You won't get any rose tinted BSA specs from me- Ive never been into them. My pal, bought one this year, then bought another very soon afterwards. After a few hours shooting both I can understand why. I found them difficult to fault in almost every area.
I shot the .177 full rifle the most and found its accuracy very good. It was smooth and recoil modest. Wondered if it had been breathed on. The rotary breech was a joy to use.
So yes, an underated rifle in my opinion and one BSA that a non fan would probably love to own.