Air Arms Owners Club

Hi all ,
I used to shoot benchrest years ago 1000 yrd benchrest 10 years ago , not that successfully as I was only using an AR 15 , but I did so just to prove the point it could be done .
So the question is , which Air Arms rifle would be the best for benchrest and field target shooting .
Benchrest would be 25 and 50 yards / meters .
Kind regards
Paul

hi paul, I use a a/a 510 carbine for bench rest and f/t. it suits me and works well enough . what I like about the 510 is the side lever cocking sooo smooth and one finger job so no disturbing what your doing . no doubt that there will be others who will have their favorites. you need to try a few and find out what fits and suits you.whichever model you choose they are all good and will do what you want.

Hi Billy ,
Thanks for the quick reply , I had thought about the 510 and the side lever as that was how My Ambi AR 15 was set up , only a bit more effort needed to chamber the next round . Out of interest what optics are You using ? I have been looking at the Sightron 10-50x60
Paul

Am using S510 aswell, but mine is in ultimate sporter stock, nice and flat, the MPR is a good stock for this also, and I think that you can only use up to 12 mag for UK Bench Rest, NSRA Rules are different, I hope I have that the right way round, I'm sure someone will let me know if I'm wrong. Rog

paul I'm using a bsa 6-18 x44 sweet , sounds weird I know but it works well for me, nsra bench rest is unlimited scope choice just rules about it being single shot , no magazines, and also how you support the rifle. f/t and hunter field target have different rules over scopes and also what you must do too shoot each is different. get involved with a club they will guide you , have fun whatever you decide.

Roger , Billy ,
Thanks for that , I asked the question and You have confirmed the choice of rifle I had thought of .
I suppose I now need to research to do with benchrest as to which association I need to join .
The scope setting at certain distances I know that if it's an adjustable objective , it must be taped down at that to comply with the regulations . I had a BSA scope on an air rifle once and it was well good
Yes I have a lot to learn .
Kind regards
Paul

I am using an MTC Mambalite 4-16x44 I was using a weaver 36T but I didn't get on with it, but other members get on ok with them especially if you are doing 50mts, I only do 25yds so the MTC is fine for me. Rog

paul I also use a mtc 4-16 x44 mamba lite ,on my s200 which I use for lsr shooting,join a club and enjoy your shooting, you will get lots of advice and help from some good shooters.

Billy and Roger ,
A quick update , I went to the local gun shop today and bought the Airarms 510 ultimate sporter , I think it should be ok for benchrest as it has a wide stock and the accessory rail underneath the stock will mount a hamster or a bigger benchrest thingy that rides on the rest .
I pick it up tomorrow , ran out of time today in the shop as had to get back to open the Pub .
Am looking forward to shooting it and there is a local air rifle club that do benchrest.
I look forward to letting You know how I get on and looking at the posts on the forum .
Kind regards
Paul

Paul, well done ,I hope you got your 510 today?, I'm sure you will enjoy it and it will give you lots of pleasure in your shooting.all the best paul.