It Happened To Me Again...:)

[Gene_SC]

Was working in the shop when Missy started barking and I went up front to see what all the fuss was about. Well she had the UPS man pinned in the corner of the front porch..:) He was holding a long brown box... I quicklypeeled her fangsoff his ankle and apologized..:)

Now for the excitement..:) Ever since David Kirby bought his first Air Arms S 400, I have been in love. Last month when I went to Atlanta I got a look at his new baby and that was all it took to push me further into the Dark Side..:) Although I already own one PCP, the walnut finish on his Air Arms just made my mouth water and I just had to have one of dimm..:) I finally decided exactly what I wanted and started a relentless search. No one had the model I wanted..:( Finally I found the right guy and he just happened to have a shipment coming in shortly from England. So I put my order in for an AirArms S-410 .177, Carbine/Shrouded Barrel. It is a 12 ft lb. version that is strictly for shooting targets. Two weeks ago I ordered the tanks and hardware that I would need to fill the AA 410 and my other PCP which is an FX Cyclone .22. With the help of David Kirby everything worked this afternoon after I got the scope mounted and then proceeded to fill her up from a scuba tank. Good bye Hill Pump and Hello Scuba Tank.. hehe.. Of course I went through the basic procedure of checking screws and bolts and then cleaning the barrel. So now everything was ready and all I had to do was load the 10 pellet rotary clip. I used JSB Exacts 8.4g. and went through three fills. Did not notice the air gauge needle moving on the scuba tank which was a nice thing..:)

My impression of the AirArms S-410 Carbine, from visual to shooting is a 10. Everything went smoothly from loading pellets to cocking.and shooting.

PCP's are a breed of there own and to have a tastes for springers and PCP's is an expensive hobby..:) But now I have all the hardware after 3 years and will enjoy both the breeds of air guns that I own. The AirArms S 410 Carbine does not make me a better shooter but the experience of owning such a well made PCP's is a joy and will give me many years of pleasure..

Here are some pics of my new baby.

Gene

[PeakChick]

Wow, that's a pretty shooter Gene. She has a gorgeous stick of wood on her too! Next thing ya know you'll be weighing pellets, constantly consulting your chrony, averaging fill/shot count ratios, etc. The Dark Side is strong young Jedi...........

[kirby999]

Wow, Gene, She pretty . That looks like Turkish Walnut with all the swirls and different colors. I bet she really looks good in person. We need some pictures of groups when she gets broken in. kirby

[melloroadman]

Gene that is really a nice looking rifle and now that you have all that gear who knows what will happen next ? One thing for sure those springers will be setting in the gun rack collecting more dust than you ever imagined they would. Marvin

[DanoInTx]

.........Gene, I think they sent you MY gun  by mistake.  Be sure to double box it before forwarding it on to me.  I'm sure yours will be along shortly:)

[leadbottom]

Congratulation Gene, wow that's a beauty!  I just picked up a used S410 today, but only a beech stock, looking forward to shoot it though, my first PCP and almost what I was looking for.

Can't wait to hear how it shoots for you :  )

Bob

[longislandhunter]

That sure is sweet Gene,,,, congrats !!!!!!

Jeff

[preez]

She's gorgeous Gene! Lots of luck with it.

Chris

[3n00n]

With that rig, you'll know there are no excuses though . . .

[crazy4salmon]

That is one sweet shooter there Gene. I personally think pics of Gene's groups will be boring. He will be punching ten pellets through one hole. HEHEHE That is the rifle I told my wife I wanted her to get me for our anniversary this Sept.

Dan L

[Big_Bill]

OH !, Jedi Master,

How have you given up your light saber for that implement of the DARK SIDE !

Aer U abandoning your faithful disciples, in pursuit of the DARK SIDE ??

But putting that aside, What a beautiful Rifle !!! I only wish I lived of the Land of theFREE, cause no one's home at the brave's... Great Shooter, and Very Beautiful Stock, rosewood grip cap and forend !!

You discipline Bill

[tat2dman]

Nice lookin gal there Gene,I hope it`s the full power version?Nice lumber to!

[shadow]

She's a piece of work buddy, a work of art.:) The wood wrapped around her is fantastic and I'm sure that she shoot's the same. CONGRATS! and when you get bored with her just reach for a springer hehehe. Ed

[Splash]

Congrats on a fine lookin shooter Gene. I knew I should have stayed a few more days,hehe. Now you know in order to shoot FT, you'll need a custom fitted stock. So just send her on to me and I'll get you one made. It should only take a couple of years to make it and get the barrel seasoned for you.
Mike

[Gene_SC]

Hey Bill, this ole Jedi will not give up his sabre..:) I love my springers and the challenge they present to hit the bullseye. Would never get bored shooting them either but maybe a tired cocking arm..:) Thats when the Dark Side takes over.. hehe. Thanks everyone for you compliments. I fell in love with the S-410 Carbine 12ft lb, target rifle when I saw David's and moved it to the top of my want list..:) For sure since I have bought the external hardware to go with it now, I will be shooting those pcp's along side my springers now..:) And Mike, I will do my own barrel seasioning myself...lol .... Now it is time to start working on Ed and he rest of ya...:) Jeff has crossed over recently with his new Talon and I wonder how long it will be before he invests in a tank..:) It took me 3 years...:)

Gene