BSA Ultra CLX
Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Also known as: BSA Ultra CLX Compact, BSA Ultra CLX Sporter
Overview
The BSA Ultra CLX is a compact pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) multi-shot .22 air rifle built at BSA's Birmingham works in England. Among the shortest full-power PCP sporters at 820mm and 2.6kg, it introduces a new monoblock platform that reduces internal parts, a cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1/2in UNF threaded muzzle, and a 12-shot anti-double-load rotary magazine with a shot-countdown indicator. Fed from a 232 bar self-contained reservoir with a 275-degree field-of-view gauge, it is regulated to the UK 12 ft/lb (16J) sub-legal limit and yields around 72 shots per fill in .22 caliber. A fully adjustable trigger and an 'On-Shot' rotary safety complete the package.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2600 g (91.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 820 mm (32.28") |
| Barrel Length | 317 mm (12.48") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 152 m/s (499 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16 J (12 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Beech |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Monoblock Platform, Integrated Pressure Gauge, Multi Shot Magazine, Anti Double Load Magazine, Shot Countdown Indicator, Fully Adjustable Trigger, On Shot Rotary Safety, Ambidextrous Stock, Threaded Barrel
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
The Ultra CLX is the latest evolution of BSA's carbine-length Ultra series, succeeding the Ultra SE. Available in .177 and .22 with a Minelli-made sporter stock in beech or walnut. The modern BSA airgun line is produced under Spanish ownership (Gamo) but the Ultra is manufactured in Birmingham.
Background
BSA's Ultra line is prized by airgun hunters for its carbine-length handiness, letting the rifle swing freely in dense woodland and cramped hides where a full-length PCP would snag.