Norica Air Rifles

[TonyL]

Following on from the thread introducing the Norica Omnia ZRS rifle, a brief search for Norica prices / information revealed some very temptingly priced rifles on offer. Not sure if this is a manufacturer lead campaign or just this particular retailer?

Do many of you peeps have first hand experience of these rifles? A cursory glance would seem to hint that these offer wonderful value for money and a viable starter rifle / second gun / knockabout rifle / tinkering platform?

https://www.pellpax.co.uk/brand/norica-airguns

[evert]

I have a few old Norica Jets, and have owned and sold some of the SAG AR-1000 magnums, the Chinese copy.
They can be very good when set up properly, but one of my Norica tubes has the stock screw hole drilled right into the transfer port.

[TORNADOS7]

Cheap enough to be worth a punt but not a brand that I've ever had the pleasure of handling if I'm honest buddy...

[evert]

Better made than Gamos, and the Old rusty Norica barrel I put in a Webely Vulcan was VERY accurate (until I messed it up with a parkerizing attempt).

[mrto]

I have a Marvic Gold it's a well made gun and accurate despite the long trigger pull.At the discounted prices I'd say they are an absolute bargain!

[Geezer]

Years ago, they didn’t have a great reputation and had a low profile, although some of their designs were interesting (IIRC a a model 83 rifle and a ? Model 82 pistol that was like a Diana 5 but cheaper).

In recent years, they appear to have got in their groove. For the money, they look pretty good, and worth a punt if you have £70-90 looking to be exchanged for a new rifle.

[Shed tuner]

For that money, if they are even half decent they are a bargain.

[TonyL]

Better made than Gamos, and the Old rusty Norica barrel I put in a Webely Vulcan was VERY accurate (until I messed it up with a parkerizing attempt).

Possibly much to commend, then.

My own personal experience regarding internal finish and overall quality & performance of my Gamo Vipermax was very positive.

[evert]

Possibly much to commend, then.

My own personal experience regarding internal finish and overall quality & performance of my Gamo Vipermax was very positive.

My problem with Gamo is not so much with their production quality as it is with the construction.