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Air Arms S500 XS Xtra FAC, Regulated, Walnut

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Caliber:.177 (4.5mm)

.177 (4.5mm)
.22 (5.5mm)

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Description

Air Arms is known for its beautiful guns. And, the beauty is more than skin deep. As if the beautiful wood stock and deep, rich bluing weren't enough...there's the fantastic accuracy built into every gun.

If you believe that only accurate guns are interesting, then the S500 XS must be one of the most interesting guns on the planet! No matter what you've shot before or will shoot in the future, the Air Arms S500 XS Xtra FAC sidelever will leave an indelible impression!

The S500 XS has many uses...hunting, pest control, plinking & even field target (.177 caliber only). While there are plenty of guns in the same power range as this one, very few have a trigger as wonderful and as adjustable as this one. This XS model is also fully regulated, providing long and consistent shot strings.

If this is the first Air Arms guns you're going to be VERY satisfied. The S500 XS is bound to exceed your expectations!

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  • Air Arms S500 XS Xtra FAC sidelever air rifle
  • Precharged pneumatic
  • Sidelever cocking
  • Single-shot
  • 2-stage adjustable trigger
  • 5-position power adjustment dial
  • 11mm scope grooves (no open sights)
  • 3,625 psi fill pressure (250 bar)
  • 288cc tank
  • Built-in manometer (air pressure gauge)
  • Lothar Walther barrel
  • Shrouded barrel for extra-quiet shooting
  • Righthand walnut stock
  • Checkered pistol grip and forearm
  • Superbly blued
  • Magnificent stock finish
  • Ventilated rubber buttpad

 

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  • .177-cal Air Arms S500 XS FAC PCP air rifle with walnut stock
  • Owner's manual

Specifications

Caliber
.177 (4.5mm)
Max Velocity
1035 fps
Muzzle Energy
20 ft/lbs
Suggested for
Small game hunting/plinking
Powerplant
Pre-charged pneumatic
Loudness
3-Medium
Weight
7.85 lbs
Function
Single-shot
Max Shots per Fill
60
Cylinder Size
288 cc
Action
Sidelever
Fixed/adj. power
Multiple settings
Shrouded
Yes
Scopeable
11mm dovetail
Front Sights
none
Rear Sights
none
Safety
Manual
Trigger
Two-stage adjustable
Barrel
Rifled
Barrel Length
19.75"
Overall Length
43.5"
Capacity
1 round(s)
Body Type
Rifle
Stock
Walnut
Buttplate
Ventilated rubber
Grip
Right
Color
Brown
Operating Pressure
3625 PSI / 250 BAR
Regulated
Yes

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Great attention to detail, fit and finish. Workmanship superlative. Haven't had it long enough to really consider the other features, but Im sure owning other Air Arms guns that it will be a great addition to my shooting cycle and collection.

I suppose this is out of the hand of the manufacture of this fine rifle but the main complaint is air leaks. Im waiting and watching to see what this does. As it has loss air sitting. I understand things need to adjust in a new PCP. EVERYTHING ELSE IS PERFECT.

Top of the heap for fit , finish and accuracy, a truly beautiful air rifle.

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Beautiful, accurate gun.

Fill valve.

You can't go wrong buying this gun.

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Outstanding fit and finish, because it's a S500 single pellet load, the scope can be mounted lower than on the S510 magazine version, the proprietary Air Arms fill valve is unusual but works well with the supplied fill fitting, the walnut stock may be somewhat heavier than the ambidextrous beech stock, but my example was beautifully figured, the side lever load is a great improvement over the earlier bolt load as used on my S410, the new type power dial with click stops also an improvement...all in all a beautiful gun: I'm very happy with it!

The laser cut stock checkering is somewhat "busy" and I prefer the classic checkering on my older S410. The trigger safety is problematic. I replaced mine with a Rowan match trigger...

I chose the S5** over the HW100, the only comparable PCP in my estimation. The Air Arms is a more attractive gun, I think.

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Came very well packaged. Overall fit and finish is superb and it looks exactly like the online illustration. The blueing reminds me of what Smith&Wesson used in the old days. I have several Wellrauchs and used to think they had the best trigger. Today I think the AA may have an edge. You can load a pellet from either side, with the generous opening, even though the stock is designed for a right handed shooter. The side cocking lever is a joy to use. The owners manual is one of the best I've seen so far What else can I say?

Nothing.

This rifle is not as quiet as the Marauder I have, but really not bad. Be sure to clean the barrel before use as mentioned in the manual. The accuracy is so good it deserves a decent scope. I'm a nut on cleaning pellets, weighing for consistency, and a light lube for absolutely the best accuracy.

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I got excellent advice from my friends and Greg at Air Arms.

I would change nothing. I made an excellent decision to purchase this fine rifle for my purpose of target shooting at our indoor range of 31 yards. There may be a few varmints pursued, also.

The changing of air pressure on the side of the rifle is very touchy, and there isn't a dial with "hash marks" to help the making of the adjustment needed.

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It's looks. The accuracy. The trigger. The quality.

Nothing.

This rifle is awesome. It is everything I hoped it would be. No regrets at all.

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Outstanding quality, walnut stock is second to none. Accuracy is unparelled. None better in my opinion. That's why I bought the gun.

Nothing

Purchased in Mar 2015 and returned in Jun 2015 because of failure. Returned to PyramidAir under warranty. PA replaced/repaired gun in record time.

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This rifle has a great balance. I bought the walnut stock and could not have asked for a better piece of wood. The blueing is of the highest quality. It shoots all jsb pellets great, 18.1 being my favorite. It also shoots the 13.4 great too, wind will move these more though. I can shoot wine corks at 75 yds repeatedly with thw 18 grain jsb pellets. This is a great rifle and I doubt you will be able to find anything better out of the box at any price.

Hmmm, I will have to get back to you on that when I find something!

I went with the single shot s500. I just think there is less to have problems with that way. Seems like most people want the repeater, guess that is your choice. If you want the very best buy this rifle, accuracy is unbeatable.

Don Sep 20, 2019

I have had this rifle for appx 5 years now and no problems. Extremely accurate. I would buy another today if I could get it in 25 caliber. And no, I will not buy the magazine fed 510. I do wish it was regulated but I don't have problem with it as it is.

Don Apr 17, 2015

If buying today, would you buy the S510 and maybe with Popular stock?

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The walnut stock is absolutely stunning! Mine is nice and dark with light tiger stripes at one angle and light with dark stripes from another angle. With a fine satin-like surfaced. It seems pride in your work is becoming rare these days. I consider it a privilege to own something of such high quality. I need no adjustments for pellet path out to 50 yards with a medium mount Hawke HD 2-7x 32mm. The cheek weld is perfect for this setup. I was not satisfied with a high mounted larger scope, plus the gun was excessivey heavy. BTW the 7.55 lb. spec. is correct, I weighed it. The thin reticle on the crystal clear Hawke makes more magnification completely unnecessary for a 50 yard gun. I can hit sparrows past 50 yards I just can't see the pellet. If you routinely take shots past 50 yds. You may need more magnification to keep the mil dots closer together. Some people dial their velocities down below 900 fps.to get tight groups this thing shoots heavy pellets at 1000 fps. like a laser.

Nothing, except maybe the fill port. It works just fine though after you get used to it. Some have commented that the gun is not quiet. I feel this is somewhat overstated. The gun doesn't sound like a toy, but is not loud either. The odd thing is birds and rabbits act like they don't even hear it sometimes. Target shooting over rabbits, they don't even stop chewing. I have made multiple kills on sparrows in a single bush. (should have gotten the repeater) Some reviewers have negatively commented on the trigger mounted safety. The safety works just dandy in practice and I actually like it quite a lot. Last night I woke up in a cold sweat because I dreamed Air Arms wanted their rifle back because this one was earmarked for the Air Arms museum. (Not really, but I expect this to happen any day). There a lot of attractive rifles out there but Air Arms has set the bar so high with this one that I imagine I would just be disappointed if I bought another. Dang you Air Arms!

I had a lead fouling problem and was initially disappointed with the accuracy. I could also see my pellets curving to the right. Sent it back under warranty and the tech from Air Venturi ran a brass brush through it (four single strokes)and sent it back with a test card with a .38" 10 shots at 42 yards that included one flyer! (cheap 10.5 gr. ultramags at 1005 fps) He seemed very impressed with this as was I (He called me on the phone before sending the rifle back.) I tested the rifle on return just before dark and it was produced small groups. The next day however in bright sun I could see the pellets curving to the right. I had ordered a new barrel so I saw no harm in a careful but deliberate scrubbing with JB bore paste. Now 8.4 gr.JSB, 10.5 gr. CPH, and 10.34 gr. JSB heavies have the same POI at 50 yds. (they did not before) with the JSB heavies being the best at (1/2" @ 50 yds. all day long with a 7x scope.) Now pellet path is dead stable and never a flyer. Mine is S500 .177

James Jul 05, 2019

This is a great review. I have S500 in .22 same issue same results. Sent it back they cleaned the barrel return rifle with small test groups. Upon firing it I got the same results as they had gotten. After several more shots accuracy diminished again. I change the barrel and no more problems.

William Nov 24, 2015

Reviewers please note how nice it is to be told exactly which caliber the reviewer is talking about. When the air gun is available in more than one caliber it really helps the reader to know which one is being discussed.

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the walnut stock is excellent. the blueing is deep and dark.

the optional of adding a multi-shot tray.

with the single shot you have the convenice to load any length pellet. the power is right were it needs to be for .22 cal.

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