A new BSA?

[PCPShooter]

So as fewer parts - cheaper right ? OR old ones will get sold off cheaper right ?

Oh , I am kidding, so what then - cheaper to make and price will go up lol !

[Portzy]

On first look there is not enough there to make me reach for my wallet. I was hoping for something along the lines of a traditional old school springer but with modern internals and a nice bit of walnut with cappings .

Anyways, AAR at 13:00 reveals all.

[coburn]

Not long now?

[Phil Russell]

Hmmmm ... the advertising blurb says max velocity in .177 is 700fps. Now with most medium weight pellets that comes in around 9.5? If, if, that is true I can't see that pleasing many potential buyers. Or maybe it is a typo in the advertising? But then the .22 claim comes in around 11.5. So maybe the 700 is a typo and should be 780 ish.
Bit of a disappointment really as I thought it might be a new new model. But I guess that most new models these days simply expand on a current model. No doubt reviewers will rave about it but the published .177 velocity claims are a potential issue.
Says he who does not own an Ultra and has never shot one so what right do I have to criticise?

Cheers, Phil

[TonyL]

On first look there is not enough there to make me reach for my wallet. I was hoping for something along the lines of a traditional old school springer but with modern internals and a nice bit of walnut with cappings .

Anyways, AAR at 13:00 reveals all.

Not long now?

Er, I think the cat's out the bag, chaps.

[coburn]

Er, I think the cat's out the bag, chaps.

Just seen it. The new CLX!

Is it worth the wait?

[WILBA]

If you are a ultra fan you will like it. But not for me.

[TonyL]

Hmmmm ... the advertising blurb says max velocity in .177 is 700fps. Now with most medium weight pellets that comes in around 9.5? If, if, that is true I can't see that pleasing many potential buyers. Or maybe it is a typo in the advertising? But then the .22 claim is similar.
Bit of a disappointment really as I thought it might be a new new model. But I guess that most new models these days simply expand on a current model. No doubt reviewers will rave about it but the published velocity claims are a potential issue.
Says he who does not own an Ultra and has never shot one so what right do I have to criticise?

Cheers, Phil

I wouldn't have thought that making the power will be an issue, Phil.

As far as new vs evolved goes, I suppose manufacturers have to play the safe game and even tweaking existing models will involve extensive research, development and testing. Never mind the cost.

Although not a PCP fan, I know the little Ultra has won over many fans over the years due to its "no-nonsense" and tough appeal. Seemingly very accurate, too. A couple of years ago when I was being a little flirty in my thoughts, I researched the single shot version a good while. And most of what I saw was good. Being a springer man, the simplicity and cost saving of the single shot layout appealed. One of the reasons I was half (only half) considering the PCP was that I often have weird "nervy" pain and sensations down my arms.

Then, about a year and a half ago, I was given an Air Arms S410 Carbine. Preferring single shot, I bought one of these cheap (about £7) SMW single shot loaders for it. In all that time I put one mag through it when I was first given it. Five shots a few days later to try out the single shot tray. And about 20 shots last May. So, a good job I was given this for free and that I'd not invested in one.

However, if I was in the market for a hunting PCP, the little Ultra would be on my shopping list.


Now, where's that new Armoury Road Boinger?

[Portzy]

If you are a ultra fan you will like it.

I am but I don't

[angrybear]

Nice enough, but it's only a not very improved Ultra, certainly not worth the hype AAR gave it.

[oldskoolzzz]

I quite like this new Ultra

Some interesting things to note.

Only shares three parts from its predecessor.

*Trigger Guard
*Bolt
*Barrel

Everything else is new 🤔

The Block defiantly looks better can’t wait to pick one up for a ganders sometime.

Quite like the safety setup and the thumb up ‘rest’ position.

The new Mags look very good nice indicator and the anti double load certainly a positive.

Nice touch with the three way adjustable trigger.

Overall I think it’s a positive move especially with the new chassis/block would like to see one out the stock.

My only disappointment was it’s not a side lever but meh at least it is something new

[where's it gone]

'160 years in the making' says it all.

[R30Jeff]

Looks tidy, but nah, it looks too tiny for me

[oldskoolzzz]

Be interesting to see overtime if there is anything inside that’s still JB influenced from years ago or if it really is completely new components inside the new block 🤔

Self regulating sounds familiar 🤔

Who’s going to buy one first and strip it?

[TonyL]

Nicely volunteered, Nick.