Our full review of the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber
There’s no getting away from the fact that the ProSport is one of the most expensive spring PCP rifles at around £700 for the walnut version – a price tag that encroaches on mid-level pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) rifles. Air Arms has taken the view that if budget is an issue there are plenty of cheaper springers around, but that if someone chooses to have a springer over a PCP they will pay for a premium rifle.
As you’d expect, the ProSport is superbly engineered with many components you’d normally see on a tuned rifle standard from out of the box. Thanks to the use of synthetic bearings to support the compression chamber and piston, the cocking stroke is smooth and the firing action is devoid of any clanging associated with many other spring rifles. The action is best described as ‘thuddy’ and recoil is limited to a gentle nudge in the shoulder that is cushioned by a ventilated butt pad.
The finish is excellent. The stock has ornate but tasteful patches of high quality chequering on the forend and pistol grip, which is finished with a rosewood cap and spacer. The cheekpiece is comfortable and the roll-over comb is perfectly aligned to give good and true eye alignment to a scope mounted on the long dovetail rails. Details such as the fact that Air Arms has used discreet allen studs instead of screws in the stock are typical of the thought that has gone into the rifle. The gold trigger is a little blingy but suits the rifle and is nicely curved, as well as adjustable for length and weight. The metalwork too is of the highest standard – a deep and even black. For some reason though, and I find this on most Air Arms rifles, the metal shows finger marks easily; you’ll be forever wiping it down, which isn’t a bad thing.
The flush fitting aluminum underlever requires no catch to release or lock home – another fine example of the ProSport’s engineering. Cocking the action automatically sets the safety button at the back of the rifle and helps ensure the underlever won’t fly up and your trap fingers if the trigger mechanism fails or is pulled inadvertently. In addition, an anti-bear trap mechanism ensures that even with the safety switched off, the rifle will not fire until the underlever is returned. Pulling the underlever down opens a wide loading port to enable pellets to be inserted directly into the breech. The fact that a fumbled pellet will drop straight through the rifle is something you’ll appreciate on a cold day or in the dark.
The slightly-less-than 15 inch Lothar Walther barrel is fully shrouded and contains an integrated moderator for sound suppression. The combination makes the ProSport extremely quiet to shoot.
All this makes the ProSport a rifle that is beautiful to own and very rewarding to shoot as it is more than capable of levels of accuracy that would flatter a top end PCP.
The specs show that the Pro-Sport has a 9.5 Lothar Walther barrel. We've had a number of customers email us that this is a mistake. It is not. The barrel really is only 9.5 long. The gun has a shroud over the barrel, and the shroud is longer than the barrel. It gives the illusion that the barrel is longer than 9.5 inches. It isn't! The barrel is the rifled portion.The Air Arms Pro-Sport has earned a faithful following among field target shooters because it's remarkably accurate and easy to shoot.However, you don't have to shoot field target to appreciate this gun. In fact, you might want to get the .22 for hunting rats, mice, rabbits and squirrels. It's super-quiet because it has a barrel shroud that helps deaden the sound.The Monte Carlo stock and raised cheekpiece are just a couple of the gun's ergonomic features. Air Arms has increased the amount of area that is checkered on the grip and forearm. If you've ever had sweaty palms while hunting or during a match, you'll appreciate the extra gripping power!The Pro-Sport has a 12-groove Lothar Walther barrel and comes to you in a tuned state. That means you won't have to spend hours or days fiddling with the gun to make it shoot perfectly.The weight given in the specifications section at left says 9.03 lbs., but that's for the walnut stock. The beech stock is only 8.60 lbs.
This rifle does not come with a scope or sights, so remember to pick up a scope when ordering! Walnut stock Special note: We cannot ship crossbows to Canada.
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Michigan, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 CaliberPellet guns:Residents may purchase anything on our site except for pellet guns measuring 30 inches or less (overall length) or guns that have silencers or baffles (either internal or external) that will silence, muffle or in any way reduce the report (sound) of an airgun. Guns that are 30"e;or less in overall length are regulated by the State and require a concealed gun permit or a state license to purchase a pistol.
Michigan residents may purchase pellet guns that require state permits or licenses by following these steps:
1. Inform Pyramyd Air of the item you want to purchase.
2. Find a local participating dealer/retailer and let us know where to ship your gun. The item will be shipped to the designated dealer/retailer in your area.
3.Go to your local police department and get a permit to purchase the airgun. Each pellet gun purchase must have a separate permit.
4. After the permit is issued to you by the police, take it to the gun store where your gun was shipped.
5. After the permit is presented to the store and their fee is paid, they will give you the airgun.
6. Take the airgun back to the police department for a safety check and ballistics test.
7. After the tests are conducted and they determine that the airgun is safe, you can take the airgun home.
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New Jersey, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber,Pellet guns & BB guns: Residents can buy them from us through a designated local gun store after acquiring the appropriate firearm permit (airguns are considered firearms per NJ state law: Title 2C:39-1). Your local gun store must fax a copy of their FFL to Pyramyd Air in order for us to ship the gun you ordered. [Airsoft guns may be restricted by some local laws. It is up to you to determine if airsoft guns may be owned/possessed/used without special permits in their locale.]
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New York, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber, Foregrips
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New York City & it's 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Staten Island
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Florida, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber St. Augustine Slingshots
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Illinois, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 CaliberAirguns over 700 fps or calibers over .18
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Cook County Foregrips
Evergreen Park Slingshots
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Massachusetts, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 CaliberBlowguns
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Michigan, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 CaliberPellet guns:Residents may purchase anything on our site except for pellet guns measuring 30 inches or less (overall length) or guns that have silencers or baffles (either internal or external) that will silence, muffle or in any way reduce the report (sound) of an airgun. Guns that are 30"e;or less in overall length are regulated by the State and require a concealed gun permit or a state license to purchase a pistol.
Michigan residents may purchase pellet guns that require state permits or licenses by following these steps:
1. Inform Pyramyd Air of the item you want to purchase.
2. Find a local participating dealer/retailer and let us know where to ship your gun. The item will be shipped to the designated dealer/retailer in your area.
3.Go to your local police department and get a permit to purchase the airgun. Each pellet gun purchase must have a separate permit.
4. After the permit is issued to you by the police, take it to the gun store where your gun was shipped.
5. After the permit is presented to the store and their fee is paid, they will give you the airgun.
6. Take the airgun back to the police department for a safety check and ballistics test.
7. After the tests are conducted and they determine that the airgun is safe, you can take the airgun home.
Silencers or baffles
Minnesota, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber Duluth Slingshots
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Missouri, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber St. Louis Slingshots
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New JerseyPellet guns & BB guns: Residents can buy them from us through a designated local gun store after acquiring the appropriate firearm permit (airguns are considered firearms per NJ state law: Title 2C:39-1). Your local gun store must fax a copy of their FFL to Pyramyd Air in order for us to ship the gun you ordered. [Airsoft guns may be restricted by some local laws. It is up to you to determine if airsoft guns may be owned/possessed/used without special permits in their locale.]
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New YorkForegrips
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New York City & it's 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Staten Island
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Philadelphia, may purchase the Air Arms Pro-Sport PCP Air Rifle - 0.220 Caliber Airguns
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