Air Arms Pro-Sport
Air Arms (NSP Engineering Ltd) · Rifle · In Production · 1994
Also known as: Air Arms ProSport
Overview
The Air Arms Pro-Sport is a British underlever spring-piston air rifle chambered for .177 (4.5mm) and .22 pellets. Introduced in the mid-1990s, it is built around a fully enclosed underlever cocking mechanism that hides the cocking lever within the action's profile, paired with a 12-groove Lothar Walther barrel and an integrated moderator. Renowned for its match-grade accuracy and adjustable two-stage trigger, it is a favourite among field target and hunter field target shooters. UK-legal examples are tuned to remain below the 12 ft·lb (16 J) limit, while export versions can produce up to 20 J.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4100 g (144.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1050 mm (41.34") |
| Barrel Length | 377 mm (14.84") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16 J (12 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 12 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 pellet, 4.5mm, 4.5mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety
- Features: Underlever Cocking, Lothar Walther Barrel, Integrated Moderator, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Monte Carlo Cheekpiece, Checkered Grip, Minelli Stock
Service history
Operators
- Field target and hunter field target competitors
Production
Production years: 1994-present
Long-running flagship spring-piston rifle in the Air Arms range
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Air Arms
Notes
The Pro-Sport's signature feature is its concealed underlever, which retracts flush into the action for clean lines. Stocks are produced in beech or walnut by Italian stockmaker Minelli.
Background
Air Arms developed the Pro-Sport as a premium sporting and field-target spring rifle, distinguished by an elegant concealed underlever that tucks the cocking arm out of sight along the underside of the action.