Webley Stingray Reviews
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★★★★★
“Ive bought a second hand webley stingray (made in...”
Written on: 23/05/2011 by Richie100 (1 review written)
Ive bought a second hand webley stingray (made in England),Tasco scopes plus case £50 the lot.Its the best spring gun ive had. excellent power,accurcy,and value for money haha..i hardly use my precharge rifles any more. (read more)
★★★★★
“this air rifle is on par with the longbow but the...”
Written on: 07/12/2010
this air rifle is on par with the longbow but the longbow is a very good gun, my friend has got a stingray and he rates it one of the best spring guns money can buy!!!!
i would reccomend this to anyone that loves hunting :) !!!
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★★★★☆
“I've been told that most of the Stingrays are made in...”
Written on: 10/11/2010 by GiroJohn (60 reviews written)
I've been told that most of the Stingrays are made in Turkey, unless it has "Made in England" stamped on it. Mine doesnt so guess it is Turkish. Not a problem though because it is well made and feels good when using it.
It is powerful and accurate. Mine chronos at dead on 12 ft/lbs using Daystate FT pellets at 15.9g. the only problem was trying to break it, the lock was really tight - fixed that with a dremel and now its ok.
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★★★☆☆
“Had to take the stingray back to Valley Arms after...”
Written on: 06/05/2010 by joeytsuperblue15 (11 reviews written)
Had to take the stingray back to Valley Arms after being told it was over the FT/LB.They chroned it 5 times and it came back at 18.5 FT/LB.WARNING if your going to buy a webley get it chroned before you leave the shop.I will stick with BSA from now on. (read more)
★★★★★
“Picked up my gun from Valley Arms Ruthin N.Wales got...”
Written on: 20/04/2010
Picked up my gun from Valley Arms Ruthin N.Wales got home zeroed sight's took a while but got there but well cheesed off tightening screws on stock and tighteninig scilencer after 15 to 25 shots but power,target shooting,feel of gun honestly can't fault BSA X.L TACTICAL far better, more money yeah but what a gun (read more)
★★★★★
“ I got a bit of a bargain, i paid £70 for a second...”
Written on: 30/03/2010 by 007diesel10 (1 review written)
I got a bit of a bargain, i paid £70 for a second hand webley stingray 22 cal.It is by far the best air rifle i have had and i've had a fair few in my time. I can't fault it in any way at all. (read more)
★★★★★
“Webley Stingray is a nice compact rifle ideal for pest...”
Written on: 21/09/2009
Webley Stingray is a nice compact rifle ideal for pest control. The only down side is it does go off with a loud crack (read more)
★★★★☆
“Webley Stingray is a goood reliable gun and good value...”
Written on: 26/07/2009
Webley Stingray is a goood reliable gun and good value for money. I like the stock and the handling of it. it is really straight forward and basic but powerful and reliable. I don't like the jerkiness of it after the shot and its is not very well silenced. (read more)
★★★★★
“I think that the Webley Stingray is an absolutely...”
Written on: 26/07/2009 by tommy464 (1 review written)
I think that the Webley Stingray is an absolutely fantastic air rifle it is definitely worth the money i have already taken it out 4 times and each time i have shot a rabbit every single time they just drop dead and i have also shot a pigeon and that fell off of the lines like a brick also i found the air rifle to be extremely hard to cock to start with but once you have run it in the action becomes much smoother. i have only owned the air rifle about 3 days but already i have fallen in love... (read more)
★★★★★
“ive always rated webley as a very good piece of kit...”
Written on: 18/07/2009
ive always rated webley as a very good piece of kit ive always used webley air guns I would certainly recommend any webley product to anyone who is thinkingof taking up field sports and as for the stindray very good value the weight is not to heavy the stock soon marks overall i would still give it 10 out of 10 one satisfied shooter (read more)
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★★★★★
“just got a secondhand webley stingray,Well very...”
Written on: 14/07/2009
just got a secondhand webley stingray,Well very impressed with every aspect of this gun except the weight, which it heavy to hold but is well balanced when brought up to the aming stance.Fitted with a simple 4x32 mil dot sight and a silence is a great rifle, power is spot on and i cannot fault the accuracy, the stock is good.( the silencer) ido not know if the one fitted is the standard type, but is a large one, the end unscrews and the baffle pads can be removed and cleaned then replaced in... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is the first air-rifle I have had...”
Written on: 25/06/2009
The Webley Stingray is the first air-rifle I have had since a tennager, love the break barrell feels more old fashioned and when the shot is fired (spring only) the kick feel's more gratifying than with a gas-gun. I have recently mounted a Hawke Airmax and with a barrell clamp bipod, even on a short barell length is wonderful. I can score better groupings on a 50p at 30 meters than he can and Toy soldiers ... well its a plastic warzone. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is a nice looking gun ”
Written on: 02/06/2009
The Webley Stingray is a nice looking gun (read more)
★★★★★
“Very happy with this Webley Stingray rifle. very...”
Written on: 10/02/2009 by pro881
Very happy with this Webley Stingray rifle. very accurate. easy to use. simpleness at its best. Easy to handle. not to light not to heavy just right. Well built rifle. Only bad point is safety catch not being able to operate whilst not loaded. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is light ,acurate, easy to use. I...”
Written on: 30/01/2009
The Webley Stingray is light ,acurate, easy to use. I have a venom tuned webley stingray, the venom tuning includes new blacking a silencer and a fitted gas ram mainly. i use a 6-18 by 40 pro air scope, the rifle is awsome and can drop rabbits at 50yards at 11.7 ftp, the caliber is .20 a great all rounder and is realy put down, the rifle is one of my best. (read more)
★★★★★
“Webley Stingray. Excellent air gun. ”
Written on: 26/01/2009 by LMcI (1 review written)
Webley Stingray. Excellent air gun.
MIne (in .177 cal) will break pennies in half at 15 yards; easily terminates small critters (if that's your thing), and shoots groups inside the size of a dime. Likes most pellets (wad-cutters, hollow points, heavy magnum rounds) equally.
If you can find an original, spend the $400.00+, they're worth every penny. The equivelent (I believe) would be a Beeman R1, R9 or RWS 54.
Heavy, probably too heavy to tote around hunting all day. No easy way to...
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★★★★★
“This is my second rifle, and it was certain in my mind...”
Written on: 04/01/2009 by Face4 (1 review written)
This is my second rifle, and it was certain in my mind thats this would be a very good rifle. I paid £235 for this rifle and that price included a Nikko Sterling Mount Master scope complete with mounts. I believed this price to be very resonable. As a general point though if you see a product that you like at your local dealer, if the price is a little steep than others ask them if they will match the price. The chances are they will agree, and i believe that supporting local trade is very... (read more)
★★★★★
“I recently got this rifle as my first rifle and i...”
Written on: 29/04/2008 by blobby123 (1 review written)
I recently got this rifle as my first rifle and i really like it, pest control and a little target shooting so the .22 is the best for me. (read more)
★★★★☆
“But now with stage 1 tune and insulator, it's a...”
Written on: 14/04/2008
But now with stage 1 tune and insulator, it's a cracking rifle! (read more)
★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is a great all round air rifle. I...”
Written on: 12/03/2008
The Webley Stingray is a great all round air rifle. I really like using this one, its accurate and powerful, and at the end of the day what else do you need with an air rifle. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Ive had a few guns over the years & this one takes...”
Written on: 24/02/2008 by church32
Ive had a few guns over the years & this one takes some beating, this gun was recommended to me by the local gun shop owner who also did me a great deal..... i would recommend this gun to anyone................ (read more)
★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray air rifle is very good quality and...”
Written on: 09/03/2007 by calvy c
The Webley Stingray air rifle is very good quality and reliable! (read more)
Cognition's Response to 281274_calvy c's Review
Written on: 17/06/2007
Where did you get yours from?
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★★★★★
“Well, I put over 8,000 rounds through this rifle in...”
Written on: 20/02/2007 by BomBom101
Well, I put over 8,000 rounds through this rifle in the 4 years I've had it and it didn't have a service, and it was on its last legs,
It had mangled 2 scopes, and AGS mildont 3-9x40 which was replaced under warranty and a Webley silver 4x32 scope, it had bent a 1 piece mount it had thrown the iron sights off on many occasions which had took a chunk out of my lovely walnut stock, the trigger felt like it was about to fall out, the barrel was drooping, and to top it all off, a stock screw...
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Cognition's Response to 176891_BomBom101's Review
Written on: 17/06/2007
Where can I get a Stingray from?
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★★★★★
“I got the 177 carbine version of the rifle, for £145...”
Written on: 14/02/2007 by mjoseph (1 review written)
I got the 177 carbine version of the rifle, for £145 new, just before Christmas, I've now fired about 1000 pellets and am really pleased so far.
It's my first air rifle, so am far from an expert. But I find the accuracy to be fine for the type of shooting I do, which is in my back garden (just over 20 yards) at a resettable knock down target.
I recently added a Richter Optik 3x9x50 IR AO scope with a Bisley single piece mount, total cost £65 new. Which I did find made the rifle at little...
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★★★★★
“I have recently aquired this fantastic piece of kit! I...”
Written on: 27/12/2006 by Rodant Raider (3 reviews written)
I have recently aquired this fantastic piece of kit! I bought one from hobbies, Dover for just under the 200 mark 2nd hand with a 3-9x40 Simmons scope. I am unsure of its age, but it had obviously been used regularly, which is why i was so surprised that, when measured with a chronograph, it read right on the top mark! (12ft/lb).
As i said, the stock marks easily, so i have stripped it back to bare wood with sand paper and treated it to a dark stain (close to original) and a laquered...
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Lmci's Response to Rodant Raider's Review
Written on: 26/01/2009
British made... that's the key! I've not only stripped mine, but removed the extra "ambidextrous" cheek piece, added a thumb groove and re-defined the pistol grip (modelled after Weatherby's). Will re-finish in a red-brown stain (hate that dark brown color on Beech) with a black tipped fore end and pistol grip cap.
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<br/>Excellent gun, very hard to beat, even at this price!
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★★★★☆
★★★★★
“This is in one sense a sort of bittersweet review....”
Written on: 29/10/2006 by thepaladin (49 reviews written)
This is in one sense a sort of bittersweet review. I've had my Webley Stingray for four of five months, it's one of the last Pyramyd had of the English made Webleys. I got it in .25 caliber, and this is one fine rifle. I suppose in a review you look to find the problems with a product, but this one really doesn't have much of one. The only negative I can come up with at all is you have to know how to hold this rifle. I basically almost lay the fore-stock across an open palm, not quite, but... (read more)
176891_Bombom101's Response to thepaladin's Review
Written on: 03/11/2006
Just a shame that Webley have been sold to "cough" AGS "cough". Poor old Webley, no longer from the land of BRUM :(
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<br/>Good review
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<br/>ATB
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★★★★★
“Just acquired one of the last Webley Stingrays and...”
Written on: 29/10/2006 by Flyfisher (11 reviews written)
Just acquired one of the last Webley Stingrays and added a Webley 4x32 scope. Great to shoot and not as bad as expected to break and cock. Started out with a sighting target at 20 yrds and soon got it centred. I was shooting on a clay pigeon shooting ground so it was easy to collect dozens of clay fragments for targets. They vaporised at 20 yards so I extended to range to about 40 and with a little aiming off managed to start breaking them.
As a challenge I paced the back stop area to...
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388018_Hare's Response to Flyfisher's Review
Written on: 01/08/2008
I find the trigger pull a bit heavy. Has any one else got this problem. Thanks
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388018_Hare's Response to Flyfisher's Review
Written on: 28/08/2008
I disagree, the trigger is awful even when adjusted to its max, as to hitting a clay at 80 yrds i think a re measure is needed.It is a good solid rifle that is easy to cock and load,not to heavy to carry and the fibre sights are great in dim light.I agree the safety is flimsy and once released the gun has to be fired which is a pain.
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★★★★★
“Bought the Webley Stingray on a bit of a whim. I found...”
Written on: 28/10/2006 by Flyfisher (11 reviews written)
Bought the Webley Stingray on a bit of a whim. I found my Air Arms S200 a little bit too easy to shoot so I thought a spring powered rifle would be a little more involving. The gun came from Manchester Air Guns for about £170 and I fitted a Webley Scope, 4X32 on see through mounts.
First shots were a bit fierce but after about 50, the gun settled down and the trigger started to feel really nice. I sighted the scope at 20 yds but did not pay too much attention to the grouping. I expected to...
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★★★★★
“I have just got back into air rifles after a long...”
Written on: 23/10/2006 by frankie11
I have just got back into air rifles after a long period, and I forgot how good they are. My last one was a BSA Supersport side lever, which was powerful and accurate, but heavy. The Webley stingray is a lot better. It is lighter and more accurate. (read more)
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★★★★★
“I have shot a lot of vermin with this Webley Stingray....”
Written on: 24/04/2006 by patcal (3 reviews written)
I have shot a lot of vermin with this Webley Stingray. It is accurate but is also light enough to hold steady. Only bad thing is that the stock marks easily if you rest it on a wall. Reccommended (read more)
★★★★★
“I find the Webley Stingray an ideal beginners gun...”
Written on: 15/03/2006 by CoenH (1 review written)
I find the Webley Stingray an ideal beginners gun exept for it's stiffness.
I don't have the opportunity to shoot it over the chrony but when I do, I will post it here.
We don't have a legal limmit but I think I have it Maccari tuned, pure for the gun's behaviour (to about 12 ft/lbs)
I have a BSA Contender 3-12x50 AO on it and I think it performs very well because we don't have a lot of lights on our range so the big objective is verry effective.
Thats all for now,
Greetings CoenH
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★★★★★
“After reading the reviews on here for rifles under the...”
Written on: 01/03/2006 by matfink (1 review written)
After reading the reviews on here for rifles under the £200 mark, I decided on a Webley Stingray. What a mission trying to find a store with one in stock, but luckily I got one a .22 carbine.
The only thing I was miffed with when I got it out the box was it had a drip of staining on the stock, how annoying. But oterhwise I can't fault it and get this, to my amazment the open sights only needed minor adjustment. After just 20! yes 20 pellets I was hitting a 50 pence piece at 35yds! Wicked,...
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★★★★★
“I love the accuracy of the Webley Stingray, that's...”
Written on: 09/02/2006 by xpos
I love the accuracy of the Webley Stingray, that's what impressed me the most of this rifle. Put a good piece of glass on it and just pick off whatever you point it at, I'm glad I got it before Webley & Scott went under, that's too bad. They made some fine shooting guns!
I got mine.
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★★★★★
“I went for the WEBLEY STINGRAY Carbine .22 because its...”
Written on: 04/02/2006 by RAT DRILLA (10 reviews written)
I went for the WEBLEY STINGRAY Carbine .22 because its looks appealed to me more so than the XOCET K. When the rifle came I was surprised by how much better in looked in the flesh, don't get me wrong it did look good on the web but this does it no justice what so ever! The Webley Stingray is a compact rifle with sweet lines and it has a extremely well built feel to it, as I found out when I picked it up out of its box for the first time, the rifle oozes quality, a very sturdy piece of kit... (read more)
Springer's Response to RAT DRILLA's Review
Written on: 24/02/2006
I had a stingray as my first air gun years ago it was brilliant the weight was perfect and the accuracy was akin to my old tx200 I own an exocet now amongst others but if I could have my stingray back tomorrow I would. Once the gun has run in shoots as sweet as a nut like you say it just gets better. happy shooting
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Rat Drilla's Response to RAT DRILLA's Review
Written on: 20/03/2006
yes it is a very sweet rifle, i have now added a simmons 1.5-5x20 and its settled right in, i hardly ever miss with this beast now.. i am very happy that i choose the stingray and it will be staying in my armory.
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176891_Bombom101's Response to RAT DRILLA's Review
Written on: 25/04/2006
Hello rat drilla i believe you are a member on AirgunsBBS.com? Same here i'm logunsolo22 the one who told you about walnut stock versions of the stingray.
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Logunmad's Response to RAT DRILLA's Review
Written on: 29/04/2006
Got a 177 carbine and it is the best little break barrel I\'ve owned. These really are a wicked little vastly under-rated gun. Try adding a laser for close range vermin control. Then you can just point and kill.
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★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray air rifle is very powerful! I have...”
Written on: 18/12/2005 by Tedder (1 review written)
The Webley Stingray air rifle is very powerful! I have shot many rats and vermin, and I would recommend it. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall the Webley Stingray is a very fine springer...”
Written on: 29/11/2005 by shootinman (5 reviews written)
Overall the Webley Stingray is a very fine springer rifle. Easy to tote about for a day plinking. Accurate and fun to shoot. A 9 for handling for difficulty in breaking the barrel only. (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought the Webley Stingray air rifle quite a long...”
Written on: 15/11/2005 by brad scott89
I bought the Webley Stingray air rifle quite a long time ago now, and I still use it for hunting. It has great power and awesome accuracy. I have killed (and eaten) many pigeons and rabbits from up to 50 yards.
They're really good.
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★★★★★
“Second review of this rifle after now putting about...”
Written on: 19/08/2005 by Britishshooter (4 reviews written)
Second review of this rifle after now putting about 2000 rounds through the gun.
I've continued to track the grouping over time, and it has improved down to 3/8 inch at 30 yards with the Bushnell scope. I did change pellet to the Beeman Kodiak heavy pellet, this made an improvement in the grouping size and the consistancy of groups from day to day. Presumably due to better manufacturing tolerance, as virtually all pellets have the same tight feel in the barrel. Changing to Beeman Kodiak...
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Dvdarc's Response to Britishshooter's Review
Written on: 18/10/2006
Britishshooter, good review and helpful info.
<br/>Is this the .22 cal?
<br/>I am looking to purchase the .22 carbine (made in England) before sold out, and I have been researching the W & S stingray .22 carbine, and all reviews are positive. Any new information you can share about your Stingray. I guess I need a couple more positive takes before I purchase one. Based on your original review you have certainly had your Stingray long enough to comment with even more expertise. I am on the Review Centre, and I reviewed the TX200 MKIII. I go by dvdarc. Thanks for any additional light on the subject.
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<br>dvdarc in Colorado Springs.
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Britishshooter's Response to Britishshooter's Review
Written on: 22/10/2006
dvdarc
<br/>My Stingray is a 177 model, and not the carbine model. I shoot it every week, and I have had no issues whatsoever. I've just changed out the scope for a red spot sight, and find that a fun plinking sight making it very quick to acquire a target. You'll need to ensure you get a good quality scope and mount, perhaps with an additional scope stop block to stop the scope creeping on the weapon.
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<br/>I've adjusted the trigger down from the factory weight, and adjusted the travel stop a bit. It's not a match grade trigger, but it is very responsive with a clean let off, and not a bit mushy like many.
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<br/>I've lost track of how many rounds I've fired, and I have not seen any change in the performance of the gun whatsoever. It still sounds solid without any spring twang. All the screws have remained tight and secure after my initial re-tightening.
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<br/>I think you'll enjoy this sporting rifles performance and reliability.
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<br/>Best regards.
<br/>British Shooter, Seattle.
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Dvdarc's Response to Britishshooter's Review
Written on: 23/10/2006
Britishshooter
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<br/>Thanks for the quick response.
<br/>I purchased just today (23rd October 2006) the Stingray .177 Walnut Deluxe rifle from Airgun Depot. When I get some tins through this rifle I will write a review. An additional incentive I liked regarding the Stingray is the Theoben Gas Ram conversion that is available. We'll see... I understand W & S use heavy high quality springs in their airguns, so a spring tune may be fine too (future considerations). Getting colder here in Colorado so the shooting will be scarce.
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<br/>Again thanks, regards
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★★★★★
“Have a Webley Patriot and got a good deal on a .22...”
Written on: 09/07/2005 by tallguy606 (6 reviews written)
Have a Webley Patriot and got a good deal on a .22 Stingray carbine, wanted something for plinking with less cocking effort. Am really impressed with the Stingray, super accurate with open sights shooting RWS Hobby wadcutters, excellent power - plenty enough for hunting, actually; easy handling with short barrel. Now I use the Stingray more than the Patriot, which I reserve for "big game." Webley guns are super high quality, I prefer over German. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is my first pellet gun in about 40...”
Written on: 24/06/2005 by rmartinez (1 review written)
The Webley Stingray is my first pellet gun in about 40 years. I did a lot of researching for a good but reasonably priced air gun. I had an opportunity to purchase the Webley Stingray from AIR GUNS OF ARIZONA on a special price that they had, +/- $260.00
I am an owner of several high caliber rifles, the 22 caliber, 222 caliber, 25-06, 12 guage shotgun and handguns in the 9mm, 380 caliber and the 38 Special. So I have had a lot of experience in West Texas with hunting and shooting rifles...
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Tallguy606's Response to rmartinez's Review
Written on: 10/07/2005
Don't think the trigger guard is plastic - check again,it's cast metal.
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Rmartinez's Response to rmartinez's Review
Written on: 12/07/2005
I APOLOGIZE AND STAND TO BE CORRECTED. THE TRIGGER GUARD IS NOT PLASTIC BUT METAL. THANKS
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176891_Bombom101's Response to rmartinez's Review
Written on: 14/07/2005
yeah there are some points i agre with but some i dont. recoil???!!! rite i shoot l98a1s and they have no form of anti kick mechanism now thats a kick! all it is, is the spring compressing backwards rapidly, and the rubber butt pad should sort it out.
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<br>all webley and scotts are very accurate and i cant see how you managed to miss cans that close i hit a pheasant at 60 yards and dropped it straight away (but i dont know how powerful your version is) mine webley is roughly 13-15ft lbs. And whats the calibre ? .177 .22 .25?
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<br>i have yo agree that the heavy effect makes it a good rifle the wood is gorgeous especially walnut.
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<br>well i have to respect what you say have fun with your british built rifle.
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★★★★★
“Webley Stingray: ”
Written on: 31/03/2005 by Britishshooter (4 reviews written)
Webley Stingray:
After having owned a Winchester 1000X and struggled with poor accuracy for 3 months I researched other rifles. Webley came up in many conversations and reviews and now I know why. Out of the box experience is great. Good looking gun, really fine engineering in the breach action and the trigger especially.
After a few very loud rounds due to oil in the chamber the gun steadied down and immediately shot better than the Winchester 1000X. Nice crisp trigger action and very...
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★★★★★
“The webley stingray is a great gun for a slightly more...”
Written on: 26/02/2005 by mickey500 (6 reviews written)
The webley stingray is a great gun for a slightly more experienced shooter as the potential accuracy is phenomenally high in the right hands also the compactness may not suit all but for me it certainly does the job
The stingray is the procession from the Vulcan and I believe that when handled properly it will outshoot the owner.
I have found the stingray is complemented perfectly by the logun silencer and when fitted with a descent scope (not a hawke nite-eye, which I had to replace 3...
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Jimmy H's Response to mickey500's Review
Written on: 03/03/2005
I totally agree. I too have a Stringray with gas strut and Logun silencer and find it is a joy to shoot and a very accurate hunting tool. Better than a BSA Lightning in my opinion.
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★★★★★
“This is my 1st review of this air rifle, the Webley...”
Written on: 13/11/2004 by BomBom101
This is my 1st review of this air rifle, the Webley Stingray. I have owned this air rifle for 2 and a half years and nothing has gone wrong with it. The wood is strong; the power is consistent at 11.7ft lbs, what's the matter with that? Nothing.
Me and my dad go shooting with this and a Relum Tornado, my dads got 8 rabbits with it and I've got 2 and picks them off at bout 30-40 yards no trouble. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE WEBLEY HARRIER .22 12.3 GN PELLETS YOU WONT BE DISSAPPOINTED....
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176891_Bombom101's Response to 176891_BomBom101's Review
Written on: 26/01/2007
This rifle has recently been featured in AGW and a more up to date review will be coming soon
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★★★★★
“I bought my Webley .22 Stingray in about February 04....”
Written on: 26/07/2004 by WhiteWolf (1 review written)
I bought my Webley .22 Stingray in about February 04. I was tempted to get an Xocet but I decided to pay a bit extra and go for the Stingray and I haven't been disappointed. When I first came to fire it I thought that the barrel was jammed shut until I got frustrated and give it a good crack which opened it. After a few shots my hand was getting sore and I was a bit worried but eventually it loosened up and became easier to break. I didn't really know how powerful it was going to be as... (read more)
Whitewolf's Response to WhiteWolf's Review
Written on: 16/05/2005
One of the bolts holding the cylinder to the stock has snapped and left half of the bolt inside the hole. I have read about this happening to other people so I have always kept the screws tight but it still happens. Forunately you can order any replacement part for this rifle from http://www.chambersgunmakers.co.uk/webley.htm. A new cylinder is about £40 and a new screw is £2.
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Whitewolf's Response to WhiteWolf's Review
Written on: 12/08/2005
I just called Webley because the other bolt has just fallen out. The guy on the phone said that they would repair the rifle, replace the bolts and give the rifle a going over and check it with a chrony to make sure its at full power. As its under guarantee its only going to cost me the postage (about £8). I would still recommend the rifle despite the couple of problems ive had.(I have ruined the front sight because I tried to get it off to fit a scope but it had friction welded its self to the barrel. I got frustrated and stripped the head off the screw with the allen key so I had to cut a slot into the screw head and get it off with a flathead screwdriver.)
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Bloodgarden's Response to WhiteWolf's Review
Written on: 30/03/2006
The Stingray and the Xocet seem to both be variations on the same theme; being offered in the same calibers and with the same stated velocities, yet I don't hear of the cheaper Xocet breaking it's stock bolts like the Stingray. Does the Xocet share this same fault with the Stingray?
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Whitewolf's Response to WhiteWolf's Review
Written on: 31/03/2006
I'm sure it does, the only difference being between the rifles as far as I can see is the quality of the stock, and that the Xocet doesnt have a threaded muzzle. The stock bolts on both rifles are in the same place on the cylinder so I would say that they are equally likely to break. Both rifles will be both as accurate and powerful as each other. I have had mine repaired now by a gunsmith (it cost £12 parts and labour) and I have put loctite in the threads and they are rock solid now, I wouldnt let it put you off buying either rifle. Take a look on airgununiverse at the forums if you are looking for information about air rifles, the people on there will be more than happy to help you out.
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176891_Bombom101's Response to WhiteWolf's Review
Written on: 12/01/2007
Good review there, mines currently being overhauled, and having a Venom V Mach fitted to it can't wait to see what its going to shoot like!
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★★★★★
“The Webley Stingray is a brillient air rifle. It is...”
Written on: 05/07/2004 by sam da man (1 review written)
The Webley Stingray is a brillient air rifle. It is highly accurate and very powerful. I would advise getting a ram for it though, put it up to 22fpp. (read more)
★★★★★
“I was suprised by the power and accuracy of the Webley...”
Written on: 15/04/2004 by woodfl (3 reviews written)
I was suprised by the power and accuracy of the Webley Stingray spring powered rifle. However after 2 months use from new both the high-tensile stock bolts snapped off, with snapped ends embedded inside the thread holes of the gun! I did'nt notice this and the continued firing of the gun caused the end of the stock to split! With hindsight I wish I had tightened up the stock & trigger bolts when I bought it new - I believe the beech stock might have shrunk in storage causing the gun's steel... (read more)
Nickalitus's Response to woodfl's Review
Written on: 27/05/2004
Yes. I have only just noticed today! I have known that my stock has been a bit loose over the past 3 months and I am quite sure that the bolts were there a week ago when I went out shooting. But now I looked and was quite shocked to see that they had compleley snaped off! I am going to take it too my local dalers from where I bought it from in a couple of days and see what he can do. This is a bit dissapointing as ive had the gun for just under a year and my expectations were high for webley (and still are). The Stingray is still a grate rifle which i would recommend to any one. But anyway I expect that Webley will replace bolts free of charge.
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Woodfl's Response to woodfl's Review
Written on: 28/05/2004
Since having the Stingray back from Webley in April, every time the rifle is used I've checked and usually have to slightly tighten (Webley staff speak 'torque up') the 2 stock + 2 trigger bolts - which I believe is due to the new replacement beech stock shrinking.
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<br>One month after being returned from Webley the safety catch has stopped working - the very poor quality safety catch is surely an embarrasment for Webley & Scott!
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Woodfl's Response to woodfl's Review
Written on: 07/08/2004
I've been using the Stingray for 8 months now, the stock bolts have stopped coming loose but the rifle's mechanism has moved forward about 3mm which results in a gap between where your thumb sits on the back of the stock and the steel dome end of the rifle's spring cap (end).
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<br>The Rifle remains very accurate and recoil is easy to cope with, it's quite noisy! I tried using Webley's 8" silencer - this was a waste of time - it made no difference! - sent it back and got full refund from Uttings.com.
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<br>The 'Safety' has stopped working (again)- I wish Webley hadn’t bothered fitting this piece of useless linkage.
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Woodfl's Response to woodfl's Review
Written on: 19/02/2005
My .177 Stingray is now 14 months old, and has not been in heavy use - because I have been using my .22 Weihrauch HW90K more often.
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<br>I tried to fit a scope but discovered that the rifle suffers from 'Barrel Droop' which means that the barrel slopes downwards preventing the scope from being Zeroed! I had to buy a special BSA adjustable mount(same as B-Square model) which requires adjustment with tiny allen keys to get right - quite a fiddly process to get right!
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<br>The rifle has also just started to exhibit 'Barrel Wobble' a fault common to some break-barrel designs especially the older BSA Meteor - I don't know if I can fix the slight wobble by tightening the main through bolt/bearing that holds the barrel on? I would be grateful to receive any comments of help to remedy this.
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<br>To summarise all the faults that have occured during 14 months of light use:
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<br>Beech stock ends split
<br>Stock bolts snapped of inside action
<br>Safety catch useless - has stopped working
<br>Rifle suffers from 'Barrel Droop'
<br>Rifle suffers from 'Barrel Wobble'
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<br>I am dissapointed with the Stingray's quality - therefore change my original review comment to NOT RECOMMENDED.
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<br>I would not purchase another Webley Break Barrel
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Woodfl's Response to woodfl's Review
Written on: 20/03/2005
Well I'll just have to eat my words............
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<br>During pellet testing My Stingray(with all it's faults)has just beat my son's BSA Lightning XL over our 20 metre garden range.
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<br>.177 Stingray&Webley Lazapell 6shot group=15mm
<br>.177 BSA Lightning XL&Crossman Premier7.9GR 6shot group=19mm
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<br>I'd have to say the Stingray has a better trigger and has a smoother more refined firing cycle (i.e. has less recoil)and is not so pellet fussy as the BSA Lightning XL.
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★★★★★
“I purchased my .22 Webley stingray karbine two weeks...”
Written on: 13/04/2004 by AaronA UK (6 reviews written)
I purchased my .22 Webley stingray karbine two weeks ago new from a local sports shop (Salter sports, farnworth, manchester) and I couldnt be more immpressed.
I took my stingray out for the first time last week and started hitting small targets and my little brothers unwanted action figures from 30-40 yards with ease using a webley silver 3-9x40 scope and Hustler pellets.
At first I thought that my Stingray was heavy but this doesnt bother me now as it reduces recoil and is light compared...
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★★★☆☆
“Hmmm, I expected this, a rifle, with good power (920...”
Written on: 20/02/2004 by Jackalite (11 reviews written)
Hmmm, I expected this, a rifle, with good power (920 fps, .177) BUT the Webley Stingray is too heavy for this generation. I say this due to Webley using a cheap metal iron in this case, although it is strong they didn't use an alloy like in the BSA lightning and even the Gamo Hunter!! now British rifles wipe the floor with Spanish guns, so let's keep it this way. DO not criticise my findings, I do this to tell people the truth not some willy nilly about a gun being ace just because I own it... (read more)
Nickalitus's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 26/05/2004
What a load of rubbish Jack. You dont even own the Stingray.
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Jackalite's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 10/06/2004
who r u?
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Nickalitus's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 19/06/2004
Nick, the king of all kings!
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Jackalite's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 30/06/2004
Oh yeah you are the set 3 spud at school
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Billnbugs's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 16/11/2004
No wonder your Stingray is going rusty if it's made from iron! My rifle is the steel version and is wiped over with an oily cloth after every outing, and after 2 years' hard usage there are no signs of rust anywhere (not even on the cocking link, which has received no more oil than the rest of the rifle's components). I don't know how you have achieved your rifle's rusty cocking link, as it is a well-known fact that steel (or iron!) can NOT rust if air and moisture are excluded from it by a film of oil.
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176891_Bombom101's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 10/01/2005
You know nothing bout stingrays as they are not made from iron they are made from cast steel and if you have a .177 stingray that does 920fps you should have an fac because thats about 13ftlbs. But after all it is your opinion.
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Jimmy H's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 25/01/2005
I also have to agree that my stingray is not iron and I too keep mine well oiled and find it works perfectly and looks perfect. Also I prefer a rifle with a bit of weight about it. The BSA lightning is too light. It feels a bit flimsy and is too lively under recoil. In my opinion all the best spring guns are heavy. Webleys, Weihrauchs and Air Arms.
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Coenh's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 16/03/2006
And I don't know what you mean with too heavy for it's age, have you ever shot a decent rifle like the HW 97?? Now that is quite a heavy gun but just like you've said: that is just you're opinion.
Greetings from Holland.
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176891_Bombom101's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 30/03/2006
yeah, these are well heavy when fully scoped and kitted.
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Kenbu's Response to Jackalite's Review
Written on: 26/09/2008
Cannot believe you even own a Stingray, it`s a very fine rifle and made of STEEL (not IRON). Far better than any Gamo or BSA
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★★★★★
“I recently bought a Webley Stingray Carbine in .177...”
Written on: 18/01/2004 by Carlton (2 reviews written)
I recently bought a Webley Stingray Carbine in .177 caliber.
What a sweet performer!
Accuracy is very good. The stock is the best fitting I've ever come across-with the short barrel it holds and handles very nicely. So much better than the Beeman R-9 in every respect. The firing cycle is smooth and not at all too loud for it's power level. The finish on the metal and wood is quite nice. A really pretty piece that looks so much better in your hands than the photos on the web...
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Tallguy606's Response to Carlton's Review
Written on: 09/07/2005
I have same opinion - have owned Beeman and HW rifles, and they are excellent, but something about Webleys I like better, they are powerful, slick, fast handling, and super well made. My .22 Stingray carbine is my favorite rifle, too.
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Cognition's Response to 281274_calvy c's Review
Written on: 02/05/2007
Would you recommend the Stingray over the Xocet?