Looking at picking one up and saw one advertised as having poor accuracy issue. Is this likely a shot out barrel or perhaps some sort of seal issue? Any possible ideas?
What would cause poor accuracy in and old bsa meteor
- Thread starter edenwildfood
- Start date
I don't think this will answer your question but it does show you the workings of the gun
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2013/12/bsa-meteor-part-4-2/
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2013/12/bsa-meteor-part-4-2/
Upvote 0
We would need more detail to help you diagnose an accuracy issue, the sorts of details that you would likely only be able to supply if the rifle were in hand. However short of some absurd abuse like shooting sand-covered BB's from it, the problem will not be a worn out barrel. It just doesn't happen with airgun barrels the way it does with powderburners. Most airgun accuracy issues can be solved with little or no cost provided you are tenacious enough to chase it down.
Upvote 0
I had one several years ago and if I remember right, the trigger was horrible. It was hard to shoot because of that. I never tried to fix it.
Bob in WV
Bob in WV
Upvote 0
If the price is right, buy it and exude your influence upon it to make it so. I think many times, accuracy can be blamed more on the shooter than rifle gun. It just depends.
Upvote 0
In their day the BSA Meteors were nice lower powered air rifles, suitable for people of all ages. But they are getting old now, and like as not have been pulled apart and fiddled with on more than one occasion. All this tampering can take its toll on the old gals.
The good news is that there are plenty of parts still available and most issues are fixable.
https://www.gunspares.co.uk/categories/23960/Airgun-spares/
I hope this helps.
The good news is that there are plenty of parts still available and most issues are fixable.
https://www.gunspares.co.uk/categories/23960/Airgun-spares/
I hope this helps.
Upvote 0
Many of the old Meteors are genuine .22 caliber, that is 5.6 mm. Eley Wasp pellets are available in 5.6 mm. My 1940's era Crosman pumpers, which are 5.6 mm bore, are more accurate with these pellets than with new, 5.5 mm ones.
Upvote 0
Poor accuracy is a very broad description, could be something simple or something involved. All the parts are pretty much available for them in the UK and not super expensive. You just need to figure which version you have by the serial number. Also ARH has a spring available for it if needed. Installing the new spring in a meteor can be a challenge.
These were never a high dollar airgun and the build quality reflects that philosophy. As previously stated by someone else the triggers aren't the greatest either. Keep in mind these are low power, about 7-8 ft lbs and meant to stay that way. Mine is .177 and an accurate gun all things considered. Have fun!
These were never a high dollar airgun and the build quality reflects that philosophy. As previously stated by someone else the triggers aren't the greatest either. Keep in mind these are low power, about 7-8 ft lbs and meant to stay that way. Mine is .177 and an accurate gun all things considered. Have fun!
Upvote 0