Air Arms at the 2018 Shot Show

There's only one week to go until the 2018 Shot Show. If you're attending the event, come by stand 14201 and say hello!!

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Cut & paste from the Air Arms website below. It appears that some of the shot count may come from fill pressure (250 bar). Good stuff.


Every air rifle that Air Arms create is designed to give each shooter the maximum amount of reliability and performance. With those goals in mind, Air Arms are thrilled to announce the latest addition to their extensive range of revolutionary rifles, the Ultimate Sporter XS.Unveiled at the 2018 Shot Show in Las Vegas, the latest addition to the Air Arms catalogue has all the benefits of the standard Ultimate Sporter, plus the unparalleled power and consistency accessible from the all new regulated models.Available in .177, .22 and .25 calibre, the Ultimate Sporter XS features 10 shot recoilless action and fully adjustable ambidextrous in walnut, laminate and black soft touch stocks.With the combination of the extra power and S510 technology, the S510 Ultimate Sporter XS is the perfect partner for all your shooting needs.Air Arms Managing Director, Claire West commented: We are really excited to be showcasing the Ultimate Sporter XS at Shot Show. Now offering the model with a regulator fitted as standard, a choice of stock options and the all improved 25 cal and shot count, we feel sure that it will answer a lot of questions from our ever growing American market.Features –
  • Regulated precision action
  • Fast and smooth side lever cocking method
  • Ambidextrous stock, in Walnut, Laminate or Black soft touch
  • Built-in rear sling mount
  • Fully adjustable cheek piece and butt pad
  • Two 10 shot colour coded magazines
  • Accessory rail with built-in adjustable front sling mounts
  • Fully shrouded Lothar Walther barrel
  • Exclusive easy to read manometer
  • Built in power adjuster
  • R model is standard power and regulated
  • XS model is xtra power (FAC ) and regulated
Specifications –
  • Model – XS
  • Action Style – XS Xtra/ XS Rifle (Including fixed moderator)
  • Overall Weight – XS Xtra: Laminate 4kg (8.8lbs) Black Soft Touch 3.9kg (8.59lbs) Walnut 3.8kg (8.37lbs). XS Rilfe (Including fixed moderator): Laminate 3.8kg (8.37lbs) Black Soft Touch 3.7kg (8.15lbs) Walnut 3.6kg (7.93lbs)
  • Barrel Length – 395mm (15.55”)
  • Overall Length – XS Xtra: 1110mm (44.74”) XS Rilfe (Including fixed moderator): 1115mm (44.9”)
  • Calibre – 4.5mm (1.77) 5.5mm (.22) 6.35mm (.25)
  • Muzzle Energy – 27.1J (20ftlb) 43.5J (32ftlb) 60J (44ftlb)
  • Velocity – 315 m/sec (1035 FT/Sec) 289 M/Sec (948 FT/SEC) 249 M/Sec (817 FT/Sec)
  • shots per fill – XS Xtra: 65 60 45 XS Rilfe (Including fixed moderator): 44 40 35
  • Fill Pressure – 250 Bar (3626 psi)
PLEASE NOTE – the above specifications are for the FAC models ONLY. Standard power Ultimate Sporter XS details will be released at a later date.