BSA Airsport-SL

Scope shown for illustration purposes only

The BSA Airsport-SL (also referred to as the Airsporter-SL in some listings) is a brand-new regulated side-lever PCP air rifle from BSA Guns, launched in February 2026 at the British Shooting Show. It's a mid-range sporting rifle designed to deliver high performance at a competitive price point in the UK, including a moderator/silencer but excluding scope and accessories).

Key Features

• Action: Smooth side-lever cocking (biathlon-style lever) with a 10-shot rotary magazine (.177 and .22) or 8-shot (.25). It uses BSA's established magazine design for compatibility and affordability with other BSA models.
• Powerplant: Regulated PCP with a large 300cc carbon-wrapped air reservoir (bottle). Fill pressure is typically up to ~232–250 bar.
• Barrel: Cold-hammer-forged, renowned for accuracy and consistency (approx. 38–38.5 cm / 15 in length).
• Stock: Robust ambidextrous synthetic thumbhole design for all-weather durability and comfortable handling. It includes an adjustable butt pad on some configurations.
• Other highlights:
  • Match-grade two-stage adjustable trigger.
  • Integrated blast tamer (moderator/silencer) included for reduced report.
  • Picatinny scope rail (optional extended rail available as an accessory).
  • Overall length: ~860 mm / 34 in (without or with moderator variations noted in reviews).
  • Weight: ~3.2 kg / 7.05 lb (unscoped).

Performance Specs (Sub-12 ft/lb UK/EU versions)

• Shot count per fill (approximate):
  • .177: ~260 shots
  • .22: ~310 shots
  • .25: ~310 shots
• Excellent consistency reported in early reviews (e.g., ~7 fps variation over 10 shots).
• Designed for both field hunting and target shooting, with repeatable pellet performance thanks to the regulator.

The rifle positions itself as a value-packed option between BSA's more entry-level models and higher-end ones like the R12 series. Early feedback praises its accuracy, shot count, trigger feel, and overall build quality for the price, though some users note the lack of an adjustable cheek piece or ambidextrous lever swap as minor omissions.

This appears to be the exact product description from BSA's official UK site (bsaguns.co.uk), with "Airsport-SL" and "Airsporter-SL" used somewhat interchangeably in marketing and retailer listings (likely a nod to the historic BSA Airsporter springer lineage, though this is a modern PCP).

If you'd like more details—such as comparisons to other rifles (e.g., FX, Air Arms, or Weihrauch models), full review summaries, availability, or help with anything specific (calibre choice, accessories, etc.)—just let me know! Are you considering buying one, or do you have questions about its real-world performance?