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This air rifle is a beautiful and precise weapon.

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I bought this rifle used for $600 and it came with a $300 dollar scope. I thought it was to good to be true; at least until it arrived. The only other "adult" air gun that i have owned was a crappy gamo big cat that i shot in my back yard. From 18 yd my groups with just three shots usually didn't fit inside of a quarter. I'm still a bad shot, but with the pro sport i can put 5 shots from the same distance inside of a dime. Most of the groups are one ragged hole. I am so impressed at the accuracy and looks of this gun. I have been saving up paper route and lawn mowing money for months to buy the prosport and it was definitly worth it.

Quality look, feel and performance.

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I purchased the Walnut stock version and it is absolutely beautiful. Lots of character and swirls, precision cut and very sharp checkering. As many have said it is a beautiful air rifle with excellent quality materials and manufacture. This air rifle in .22 is far more precise than I'll ever be shooting from a standing position. I find cocking effort easy. I just flip the rifle over, place the butt in the groove between the top of my leg and torso, hold with left hand at the top of the grip with the barrel in my palm between index finger and thumb, grasp the underlever with my right hand resting the end of the handle in the curl of my fingers and cock the rifle using a bicep pull. I mounted a CenterPoint Power Class 4-16x56mm scope using Beeman 5031 30mm Rings, High, and have been able to zero from 10-30 yds. There is plenty of travel on the rails to set the eye relief for comfortable, repeatable and quick shouldering. The trigger action on mine was excellent right out of the box. Using Air Arms Diabolo Hunter .22 Cal (5.50mm), 16 Grains, Pointed pellets I am able to keep a .75" group at 23 yds. I cannot comment on the recoil, as there is no comparison to my magnum centerfire rifles. I hold this rifle tight in my shoulder and let the foregrip rest in an open palm tucking that arms elbow in against my side for support. I made a simple tool out of a machine screw and length of wood dowel for inserting a pellets. It is fun and easy to shoot and looks magnificent.

I like pretty much everything about this gun. It is super accurate. It is beautifully finished w/walnut stock. I bought this gun after owning many springers previously. I doubt I'll ever have to buy another, it's that good. It is quiet and strong enough for suburban backyard varmint control.

I wish it was as easy to load as a break barrel or other types of underlevers but once you get used to it, you get fast, and to do it another way would detract from the lines of this beautiful gun.

This could be the last airgun you'll ever need.

This gun boasts incredibly fabulous accuracy, lines and balance. I have extensively shot many air rifles over 35 years including field target since 1996. This is simply the most accurate spring gun I have ever used. As with the TX200, the internal mechanism is the toughest, least stressed and easiest to work on of all spring guns. If you are reasonably strong, you will require no spring compressor for takedown. Unlike most other airguns, the guts on these AA springers are wonderfully overbuilt.

Air Arms formerly took much better care in their polishing/bluing process. The trigger on my gun was also shipped with a great need for additional tuning.

Use dedicated field target pellets. My gun works well with both Kodiak and FTS pellets. Stick with .177 caliber for field target. As with most springers, use a light hold on the gun and let it recoil gently in your arms upon firing. Using good wrenches, pin punches and a good honing stone, be ready to do some trigger tuning or hire someone qualified to do it for you. Many folks complain about the cocking effort in their Pro Sport. Yes, it's a work out at first but it eventually gets easier as the gun breaks in. Expect to have a break in period lasting at least 1000 shots for accuracy and reduced cocking effort. Begin with heavy pellets to reduce dieseling in your new gun. With some patientce, will have the best spring gun ever!

Very accurate. Gorgeous walnut stock that handles & balances extremely well. It is a .22 caliber and puts out enough energy for small game hunting.

It shoots JSB exacts and Crosman premiers the best.

Great looking. Shrouded barrel. The rifle is smooth and quiet with plenty of power for pest control in .22 caliber (which I have). The hidden underlever is a neat feature.

I guess I would like it to be easier to load; but than it would take away from the looks.

This rifle is extremely accurate.

Outstanding accuracy. Great rifle for FT shooting. Wonderful designed stock. Smooth firing sequence.

I can't think of a thing.

If you are in to field target competition, this is the gun for you.

The walnut stock is absolutely beautiful. It's balance is perfect for offhand shooting. It is quiet and smooth firing squence and super accurate. It is the most accurate springer I have fired out of the box, and I have been shooting springers since the mid 1950's.

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My ProSport is the FAC version in .22 Cal. It strives on Crosman premiers and JSB Jumbo Express.

The sleek looks are great. The hidden underlever in the forearm is nifty. The stock is profiled well for offhand shooting and field target.

The rifle cocks too hard. The linkage needs to be revised.

This rifle is just as accurate as a TX200.