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Air Arms S500

Name: Air Arms S500
Brand: Air Arms

Bolt action · .177 Air (4.5mm)

Also known as Air Arms S500 Carbine, S500 Xtra

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About the Air Arms S500

The Air Arms S500 is a British single-shot pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle chambered for .177 pellets. A single-shot derivative of the multi-shot S510 platform, it uses a smooth side-lever cocking action, a fully shrouded match-grade Lothar Walther barrel, a regulated air system and a two-stage adjustable trigger. Tuned to deliver around 12 ft/lbf for the UK sub-12 air rifle market, it is built for precision target shooting and hunting, with a Minelli-crafted sporter stock available in walnut or beech.

Air Arms, based in Hailsham, East Sussex, built its reputation in Field Target and Hunter Field Target competition; the S500/S510 line is among the most decorated PCP platforms in British airgun sport.

Air Arms S500 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Two stage
Calibres: .177 Air (4.5mm)
Magazine capacity: 1 rounds
Magazine: Internal

Dimensions

Barrel length: 395 mm (15.6 in)
Overall length: 970 mm (38.2 in)
Weight (empty): 2.80 kg (6.17 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Aluminum
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 244 m/s (801 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 16 J (12 ft·lb)
Effective range: 50 m

History

Production status: In production
Country of origin: GB

Features

Pre charged pneumatic
Side lever cocking
Shrouded barrel
Lothar walther barrel
Regulated
Adjustable trigger

Safety

Manual safety

Cocked via a smooth side-lever bolt probe rather than a turn-bolt. Sold in full-length (rifle) and carbine barrel configurations; an FAC (higher-power) version is offered in markets where firearm certificates permit it. The .22 (5.5mm) caliber is also available.