Air Arms AA S510 Ultimate Sporter XS vs BSA R10 SE

[shogun90]

Hello,
I'm looking into these 2 rifles for HFT and would appreciate your input. It would be the .177 version as I'm thinking of using it for HFT.
Thanks in advance.

 

[jps2486]

I have an AA 500 HFT and it's deadly accurate, but bear in mind it's a 12 fpe gun. I would choose an AA 500 for two reasons: 1. It has a power adjustment feature, 2. It shoots up to 20 fpe. Or you can choose the AA 510 because it's a repeater. I have no experience with the BSA, but it has a good reputation. The BSA is not regulated, I believe.

 

[shogun90]

I have an AA 500 HFT and it's deadly accurate, but bear in mind it's a 12 fpe gun. I would choose an AA 500 for two reasons: 1. It has a power adjustment feature, 2. It shoots up to 20 fpe. Or you can choose the AA 510 because it's a repeater. I have no experience with the BSA, but it has a good reputation. The BSA is not regulated, I believe.

I believe the R10 SE is regulated. Do you know if the S510 has the match Lothar Walther barrel?

 

[xsarfc9x]

All R-10s are regulated. The MK1 regs had some issues but they are sorted now.

Both are nice guns, you’ll be happy with either. I prefer the balance on my R-10 over my s410. The AA guns are easier to work on and adjust.

The R-10 can do 20fpe in 177 but you need to check to see if it has a valve restrictor and you may need to order from Knibbs or eBay a larger TP. I’ve got an Ultra single shot that does 20fpe in .177 and likes 10g CPH and JSB heavies. It has a 4mm TP and heavy hammer.

 

[beerthief]

I shoot an AA S510 , magnificent gun . I know nothing about the R10 SE but just looked it up from AOA , looks like you have a hard decision to make.
If i was in the same place i might choose the R10
I own an AA S510 and never had so much as a hiccup from it , Solid trustworthy gun .

 

[shogun90]

I have an AA 500 HFT and it's deadly accurate, but bear in mind it's a 12 fpe gun. I would choose an AA 500 for two reasons: 1. It has a power adjustment feature, 2. It shoots up to 20 fpe. Or you can choose the AA 510 because it's a repeater. I have no experience with the BSA, but it has a good reputation. The BSA is not regulated, I believe.

How close are the AA 500HFT compared to the AA S510 Ultimate Sporter SE?

 

[joelayfield]

How close are the AA 500HFT compared to the AA S510 Ultimate Sporter SE?

kind of a head scratcher question , you need to be more specific so someone can answer correct then i have something to watch !

 

[shogun90]

kind of a head scratcher question , you need to be more specific so someone can answer correct then i have something to watch !

I see that they can use the same FT stock. Does that mean they have the same action and barrel? Looks like the 500HFT is not shrouded thought.

 

[jps2486]

How close are the AA 500HFT compared to the AA S510 Ultimate Sporter SE?

The 500 HFT is a 12 Fpe gun, unshrouded barrel with air stripper and single shot. The 510 is a 20 + fpe repeater with power adjuster and shrouded barrel.

 

[shogun90]

Do they use the same barrel?