Deciding on a PCP Differences between a Brocock Bantam Sniper HR and XR?

[RoaringWren]

Hey AGN, trying to narrow my search down for my first PCP. It's been a World Wind. LOL I've changed my mind soooo many times. So, I really like the features and size of the Brocock Bantam Sniper XR, however, I need everything to get started shooting. I've seen some Sniper HR's for a little more reasonable price. Besides the Side Lever cocking on the XR, what other differences are there? Is the shooting and accuracy the same? Thanks for your help.



Rodney

 

[L.Leon]

The accuracy on my Bantam Sniper HR is phenomenal. I’m still very, very happy with mine. The handling, reliability, shot count, and accuracy sold me from the start. The XR is just more of a good thing. I don’t believe there is a difference in practical accuracy between the lineups. 

 

[intenseaty22]

According to the manufacturer, the new XR model has much tighter tolerances & improvements. The side lever should be a welcome improvement as well. I think they should be as accurate as the older models. 

 

[RoaringWren]

The accuracy on my Bantam Sniper HR is phenomenal. I’m still very, very happy with mine. The handling, reliability, shot count, and accuracy sold me from the start. The XR is just more of a good thing. I don’t believe there is a difference in practical accuracy between the lineups.

Fantastic this really helps. Thanks 



Rodney

 

[RoaringWren]

According to the manufacturer, the new XR model has much tighter tolerances & improvements. The side lever should be a welcome improvement as well. I think they should be as accurate as the older models.

Great that’s what I was thinking. Thanks 

 

[intenseaty22]

If you have not seen this video already, check it out. Donny goes over a lot of the improvements of the newer XR line. If I was buying a Brocock, I would spend a little more & get this one. I wasn’t a huge fan of their bolt action. At least on my gun (a Compatto) it would make the bolt jump and loose the O-Ring in the breech. Huge PITA. I am pretty sure that the lever action on this gun would not allow for that. Some other folk did not experience this, but I did. 
https://youtu.be/COJ0qKmJPd8
Good luck & keep us posted!

 

[Yo]

I would expect the old HR and all of the other bolt action variants to go down in price due to the side lever XR series which is good news for you or anyone looking for a super good deal on a used HR and bolt action variants. YO!

 

[Rj]

I believe i also heard/read tighter tolerances and an extra step in the barrel finishing process. Minor changes to the valve for a little more efficiency. Im sure you'd be more than happy with either. But if you can swing it, go for the xr.

 

[RoaringWren]

If you have not seen this video already, check it out. Donny goes over a lot of the improvements of the newer XR line. If I was buying a Brocock, I would spend a little more & get this one. I wasn’t a huge fan of their bolt action. At least on my gun (a Compatto) it would make the bolt jump and loose the O-Ring in the breech. Huge PITA. I am pretty sure that the lever action on this gun would not allow for that. Some other folk did not experience this, but I did. 

https://youtu.be/COJ0qKmJPd8

Good luck & keep us posted!

Great video. Thanks for the info on the bolt. Something to consider. 

 

[RoaringWren]

@Yo and @RJ

Will have to use a little more patience to see how things shake out. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for deals either way. 


Rodney

 

[Bravo1956]

I have the HR with bolt, the lever would be better, but I have no problem with the bolt, as for the rest of it, I could not be happier, built like a tank, very rigid barrel, magazine is so smooth, shot count, feel, trigger and accuracy, get one you will love it.

 

[intenseaty22]

If you haven’t already, check out AoA’s Used inventory. There’s an XR Magnum in .22 available for like $1200ish. Not all of the bolts would do what happened to mine & I believe the later models have an improved, more beefy-robust bolt. They are very accurate guns. I shot a house fly @ 30 yards with my compatto. 

 

[RoaringWren]

@intenseaty22

Wow a housefly now that’s accurate. I did see that Magnum this morning. I really want something more of a carbine length. But, I still have my eye on it. 


@Bravo1956

I’m leaning more to the side lever cocking.

Thanks for all the great feedback. 

 

[Steveguy]

The accuracy on my Bantam Sniper HR is phenomenal. I’m still very, very happy with mine. The handling, reliability, shot count, and accuracy sold me from the start. The XR is just more of a good thing. I don’t believe there is a difference in practical accuracy between the lineups.

Totally agree,L.Leon I have both the .22 xr magnum and, also I have the Bantam HR Hp .22. They ,to me ,are just about identical save for the side lever cocking on the Xr.The Bantam HR HP is still 44 fpe with redesign monsters just like the XR, and just as accurate.