Page 3 of 6 - Air Arms S510 XS Xtra FAC Sidelever Reviews

The accuracy of this rifle out of the box with JSB 18.13 Grains is mind boggling, shooting 60 shots in the same hole on different targets is as good as it gets. It’s hard to imagine that they can make something that accurate for such an affordable price, the manufactory in the UK needs to make money, the shipping oversees, the distributor needs to make money, the retailer needs to make money; nonetheless, barrel, trigger and balance of this Air rifle is superb.

An option for a better walnut stock would be nice, knots in the wood is a minus in contrast with the perfect machining and bluing. I would prefer that the air cylinder is in the same deep blue of the barrel and other parts; the shiny cylinder can spook game with the light reflection it projects.

So, my S510 in .22 Cal came in yesterday afternoon, installed Leapers 30mm Rings, High, 3/8" Dovetail and scope UTG 30mm SWAT 3-12x44; box JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo Heavy .22 Cal, 18.13 Grains, Domed, 500ct. sighting-in the rifle at 40 Yards, 15 minutes and 10 shots later done. Buy this rifle, it's a steal!

This is the Most GORGEOUS air rifle that I have ever seen! The accuracy is insane! It's so accurate that sometimes I feel like I am cheating when shooting with a friend.. The target I shoot at 60 yards is so small that you can't see it without a scope. A little smaller than a Dime, I hit that most shoots ... I shoot Doves off a cross country power-lines at a laserd distance of 127 yards. I love this Air Arms Rifle so much I bought another in .22 cal. The first one in .25cal. So, witch one is more accurate? I think the .25cal might be more accurate because where I live the wind is always blowing.

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You will want a high magnification quality scope for this rifle

I've had the rifle for a few days now. The rifle was a replacement for a 25 cal S510 I had a problem with. The other rifle was not very good. The replacement gave me renewed faith in Air Arms and Pyramyd. This rifle was great looking, and at 40yds. shoots with all four different types of pellets I had on hand, 5 shot groups all in one hole. Trigger is great, and so is the fit and finish. Excellent rifle for the money. Bill

there should be stops on the power knob

My second Air Arms S510 gun. I bought the S510 Xtra Fancy Carbine .22 Thumb Hole stock and love it. I wanted the full rifle version so added this to my collection. Just as before the quality, accuracy, trigger, looks, wood, sound level, operation are all incredible. This gun's trigger actually seemed to be assembled a little better along with the power adjuster. My Carbine's power adjuster will move at the slightest touch, this one is more firm along with the safety on the trigger.

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I fitted this gun with the Hawke Sport Optics Sidewinder 30 8-32x56 AO Rifle Scope, Ill. 20x 1/2 Mil-Dot Reticle, 1/4 MOA, 30mm Tube, mounted with BKL Single 30mm Triple and Double Strap Ring, 3/8" or 11mm Dovetail, 1.53" Long, Medium, Black mounts. Produces an extremely stable scope mount. The large 4" parallax/focus wheel can't be used since it interferes with loading the magazine so I use the optional 2" wheel.
This arrangement has allowed me to place pellet size groups of 10+ at 20 and 30 yards and dime size at 50 yards. The gun really likes the JSB Jumbo Heavy Diabolo 18.13 gr pellet although is shoots others very well too.
Rabbit population has been decreasing lately.

I like the rifle, but after all the Hype about fit, finish and accuracy I was disappointed. I went for the walnut stock. The stock had a big knot in it, I mean big, and porous. Pyramyd said no problem they would exchange it, but at the price I can't help but be a little disappointed . Accuracy is good it you use AA pellet but any other 25 cal. pellets shoots like buck shot.

Inspection of rifle before shipping, and detent on power knob.

This is just a phenomenal gun. It's a classic get what you pay for scenario. Amazing accuracy and smooth operation and charging is effortless.

I didn't realize the stock came unfinished, that's not necessarily a pro or a con, I just didn't know.

fit and finish are as good as any firearm that I have, great trigger,and the best mag of any that I have

sling swivels would be nice

Less weight than any of my others air rifles, but it's a good thing, nice balance

This thing is awesome. I was totally amazed by the quality of the stock and the great workmanship of the rifle itself. I had never thought of an air rifle as being an heirloom, but thats exactly what this rifle is. I have the .25cal version and can consistently shoot 1" groups at 90 yards. I was amazed at the accuracy of this hard hitting air rifle. As far as shots per fill? i will typically not rely on the first two shots after a fill (not accurate) after that i can get about 30 high power accurate shots. I will typically shoot to about 150 Psi pressure to ensure accuracy remains. At the lowest pressure rating (which i can safely shoot within my barn) i can get at least 50 shots (always forgot to keep track after that!!). The other positive is the ability to turn down the power. The adjustable know is easy and straightforward and you can set the pressure with it cocked and loaded. The cocking lever is buttery smooth, although occasionally it gets caught up.

It could do with more integral baffling to quiet it down a tad. The power regulator knob could do with being detented so you could say click 10 clicks down from full power and know the POI. Right now its arbitrary and i only use full power or minimum power i can rely on. Apart from that this is my favorite all time gun!!

many people have complained about the .25cal mags breaking. I have shot several thousand rounds through mind and not had a problem. The magazine sometimes get bound up and a "jiggle" is needed to remove it. The firing is not the quietest. It is louder than a suppressed .223cal. I'm sure the suppressor would help a lot with that. It would be nice if air arms made the suppressors available for the US market. Trigger is great too.
Price is a little more than other similar models, but you will only buy one of these!!

The airarms s510extra fac was beautiful.When I opened the boxes I was blown away the gun was packed so completely.I really could not tell until I got the plastic of the gun itself.From the craftsmanship and fine detailing.(AirArms really knows how to build a great rifle).Not only does it look good but it shoots amazing.I put my hawk scope on it and in just a few minutes at 98yds I was consistently knocking spent 20 garage shotgunshells of my back fence.The walnut stock is beautiful the trigger is nice right out of the box.The bluing looks like a black chromchrome.The gun holds in your hand great its not to heavy. Can get about 40 good shots on high power and about 60 on low.I got mine in .22cal.the lither Walter barrel isn't pellet fussy at all.I zeroed mine at58 ads with jab 18.13gr it love am.

Nothing,why is it that people always complain not matter how good they have it.You will have to get used to the safety on the trigger .

Yea if you are looking for a great gun that you don't have to do any thing to make it shoot better .Then look no further the AirArmsS510extre fac is the one .With adjustibale power control beauty and extreme accuracy.This is it.

Beautiful PCP air rifle that feels very well made. The workmanship and bluing is outstanding. Big "WOW" when I took it out of the box and actually handled it.

Nothing, it's down right well made.

Great action with the side lever. I've become very use to it and can cock the PCP without having to remove my eye from the scope or have to think about it. I've only shot this PCP a couple hundred times so far and am still feeling it out as far as what pellets it likes (hence the 4 stars for accuracy). I've read once these PSP's are shot a while the lube in the barrel gets worked out and any spurs/sharp edges get worn by pellets running through the barrel. And then PCP's get more accurate.