Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Gain View Post
I'm able to mount a scope in the available rail space, albeit only full-length scopes with plenty of tube, but what I can't do is mount them with the correct eye relief as they place any scope much too close to my eye.

I thought I might get around this by using my Connect 01, which has zero eye relief but there's not enough room to mount it either.

ISTM that Brocock should have been aware of this issue, and either re-designed the side plate to minimise it, or designed a dedicated bridging rail to compensate for it.
The only way I can think of getting around the problem is purchasing a bridging rail of some sort and possibly, if needed, a set of low mounts to compensate in height. Personally, I'm contemplating on getting a hold of one in case I plan on purchasing a bigger scope in the future, I might not need it but its nice to know theres a solution at hand if needed. I think you can get one for about £25 or £30, maybe even cheaper.

I agree though, Brocock really should have been aware of this & maybe if they recieved a few emails explaining such problems then maybe they could come up with something. They probably could re-design the side plate but I'm not sure how they would do this, I personally really like what they've done with the Super Six series & I think they're onto a winner here. As the old saying goes, 'Where you gain an advantage area, you sacrifice in another' & I believe its the case here with single shot Concepts & Contours and their multi-shot cousins.



Yes. And I like it. like the Contour, it's as compact as possible, yet still very tactile, and moving to a side-bolt configuration means you can cock the action without changing your head position, and that cuts down on the time required for a second shot.
As I mentioned before, when I first purchased my Concept I wasn't too sure about it & must admit, I felt a bit gutted I didn't get the traditional looking bolt, but after operating it a few times, I'm totally sold. In terms of overall looks, I think it makes a rifle with old fashioned, Bavarian sniper rifle looks have a slightly futuristic style to it. It compliments it very well.

I wouldn't mind doing a little experimentation in the near future concerning the side bolt. Looking at the rear of the main bolt, theres a small Allen key screw which I believe if un-done, releases the side bolt free from the main bolt. But I'm going to do a lot of thorough research on how to do it before I even think of attempting a side bolt change.

I found this:

http://www.uttings.co.uk/Product/761...ssic-fn-model/

It looks as if it'd fit but going of pictures alone obviously isn't enough & as I say, I'm going to do some thorough research before attempting anything.



The first Super 6 I saw at a show had a black stock, but mine has a natural beech colour. There are no XL markings on it either, so I wonder if Brocock have dropped this nomenclature, or perhaps it is only applied to the walnut-stocked guns?
I really wouldn't know. I don't why they would only apply the XL markings to the walnut stocked guns and the beech versions - they're exactly the same rifle, just different woodwork. Come to think of it, the markings on my Concept are slightly different to what I've seen advertised. I really liked the look of the black stock Contour though even though I haven't came across one in person.

Just wondering, are you planning on fitting a silencer of any kind? I'm getting myself a Parker Hale MM1 on Monday and a silencer adaptor too.

Word of advice on the adaptor, make sure you shop around before you purchase one. I went into one place here in Newcastle & the guy is selling them for £20. I went to another one where I got my Concept from & they sell them for £10.

Concerning the silencer & all. The reason why the Parker Hale MM1 is budget reasons first and foremost. At £30 its a good price when compared to other makes and when tested in Airgun Shooter a year or so ago, via a Daystate, it was the second quietest out of ten silencers tested 61.7 dbA. The quietest was the Webley QGS at 61.6 dbA which is priced at, as much as it makes no difference, around the £50 mark the last time enquired.

So the Parker Hale MM1 it is then.

Not sure about your Contour, but I find the muzzle crack of my Concept quite ruddy loud.