Glad I'm not the only one. I have an original BSA Lightning XL in .177 that is a bit of a pain to group consitently as well. Seems to do best with JSB Express pellets, oddly enough. I missed out on an original older BSA Lightning here some time back. Always loved the looks of those, but I fear I would have the same issue with grouping it consistently.
All three of these 95 carbines in 3 different calibers, shot better after the modifications. And so much more enjoyable to shoot. Good luck. Keep us all updated.
Not a huge deduction in weight. Not really sure. It’s the balance and overall size that mattered to me. With the compact scopes, shortened barrel, trimmed stock (at both ends) the gun feels lighter and most importantly is handy. The muzzle brakes are the factory polymer front sight filed and sanded down. (On two of the three). Again keeping the weight off. When the front sight is removed, you will find a knurling and a v- slot. I cut mine down in the center of the v-slot. Leaving half of it and a bit of knurling behind it. I think the barrel is chocked down with the knurling process when made so I left some. Re-crowned right at the center of the v-slot. Accuracy is incredible.
Short answer, no. It’s the caliber selection that is most important to me. Springers shoot and behave best in the 750 fps velocity area. The heavier the pellet at this speed, the more down range energy generated.
It is an 87 vortex qe. All refurb goodies.
Just weighed in. Gun, Mount and Scope are exactly 8lbs. 39” in length. The scope is small but a bit chunky. All three scopes have held up perfectly. This is the .177 spring model. The other two are the Vortex and may be a tiny bit lighter. This 177 launches lead over 1000 fps with no twang.
