Air Arms S500

Air Arms · Rifle · In Production

Also known as: Air Arms S500 Carbine, S500 Xtra

Overview

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.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	2800 g (98.8 oz)
Overall Length	970 mm (38.19")
Barrel Length	395 mm (15.55")
Action Type	Bolt Action
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Two Stage
Magazine Capacity	1 rounds
Magazine Type	Internal
Muzzle Velocity	244 m/s (801 fps)
Muzzle Energy	16 J (12 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Aluminum
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Walnut
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm pellet, .177 pellet

Features

Firing modes: Manual
Feed systems: Single Shot
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Side Lever Cocking, Shrouded Barrel, Lothar Walther Barrel, Regulated, Adjustable Trigger

Variants

Air Arms S500 Carbine - Carbine

Production

Current production sporting air rifle within the Air Arms S500/S510 family

Origin

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Notes

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.

Background

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.