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Thread: The remarkable BAM B3 / AK47

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benelli B76 View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Josie & John View Post
    I don't suppose you have a link to this company for a technophobe Jenny?

    Kind regards,

    John
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    A large box just arrived from Germany this morning... let's hope it has what I expect to find in it
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    A large box just arrived from Germany this morning... let's hope it has what I expect to find in it
    Me too Jon!

    John

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







    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    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

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    So how do they shoot?
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    Quote Originally Posted by averageplinker View Post
    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.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    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

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    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.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Scope?

    Is it possible to mount a scope? I seem to remember years ago there was no rail.
    I am tackdriver, member since 2000, not any other unimaginative individual.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tackdriver View Post
    Is it possible to mount a scope? I seem to remember years ago there was no rail.
    Interesting question.. on these, there is a very shallow dovetail machined near the top edges of that rail on top - whereas on the older version the rail was plain, no dovetail. I'd not trust it with anything heavy, but I'm going to try either a light scope (SMK 4x28, surpisingly usable and small/light), or a red rot. The recoil is pretty low, but when I say those dovetails are fine...
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tackdriver View Post
    Is it possible to mount a scope? I seem to remember years ago there was no rail.
    I recall a previous importer, Trapper Industries offering a 'custom' version of the B3 as well as the standard, which was fitted with a muzzle break and very basic looking scope. This would have been around 2005. I think there's 'scope' (pardon the pun) for a shop/business to start offering these again, particularly as they can be sourced from Germany so cheaply.

    John

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    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    Interesting question.. on these, there is a very shallow dovetail machined near the top edges of that rail on top - whereas on the older version the rail was plain, no dovetail. I'd not trust it with anything heavy, but I'm going to try either a light scope (SMK 4x28, surpisingly usable and small/light), or a red rot. The recoil is pretty low, but when I say those dovetails are fine...
    I'm going to order one in.22 when the wages go in and fancied a low power scope or red dot for it...
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    If anyone is thiking of ordering one, I'd suggest trying to pair up with someone else, as the shipping price of 20 Euro is the same for 1 or 2. Similarly, the foreign payment from the bank is much the same price when paying for 1 or 2 (~£10), so you save about £30 total if you get a pair. Ends up £70 each delivered.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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