooth and of a reasonable weight pull for a stock gun.

    Things I would have changed:

    Maybe a bit more quality control. This is the second Leverage I received from Pyramyd. The first was wildly inaccurate. I mean 8-10 inch groups at 20 yards from a bench rest inaccurate. The barell and action was loose in the stock, and when I tried to tighten it down, it wouldn't tighten down enough to remove the slop between the two. I removed the screws and found that they'd either been sloppily tapped or cross threaded when assembled. I sent this one back, and the new one I got was much better, but the anti bear trap device wouldn't' engage properly. I filed the mechanism a bit so it would engage properly, but I think this is something the factory should have found. This could result in serious injuries if a shooter wasn't practicing safe reloading procedures.

    What others should know:

    When I exchanged the first defective rifle for another, Pyramyd's customer service was outstanding! I called, they cheerfully told me they'd email me a FedEx label and apologized for my inconvenience. I shortly received the label, dropped it off on a Monday, and by Thursday afternoon had a new replacement. This is some of the fastest and most professional service that I've experienced.

  • Rating 1.01.0 1.0

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    Things I liked:

    This gun has potential: It is accurate and reasonably powerful but there are serious quality problem with the two Leverages I have owned.

    Things I would have changed:

    Improve the quality. Guns should not be full of rust when new. Guns should last more than 3000 shots. In addition to the rust problem, the cocking lever get stuck, the trigger failed, and the pins in the trigger assembly and cocking lever fall out.

    What others should know:

    This gun is not built to last. The first one lasted 3000 shots. I returned the gun to Umarex, and they sent me a second one that lasted one week! If you are serious about air guns, spend the extra money and buy an Diana 34 or a TX200.

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