Sportsmarketing (SMK) had sent this model through with one of their own branded 3-9x40 AO scopes, which meant they had removed the fibre optic rear sight from its rails, and failed to include it for inspection. The trigger blade itself is metal however.
The breech block gets treated to a matt black finish, which contrasts well with the plastic trigger guard. As for the action, the large 22 inch barrel comes chemically blued to a reasonable standard. Attractive grain pattern shows through the clear lacquer, and whilst the butt is rather straight line plain, it suits the streamlined feel of this rifle.Ī full-length, slightly beefed up forend and comfortable pistol grip all add to the overall package, whilst that overly hard pad is basic but functional. Specification includes a beech sporter stock, single shot recoilless action, automatic safety catch, fibre optic open sights, two-stage trigger, and a 22 inch rifled barrel.Īs mentioned, the looks are very compact hunter and the beech sporter stock is both well-shaped and handsomely finished. Looks are of a small calibre hunting rifle, with that fully extended forend, and side bolt action, and the visuals get everything off to a great start. Having now had a few weeks to play with the XS501, as it’s called, I can report that I rather like it! First impressions are very favourable indeed, and picking up this new model reveals a modestly weighted, wellbalanced rifle, that holds much appeal. When a call came in from Sportsmarketing that a new CO2 model was hitting the market, I was intrigued. Accept that fact, and the medium has much to offer. Likewise, cold temperature equals fewer shots per CO2 bulb. The colder the conditions, then the lower the likely power output. Where a conventional spring piston model needs a relatively heavy mainspring and piston inside, to generate power, no such cumbersome guts are required for CO2, and the result is often lighter, more manageable products easily handled by all.įirst things first though, and at this stage it makes sense to labour a general point regarding this specific power source. A big part of the attraction comes with the fact that the power itself is contained within the CO2 bulbs, so designers have more flexibility. CO2 power has a large following in the UK, and there are benefits over conventional air systems.
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