BSA Hornet Reviews
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★★★★★
“Well what can i say, i have owned a bsa hornet .177...”
Written on: 07/05/2011
Well what can i say, i have owned a bsa hornet .177 for about 6 months now & let me say it has to be the best all round air rifle you could buy ! i have owned in the past various much more expensive rifles including a couple of daystate's & the hornet is a match for them all without spending a fortune, its very well made, easy to use, well ballanced & above all it's very accurate, if you can find a nice one at the right money, snap it up ! you won't regret it, you will get around 80-100... (read more)
★★★★★
“Like most of BSA's air rifle lineup, the Hornet is a...”
Written on: 05/01/2010 by ampmaestro (19 reviews written)
Like most of BSA's air rifle lineup, the Hornet is a very nice looking rifle with lovely woodwork. Not only is the woodwork good, and well finished, but the metalwork fits into it exceptionally well with no gaps or pressure points making it look unfinished, and the bluing is also immaculate. Visually, you wont get many rifles as a attractive as the Hornet, so for your dollars you are getting a very stunning looking piece of hardware.
How does it perform?? In a word, "excellent". Accuracy is...
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★★★★★
“The BSA Hornet is a great airgun BSA airguns long...”
Written on: 10/07/2009 by kevin mc colgan (1 review written)
The BSA Hornet is a great airgun BSA airguns long established .I have two BSA hornet BSA superten very well made. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned a BSA Hornet for about 3 years and find...”
Written on: 12/06/2009
I have owned a BSA Hornet for about 3 years and find hitting a five pence piece at 20 yards no problem. I used a logan silencer for quietness but found the weinrauch a much better product. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned a hornet for about 3 years and find...”
Written on: 12/06/2009 by verminhater
I have owned a hornet for about 3 years and find hitting a five pence piece at 20 yards no problem.I had a logan silencer to start with but found the wienrauch version a much better product. (read more)
★★★★★
“THe BSA Hornet has absolute great accuracy and very...”
Written on: 20/01/2009
THe BSA Hornet has absolute great accuracy and very good power. As I used to own a BSA ultra I found this only gave me 30-40 shots per charge, then i upgraded to the Hornet which gives me another 100 shots on top of that and also has more power as I charge it to 230 bar but my ultra could only take 190 bar. I would recommend a bsa to a starter shooter or maybe even the most experienced, as they are great guns, accurate and also are good value for money. shoot fun but safe (read more)
★★★★★
“i am a pro hunter and live on a farm i get called in...”
Written on: 21/06/2008
i am a pro hunter and live on a farm i get called in from all over but my secret to success is the bsa hornet the best gun i have ever uses. Very accurate
no recoil
perfect for rabbits, pinions and all other vermin
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★★★★★
“Writing to give my opinion because I disagree with...”
Written on: 20/01/2008
Writing to give my opinion because I disagree with some of the comments I have read. I have owned a .22 hornet carbine for the last 4 years, it is very accurate with a healthy power output of 11.9ft lbs using air arms hunter. it places shot after shot through the same hole at 35 yds with no probs. I have had not one problem since the day I bought it. One thing I will say is that I don't recommend the bsa sas silencer, hope this helps you! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Good at short and long range, very point a bull guna,...”
Written on: 31/12/2007
Good at short and long range, very point a bull guna, ideal for rabbits and peasant (read more)
★★★★★
“Very good kills at long distance using predator .22...”
Written on: 25/08/2007 by jimmyjackson
Very good kills at long distance using predator .22 plts could come standard with a bigger silencer. (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Plastic hammer housing swelled up and jammed in its...”
Written on: 10/04/2007 by gazzlerazzle (1 review written)
Plastic hammer housing swelled up and jammed in its cylinder (read more)
★★★★★
“The BSA Hornet is great for poping bunnies at 40 yards...”
Written on: 16/11/2006 by lewismac1
The BSA Hornet is great for poping bunnies at 40 yards and can take down a pigeon no bother. I was surprised with the power in the gun and is very good with the shots per charge i get nearly 200 shots with my .22. I find Acupell Domeheads are most effective with quarry i hope this info. helps. (read more)
★★★★★
“This BSA Hornet gun is very quiet and very accurate. I...”
Written on: 27/10/2006 by stinger (1 review written)
This BSA Hornet gun is very quiet and very accurate. I have run a lot of pellets through it and Crosman Preimer is the most accurate. It is quite deadly on the grey squirrel here in the USA. I have the multi-shot. For hunting it's the best way to go. One hole groups are common at 30 yards. Hope this helps. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“I'm really happy some of you guys are enjoying your...”
Written on: 16/10/2006 by 045madmatt (4 reviews written)
I'm really happy some of you guys are enjoying your BSA Hornets, but make the most of them as when they go wrong, they are a total nightmare. I loved my Hornets when they were running fine but the first one packed up after 2 days and the second one packed up after 3 weeks, so I opted to have it repaired and had it totally striped and replace various seals and then tuned it for optimum performance. Then bugger me, that went wrong the same day I got it back, within 30 shots.
The only thing I...
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★★★★★
“I bought the BSA Hornet after a Superstar (read...”
Written on: 20/01/2006 by stormy (2 reviews written)
I bought the BSA Hornet after a Superstar (read previous report on that one) .22 cal, running H+N field target trophys at about 11.25ftlbs.
Amazing accuracy, single holers at 35 yards, and inch groups at 60! It has accounted for many rabbits and ferals, and has fired about 9000 shots with no problems so far. Precharged def the way to go, and BSA do it so well.....wish they made a .25 in this model!
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★★☆☆☆
“I bought the BSA Hornet could not wait to go hunting...”
Written on: 08/01/2006 by multishot (1 review written)
I bought the BSA Hornet could not wait to go hunting with it . Fired 30 shots off then air started hissing through barrel. Sent it back to BSA they fitted a new regulator. Got it back regulator is working fine but pellet groups very poor(shots scatterd over target). When I looked the barrel was slack(they had left the breech screws slack. Phoned BSA back again they told me how to take the gun to bits to get to the screws. What!! I've hardly had the gun forlong. Got screws tigntend, still... (read more)
★★★★★
“I love my BSA Hornet it's extremly accurate and easy...”
Written on: 24/12/2005 by john pierre (1 review written)
I love my BSA Hornet it's extremly accurate and easy to load. no hassle pumping it up or setting the sites to the guns full potential! (read more)
★★★★★
“The BSA Hornet rifle has got to one of the best I have...”
Written on: 28/11/2005 by rabbithunter
The BSA Hornet rifle has got to one of the best I have owned. At first with the free floating barrel I was a bit over protective, (in other words covering it with cotton wool as to say). But it is very durable as I found.
Zero this gun in at 30 yards, you will not miss a target from 15-45 yards.
The only complaint I have is the cocking of the next round of pellet.
A flick of the thumb to load the next round automatically,great. But the sound of metal on metal could surely have been...
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Hornetb's Response to 218820_rabbithunter's Review
Written on: 01/03/2006
If your worried about the noise when loading, catch the loading probe with your thumb rather than letting it fly back at full speed. Use your index finger to release the probe and catch the loading probe as it springs back with your thumb. Doesn't come any easier than this.
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★★★★★
“Had the .177 BSA Hornet carbine for about 8 weeks...”
Written on: 11/09/2005 by phill2324 (1 review written)
Had the .177 BSA Hornet carbine for about 8 weeks now,superb pcp for the price, very accurate,very reliable,enough air on a full charge to go hunting with,powerful ,put gun through chrono using Accupell showing 11.3ft lbs. At the gun club I use the 35 yard range hitting 1/2 inch targets- 9/10 the only time I miss is down to me not the gun. (read more)
★★★★★
“Well what can I say, I purchased the .177 BSA Hornet K...”
Written on: 19/07/2005 by THE REAL YODA (1 review written)
Well what can I say, I purchased the .177 BSA Hornet K after two months of research, it was a toss up between the s400 and hornet and the hornet won.
And boy what an air rifle.
The main features I liked were the decocking feature. (hold down the cocking trigger then pull the trigger and release the cocking trigger slowly while holding down the trigger and the rifle is decocked) simple, the free floating barrel works a dream landing pellet after pellet on top of each other.
I've tried about...
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★★★★★
“Well, I've had my BSA Hornet for several weeks now and...”
Written on: 29/06/2005 by HornetB (1 review written)
Well, I've had my BSA Hornet for several weeks now and I'm most impressed so far. Mine is a single shot .22 rifle length FAC shooting at about 28ftp w/JSB Exacts. It took me a while before I finally made the decision on which rifle to buy but I have no regrets with choosing the hornet.
I was a bit nervous at first because of the lower purchase price when compared to other PCP's but now that I have used it for a while I have no concerns, it shoots as good as any other PCP, lets just hope...
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Irish's Response to HornetB's Review
Written on: 04/07/2005
Hey how ya goin,im a keen airgunner in Sydney looking into a precharged rifle at the moment just not too sure which way to go,have you owned any other precharged guns before?....steve...
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Hornetb's Response to HornetB's Review
Written on: 05/07/2005
Hi Steve, addictive hobby isn't it. In answer to your question, this is my first PCP. I was going to get a springer for hunting and plinking (R1,R9 or HW97) but ended up visiting and joining my local shooting club, so I ended up buying the PCP to be a bit more competitive in air rifle silhouette (which is a load of fun).
I'm not saying you can't be competitive with a springer, but "I" think it may be easier with a PCP-at least for me. I can hit 22lr shell casings at 45m 9 times out of 10 off the bench with the hornet-it really is that accurate with the right pellets (JSB!!), I'm not sure I could do that with a springer but then my experience with springers is limited to chinese/gamo springers, not good quality springers like the Weihrauch etc.
I can certainly recommend a PCP if you can afford it-they are superb. In Oz you really only have a handful of options for PCP and good quality air guns. These places are Victorian Arms in Melbourne (BSA dealers), Beeman Australia in Brisbane (HW, Beeman, Air Arms) or Hermann's Sporting Supplies in Victoria (FX air guns).
Hope it helps. If you really are keen then I can certainly recommend a PCP. Cheers.
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Irish's Response to HornetB's Review
Written on: 07/07/2005
just me again,yeah i have a weihrauch hw97k .177 its a lot of fun to shoot but keep reading these reports on pcps shooting 1/2 to 1" groups at 50yds,there's no way im getting anything close to that with my rifle and i've had lewis at beeman put a maccari kit in for me.Do you find the hornet to be that much louder than your springers as i've been looking at the FX range with the adjustable power levels and at 12ftlbs im wondering if its gonna be roughly the same report.Thanks again ...Steve...
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Hornetb's Response to HornetB's Review
Written on: 08/07/2005
Yep, much louder that a springer IMO. Really little difference to a 22lr shooting standard velocity ammo. What the report would be at 12ftp I'm not sure on as I have never fired a 12ftp PCP. I can turn the hornet down to around that level also by removing the back panel and adjusting the hammer spring with an allen key, but yet to give that a go. I'd love a HW97 or R9, keeping an eye out for a good secondhand one, but may pluck up the funds to get a newie also. Ideally secondhand though just for plinking. Hope it helps.
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★★★★★
“My BSA Hornet is a 177-rifle length with a Swift...”
Written on: 15/04/2005 by NTG (3 reviews written)
My BSA Hornet is a 177-rifle length with a Swift 6-18x44 scope, B-square mounts and factory installed SAS moderator. This is my first PCP gun and I am very happy with it. It will put pellet on pellet at 25 to 30 yards. I have a BSA Lightning and shot some groups of three from 45 yards with both guns no scope elevation changes from my zero of 35 yards. The lightning had about a 1/2 inch drop with a 1 inch group and the Hornet had a 1 inch drop with a about 1/2 inch group. I use a FX hand pump... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've got the longer rifle version of the BSA Hornet....”
Written on: 26/09/2004 by urabus (1 review written)
I've got the longer rifle version of the BSA Hornet. It's only about 2.5" or so longer than the K, and after a few months of ownership/field use, personally I don't think the handling/printability is in anyway compromised. It's also capable of 20+ more shots; all in all, I'm very happy with the purchase. I've got a 10l 300bar bottle, so charging is really as easy as pie. I've found the balance to be pretty much spot on, and I feel that it's more important than the actual weight of the rifle.... (read more)
Daman's Response to urabus's Review
Written on: 23/06/2005
i am thinking of buying a hornet. but i dont see how it can be heavy? in fact it is lighter than my combo rifle now.. a wherauch hw97k so i will have no problem with this rifle
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★★★★★
“Having been the proud owner of a BSA hornett for a few...”
Written on: 31/08/2004 by kirisute (1 review written)
Having been the proud owner of a BSA hornett for a few months now im happy to say my first few steps into the world of PCP rifles has been nothing short of a pleasure!
I changed to a Hornett from a BSA lightning and expected good things..having fiddled with a friends s400 to get the feel of pcp...but when I took my Hornett out into the field I was not prepeared for the awesome feel and handling of this beautiful piece of kit!
Loading the gun is simple..flick the release catch and the...
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★★★★★
“I recently took delivery of a BSA Hornet single shot...”
Written on: 24/08/2004 by jamesf355 (3 reviews written)
I recently took delivery of a BSA Hornet single shot after trading in my Air Arms S200. Nothing I thought could beat the S200 for accuracy, but I was wrong, very wrong!! So just how good is BSA's new PCP? The rifle now comes in three versions. Hornet Rifle, Carbine and multishot carbine. I opted for the single shot carbine. Loading is a doddle. Flick of a switch, push a pellet in to the breech and push the cocking mechanism under the end of the cylinder which I think is a piece of ingenious... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my Hornet for around 9 months now and must...”
Written on: 04/07/2004 by gazo22 (1 review written)
I have had my Hornet for around 9 months now and must say its a cracking little rifle.
You may say I am bias
As I am sponsered by BSA with a .177 Hornet K for HFT (Hunter Field Target) I have mounted a 10 x 42 sniper scope on it and it's performing well in HFT at present I stand in 6th place overall in the UK HFT league.
So I think the gun speaks for its self
The gun has not given me any problems at all and is a standard gun of the shelf with the only adjustment made to the tigger for HFT...
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★★★☆☆
“I bought the BSA Hornet after a lot of thinking. It...”
Written on: 26/03/2004 by Brad73 (2 reviews written)
I bought the BSA Hornet after a lot of thinking. It had some very good reviews, & the safety features the rifle boasts are very attractive. However, problems started almost immeadiately. Within forty pellets after zeroing, the groups had gone from 1" at 25 yards to 8" at 25 yards. On the forty first shot, the breech jammed closed. Off to BSA the fifle went. On it's return, it arrived with no new paperwork, no test certificate, no letter - nothing. Forty shots later, I now have the... (read more)
Ninjaguy's Response to Brad73's Review
Written on: 29/03/2004
Hi really sorry that your hornet was no good. I have read reports about it being unreliable, but I still went ahead and bought one anyway. I had an airarms 400 before and sold it to get the Hornet. My friend has an airarms and his has been back to the shop twice, once because it was leaking and he keeps having power fluctuations, it was cronoed at 11.8ftlbs and now its running at 12.7 so there are other rifles that have problems. I must say, I love my BSA Hornet and I have had no problems so far, just set it up at 40 yards and put 4 pellets all touching each other. Good luck with your next gun, try a Daystate Harrier, thats the only other gun I would like. Go for just a Harrier not an X and you will save a lot of money and have the same accuracy.
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153597_James Downes's Response to Brad73's Review
Written on: 29/04/2004
I agree ive had no problems with my hornet and used loads since the summer.
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★★★★★
“I've bought my BSA Hornet second hand and can not...”
Written on: 27/02/2004 by billbo t (1 review written)
I've bought my BSA Hornet second hand and can not understand why my mate wanted to sell this exquisite piece of British engineering for such a low price (maybe he was just helping me out). The loading is brilliant (single shot) and the cocking mechanism is as smooth and easy as anything I have come across. Went shooting at the weekend and, after adjusting for windage in gale force winds, was still putting some 10mm groups together. The balance and feel of the hornet has to be experienced to... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have just sold my air arms s400 to buy the BSA...”
Written on: 04/02/2004 by ninjazx6guy (2 reviews written)
I have just sold my air arms s400 to buy the BSA hornet !!!!! Thats says somthing in itself !!! I bought my hornet about a week ago, and couln't wait to try it and zero it in, its zeroed at 30 yards , and I just know where the pellet is going as I shoot, I tried it with lazapell, but it shoots so much batter with lazerdomes, so it is a bit pellet fussy. I will have to try other pellets to see if they're any better, but so far its great, hitting a 20 pence every time so far at 40 yards and... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had no bad experiences to date, after owning from...”
Written on: 08/01/2004 by Rabbit stopper (1 review written)
I've had no bad experiences to date, after owning from new in May 1993. Why pay more when this will cater for all your needs of a single shot PCP. Many Rabbits in the larder! (read more)
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★★★★★
“I bought this rifle in .22 calibre in December 2003...”
Written on: 22/12/2003 by chancer99 (1 review written)
I bought this rifle in .22 calibre in December 2003 with the intention of teaching my son to shoot and to use as a backup for my Air Arms S410. For a regulated PCP rifle, it appeared to be superb value for money at £310 (gun only).
First impressions, straight out of the box, were very good. The stock is beech, finished in an attractive walnut stain. This example was particularly well finished with excellent chequering. The rifle was purchased with a BSA SAS silencer.
Fitted with a Hawke...
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Chancer99's Response to chancer99's Review
Written on: 06/01/2004
I've now purchased & fitted a Logun silencer and thougt I'd add some further comments.
<br>The logun is available in a 1/2" UNF fitting which fits without the need for an adaptor. The taper of the Logun does not match the taper on the hornet's barrel like BSA's own SAS silencer so it looks a little odd but it is well worth it when you hear the difference. An AB test of both shows the Logun to be far more efficient. Not only is the rifle now much quieter, the pitch of the sound is significantly lowered - more of a pop than a crack. Well worth spending the extra £43.
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Sn1Per63's Response to chancer99's Review
Written on: 08/01/2004
I also own a Hornet...where is the separate safety catch? Mine doesn't have one. Is this a new feature fitted to later rifles? It looks as if the chequering has improved, mine isn't too special.
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Chancer99's Response to chancer99's Review
Written on: 12/01/2004
I was surprised to see a safety catch installed as it was not mentioned in any of the reviews I read prior to purchase or shown in any of the accompanying photos. The safety is a manual only sliding switch on the right hand side at the rear of the rifle's action. I guess it's a new feature not present on the earlier examples.
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Confide's Response to chancer99's Review
Written on: 12/02/2004
Only the newer models of hornet are fitted with the safety catch, which is similar to the one fitted to the supersport and spitfire etc.
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Jamesf355's Response to chancer99's Review
Written on: 24/08/2004
I fitted a BSA Lightning silencer to my hornet. I just removed the standard adaptor and the Lightning silencer sits perfectly onto the hornet’s barrell. It's extremely quiet. It’s quieter than the SAS silencer and in my opinion looks better too.
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★★☆☆☆
“I was really looking forward to owning a BSA Hornet,...”
Written on: 20/11/2003 by Nocturnal (1 review written)
I was really looking forward to owning a BSA Hornet, it is a good looking rifle with a lovely balance and I love the loading mechanism BUT I had 3 of these in a 2 week period due to faulty regulators.
The first one was doing 3ft lbs, the second 7ft lbs and the third was doing 10ft lbs.
The finish on the stock is awful with very poor chequering even compared to some cheap Chinese rifles!
The cocking system is well designed but just too far forwrd for my liking and you have to move positon...
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★★★★★
“The rrp on this gun is £350 but I got mine from a...”
Written on: 16/11/2003 by chopper (1 review written)
The rrp on this gun is £350 but I got mine from a local gun shop brand new for £285 dont pay more or your being conned. (read more)
★★★★★
“Sting or Not to Sting Hornet is the Question ”
Written on: 17/09/2003 by Shaggy (3 reviews written)
Sting or Not to Sting Hornet is the Question
I took delivery of a .22 BSA Hornet Air Rifle a few days ago.
Honestly, first impressions were it looked like a well built rifle, solid & comfortable.
I know that inside the Hornet there are some bit's that migrated over from the Super 10's key components, the regulator & the crown from the barrel, but I couldn't help wondering if the action & block was originally based on the Super10 also?
As an S10 Owner, the lines on the action looked...
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Bertie's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 23/09/2003
Shaggy - I got the distinct impression you really like that gun!
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Seahighlander's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 30/09/2003
Shaggy do you sleep with it, because it sure sounds like your married to it.Good luck mate best report ive ever read about a rifle,you should get a job on some of these mags to spice it up a bit
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Bertie's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 01/10/2003
seahighlander...Perhaps you're psychic as I was thinking along those lines! But shaggy has real writing ability along with a sound knowledge of our hobby/sport and sure would spice up the mags which I buy only at Xmas. And all those guns he's got! Come on shaggy - write a review on each one as I'm sure there's loads of interest out there and I know Review Centre will welcome them too.
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Monkeychum's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 13/11/2003
great review, I am looking at buying a pre-charged, have a BSA springer at the moment, this review will make me have a look at the hornet.
<br>cheers
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Popshot's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 01/04/2004
I agree that the Hornet is a stonking gun but the reg isn't from the S10. The S10 reg is a huge cigar like offering that I've found to be less than reliable. The Hornet reg is tiny, all new and very good at it's job.
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Goldenarrow's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 03/06/2004
I traded in my air arms pro elite for a hornet, my first pcp for years, I must say that the write up on it was spot on, the handling and workings of this rifle are smooth, consistant and reliable, I have been getting half inch groups at 50 & 60 yards, all full power shots and all heavy hits. I wanted to use my hornet mainly for hunting, I haven't had any problems what so ever with it so far, all clean kills first time, I was wondering though, has anyone used magnum, or heavier grain amunition with the hornet and how did it react on quarry and at what range.
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Popshot's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 03/06/2004
If .177 then I've never found a BSA barrel yet that doesn't like Bisley Magnums. If .22 then you're looking at seriously loopy trajectory. I use Daystate FT in 4.53 in mine and haven't had a rabbit complain yet so don't feel the need for heavy pellets.
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Shaggy's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 04/06/2004
Thanks for the complements Guy's
<br>I really do like the Hornet, but, not enough to sleep with or my pair of twins (Super10's) would jellious & kick me out of the bed.
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<br>I have a new stock on it now it's a cracker I have pasted a review on to here, you'll see it Just look at the links for the pictures, that tells the story as he goes
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<br>let me know if you want me to do some more, there a lot of effort put in to them but worth it nune the less, so I get inspireation.
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<br>Thanks again
<br>Darren
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Shaggy's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 05/06/2004
When ever I get a new Rifle I try all sorts of pellets in them to see what works best, & if ever I run out of my preferred pellet what comes in 2ns place might be easy to get hold of in a hurry.
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<br>Remember when evaluating Pellets it's not just how well you can get them! You should also consider how easy it is to get hold of the favored pellet.
<br>It's no good choosing Daystate 4.53's if you have to travel 30 miles to get a tin! & the local shop has the 2ns best by the lorry load.
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<br>My own personnel opinion is for any BSA
<br>in .177 it has to be:
<br>Daystate 4.53's (not it's not a Slip that is 4.53)
<br>Exterminator's (Please email me for these I can give you info on getting a free trial pack) Bisley Magnums
<br>Webley Laser Domes
<br>If 1 of these 4 pellets types don't work in your rifle something’s not right. 1 of them at least should be able to group nicely AA Fields in
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<br>For all BSA rifles in .22
<br>out by a long way is
<br>Air Arms Fields 5.52's Best in every BSA I have tried.
<br>Exterminators 20.5gr are amazing in FAC Rating, but not to there full potential in sub 12ft ib rifle.
<br>Bisley Magnums. again a heavy pellet but they do seem to like them.
<br>Some of the Springer’s do like the Bisley Long Range Golds thou.
<br>Hope it helps?
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<br>ATB
<br>Darren
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Bertie's Response to Shaggy's Review
Written on: 14/09/2004
Hello again friends.....I wonder if any of you will read this.
<br>I've decided to go PCP as I've had a little luck on Review Centre with winning a monthly prize AND a little kick-back from Premium Bonds.
<br>Would have bought the Spitfire but Ramsbottom's are awaiting delivery from BSA so I ordered the Air Arms S200 combo with stirrup pump. Should be here soon.
<br>If you ring Air Arms, you won't get an answering machine but delightfully sounding young ladies. Ummmm....being my age, you'd appreciate that!
<br>One day, I might ring BSA.
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<br>Anyway, I'm joining the PCP club and looking forward to MORE bunny meat now that there is an R in the month.
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<br>Safe and happy shooting guys.
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★★★★★
“I am very happy with my Hornet and wouldn't change it...”
Written on: 18/08/2003 by Sn1per63 (4 reviews written)
I am very happy with my Hornet and wouldn't change it for anything. My first pre-charged air gun. More than happy with the accuracy and handling. (read more)
★★★★★
“This gun is the best gun i have ever had. It is also a...”
Written on: 18/08/2003 by sammy.
This gun is the best gun i have ever had. It is also a lightweight so it is great for accuracy. This gun is also very cheap so the bsa hornet is not a bargain its a steal! (read more)
★★★☆☆
“After the third repair in TWO WEEKS, i`ve given the...”
Written on: 28/07/2003 by Danny.
After the third repair in TWO WEEKS, i`ve given the Hornet the elbow. Started with a faulty regulator, BSA fitted a new one. Gun went wrong again, John Bowkett himself (the reg designer)stripped gun down, no fault found, so he said, this after BSA had witnessed fault, gun was fine then until pellet loading probe jammed, that was it for me, opting for another pre charge. (read more)
121092_Berny.'s Response to 119688_Danny.'s Review
Written on: 02/08/2003
Well I will admit that the knob on the end of the pellet probe does gradually unwind itself (bit of thread lock goo will fix) but other than that I'm delighted with mine. A neigbour is also very impressed and about to trade in his springer.
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<br>And as for effectiveness, I've just finished my 2 charge ans have so far bagged 43 rabbits, one crow and a pidgeon.
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<br>Berny
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<br>PS Yes the rabbits were getting rediculously tame!.
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★★☆☆☆
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Written on: 12/07/2003 by bully.
I am on my second BSA Hornet within nine days. I took second hornet back to BSA as it was not working properly, BSA confirmed that the regulator was faulty. Got it home and after 20 shots, gun packed up again. Inow have to take the gun back to BSA and this time they can keep it, i want my money back. BEWARE folks, this gun is a load of rubbish,i`ve always been a big BSA fan,i have seven of their springers but the Hornet is a miss.I will never but another pre charge,i`ll stick to springers...
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120831_Bertie.'s Response to 115236_bully.'s Review
Written on: 01/08/2003
bully - I hope you get your money back pal. Yes, Gamo own BSA Guns and it seems that their attitude in strictly enforcing the terms of the guarantee or warranty is causing some concern.
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<br>Keep us posted on your problem and as for me, the Cometa 300 does the job of many much more expensive guns. If you're short of a very decent air rifle at a bargain basement price, The Countryman of Derby (usual disclaimer) will flog you one for £109.
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Phil's Response to 115236_bully.'s Review
Written on: 11/08/2003
BULLY,
<br>SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BAD EXPERIANCE WITH THE HORNET. I WAS CONSIDERING BUYING ONE BUT I THINK I'LL GIVE IT A MISS. I'LL JUST STICK WITH MY COMETTA 300, WHICH IS MUCH MORE RELIABLE THAN ANY PCP YOU COULD BUY.
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Pmcomb's Response to 115236_bully.'s Review
Written on: 01/02/2004
Pete from Somerset.
<br>I've been looking for a good rifle for a couple of weeks and was on the verge of buying the Hornet. Thanks to the reviews i'll keep looking...
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★★☆☆☆
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Written on: 12/07/2003 by bully.
Second new Hornet in one week, second one already been repaired, now packed up after 20 shots, this gun is a nightmare, please think very carefully about buying this gun, it`s a lemon. I now have to battle to get my £330 + £120 back for the gun and bottle, gunshop (G.Bates, Birmingham UK) don`t want to know, very nice when they sold me the gun though. I don`t want other people to go through the hastle i`ve had, if you want to contact me, here is my email add 740gl@talk21.com
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116665_Andrew.'s Response to 115124_bully.'s Review
Written on: 18/07/2003
Don`t know about BSA HORNET,i just wouldn`t touch BSA nowdays,but G.BATES,COLMORE ROW BIRMINGHAM UK,GAVE ME A NAFF GUN AND TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR THE WAY I WAS USING IT!!!!!!!!!.How can you go wrong with a spring gun??.I have asked for my money back,more or less laughed at me,in hands of my solicitor now.
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Moley61's Response to 115124_bully.'s Review
Written on: 27/03/2004
I'm thinking of buying one, but guess which gun shop it won't be from!.
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★★★★★
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Written on: 04/07/2003 by Bully.
This is my first pre charged gun,always had springers. The Hornet is just superb, i cannot believe how this rifle handles. The trigger is a dream and it is seriously accurate (I used Crosman Accupels). I fitted the Logan silencer and you can hardly hear the rifle when it fires and NO recoil whatsoever,it`s kinda strange. Apart from loading the pellet under the scope(you get used to it after a little while), the Hornet has a very clever cocking system,after loading the pellet, the gun is...
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113914_Berny.'s Response to Bully.'s Review
Written on: 08/07/2003
Just bought a Hornet myself, from Sporting Guns in Paignton. Very good service and good deal on Simmons 3-9x40 + Logun + case. Bit dark when I got home but sort on zeroed scope using knots on barn door. By now getting seriously dark but couldn't resist peeping over nearest hedge, et voila, three fry size bunnies. My first three field shots later, three dead bunnies on back kitchen draining board, honest!. OK two were only 15-20 yards but third probably 35-40ish. Absolutely amazed at this combo. By far the loudest noise was the twack of pellet against head.
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<br>In some ways, I will probably miss the sense of sport with such easy despatches, but as an efficient, humane was of lowering our rabbit burden, full marks.
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<br>As said before, loading pellets a bit tricky, esp in dark, twice almost loaded it backwards.
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<br>Whilst in shop (which has a fantastic selection), my business head was pushing me towards the Spitfire, which would probably do the same job, but its a real "plain Jane", the Hornet's better styling won the extra £85 out of me.
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<br>Sporting Guns don't seem to have a web-site but do advertise in the Gun Mart.
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<br>Bernie
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114949_Bully.'s Response to Bully.'s Review
Written on: 11/07/2003
<br> Sorry folks,have to backtrack on the Hornet.Two days after buying the Hornet,i had a problem with the cocking button(spring had come loose and so wouldn`t return).Luckily i only live about six miles from factory,i took gun back to them and to their credit,gave me a new gun.i had to take second gun back as the shots were inconsistant,BSA said the regulator was faulty,i had to leave gun with them and go back the next day,like i say good job i live so close to factory.It`s fair to say that new models sometimes have teething troubles but i`m begining to wonder if BSA are what they used to be.I have always been a big BSA fan,indeed i have seven of their springers,which are all exellent,but i`m sorry folks,i`d give the Hornet a miss,wish i hadn`t have bought it.I also am not happy with the shaping of the stock,very bumpy feel around where the ill fitting rubber but pad is,sorry BSA,it`s not what i expected.
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Mcmadkat's Response to 045madmatt's Review
Written on: 17/11/2007
I have to say that I would not really call that a review, more just you opinion. You also seem to have trouble with them, perhaps you are doing something incorrectly? I have heard of almost no problems with Hornets so far, so I am curious why you are breaking them. All the best.