AirArms s400

[Trumpetier]

Ive owned a few over the years, very reliable and accurate guns. The only let down is the stupid skinny barrel, I'm seriously thinking of selling my current one, once I source a more sturdy BSA Ultra. Every time I take my 400 hunting, I have to be so careful as to not knock the barrel and bugger up my zero.

[yesgo]

S410TDR I have been very easy to use and very accurate AA world famous haha

The only small power

[Rossi2k]

I have a 12 year old S410 Classic and it is a great rifle. Shoots straight and is accurate up to just about 60 yards. I Get just about 80 good shots before the power starts to drop then at 90 the power really drops off.

Would recommend this rifle to anyone, especially new starters or recent returners to the hobby.

Ross

[Paulsmith]

I am considering my first PCP rifle so the info in this thread is very useful, thanks everyone.

[tim56]

Now iv been using it for a few weeks its settling nicely. At 20/25 yards its as accurate as my Huntsman and a joy to shoot.
Would recommend one to anyone. Tim

[markhb]

I have owned an s400 classic .177 for five years now, its as new still, and shoots superbly. Mine is standard, but i have polished the hammer rail inside and bolt to get rid of slight machining marks, it cocks and fires so smooth. I would suggest you find the sweet spot on your rifle, it really is worth doing although a little boring to do. I fill mine to 155 bar which gives me 44 shots down to 125 bar which are more consistent than any of my regulated rifles. ENJOY.

[Osteoshot]

I purchased one 6 months ago. Can't fault it, i would agree with having to be careful not to knock the barrel as the dammed thing moves if the bolts are not tight enough. More a fault with me being clumsy than the rifle design.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

I have just gone back to pcps after a 10 year break.

In the past I have had a Daystate Mk3 Thumbhole, EX2, Air Arms Protarget Mk3, three S400s, and a BSA Hornet and a couple of Feinwerkbau 700 Alu 10m jobbies .

Keeping all my old 6fpe German springers but getting rid of all but one of my 12ft lb ones, it was a no brainer which pcp to get.

Another S400 Classic in 177.

They are still as good as ever. Uncomplicated, reliable, well balanced and nice looking. No magazines to worry about or go wrong and no regulator to create problems. Even with a power curve I can get 70-80 good shots from a fill of 180bar. I could probably get a few more but always refill when the dial gets close to 100 bar.

I agree about the skinny barrel, but I only shoot at a range and can put up with it.

Compared to the range hire guns - very nice Daystate Regals - I find the s400 a better fit, and prefer the wider loading area, trigger and the extra weight.

As a bonus, mine, purchased from BAR, came with the most beautiful walnut stock I have ever had on an AA. All the walnut stocks on my previous AA pcps and springers were bland by comparison. Just luck of the draw really. Lloyd opened the box, and I immediately knew I had to have it.