REVIEW: Air Arms Ultimate Sporter Xtra | Performance & Accuracy

[@ronaldyetzer6313]

You have quickly become my favorite airgun reviewer, actually for well over a year. Here is why...Instead of kissing the arse of the makers of the AA Ultimate Sporter Xtra, you brought to light, the things they had done wrong and what could/should be done to rectify the situation and make it right. To me, it reminds me of a better, more pleasing to the eye Marauder. I sent my Marauder from PA to my friend and very under recognized builder, fabricator, restorer and tuner...Rich Dudek! I am new to PCPs but had an idea of what needed to be addressed and faith in Rich to do that which I didn't know. First a hammer debouncer, Lane regulator, a better shroud, a gen 1 bolt swap and an extended air tube for even more air, which he fabricated his self out of delron because he was fed up, waiting too long for extension. He did a few other things that I can't recall.The end result was a quieter more efficient, smoother performing rifle, that his wife was hitting 1 inch spinners every time at 75 yards! From your review...Many, if not all these things need to be addressed. The difference is the AAs rifle cost twice as much. It is far more aesthetically pleasing but after all the mods, the Mrod still cost hundreds less and the AA rifle, still needed the same mods to make it right. The Ultimate Sporter is wicked beautiful and stupid accurate but when will these companies do what they know needs to be done to make their product spot on? Men like you put it out there and we put it in our reviews as the consumer! At any rate,I apologize for my long winded rant on your well done review! Keep up the great reviews....The whole truth and nothing but the truth! The Bigman aka...Ron

[@nicosmets9415]

Super review as always ;-) 3 questions : 1.What scope are you using on this riffle? 2. If you really had the money to buy only one super air gun riffle , what would be your ultimate choice? 3 You enter a rifle shop, ( money in the pocket > your mind is set for an air arms S 510 and you have have to choice > an air arms s,510 in .177 or .22 caliber ? ... What riffle would be lying on your back seat when driving home ?

[@gosbeskidu1929]

Thanks to you I decided to buy air arms 510 FAC-it was a very good choice. It wasn't easy thing to do here in Poland.

[@Kigai11]

Your right you can't compare a Benjamin Marauder to the Air Arms, you gotta look at the price difference between the 2 but the Marauder is a great gun for the money and its for those that can't afford an Air Arms, Daystate, or FX which cost 3 times as much. I have the marauder in .177 and .22 and I get 60 shots on each and both are doing 21fpe which is plenty for what I use it for which is those starlings, and pigeons and I do a little hung for rabbit and squirrel. Great vid as always keep up the good work.

[@alanperry9744]

Glad you mentioned the sound on slow mow I noticed that my self

[@noahstrong8082]

I do agree Mat about the shot count thing, I should know, I have a Benjamin discovery. And I wish I had a hammer de- bounce system Which is a very good way of getting more shots per fill. I hear where you are coming from.

[@jamesmcgall8234]

Awesome video with logical advice. Hopefully a rep at air arms sees this (because I know if I bought a gun like this, it would be an fx due to shot count)

[@MicrolonProTV]

Great 2nd review Matt, As your covering the Daystate rifles...How about also covering the FX high power offerings as well? I am sure everyone would love to to the the "Head to Head" footage.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

I would love to, but I jist don't have the money to go buy an FX rifle and there are no local suppliers willing to lend me one!

[@MicrolonProTV]

Try Contacting Frederick Axelsson direct in Sweden...He's the owner!

[@jamaleeeeee]

If you would like, I'd happily lend you my Bobcat .22. It's the business mate. I'm in Durban. Reply to me here and I'll send further details. Btw I'm in Durban. Cheers

[@jamaleeeeee]

Regulated FX bobcat gets around 75-85 shots from 220 down to 110 bar with a spread of around 15 fps. It will send a pellet up a starlings nostril at 50 metres. Love Air Arms but the shot count and bell curve means me having to remember where on the curve I am whilst in out in the field? No thanks, I'd rather have less to calculate, spend a bit more on a regulated rifle and focus on quarry. Just my two cents worth but each to their own.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

***** I think I will definitely do that at some stage. Just need his details!

[@kareemancher]

Hey Matt why don't you just send your gun to a tuner? there are plenty here in south africa. My spa m10 had an absolutely horrible shot string after I got it tuned by scout sniper on the air rifle forum, I went from a 15 shot count to around 35 shots before I saw a significant drop off. Once again great video looking forward to seeing more hunting in the future!

[@tobiasvanderwesthuizen3615]

kareemancher I have a pr900w and it is also not that bad. I get around 30 shots. But what is the long range capabilities of the m10? Out to about lets say 70 m?

[@airrifleshooter.516]

hi Matt i just bought an evanix blizzard s10 and it is proving to be very accurate indeed . i only shot it with the 15.89 and 18.13 jsb ,both pellets are highly accurate. i have an air arms s 400 classic as well not xtra fac thou and it is very accurate as well . The look of the ultimate sporter is fantastic thou. Regards Joseph from Malta Europe

[@btsaucedo1]

Man, Air Arms are like the Ferrari's of air rifles. And much like the aforementioned Ferrari, I will have to purchase one when I win the lottery.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Hi I just bought one. Can you post the ballistics for the rifle? For instance the a 18.13 gr jsb at full power if zeroed at 50 yds what is the adjustment in mils for a 20, 30, 40, 60, 70, 80yd shot? At a 5 mph full value wind what are the adjustment at the same ranges. Love the pellet rifle. For those thinking about one the ultimate stock is much nicer than the walnut in my opinion.

[@មាសហេង]

I totally agree with Matt! if AA make this gun with more shots count./high power I don't mind to pay xtra$$ for it...

[@scoot77777]

Very nicely done! Exceptional Job! 🎉I own the S510 and as you say it an exceptional PCP rifle 😊

[@damian5479]

Great Matt ! Q: what did your consider short and long range for a .22 cal air rifle 30 fpe power ? Thanks.!

[@tavi1022]

Greetings from California-big fan of your work. Trying to decide btwn .25 and .22. Cal- I turkey hunt and need to shoot at 90 to 100 yards. Will the .25 have enough accuracy at this range considering its max velocity of 780 fps? thx

[@stefanic88]

Hi, I see you are using the Hawke Airmax 30 scope. I have the 3-12x50 version as well. How accurate do you find the rangefinding via the focus wheel? I do not have a range finder and usually struggle with range estimation. Thanks

[@salopsniper22]

Another great video but desperately waiting on some with the Daystate Wolverine !

[@pkplayer358]

i don't think i understand everything, so the shot count is not amazing but every pellet wil hit what you aim no matter what fill pressure?

[@jaywhitney789]

Fantastic shot , I do like this gun would love to have it but I use a side wheel in my scope so the mag would get in the way

[@jaywhitney789]

not if you are shooting a target with size of a pence out at 70 yards you need to be very accurate with your range,

[@ronmartinii6561]

I would be VERY VERY curious to see how the AA would preform with a regulator tuned for the best of both worlds. Good power and good shot count. Flatten the bell to lumpy pancake and I also wonder how accuracy would improve. And maybe just changing the pellet gr to a lighter or heaver pellet would preform at the ULTIMATE REGULATOR TUNE.... Just food for thought... As always a great video and entertaining/educational and fun to watch. Thanks and keep them coming. Ron

[@edgarlombera7066]

Fx and Daystate are more expensive because they come with a bit larger air reservoirs and most come with regulators or the option to have one installed. The build quality of AA matches them, but without a regulator they can't compete consistency wise. Accuracy is the same. If only AA gave the option of a regulator to be installed i happily pay the extra money. Still i wouldn't trade my s510 .22 for anything!

[@jimsfunbirdhunting]

Another good video Matt.

[@edgunwestLLC]

Matt you need to get out more if you really think that FX, Daystate, and Air Arms are competing with the top slots.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Alright, who do you think the "top slots" are?

[@edgarlombera7066]

Who is then??

[@ShotgunJay.]

If I could name one and only one... it would have to be steyr which would be up there with air arms and daystate sadly I can't comment on the fx

[@MrSreese65]

if you could choose between air arms S510, Fx,bobcat and Kalibrgun cricket (either bullpup or carbine) for shot count, accuracy and hunting/target shooting, which one would you choose? oh in the 22 caliber or 25.

[@hunter100t]

Nice video matt, But with it's low shot count and inconsistent power curve (I know you can predict the power curve but you know what I mean) would you say that this rifle from air arms is the ultimate sporter, The s410 is a very highly regarded rifle and always will be, but something tells me that air arms need to re think this one ( ultimate sporter ) if they want it to be as succesfull as the other rifles they have, having an adjustable stock won't make it the ultimate sporter, more akin to field target shooting than hunting where you need versatility of hold when out in the field, but I am sure they will figure it out. putting a regulator on board and maybe a bigger air cylinder would perhaps bring it closer to it's bigger rivals. atb phil

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Completely agree with you

[@rodgetaylorjnr]

Brilliant review on the Rifle mate i think you have the best and HONEST reviews around thanks. Also really enjoy the hunting vids too, keep em coming mate. :D

[@MrStretchnificant]

Noticed you said that it was possible to lock down the power adjustment via an allen screw on the bottom of the gun. I have a regular S510 with Walnut stock. Is it possible to do so with mine as well? I didn't see that info in the instructions manual.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Yes, take the stock off and look directly below the power knob - You'll see a small allen screw which you can tighten

[@edgarlombera7066]

Yeah i have the same exact gun, a small allen key will do the job.

[@sonudilli2450]

If you wanted to do long range shots at full power you get 17 consistent shots and then when you fill it to the right pressure so you can have another 17 shots how can you ensure that the pressure is the same . Obviously there is a gauge on the bottle but doesn't the pressure change after its been filled?

[@redneckbennett1973]

I like the look of the sporter but love my wolverine. Thanks for the video.

[@Crimson_626]

Serious question guys.......S510 or FX Streamline?

[@thomaswerner5978]

Hey Matt! Good Video as always! Could you explain, how you lock the power adjuster in place with a screw? Cheers from Austria!

[@MefistofelesBMA]

Hello, all you videos are so great but........ Why did you forget Kalibr and Edgun??????

[@edgarlombera7066]

Some ppl like bullpubs some dont.

[@Darren306]

I have a S510 Extra FAC doing 33ft/lb. I got it regulated and I get 40-45 before it starts to drop.

[@edgarlombera7066]

I need one too!! Is it easy to install it??

[@Darren306]

I got it done for me. Sent it to the uk. Cost about £ 100

[@edgarlombera7066]

Damn it.. I live in the US though idk if they allow shipping that from here..

[@josinaldomelo8663]

Essa pcp Air Arms ultimate esporte é muito linda top de linha

[@neilpaul5835]

Love this guy great video and now they are making the ultimate sporter regulated and are selling like hot cakes

[@mohamedabdoola1159]

Hi Matt, which do u prefer the AA S510 or FX Streamline? Thnk u

[@guyfisher2050]

Any way the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter Xtra can be used with a Hawke scope with it's side wheel? Or being able to mod the side wheel to be able to use the mag?

[@odalisrodriguez5647]

Very good review, very honest.

[@BergaFlo]

Hi I also have a AirArms s510 ultimate sporter and want to buy a new scope for it Is the Hawke Airmax a good scope and what magnification range is yours ?

[@pieteroosthuizen8376]

hi, what is the price of this gun in SA?

[@baasjan9488]

My pa het hom vir my gekoop vir 28 000 by safari and outdoor. Plus n sling, silencer, en connecters om hom te connect het my nog n paar duisend gekos. Op die ou einde het dit my R32 000 gekos. Sonder n teleskoop en n gas bottel.

[@toufikzaaboubi6837]

How to buy a gun and where to buy it

[@chandragani1342]

Thank you for the review!

[@100mitchellboy]

Great review

[@85k11]

great vid mate can't wait to see this out hunting

[@NoGufff]

Evanix don't offer variety?

[@mughram]

Excellent vid

[@Welding_Mani]

Have you ever tried an Steyr Sport Airrifle Something like an (LG 110 Hunting)

[@tomiiwnl6631]

hola te felicito por tus videos son muy buenos me puedes ayudar a decidirme por un pcp entre un aa s510 y un hw100 5.5mm, saludos

[@edgarlombera7066]

El hw100 tiene un regulator, El s510 no... Se le puede ajustar el poder al Air Arms pero al HW no. Casi compraba el HW pero me decedí con el AA y no lo cambiaria!

[@blackdiesel]

Have you thought about installing a 3rd party regulator in your gun?

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Yes, I will probably do that at some point

[@dominikfelbermair8961]

hey matt i am domink from austria I have a s510 fac .22 and a fx bobkat mk2 in .25 i ve regulated my s510 a year ago and it works well if you have any questions about regualting it and setting the reg to the correct and best pressure contact me yours dominik

[@abdulbariidress1609]

Thank you

[@oklahomahuntingandfishing3805]

What do you guys think about me getting a Benjamin Disco in .22? I've had many nitro piston guns, but no PCPs. Good entry level PCP for the price, or is there one better? Anybody who knows or has had a good entry level PCP, comment! Thanks

[@nizzmo100]

There's a forth gun That IMHO Is better than the S510 US . Its regulated , very quiet , stupid accurate , walnut stock , hammer forged barrel , with a bolt action that's very smooth and a hell of a lot cheaper than AA , Daystate , and FX guns .......The BSA R10 .22 gets my vote . Oh and by the way Iv owned two two of the above guns and shot all three..........just sayin.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Yes the R10 is an awesome rifle

[@Radeon581]

Beautiful rifle but stability is certainly not impressed. I also have a .22 rifle made in Russia called Cricket there 60 shots at speeds in you per second ,speed variation +-2 meters per second. It is interesting that all Western rifle without reducer-flow,and Russian all with gear )

[@CubGrylls]

You don't rate the hw100 & the r10?

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

I love both those guns! But I don't think the manufacturers have really done enough to compete with the "big three" on an international scale

[@CubGrylls]

AirArmsHuntingSA thanks for your reply matt! ive only got a springer and 22lr atm but looking for a pcp to add to the armoury ideally it woul be regulated with adjustable power any suggestions? i love your vids would love to see what you could do with a springer!

[@CubGrylls]

+AirArmsHuntingSA recently bought an r10mk2 .22 first pcp and very impressed 10 shots 13mm groups at 50m out shooting the hw100 and s510fac at my club. putting out 32ftlbs with jsb 18gn. looking forward to your latest night vision vid. cheers-cam

[@ProPyroPower]

seems and looks very nice but it wont be the one for me,very nice footage and Q ! thumbs up :)

[@regsparkes6507]

Amen....? Just kidding,...seems like the AirArms would be the way to go for me, in this case. My 'favorite ' pest to shoot,...the damned Starling. Now to see how much is left in my piggy bank. Oh, that was a good video, Thanks.

[@urbanshooter2602]

Great

[@មាសហេង]

I wish Air Arms regulated this gun..

[@edgarlombera7066]

You can do it yourself but it's a bit tricky but not impossible to do at home

[@saltyfry8688]

They did ;)

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

are you limited to how much ft/lbs you can have in africa in California I have a old theoben .22 271/2 ft/lbs a shooter of a pellet gun anything gets in the cross hairs it's dead meat

[@mohdsuhairi814]

Hey...i heard u said "Not ADIL"😆😆😆

[@jacomyburgh3666]

Hi Matt do you think this rifle would be able to shoot accurate with the 23grn slugs?