Air Arms S400 .177 Reviews
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★★★★☆
Written on: 18/01/2012
“Personal views on Air Arms S400 carbine Walnut stock”
I have been airgunning for about 30yrs and have over the years owned most most popular makes but have had to change to a PCP in my declining years and have recently purchased an Air Arms S400 carbine. I understand now why so many of my shooting friends use them. Beautifully made with superb finishes on both metal and wood. Accuracy beyond my ability and excellent balance. However the T piece on the Air filler snapped off after 8 fills.and I would be interested if any one else has had this problem....
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★★★★★
Written on: 31/12/2011
“Air arms s400F CARBINE .177 review.”
i purchased my s400 carbine today in .177 , and it is the most accurate , good looking and overall best preformer i have ever shot. i mounted a Nikko stirling mount master 4-12x 50 AO and it really complements the rifle , the rifle requires no talent to shoot well it's a natural , its easily capable of producing 10mm size groupings at 40 meters , if set up correctly , this rifle can compete with a £700 rifle , if your going to add a new pcp to your collection make it the s400. and its made in england...
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/03/2011
“Got my Air Arms S400 classic (Not Carbine) in .177...”
Got my Air Arms S400 classic (Not Carbine) in .177 about 2 weeks ago, since i have put around 200 pellets through it with no problems so far. The gun is lovely, well made and accurate. I fixed a Deben bipod and with the help of that when firing at 40yds the gun easily achieves 10mm spreads with most pellets impacting more or less one on top of the other. Overall it is a great gun which I got for a good price (£389 New) it is slightly fiddly to load but you will get this with any single shot...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 31/07/2010
“I have owned 2 Air Arms S400 air rifles in 177 . ”
I have owned 2 Air Arms S400 air rifles in 177 . Having spent over 5 years with them shooting I am slightly disappointed. Maybe I was just unlucky as some colleagues have shot outstandingly well with them. Compared to my BSA Tactical T10 , the accuracy of my S400s was not as good as the BSA , tested at 55 yards with a variety of sorted , sized & weighed pellets. These rifles were shot off a bench side by side, to rule out condition changes. Both AA rifles groups were bigger than the BSA....
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★★★★★
Written on: 30/06/2010
“just purchased s400 carbine ”
just purchased s400 carbine its extremely accurate can get 5p coin groupings at 35 yards very well made takes quarry down with ease power 11.84 ft/lb with air arms field diablo would definatley recommend to others ,,martin ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/05/2010
“Its a great all round rifle, i ve used it alot in the...”
Its a great all round rifle, i ve used it alot in the last couple of years for everthing from rats to rabbits and i ve never found a problem with the rifle, though i do wish that it didnt cost so much, if it was just for the rifle it wouldnt be so bad but all the accessories and the tank etc really ramps up the cost, ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 11/05/2010
“The Air Arms S400 air rifle is simply superb in every...”
The Air Arms S400 air rifle is simply superb in every respect. It's build quality is extremely impressive with a slick, precise bolt action coupled up to an insanely accurate LW barrel. The stock on this particular rifle is in walnut and it's exceptional in every regard infact the gun looks so good that to me it was slightly let down by the silvered (alluminium/plastic?) bolt that is fitted as standard. I am really nit-picking about the bolt, it's fine, but the rifle is so good that I fitted a stainless...
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Written on: 22/05/2012
thinking off buying one r they as good as everyone says the r
★★★★★
Written on: 26/05/2009
“this is the lightest air rifle i have ever used,...”
this is the lightest air rifle i have ever used, totally accurate on par with my career 707. i have it .177 and believe this is the best for precision hunting, my s400 classic will put pellet on pellet at 40 yards. ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 19/05/2009
“A 2 year old second hand Air Arms S400 .177 I recently...”
A 2 year old second hand Air Arms S400 .177 I recently purchased has proved unerringly accurate with no signs of wear or tear. All the time I'm hitting what I shoot at I'll keep the 400, I may even buy another in a different calibre for hunting....
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Written on: 20/05/2009
The Air Arms s400.177 is more than capable of killing small vermin 'upto the size of rabbits'. ( Head shots only ). I would only move up to a .22 for hunting if you first aquire a F.A.C. I have in the past owned 12lbs .22 and would say that .177 is my prefered calibre at 12lbs.
★★★★★
Written on: 13/05/2009
“as like all the others say , the Air Arms S400 .177 is...”
as like all the others say , the Air Arms S400 .177 is a great gun,well made great looking,basically shoots any pellet (air arms field is the best)in my gun anyway.as for accuracy its only as good as the finger behind the trigger...
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★★★★★
Written on: 02/05/2009
“this is my first Air Arms S400 gun ive had of my own,...”
this is my first Air Arms S400 gun ive had of my own, i used to borrow my friends all the time. All i can say is what a ace gun!!!! i cant believe the accuracy this gun can get, i can shoot small twigs off a tree at a distance of 20 meters away!! Top gun ver very happy!!!!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 12/02/2009
“Air Arms S400 .177 is a very well made rifle, gives...”
Air Arms S400 .177 is a very well made rifle, gives good consistent shots, very powerful with excellent penetration. the beech stock is gorgeous for the money, there is only single shot, but rowan engineering make a good 8 shot convertor which i use for hunting. pellet on pellet accuracy at 10-40yrds. zero recoil and extremely quiet with AA silencer. BUY ONE! : ) "The Air Arms S400 .177 is a very good air rifle. I would definably recommend but can any one tell me how long the gun will keep its...
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★★★☆☆
Written on: 30/01/2009
“I trawled through magazines and online reviews for...”
I trawled through magazines and online reviews for many months before I made my final purchase of a S400K .177. 'This was my first pneumatic air rife (just for the record) ' ; (I have been shooting Springers ' for almost 20 years). This is one fantastic looking gun (the detail on that stock is sublime), the handling is fantastic, and the point and aim feel is truly a thing of beauty. Having in the past owned truly great rifles like the Air Arms Bora and the TX200, I placed all my faith in the Air...
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★★★★★
Written on: 04/01/2009
“The Air Arms S400 .177 is a very good air rifle. I...”
The Air Arms S400 .177 is a very good air rifle. I would definataly recomend but can any one tell me how long the gun will keep its power if you are waiting to shoot something for example how long can i sit some were with the pellet in untill i shoot it email me if you can help...
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★★★★★
Written on: 03/01/2009
“The gun is very accurate i use the gun with a 6-24x44...”
The gun is very accurate i use the gun with a 6-24x44 bsa side wheel scope and with the wright pellets (JSB Exact Pellets) i can shoot the gun so i can get a grouping of some thing the size of a 1p coin from any were to 15 - 45 yards no problem (when im prone) so all in all a very good gun well worth the money...
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★★★★★
Written on: 22/11/2008
“Being just 18 i ain't had many air rifles so if a...”
Being just 18 i ain't had many air rifles so if a novice like me says "I LOVE IT!!!" and"it's easy to use" and even "it's easy to maintain" then nobody can go wrong in buying this air rifle. I use it in field target shooting and it gets only praise from even the most skilled A class shooter with them often saying "That gun got me into A class".Its better than alot of guns on the market for double the price too. This air rifle is staying with me to the end and im never going to sell it...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/11/2008
“I bought my Air Arms s400 secondhand for £265 and im...”
I bought my Air Arms s400 secondhand for £265 and im very pleased with it, good accuracy and power make it ideal for bunnt blasting. Its accurate and very well balanced. Not bad points....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 20/10/2008
“The Air Arms S400 is a likable user friendly rifle....”
The Air Arms S400 is a likable user friendly rifle. Its comfy to use and easy to maintain. It is a bit heavy but a great all round rifle....
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Written on: 12/11/2008
A bit heavy?...are you the Mr sheen man? it is one of the lightest rifles around.
Doubletap's response to Guest's Review
Written on: 25/10/2009
A heavy Air Rifle. Sorry bud but the S400 or any of the AA range are some of the lightest rilfes around. The full length s400 is only 2.7kg where a Daystate Mk4 or a HW100 come in at 3.6-3.8 kg.
★★★★★
Written on: 16/09/2008
“After a few more weeks with my S400 classic .177 i...”
After a few more weeks with my S400 classic .177 i thought i was a bit more qualified to write more info for prospective buyers or new users.I have exactly 11.3 fpe fairly consistantly at around 160-165bar.Many users write reviews about distances and accuracy and whilst most are very genuine and knowledgeable,some are a bit off the mark with distances.I use AA fields 4.51 and walked back from my paper target using a digital ped wheel in a field and fired at the target withy my combro chrono still...
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★★★★★
Written on: 26/08/2008
“The Air Arms S400 is an excellent rifle, I got mine...”
The Air Arms S400 is an excellent rifle, I got mine for £360 from my local RFD. I fitted a hawke 4-16x50 Ir scope with dual share reticle the rifle was fitted with a logun ccfc "supa scilencer" the gun is awsome rutinely 1 holes at 35 yards as for the anti tamper its more of an inconveniance than a deterant, cant rely discuss it on here as it give the air gunning comunity a bad name, only reson its fitted is to cover the manufacturers back. Although it must be stated that ALL MANUFACTURERS...
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★★★★★
Written on: 13/08/2008
“I was very impressed the first time I saw this rifle...”
I was very impressed the first time I saw this rifle and was even more impressed once I was using it. I am using a Logun CCFC silencer which makes my squeeky trainers louder than the gun, it is very quiet. Using AA field 4.51 pellets and I am happy with the ammo so will not switch to anything else now. I use my rifle for dispatching ever multiplying rabbits at a relatives farm and can easily shoot a dozen in an afternoon, and a few crows and wood pigeon usually are dealt with too. I would reccommend...
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★★★★★
Written on: 18/06/2008
“G good general purpose easy to handle airgun. Light,...”
G good general purpose easy to handle airgun. Light, easy to handle, accurate, reliable, packs a punch more than expected prefer to .22 calibre. The only downside I found with the Air Arms S400 is thats its a bit fiddly to load....
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/06/2008
“The air arms s400 .177 is the best gun around . Air...”
The air arms s400 .177 is the best gun around . Air arms s400 . 177 is the best air rifle on the market great for hunting and target shooting easy to fill up if you a great air rifle get an air arms s400 .177...
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★★★★★
Written on: 04/06/2008
“Build quality is very good, the rifle looks stunning...”
Build quality is very good, the rifle looks stunning and it is very accurate. I am currently using H & N hollow point pellets in .177. I can easily and consistently get groups about the size of a 50 pence pice from around 35 yards. I am yet to use it for hunting but wiil be soon and can't wait. It is very easy to fill with a divers bottle and that itself only costs around £3 to fill up in a diving shop. Overall - VERY IMPRESSED ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 08/04/2008
“Bought mine a couple of years ago, would recommend it...”
Bought mine a couple of years ago, would recommend it 100% to anyone. Mine is .177 with walnut stock with a 3-9x50 scope fitted. Looks fantastic and shoots even better! Will hit a 5p piece no trouble from 40yards, I have in fact seen my cousin strike a match from that distance with his .22 S400, no word of a lie!! I look after the the gun and have never had any reliability issues with it. Will easily drop a rabbit from 40 yards and even further with a well taken shot. You will not be disappointed!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 23/02/2008
“Had my Air arms s400 three weeks now and its amazing....”
Had my Air arms s400 three weeks now and its amazing. for the money there is not a better gun out there. first class starters gun if you really want to get into shooting. just got to find what pellets work right for my gun....
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/01/2008
“The Air Arms S400 isgood for rabbit hunting and great...”
The Air Arms S400 isgood for rabbit hunting and great value...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/10/2007
“I used to own a Webley Longbow but i decided i wanted...”
I used to own a Webley Longbow but i decided i wanted something more accurate and powerful, so i chose the 400. In past hunter field target competitions i was hitting 35-40 out of 60 with the longbow, but now my scores have rocketed to 50-55 out of 60 (with Hawke Map Pro sights)...
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/09/2007
“I purchased the gun from J S Ramsbottom (most...”
I purchased the gun from J S Ramsbottom (most excellent dealers) and in common with all others the .177 is getting very hard to come by as there has been a bit of a run on all models due to a rumour that the inner workings are going to be reworked to meet proposed new government legislation. I had to settle for the .22 Classic; not that it bothers me because I was torn between the two calibres anyway. The S400 and it's variants is probably the most popular all round air rifle at this time and as...
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/09/2007
“I've only owned this rifle for a week and I must say I...”
I've only owned this rifle for a week and I must say I am thrilled by the little thing. I have been shooting a TX200 for three years and have had four Air Arms guns. The s400 is my favourite so far. It feels great in your hands, well balanced and light. This is a gun you can carry all day without the usual sore arms and shoulders. I've been on one short hunting trip and am on a 100% success rate with it. 4 rabbits from 4 shots at about 35 yards. It is quiet and easy to cock, it holds its power...
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★★★☆☆
Written on: 03/09/2007
“A good gun when its firing on all cylinders, but you...”
A good gun when its firing on all cylinders, but you have to rap it up in cotton wool, which is a pain when out, and you also have to keep your thumb on the bolt whilst walking around so as it does not open, and scare the quarry off when you do get something in your sights. A friend bought the s200 at same time as i bought the s400k, i now wish I'd bought the same gun, its cheaper, just as accurate and there is always the add on option with the s200....
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★★★★★
Written on: 14/06/2007
“After selling my dearly beloved Logun S16S I decided...”
After selling my dearly beloved Logun S16S I decided I'd put the cash to a more grown up rifle, i wasn't to bothered with gimmicks toys and other useless features i just wanted a nice solid accurate rifle that was user friendly and didn't need to spend half its life in the repair shop (yes logun you know who you are). After trying out a few rifles in the shop (falcons, logun's, webley's etc) i settled on the Air Arms S400 (117) there was just something about it that screamed quality so i parted...
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★★★★★
Written on: 19/02/2007
“This is my first gun in precharge form and I must say...”
This is my first gun in precharge form and I must say that it is a pleasure to shoot. Got it a week ago from Marsh Tackle in High Wycombe and they gave me a bloody good deal and plenty pf useful advice. It only took about twenty shots to zero in the Hawke varmint II sight (4-16 x 44) which accompanies the gun really well. At 30yds I was getting virtually one hole groups and at 45yds groups the size of 10p (prone), so this gun is extremely accurate and in the right hands will be just as competitive...
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Written on: 03/06/2007
You said you got your gun from Marsh Tackle - I live locally to High Wycombe and I went there around February but the shop had closed down, and was boarded up.
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<br/>Has Marsh Tackle moved location?
Psychojock's response to PSYCHOJOCK's Review
Written on: 06/06/2007
I have been there several times since Feb, are you sure you are going to the right place?
<br/>Look up current address on Yell.com.
★★★★★
Written on: 31/01/2007
“There are probably 10 -13 s400's at my club and all...”
There are probably 10 -13 s400's at my club and all have shot well straight out of box, including mine. Can only think you have been unlucky. I have heard of a small number of reported trigger probs in older models, which have been sorted with help from air arms, did you ask for their assistance?...
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★★★★★
Written on: 27/09/2006
“I've had my Air Arms S400 .177 for a year now and love...”
I've had my Air Arms S400 .177 for a year now and love it now more than I did then, only because I've put a Harris bi-po on it, an Air Arms silencer, BSA professional mounts, a Nikko stirling telescopic sight and a Logun lamp. Not only this but I've topped it all off in a walnut stock. I've had problems with pigeons on my land for a while now, but thanks to the s400 I've shot and killed 60 of the little 'beggers'. Well, accuracy is definitely assured! Well done Air Arms! You've got a star pupil!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 11/09/2006
“I have the Air Arms S400 .177 with the walnut stock. ...”
I have the Air Arms S400 .177 with the walnut stock. It's a lovely piece of kit with a nice rosewood finish. This is my target rifle and would not use it for general hunting. A cheap rifle at £400 plus with a nice sight, has the feel of a rifle twice its price! Don't waste your time on other models in this price range - this is the rifle for sure and if you can afford the extra, get the walnut stock....
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★★★★★
Written on: 16/07/2006
“Not much to say ...... everything has already been said! ”
Not much to say ...... everything has already been said! Excellent piece of shooting equipment - just got it 2 weeks ago and I am amazed at how much serious fun it is! and a quick question to long term owners: which pellets it likes the most (.22) ?...
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★★★★★
Written on: 20/03/2006
“Right, first off all the model i have is the classic...”
Right, first off all the model i have is the classic std version with walnut stock, it has a lovely piece of woodwork but i wouldent recommend this for hunting because it would be a shame to knock it, right it looks good now lets see how it is
Build: the build quality of this rifle is very good because the floating barrel is protected by a barrel support near to the muzzle, it is still free floating but if you was ever to knock it hard it will stop the barrel from being seriously harmed thas...
Snipersnipersniper's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 03/06/2006
i have a walnut tx200 that i practically new and i use it for target shooting i am just wondering if a beach s400 would be a good swap for my tx200?
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 05/06/2006
hmmm, well i wrote this review and i also own a TX200 HC aswell, which i had before i brought my s400, i didn't sell my TX to get my s400 because well i love the TX just as much, i use my TX for day hunting because i mainly shoot pigeons and it is a .22 so its harder hitting, i use my s400 for target shooting and lamping basically because my lamp can't fit on the scope mounts on my TX but i would use my TX for lamping if i could, in my opinion for target shooting depending on your skill would be the s400 but both will be equally as accurate with dedicated practice but owning both i have become not so accurate with my TX because i use my s400 mostly cos i lamp a lot because of work, so your choice mate and i hope i have helped, think carefully you cannot fault an air-arms TX200.
Snipersnipersniper's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 07/06/2006
My tx200 is putting out a power of 14.182fps with Air Arms 4.52 what power is a s400?
What size mounts do you use with your S400 because i use accushot Medium mounts with my tx and i am just wondering whether i will need higher mounts for my s400 when i get it.
And is the trigger on the s400 the same as the tx200 because i think that the tx200 has a good crisp trigger and after a few small adjustments it one of best triggers i have ever had on a springer.
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 09/06/2006
i don't work in fps in power steaks i work in ft lbs, my s400 is running at 11.4 ftlbs which is plenty gd enough, just let you know i took my s400 out lamping last night at my shoot with a mate and i got a headshot at a pigeon in a tree at 40yrds so the rifle is plenty accurate enough, as i've probably mentioned i prefer my TX200 HC to my S400 basicaly because i was brought up with springers and it just personel choice. Keeping your TX will not be a mistake, and yes the trigger on the s400 is rubbish compared to my TX it has a lot of side play and i asked at my local club if it was a fault and they said they all are like that even the s410, but with adjustment can be improved but to me i judge the trigger on the factory setting because not many people have the skill required to adjust trigger mechanisms. i don't adjust my triggers, tried it once, it was successful but the process of learning from mistakes was very nerve racking if it is on your favorite air rifle. I use 2 piece high mounts on my s400 but it all really depends on your scopes objective lense for 50mm plus use high mounts definitely because the worst thing is getting your rifle and a couple weeks later your scope and mounts come and you get all excited to shoot your rifle only to find out the mounts are too low and the barrels in the way, plus it leaves enough room from the action to the scope body tube to fit a logun lamp:), if you are into hunting of course. Hope i have helped, anymore questions, please feel free to ask for free honest advice because airgunners help airgunners in my book ;)
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 09/06/2006
almost forgot, i use high promounts but i think high medium and low mounts of any make are the same for any make, i brought promounts because of all the fuss i've heard of them so i got them and found them no different to their makes of mounts they all have 8 allen key screws for the scope and 4 for the tightening of ther mounts unless they are adjustable mount but i havent used them, so your safe with accushot mounts i have them on my TX.
Snipersnipersniper's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 26/06/2006
How do you clean the barrel out on your s400?
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 01/07/2006
Good point mate - I have that problem, no cleaning kits I know of fit the s400 unless you remove the barrel which I don't recommend doing, I just use cleaning pellets, it probably doesn't do such a good job as dedicated kits but its better than nothing. Terry Luck
Snipersnipersniper's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 03/07/2006
I have just bought mine and the barrel needed cleaning out - I used a 20lb fishing line and put a knot on the end and fed it up the barrel. I then cut a small piece of j cloth and sprayed it with a cheap version of wd40, turned the rifle upside down (to stop excess oil from getting into the firing valve and pulled the pull through out of the barrel. The cloth was covered in a thick brown oily substance - I repeated this 8 times until the cloth was clean. I also have some cleaning pellets that I fire through after every shooting session.<br><br>Do you have an air arms silencer - if you do they are very quiet, but when I look down mine I can see a baffle in the middle that seams to be misshapen but it hasn't changed the rifles performance. I don't think 12.434ft I am getting with 4.52 diabalo the trigger seams to be a bit creapy but that doesnt bother me.
<br>When you put your hand over the bolt probe can you feel air because I can and mine is a new rifle and I have looked at the seals and they don't look worn?
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 04/07/2006
I'm glad you took my advice and bought the rifle, i wouldn't really recommend using WD40 or any non dedicated barrel lube oil because it could corrode the seals, my mate used wd40 to clean his rifle every time he used it (s200) and when he got it out after a ln period of time the air resevoir started to leak at around 150 bar pressure, but i don't know whether it was anything to do with the WD40, as for the leak in the bolt probe i havent really noticed anything from mine but i don't think it would be much to worry about if all the seals are intact. Did you say the rifle was brand new?
My advice is do what i do, if you have any worries about your rifle and you think it is not right, dont try to strip it yourself, i pay the extra pound to get it done by a well known reputable gunsmith, i will look into the leak on the bolt probe for you but at the moment i am repairing the stock and servicing the rifle, sorry for the inconvenience and i know how you feel about your rifle, p.s invest in a bisley air rifle leaning kit, i have one for my shotgun and they are very good pieces of kit and cost around £30.
Terry Luck
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Written on: 05/07/2006
hi thanks for the advise on the wd40 i am not going to use it again i have had a chat with a gunsmith and he says that he never cleans the barrel out on rifles and he is taking the barrel of to replace the loading bolt buffer because that is where the air was leaking from.
ps. the air pressure gauge is funny i fill the rifle to 190bar using the reading on the bottle and then look at the rifle and it reads 140bar
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 06/07/2006
nice to see you have sorted your problem mate, i have heard that the reading from the pressure gauge on the filling equiptment i.e pump, that they can be slighty off, when filling pressure is concerned i always fill mine to 170 bar, because i find it performs better, also you haven't got to worry about over filling it too. I always use napier pellet lube in my pellets and that helps to clean the barrel as well and i have had it for nearly 5 months now and it is still very accurate. Just a bit of advice when you buy a new rifle is to remove the stock just by unscrewing the large allen key screw and wiping a nice splodge of bisley gun oil on a cloth onto the underside of the rifle, because once i have took a rifle out in the wet, dryes and wiped over the metalwork with oily rag and then go to take the stock off at a later date and find water has crept into the gaps between the stock and caused the underside to rust, luckily it was only a cheap old gun but still consider this. hope i helped Terry Luck
Snipersnipersniper's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 06/07/2006
Thanks for the advise with the oil under the stock, i think that it's a good way to stop the air cylinder rusting away. i have had that problem before. i once had a webley fx200 and the air cylinder had a layer of rust on it, Do you find the trigger a bit creepy on your s400 because i do. i also can feel a lot of sidways moverment? do you have the new model with the saftey catch in the trigger?
what group can you get at 100ft? i can get practically one hole groups occasionally i get a flier that is about 1cm from my point of aim. i am not sure why this happens i think it may be something to do with me cleaning the barrel out with a j cloth or a baffle in the silencer seems to be abit off center.
Terry Luck's response to Terry Luck's Review
Written on: 11/07/2006
hi, i am not sure what groups i get at 100 yards, i do little target shooting now because of the big increase of rabbits at my shoot, all im sure of is it kills them clean at 30-40 yards, yeah the triggers are creepy on the s400, nothing to worry about there its all fine, mine has the safety on the trigger too, and it also has sideways movement, and every one i have asked about that say theirs are the same, i have been told that it can be sorted by adjusting the trigger but i advise you to do what i do, leave it well alone i keep away from triggers too risky to do without experience, dont worry about the fliers on you shooting i always have them when i used to do target shooting and so does everyone i know, maybe its a slighty higher or lowered powered blast of air or maybe just a mistake by the shooter which went un-noticed hope i helped.
★★★☆☆
Written on: 14/01/2006
“This is my fourtenth Air Arms rifle and probably my...”
This is my fourtenth Air Arms rifle and probably my last with the scope cross hairs centralised it shoots 4 inches to the right 3 sets of mounts 3 different scopes all 4 inches to the right( the barrel is straight and in line) could be scope grooves not in line. Then the safety button fell out! I had noticed something catching when I pulled the trigger there is that much side ways movement in the trigger ,the block on the trigger blade (safe in) is catching under the trigger guard it feels like...
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Written on: 22/01/2006
P.S, I had noticed some small marks on the end of the silencer, so I have drilled the very end one mill larger, RESULT although I had removed the silencer when I first had the gun it did not seem to make much difference, but enlarging the hole in the silencer has made a tremendous difference it now shoots straight and true. NOTE, I have spoken to eight people who have bought a S400 none of them have had the problems I have had but two of them have complained about sideways movement in the trigger, ANT.
Springer's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 19/02/2006
Im sorry to hear about the lack of quality on you're s400. With the huge popularity in air arms pcp's these days maybe it's a case of build em and ship em and quick! but that's no excuse for poor quality at the end of the day they cost just over £300. Read my review on the tx200 I had a few problems it. I would say half inch groups at 30 yards is a bit to wide, my gun can achieve quatre inch at 40 - 45 yards but I use a different pellet to you I use air-arms field maybe you should give them a try.
<br>p.s thought about converting to a s210 but couldn't part with s400 workhorse in the end.
<br>Good look with aa guns in the future and safe shooting.
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 21/02/2006
THANKS FOR YOUR comments Springer since my review I have had a brass trigger blade fitted it must be a bit wider as it has not got as much side ways movement,also I have recently met 4 shooters with newish s400s there complaints are side ways movement in trigger poor grouping some pellets clipping silencer, note AA4.52 worse.
Springer's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 22/02/2006
The new s400s have redesigned chequering and a dust cap fitted to the filling valve also the quick snap valve supplied is of a new shape so it doesn't scratch the silencer when filling. Essentially still the same gun though the internals remain the same personaly I prefer the chequering on the originals. I am going to get some brass parts for my 400 as well thay add a bit of class.
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 24/02/2006
mine is the new model I have done more damage to the silencer in 2 months than 2 years with the old one, ANT
Jnltech's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 09/03/2006
Unitl I read these recent reviews about the new generation of the S400C, I was considering purchasing one of these. Does any one have more information on quality of these rifles based on new purchases. It sounds like they were a good buy a year ago, but the new generation is a bad bet.
What would be a good alternative. The price range is good and the shrouded barell is a must.
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 12/03/2006
Although my gun sounds a tale of woe I have sorted all the probs, quality control seems suspect, a mate who bought a walnut 400, showed his prob, the trigger guard on his has no gap to the stock one side and a big one the other, my advice go to a shop near you and check one out with a fine tooth comb if you buy you can take it back if you find probs. ANT.
Snipersnipersniper's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 28/06/2006
Hi, is there a new 2006 version of the s400 with a safety catch in the trigger and different checkering because if you go on www.targetsports.co.uk/images/s400beechclassic.jpg it looks like there is.
Snipersnipersniper's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 02/07/2006
Hi - I have a s400 now and it is new - I am just wondering does it get more accurate the more pellets you put through it and how do you clean the barrel.
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 04/07/2006
Use VFG felts, it took 7 to get a clean one with my gun then put a couple through every 200 or so also a dozen lubed pellets seem to help after every session.
Snipersnipersniper's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 04/07/2006
hi i have a s400 and when I put my hand over the breach when the rifle is cocked and the bolt is down i can feel a small amount of air what does this mean can you feel air.???
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 05/07/2006
put a tiny bit of grease on the bolt probe as there is a seal just inside also on back side of bolt (as manual), a tiny bit on a cocktail stick then work the bolt a few times rgds ANT. JOIN AIRGUNBBS
Snipersnipersniper's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 05/07/2006
have you ever used a pull through?
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 06/07/2006
NO have never felt the need to use a pull through, I am not realy big on barrel cleaning a S4OO classic I had shot about 27,000 pellets had only ever had a few felts through it was still very very accurate, my s400k has now shot about 8,000 very accurate pellets, all I do is every so often, a few lubed pellets and a couple of felts, but what works for me might be different for you rgds ANT.
Snipersnipersniper's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 13/07/2006
hi what do you mean in your review, by that you can feel somthing catching on the trigger when you pull it?
253043_Ron Taylor's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 28/07/2006
the accuracy problem you complain of, is due to the barrel support at the front of the cylinder has been knocked out of true. slacken off the two grub screws in the barrel holder and it will spring back to a central position. retighten screws. problem solved. wolfie/telford
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 02/09/2006
Sniper sorry for delay in reply been ill, the trigger had that much sides ways movement the safty button was catching the trigger guard now sorted.
Llanekduf's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 02/09/2006
See my review on Pro Sport
Terry Luck's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 09/10/2006
See my review on the S400 classic. You will see what I think of it.
270476_Dndc's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 12/12/2006
Hi, I had a S400k .177 earlier this year, since then I have fitted a AA silencer, tawnado stock, a Theoben trigger shoe, wide sling and Harris bipod. I like the gun in a great way I use it for long range hunting on my legal limit land, very accurate very well ballanced, I find AA diablo pellets to be the most accurate by far but use Bisley Magnum due to them being a heavier pellet and I mainly hunt. The one main thing I have to fault on the gun is the trigger and unfortunately most of us find thats what makes a gun. For starters when I first had the gun the handbook on the trigger and trying to set it up was as if AA had tried to get a little a head of themselves with too many adjustments. Although my main fault is the first stage of the 2 stage trigger, on my gun I find after adjusting to the best I can get it when I pull the first stage if for some reason I release the trigger it then has freeplay in it as if something internally in the mechanism is sticking. But if the gun is not cocked the trigger is loose as if the system charges then holds it before its first stage. Is anyone elses gun like this or have they seem similar problems.
Terry Luck's response to llanekduf's Review
Written on: 11/01/2007
Yeah, i have probs with the trigger on my S400 classic, it has sideaysmovment, as for the other you mentioned mine is the same, but when hunting it dosent bother me and since i have had it for about a year i have had about only 2 accidental discharges, hope i helped
★★★★★
Written on: 16/12/2005
“I have owned my Air Arms S400 .177 carbine for about 8...”
I have owned my Air Arms S400 .177 carbine for about 8 weeks, and have put about 2,500 pellets through it, with NOT A PROBLEM so far. My Air Arms S400 has an AGS 4x16x56 swat scope bolted on, and where ever I want the pellet to land, it does so. My rifle is also equipped with a Harris bi-pod, which also enhances the looks, and makes you a little steadier....
Read full reviewSnipersnipersniper's response to Ben M's Review
Written on: 02/07/2006
Hi, how do you clean your barrel out and what do you clean it with?
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★★★☆☆
Written on: 07/12/2005
“The Air Arms S400 .177 has a nice looking stock bolt,...”
The Air Arms S400 .177 has a nice looking stock bolt, but it bent as I fell over and had to buy a new one...
Read full reviewSteveh44's response to snipersnipersniper's Review
Written on: 12/01/2006
9/10 For accuracy
<br>8/10 For handling
<br>You fall over and break it, DOES THAT MAKE IT A RUBBISH RIFLE ?
Bazle000's response to snipersnipersniper's Review
Written on: 08/05/2006
hows does it make the gun bad cos you fell on it and bent it ?
Snipersnipersniper's response to snipersnipersniper's Review
Written on: 07/06/2006
i am sorry about this review i wrote it in anger because i had just bent the barrel i think that the s400 is a smashing rifle, i have recently sold it because somebody said that they could repair it and now i am looking to buy either a new s400 or a s410 or a falcon f19.
★★★★★
Written on: 01/12/2005
“There's not much to say about the Air Arms S400 .177...”
There's not much to say about the Air Arms S400 .177 it has been credited the world over, has won many awards and has featured heavily on the FT circuit and in the hunting field. We all know Air Arms make some of the best pcp's availiable no doubt, and there faultless pedigree right through from the SM 100 to the S300 and now the S400 has nothing left to prove. Gone have the days of the S300's tough bolt mechanism and not so shooter friendly erganomics the S400 proves itself and more. A Lothar Walther...
Read full reviewRollod's response to springer's Review
Written on: 02/12/2005
Like your views about the S400. I've got to say that the built-in gauge is comical, but mine reads the opposite to yours. Fill it to 190 bar and it reads over 200... All very pointless. Are you using the classic or the carbine? I would be interested to know your shots per charge, and the shot to shot consistency. I have also bashed my silencer with the filling adaptor a few times. I'm ultra cautious these days.
<br>Regards.
Springer's response to springer's Review
Written on: 08/12/2005
I have the classic length s400 I average about about 70 shots per fill thats before the pellets start to fall out of the end of the barrel. Shot to shot consistency is excellent I couldn't give you an exact figure it's not something I have thaught of measuring it's so minute.
<br>merry xmas
Llanekduf's response to springer's Review
Written on: 12/12/2005
I owned a 400 classic 177 for 18 months. I only sold it when my wife became disabled and I lost my job. 67 shots 8 fps variation shot 68 droped 10 fps shot 80 = 10.9 a half ftlb loss. I am very loyal to AA and will buy another 400 - please reply if you need any info.
Snipersnipersniper's response to springer's Review
Written on: 03/06/2006
i have had three guns over the past year a 95k a Raider and now i have a tx200 i am considering buying a s400 i just want to know whether i should bother trading my walnut tx in for a beach s400?
Snipersnipersniper's response to springer's Review
Written on: 02/07/2006
How do you clean your barrel out and what with.
Rollod's response to springer's Review
Written on: 13/07/2006
I'd change a TX for an S400 in an instant... Going to precharged really is a quantum leap in airgunning. The reduced recoil and speed of second shot is exceptional when hunting. The quality of the S400 barrel and firing cycle will give you that "competition expert" feeling without much effort at all on the range. If you're good with a springer, you'll feel like a pro with a pre-charged... All the good shooting lessons learned with the springer, pay huge dividends.
>I clean and lube my pellets (AA Diablo 5.51mm) and this keeps the barrel in very good nick. I clean it about every 2000 rounds using a cloth pad soaked in white spirit pulled through the barrel about 4 times by a strong fishing line. I then pull several clean wipes through followed by a pad soaked in a good quality oil. I use the stuff I use on my pellets, Mobil 1... (Works for my car cylinders... )
Good shooting.
Adansie's response to springer's Review
Written on: 18/07/2006
good rewiew but i think the magazine sticks out a bit, but very helpful review.
★★★★★
Written on: 09/10/2005
“I have owned my Air Arms S400 Classic in walnut for...”
I have owned my Air Arms S400 Classic in walnut for about 2 months now. For the price this is a stunning rifle. Simple yet extremely effective.
My only gripe is with the barrel. I guess the barrel was designed thin to reduce weight. Now I take great care in looking after my kit, but sometimes accidents happen. My rifle was propped up against the wall when my cat knocked it over. When I picked it up I noticed the barrel was pointing badly to the left. Shock horror!!! After loosening the figure...
★★★★★
Written on: 04/09/2005
“When I received my Air Arms s400 from a mail order...”
When I received my Air Arms s400 from a mail order company the safety catch would not work,after continually phoning Air Arms with no joy I left answerphone message and e.mail that nobody replied to . I eventually got in touch with someone who told me to return it to them which I did at a cost to me of £12.00 postage when I asked if they would refund it to me, the general manager was rude and obnoxious and informed me as I purchased it mail order I must have got it cheap and I could not expect...
Read full reviewMatthew0407's response to sharvey's Review
Written on: 09/09/2005
Sorry to hear about your experience with Air Arms. I have to say I'm surprised that your service was so poor... After I had my Air Arms S410 for about 3 months, the safety bolt fell out whilst I was shooting, so I rang customer services the next day after college, at about 5.25
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<br>Despite the time of day, the woman I spoke to was very helpful; and asked me to send a stamped address envelope so they could send me the parts. A few days later the parts came, free of charge, and I was back in business.
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<br>Good luck shooting,
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<br>Matty
Steliz's response to sharvey's Review
Written on: 10/10/2005
I have had a problem with my s410 magazine. I contacted Air Arms, returned my faulty one and they sent me a replacement free of charge, straight away. When I spoke to customer services, they were very polite and most helpful. Just goes to show not all experiences with Air Arms are bad.......
★★★★★
Written on: 20/08/2005
“Only ever had springers before, my present one being...”
Only ever had springers before, my present one being the Webley longbow. Decided to go stupid and spend some of my hard earned cash on a PCP. Ended up opting for a AA 400 Classic .177. Best desicion I ever made, (involving air guns that is) I have the Air arms silencer and Hawke 3-9x50 sights. Within a couple of hours of getting used to using the rifle I was smashing hazlenuts at about 25 yards with every shot. It dosent even matter what make of pellet I use it still hits them every time. Well nearly,...
Read full review207902_Deanjeffery1's response to steveh44's Review
Written on: 30/08/2005
I have got a BSA Lightning in .177 I find nothing wrong with this gun but would like the Air Arms s410 in .177 I can get 1" groups at 35 yards using 3-9*50 scopes would the s410 be able to beat this thanks.
Steveh44's response to steveh44's Review
Written on: 25/09/2005
Without a doubt, on a calm day you can expect to do 3/4 0f an inch or better. I suprised myself last week with five shots going in the same hole. I was using a sand bag as a rest but still not bad at 35 yards.
Steveh44's response to steveh44's Review
Written on: 16/11/2005
Four months on, I have found that the best pellets for my rifle are the JSB Exacts 4.51. Ten shots at 35 yards all in a group that could be covered by a one pence piece. Have put it through a chrono and it is running at 11.9 foot-pounds. Have changed my scope to an Airmax 6 to 18 by 44. The best pressure to charge to I have found is 170 bar, with 100 + shots. More than enough for any competition or days hunting. I haven’t had one single problem with it so far (touch wood) very pleased and still think for the money you can’t do better.
Steveh44's response to steveh44's Review
Written on: 09/07/2006
I have had the 400 for the best part of a year now, it's still going strong after about 25000 pellets through it.
<br>I had one small problem where the shot count went up and the power curve went all over the place. I let the rifle run out of air and half cocked it and put a blast of air through from the bottle.
<br>Whatever was causing the problem was dislodged and it has been fine ever since.
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<br>I have put an air stripper/muzzle flip compensater on and it has shrunk the group sizes down to about 15 mm at 50 yards. Well worth it if you are shooting HFT.
★★★★★
Written on: 26/06/2005
“I bought my Air Arms S400.177 classic second hand from...”
I bought my Air Arms S400.177 classic second hand from the local dealer. I am using a Hawke 6-18*40 scope. I shoot at the local air rifle club in the 25 yards Benchrest league and other fun competitions and I have won several first places. On a windless day I have shot 38 out of 50 XBulls (center of the bull) with 48 out of 50 bulls (in the bull ring) my best. This rifle it a winner. I did run chrony tests and calculated that my rifle's force is +- 10.1 ft/Lb....
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/06/2005
“I have only just started back into air rifles for a...”
I have only just started back into air rifles for a few months now after 10 years. Had all of the top of the range springers. So decided on precharghed, bought another makers precharghed and had nothing but trouble with it so I got my money back. I then bought an Air Arms S400 classic, what can I say - put a hawke 3x9x50 pro stalk scope on it. My shooting has improved by over 100%. You hardly miss. Only problem I have found is its a bit of a job charghing it up by yourself with a pump and air arms...
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★★★★★
Written on: 10/03/2005
“I would like to submit a review on the Air Ams S400...”
I would like to submit a review on the Air Ams S400 classic .177 as I think this rifle is the best rifle on the market. My reasons for this are that you can have almost any accessory for this rifle which means it can be a FT rifle, a HFT rifle, a hunting rifle, a 10m indoor shooting rifle (with extra diopter and foresights), a hunting rifle (if you like single shot).I myself have a BSA 10-50x60 scope and shoot field target with it perfectly. Yet another good thing about this rifle is its price only...
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★★★★★
Written on: 09/03/2005
“I got an air arms s400 classic (.177) for xmas to use...”
I got an air arms s400 classic (.177) for xmas to use in FT shooting along with my BSA platinum 10-50X60 scope. I am hitting 310 out of 400 shots and considering I have been FT shooting for only 5 months it isn't bad at all. I think that if you are after a Precharged rifle then look no further this is the one to buy for any uses even plinking. BTW can anyone tell me where I can buy a Feinwerbau P70 ALU??...
Read full reviewField Shooter's response to King Bling's Review
Written on: 14/03/2005
Why is not having a regulator such a bad thing?
<br>The S400 classic is advertized as getting 70 shots with one fill in cal. 0.177 and 80 in cal. .22, don't you get this amount?
★★★★★
Written on: 11/11/2004
“I bought the Air Arms S400 .177 second hand with a...”
I bought the Air Arms S400 .177 second hand with a Parker Hale Dragon stock, adjustable butt pad and match trigger. The gun is the best I have ever owned! I can shoot a 15mm pattern at 25 yards without breaking sweat and I can't claim to be a good shot....
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Guest's response to Guest's Review
Written on: 19/05/2012
my t piece has just snapped off after the 3rd fill,great rifle but if its expensive to fix this im afraid it will be going as i think the t pieces are very week and dont want to be replacing it every few weeks,did you get yours fixed and how much did it cost.