I wonder what groups the .22 ones would do with the old good quality wasps? I suspect they would give the best groups of all.Shame they're like rocking horse doo doo to find these days.
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I wonder what groups the .22 ones would do with the old good quality wasps? I suspect they would give the best groups of all.Shame they're like rocking horse doo doo to find these days.
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The problem with Andrews request is that you have to be a shooter capable of a 3/4 inch group at 30 yards with a open sight. My rifle would be a perfect candidate for his test but with my eyes I would need a scope and my rifle has the wide, two scope grooves. But this gun should never have a scope?, just not right?
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Not quite. The Mk2 'sporter and Mk1 Meteor represent BSA's 1959-vintage effort to market air rifles with scopes (IIRC the first brand to do so), so a scope is not historically incorrect.Originally Posted by 45flint
Problem is, the little 2x20 (I think) and 3x20 scopes sold with them back then were poor, and a good shot often did better with the irons.
The compromise solution is the John Knibbs mount bases with modern rings and a decent 70s gloss Japanese 4x32 or similar.
In general, though, I think things like these are just more satisfying with the iron sights. Same with Webley MkIIIs, 1950s Dianas, etc.
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I sent my Airsporter S to Welsh Willy for a service and tune up. Very pleased with his service and it remains accurate enough for target shooting or the occasional Squirrel.
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It wouldn't look right with a modern scope, but if I could find a set of mounts to fit mine and a nice small period scope of say 3 or 4 mag and not more than a 32mm front lens - e.g. an old Weaver or early Leupold I would certainly give it a try.
People who have been there focus on the fundamentals. People who sit at keyboards all day focus on the trivial and inane.
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I bought a really nice looking mk11 the other day, it’s got a lovely patina to the walnut stock, haven’t had chance to have a go with it yet, but it’s just had a reblue and a rebuild so I hope it will be fine
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