The remarkable BAM B3 / AK47

[Benelli B76]

I may be wrong but I think the Xisico BAM B5 is a pump up with folding stock.

Baz

https://www.airgundepot.com/bam-air-...view.html#b510

[Josie & John]

I may be wrong but I think the Xisico BAM B5 is a pump up with folding stock.

Baz

https://www.airgundepot.com/bam-air-...view.html#b510

I think I've found the proper springer Baz but not being a German speaker and having to rely on Google translate, I'm somewhat lost as I think they're asking for some kind of licence to complete the order.

I think I'll need to find someone who has used them before to order one for me

John

[Shed tuner]

Well, these, badged as B5, are defo the same sidelever springers as the old B3

[Josie & John]

These remind me of the Langenhan break barrels from over a century ago, which were sold as Milltas, Ansonias, Lincolns and numerous other names.

Cracking little rifles and great to see they are still available.

John

[averageplinker]

So how do they shoot?
Rich.

[Shed tuner]

So how do they shoot?
Rich.

Going to have a quick test tomorrow, but they are basic, so not expecting anything wonderful. Form Germany, so will be 6FP, which should help. With a little tuning, lubing & piston sleaving, they can be quite mild mannered. 25mm tube and a fairly light piston with shortish stroke is a good starting point. Trigger on the one I had previously was a bit vague though.

[Josie & John]

Going to have a quick test tomorrow, but they are basic, so not expecting anything wonderful. Form Germany, so will be 6FP, which should help. With a little tuning, lubing & piston sleaving, they can be quite mild mannered. 25mm tube and a fairly light piston with shortish stroke is a good starting point. Trigger on the one I had previously was a bit vague though.

Not anymore Jon - that trigger is lovely, as is the smooth action, which just shows these rifles respond very well to some tuning.

John

[Shed tuner]

Shot them this morning.. much as expected Faily mild mannered shot cycle, but a little twangy. Trigger is vague, but as they are brand new will just shoot it a bit and see how it settles before trying anything.. it's a direct trigger, so never going to be epic... this also inclines me towards leaving the sligtly weedy 5-6 ft/lb spring in there, as there is really nothing to gain from an extra 2 ft/lb on an open sighted plinking springer - except making the trigger harder. One finger cocking is a bonus.

[Josie & John]

Firstly, a public thank you to Jon (Shed Tuner) for ordering two B3s: one for us both.

I have just sighted mine in with Excite Flats and after a little sight adjustment with my genuine AK tool (yes I am that sad!), the rifle is hitting pin centre at 6 yards. OK, the trigger is a little creepy but easy to get used to. I'm incredibly pleased with the rifle, as a boxed .177 example matches my tuned .22 perfectly. I'm not even going to take her apart, as I can live with the slight twang upon firing. She's good enough to keep in standard form.

Thanks again Jon - you are a true gent

John

[Shed tuner]

Anytime mate

[tackdriver]

That's my B5 ordered and dispatched. Plinking scope and mounts already here courtesy of JSR.

[johnbaz]

I had a B3, It went along with five more when I decided to reduce my collection, Only trouble was that I went and bought six more








John

[tackdriver]

That nice man from DHL delivered my B5 today. First impressions are good, hope to rattle a few pellets through it before getting it properly zeroed at the weekend. A couple of points for anyone considering the purchase of one...

1. I can recommend Waffen Naunin. Easy to deal with aided by Google translate and goods well packed and easy to track
2. Almost every screw on the gun was loose and needed nipped up - especially the sight rail, which was barely attached
3. Watch out if you mount a scope - compact size would definitely be better. My 4x40 is a bit too long, causing eye relief and loading port clearance issues
4. The scope rail isn't the most robust - I'll see how it goes, might revert to iron sights anyway?
5. Thought the gun had rusty patches, but this turned out to the horrible packing grease the Chinese and Russians love
6. Easy to cock and a nice short stroke - but I guess there's not a whole lot of power anyway
7. Horrible creepy trigger which is fine for it's intended plinking usage as it's no target gun but I'll see how the accuracy develops...

Cheers!

[Josie & John]

That nice man from DHL delivered my B5 today. First impressions are good, hope to rattle a few pellets through it before getting it properly zeroed at the weekend. A couple of points for anyone considering the purchase of one...

1. I can recommend Waffen Naunin. Easy to deal with aided by Google translate and goods well packed and easy to track
2. Almost every screw on the gun was loose and needed nipped up - especially the sight rail, which was barely attached
3. Watch out if you mount a scope - compact size would definitely be better. My 4x40 is a bit too long, causing eye relief and loading port clearance issues
4. The scope rail isn't the most robust - I'll see how it goes, might revert to iron sights anyway?
5. Thought the gun had rusty patches, but this turned out to the horrible packing grease the Chinese and Russians love
6. Easy to cock and a nice short stroke - but I guess there's not a whole lot of power anyway
7. Horrible creepy trigger which is fine for it's intended plinking usage as it's no target gun but I'll see how the accuracy develops...

Cheers!

Stick with the irons I think a scope would spoil the clean lines of the rifle anyway.

It may be my imagination but the trigger on my 'new' B5 seems to be a lot smoother after a couple of weeks worth of use. It could be wearing in or I could just be be getting used to it.

BTW, an original Chinese Type 56 webbing sling can be sourced from t'bay for under a fiver.

Enjoy

John

[Shed tuner]

Yeah, and the trigger is direct, no sears, so all you could really do is reduce the engagement, which is risky if not very careful. If it wasn't just a fun gun, I might try and graft another trigger onto it (e.g. a gamo), but I really can't justify it. A good strip and relube, with a piston sleeve, works wonders for calming it down, and some moly in the trigger helps too.

As with John's, mine's worn in and is a littler better too.

I'll probably machine up some little delrin lateral spacers to sit each side of the trigger where it just floats around on the main rear crosspin though.

John, a chinese AK foresight adjuster (about £3 delivered) just came through the post today too.. your sadness is rubbing off on me