BSA R12 CLX
BSA Guns (UK) Ltd · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Also known as: BSA R-12 CLX
Overview
The BSA R12 CLX is a regulated pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle designed and manufactured in Birmingham, England. It combines a mono-block action with side-lever cocking, a 12-shot rotary magazine with a shot-count window, and BSA's signature cold hammer-forged, choked and crowned barrel. Feeding from a removable buddy-bottle air reservoir filled to 232 bar, it offers around 280 usable shots in .22 calibre and is fitted in an ambidextrous walnut thumbhole stock. It represents the flagship of BSA's revamped R12 line.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3700 g (130.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1020 mm (40.16") |
| Barrel Length | 394 mm (15.51") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 180 m/s (591 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
- .22 Air (5.5mm Pellet) · primary — also known as .22 cal pellet, 5.5mm air, .22 PCP
- .177 Air (4.5mm) — also known as .177 pellet, 4.5mm, 4.5mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Regulated Pcp, Buddy Bottle Air Reservoir, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Choked And Crowned Barrel, Side Lever Cocking, Shot Count Indicator, Ambidextrous Thumbhole Stock, Adjustable Trigger, Removable Air Bottle
Variants
- BSA R12 CLX Pro - Higher Shot Count
- BSA R12 CLX Pro Carbine - Carbine
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Current-production flagship model in BSA's R12 range
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: BSA Guns
Notes
UK-market versions are regulated to the 12 ft/lb (16 J) sub-licence power limit; FAC and export models produce higher energy. The CLX Pro and Pro Carbine variants use a larger air bottle for increased shot counts.
Background
BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) has produced air rifles in Birmingham since the early 20th century; the R12 platform is the successor to the earlier R-10 series and anchors the company's modern PCP line-up.