BSA Meteor Air Rifle

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The BSA Meteor air rifle is one of the worlds best selling air powered weapons with over 2 million sold worldwide. Used for both sport and hunting it has proven itself to be both accurate and reliable. Using the spring piston action and available in both .177 and .22 calibres and with a choice of either standard or carbine barrels its provides versatility at a reasonable price.

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[edit] Specifications

Rifle

  • Overall length: 104 cm (42 in)
  • Barrel length: 45 cm (17 in)
  • Weight: 2.6 kg (5.75 lb)

Carbine

  • Overall length: 97 cm (39 in)
  • Barrel length: 38 cm (15 in)
  • Weight: 2.6 kg (5.75 lb)

[edit] Features

  • Adjustable trigger
  • Manual safety catch
  • Patented barrel latch for perfect barrel alignment
  • Anti-beartrap cocking action safety mechanism
  • Adjustable open sights front and rear
  • Dovetail scope grooves
  • 12 groove 1:19" rifling


[edit] Performance

  • .177: 650 ft/s (200 m/s)
  • .22: 500 ft/s (150 m/s)

(Figures from BSA Meteor owners manual[1])

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