I bought one of these recently primarily for pest control as I live in a Rural area. Fantastic bit of kit although as mentioned on the pricey side. I usually use my trusty TX 200 carbine but I thought this would be bit lighter and versatile being PCP and having multi shot. Straight out of the box I got on with it and now its my go to when I head out the door for a days work. The power adjust is even handy for target practice although I cant measure my best guess seems to be around 7 ft lb on the middle setting and around 4 ft lb on the lower. So ideal for target practice, the lower setting is ideal for indoor target shooting and you get a lot more shots out of that little tank. My Teenage Daughter loves shooting this as its so light. One advantage of the small tank I do find is that I can carry my Hill stirrup pump in the Landy and the tank is very quick and easy to top up with a manual pump, ridiculously so I think. The .22 version I have dispatches large vermin with ease and is very point-able and ergonomic. Its not a beauty contest winner but as a working tool it does its job which is what I wanted it for. All round very happy, but as mentioned pricey ! which is ok as long as your getting your moneys worth, not a thing to buy for plinking in the backyard but for a go to pest dispatcher hard to beat I think. For a working tool to throw in the Truck or stick in a bag I would recommend. Plus points are all of the above, the big negative is the price and that its not pretty.
I've got the MK 2 version of the Ranger (2024) it has a 2 inch longer barrel and shroud, uses less air (I get 48/50 full power shots UK legal), I feel its even more accurate than my Mk1 version. I love micro carbines, I give it 8.5 out of 10, if it was a pound lighter it would be 10/10.
Great review Richard as always.A cracking little hunting rifle. To be able to put it in a rucksack is awesome.Looking forward to the next review. Atvb👍🏻
What a brilliant gun. if you wanted to teach "form follows function" this is a great example. This is exactly what I want for ease of carrying around in the field. I have to carry my S510 on a shoulder sling due to its weight as having it to hand is really hard going. Great review as ever.
@@noodles8638 Ultimate sporter. I can't ever imagine giving it up though. I have just bought a second hand BRK Compatto to see how the more compact lighter gun is to handle. Have you got an S510 too?
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@@grahamedwards9920 Hi Graham. No, I can't say I've had any POI shift issues with removing and re-attaching the silencer every time I use the rifle. Without it the rifle has quite a bark! You could always get a bigger ruck sack!
Thanks Heath. Strictly speaking the Atomic is a pistol you can attach a stock to, and also has a hammer spring power adjustment. The Ranger XR is a rifle with a folding stock. Thanks for watching.
Great review as ever Rich. Looks like a perfect gun for the woods around Squirrel time! Shame about some of the keyboard warriors on here intent on arguing about something your reviewing as if you had designed and created the Air Gun, sorry. Air Rifle yourself. I wonder if they e mail the Brocock legal team? 🙄
Great video again Rich, thanks. BTW, the Extended QD is working perfectly, thank you again. Waiting to see what happens with RATSC before getting my Brocock.
I really like the look of this rifle as I think for the price with its multi shot version it offers more than the Leshiy but I have an apprehension for anything Daystate which it ultimately is, now if it was made by another British company it would definitely be on my shopping list.
@@airgunextra Twice I’ve been let down by Daystate customer service, once with a repair and another time waiting for spares, I still fancy a couple of their rifles but just cannot take the step.
@@VinCent-xy5lg Sorry to hear that. I think most of us have a horror story about one supplier or another. I've only ever had good experiences with Daystate. They've been a little slow at times recently but that's understandable. What rifles are you interested in?
@@airgunextra My grievance is pre Covid so they can’t use that as an excuse, I’ll wait for early reports on the Ranger then I might step up on this one, apparently in America you get the picatinny rails and a moderator in the box but not sure here in the UK although I expect prices will vary whether you have basic or full package, I shoot mostly air although I do have a couple of fac rifles, I hope initial reports are good then I’ll have to make some room in my safes. Thankyou.
@@VinCent-xy5lg Yes, I believe the packages and therefore prices are different in the US. I've been using a Ranger XR for some time now and its a case of so far, so good. Very consistent 11.7 ft. lbs. and very accurate. I've been using it mainly for squirrel control and stalking rabbits. Thanks for watching.
Hi Ben and thanks for watching. I doubt the Ranger is capable of enough power to make .30 cal an option. Possibly .25 but the shot count would be extremely low at FAC levels. I've got 12 ft/lbs Rangers in .177 and .22 and if I had to give one up I'd probably keep the smaller calibre.
Before you buy one of these brocock pathfinder I would have a look a reviews on air gun forums they nearly all talk of pellet fussy to say the least shotgun patterns etc I was all for purchasing one until I read the reviews on accuracy
Hi Roy. Yes, not great if you plan to shoot on the range. But the Ranger XR is aimed at hunters, especially those who have to stay mobile/travel long distances in which case 40 odd shots is plenty...Thanks for watching.
@@airgunextra Also it stinks of cheapskating that manufacturer is telling you to fill well into the red on the gauge. Surely they could have specified a gauge in line with the capabilities of the rifle?
Hi Joseph. Yes, it will double load. However, in my experience, most double loading incidents occur because the cocking cocking is not precise, or maybe a bit stiff, causing people to probe a pellet but not cock the rifle (and when they realise and cock again they cycle a second pellet). The sidelever on the Ranger XR, indeed all the XR rifles, is so smooth the chances of you failing to cock properly are hugely reduced. In fact, I think the only way you'd double load is if you forgot to take a shot and then cocked again. Thanks for watching.
Would you consider reviewing a subscribers rifle? I have two custom theobens , I know they are old, I just thought it would be good to show people who weren't shooting when theoben was around. Great videos by the way.
Hi. Theobens are true classics - I'm truly jealous! I have a 1983 .22 FAC Sirocco Deluxe and it shoots as well as anything else I've ever put to my shoulder. Wanted one ever since I was a kid! To be honest we've not reviewed subscribers' rifles before due to the logistics involved and the fact we'd be entrusted with someone else's pride and joy! But thanks for the offer...
Well, 12 ft lbs and all that. It's superb for stalking because its so light, and for shooting out of a vehicle, and in a hide, and in a barn...!@@crazycressy7986
Very nice , very nice indeed , will it sell? , I think so .. on the face of it 40 shots in .177 seems a little " scant " nevertheless , this is for the field / barn so shot count aint THAT important for this little gem , I like it .. and the mrs likes it ( it'll suite her , as she is pygmy size ) to go along with her first rifle ever last week ( HW110kt laminate ) .. think the brocock may be on our list at some point .. as usual , excellent vid , and pristine goatie .. to which I have yet to achieve ..
Hi Richard. Just watched the video for the 3/4th time. Thanks for taking the time to reply to an earlier query and I hope you don’t mind a second question: at the very end you are seen packing the rifle away but you first remove the moderator. In your testing did you experience any change in p.o.I ? I have an early version of the AA tdr and its poi never changes which I’ve always wondered about. Of course the Atomic attaches by way of a small screw to the barrel whereas all rifles now use screw on mods. I love this little Brocock but would have never thought of removing the mod once zeroed. What’s your experience?
Hi Graham. Sorry for the delay. I thought I'd replied, but UA-cam says otherwise! Its strange, I have found that vert rarely on some rifles the POI shifts when I remove the silencer, but most of the time it doesn't. The good news with the Ranger is that it made no difference at all.
Just wondering Richard you reviewed the NP03 a few weeks ago. Do you think this is worth three times the price of the Kral? While the Kral is bigger, unregulated and doesn't have a folding stock (although you can get a purpose made attachment to make it one) I'm just not sure if the Brocock offers real VFM. That's speaking as a Brocock owner too...
Hi Phil. There's no denying the difference in terms of engineering, quality and overall feel with the Brocock, and given the choice it would be the gun I'd want. But if I didn't have that much to spend, the NP03 would not be a bad substitute, and in truth I was very impressed with the review rifle. On balance though, I think I'd save up and wait a few more months to get the Ranger. Thanks for watching.
Hi Carsten. Thanks for watching. The answer is 'yes...and no'. The Atomic is a pistol to which a stock accessory can be fitted. The Ranger XR has a folding stock permanently attached. The Ranger XR is 12 ft. lbs. in standard format with higher powered options available on FAC. I believe the Atomic is 18/20 ft. lbs. as standard and also has a hammer power adjuster. I hope that helps.
Might be a silly question. I have a .22LR on my FAC, does this mean I could purchase one of these or would I have to be approved specifically for an FAC air rifle?
Hi Sam. A Firearms Certificate covers air rifles as well as centre/rim fire. However, you'd have to apply for a variation to get a slot on your ticket for an FAC air rifle, just as you would with any other licenced rifle.
Hello Richard, believe me, I believe you when you say "legal" , however please update me on how, does folding the stock disable the firing mechanism? otherwise with the stock folded, we have what looks like a 12to20ftlbf pistol. thanks and good luck.
Hi Henry. The passing of time means the Firearms Act 1968 is now ambiguous in many areas. However, on the subject of air rifles and pistols, it is clear. Part 1 ‘Provision as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety’; sub section ‘Prohibition of certain weapons and control of arms traffic’; paragraph 5 ‘Weapons subject to general prohibition’; point (1) (aba) states: “any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length, other than an air weapon….” More information is available at: Firearms Act 1968 (legislation.gov.uk)
@@fixedwheel Hi John. Yes it can. Don't be confused with that making the Ranger an illegal pistol though. Its a rifle with a folded stock. The belief that an air rifle of less than 60cm or with a rifled barrel less than 30cm is illegal at more than 6 ft. lbs. is not correct: Firearms Act 1968. Part 1 ‘Provision as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety’; sub section ‘Prohibition of certain weapons and control of arms traffic’; paragraph 5 ‘Weapons subject to general prohibition’; point (1) (aba) states: “any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length, other than an air weapon….” Its those last five words that are important. Check it out: Firearms Act 1968 (legislation.gov.uk) Thanks for watching.
That was a great review Richard and just the thing I’ve been looking for. I am a subscriber and like the way you include all the factual information in your reviews - surprises me how many reviewers get to the end of a review without running a tape measure over a gun or putting it on the kitchen scales. I’m a big fan of FAC air rifles and have had many over the years including springers. From what you say since the wording of the Act is so specific this rifle would be legal even at FAC levels. That, for pest control purposes, makes it a very very useful little tool. I’m afraid these days and at my age, size really is important😟. Do have one query though - that is a very short barrel and I wonder how it would cope at 18 + 20ftlbs. No doubt our American cousins will determine that. Keep them coming Richard👍
@@airgunextra The problem is section 2.46 of assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518193/Guidance_on_Firearms_Licensing_Law_April_2016_v20.pdf states "Any air pistol which either has a barrel less than 30cm in length or is less than 60cm in length overall, with a muzzle energy in excess of 6 foot lbs is a prohibited firearm." I see the word "either" in that statement as key.
250bar? Are you sure you haven’t made a mistake? Where does it say 250bar fill …? I only ask as that sound dangerous I’ve only seen max fill on these 240bar, now I’m confused 🤔
No. Its 250 bar...From the horse's (Tony Belas) mouth...By all means, fill to 240 if you feel safer doing that. I can't imagine it makes a huge difference on shot count.
Hi Krish. The HW44 is an out and out pistol and 6 ft lbs in the UK, whereas the Ranger XR is a folding stock carbine at 12 ft lbs. I've not put my hands on the Atomic pistol sold in the US, but it would make a very large pistol and best used with a rest/support of some kind I'd have thought.
Hi Robert. I agree that shot count would be an issue if you wanted to shoot on the range but it’s intended as an out and out hunting rifle for those who need to travel about. 40 odd shots is a lot of rabbits or squirrels! Thanks for watching. Rich
Hi Alan. In all honesty, I think I'd fix the butt in place when I was ready to start hunting. By the time I'd got it out of my backpack, any noise from the butt would be too late any way! Thanks for watching.
Good advice Phil. Its an unfortunate reality of some designs that result in gauges on the end of cylinders. All I can suggest is that you look at them from an angle.
Hi Alan. I think 35/40 shots is ample for a rifle that is meant as a hunting rifle you'd want to carry all day long with, or travel any kind of distance. Granted, not really intended for pouring lead down a range with. I'm taking my .22 Ranger on a squirrel control session in the woods tomorrow. I'll be delighted if I get 35+ squirrels!
I bought one of these recently primarily for pest control as I live in a Rural area. Fantastic bit of kit although as mentioned on the pricey side. I usually use my trusty TX 200 carbine but I thought this would be bit lighter and versatile being PCP and having multi shot. Straight out of the box I got on with it and now its my go to when I head out the door for a days work. The power adjust is even handy for target practice although I cant measure my best guess seems to be around 7 ft lb on the middle setting and around 4 ft lb on the lower. So ideal for target practice, the lower setting is ideal for indoor target shooting and you get a lot more shots out of that little tank. My Teenage Daughter loves shooting this as its so light.
One advantage of the small tank I do find is that I can carry my Hill stirrup pump in the Landy and the tank is very quick and easy to top up with a manual pump, ridiculously so I think. The .22 version I have dispatches large vermin with ease and is very point-able and ergonomic. Its not a beauty contest winner but as a working tool it does its job which is what I wanted it for.
All round very happy, but as mentioned pricey ! which is ok as long as your getting your moneys worth, not a thing to buy for plinking in the backyard but for a go to pest dispatcher hard to beat I think. For a working tool to throw in the Truck or stick in a bag I would recommend.
Plus points are all of the above, the big negative is the price and that its not pretty.
Nice product. A good review & looking through the comments I see you reply to a lot of em, nice touch.
Thanks very much Rik. If people take the time to comment, we always try to reply. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Richard - exactly what I plan to do👍.
UPS just dropped mine off an hour ago. I love it and i haven't even shot it yet.
As always a total pleasure, always an point! Awesome new stuff. My problem is I want them all. Cheers Tom LI NY
Thanks Richard ! Extremely helpful I have just taken delivery of this gun 👍👍
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and enjoy your new rifle!
I've got the MK 2 version of the Ranger (2024) it has a 2 inch longer barrel and shroud, uses less air (I get 48/50 full power shots UK legal), I feel its even more accurate than my Mk1 version. I love micro carbines, I give it 8.5 out of 10, if it was a pound lighter it would be 10/10.
great review, its an absolute gem of a gun, the most accurate Ive ever owned.
Thanks very much. No argument here!
Loving the new magazines, one improvement I can think of doing is , adding an o ring to the circular part of the mag, just to keep things in place.
Great review Richard as always.A cracking little hunting rifle.
To be able to put it in a rucksack is awesome.Looking forward to the next review.
Atvb👍🏻
Thanks Justin. We've got a review of the Walther Rotex RM8 lined up...
What a brilliant gun. if you wanted to teach "form follows function" this is a great example. This is exactly what I want for ease of carrying around in the field. I have to carry my S510 on a shoulder sling due to its weight as having it to hand is really hard going. Great review as ever.
Thanks very much...
What colour s510 do you use?
@@noodles8638 Ultimate sporter. I can't ever imagine giving it up though. I have just bought a second hand BRK Compatto to see how the more compact lighter gun is to handle. Have you got an S510 too?
@@drleighmj Had a black rubberised s510r a while ago ,Q tec silencer in .22 & it would give any gun, a run for it's money in the accuratecy stakes.
Great video review.
Looks like a modern version of the contour small, petite looking, but packs a punch and at 30m as accurate as most.
Thanks very much.
Outstanding
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Every Air rifle you review is class 👌🏻
Apologies : I meant AA not Atomic in terms of a screw holding the mod to the barrel.
@@grahamedwards9920 Hi Graham. No, I can't say I've had any POI shift issues with removing and re-attaching the silencer every time I use the rifle. Without it the rifle has quite a bark! You could always get a bigger ruck sack!
Great review, nice to see a very compact air rifle that is British made. Would love to see what the FAC would shoot like at different distances.
Me too Graham! Thanks for watching.
AEAC just posted a full review.
AEAC vlog will explain set up.
Its the Atomic in the USA.
Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the history. 👍👍🎯
Thanks Heath. Strictly speaking the Atomic is a pistol you can attach a stock to, and also has a hammer spring power adjustment. The Ranger XR is a rifle with a folding stock. Thanks for watching.
Excellent and honest review as usual, keep up the good work Richard.
Thanks very much David. And will try my best!
A first class comprehensive review ! Brilliant thank you 👍👍
Thanks very much!
Nice review. Out of my price range but still a great watch 📺
All the best with the store. 🤞👍👍
Thanks very much...
Great review as ever Rich. Looks like a perfect gun for the woods around Squirrel time!
Shame about some of the keyboard warriors on here intent on arguing about something your reviewing as if you had designed and created the Air Gun, sorry. Air Rifle yourself. I wonder if they e mail the Brocock legal team? 🙄
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It's my go too rifle now Wen am out on Grey's I can't speak highly enough if it 12 out of ten😅
I should be getting my Ranger XR today. Read some good reviews about the gun
HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT POWER EACH POWER SETTING IS? ON THE POWER ADJUSTER? PLEASE,
beauty !!
I really like the rifle, if it was capable of doing 100 shots I'd buy one tomorrow.
Buy two!
Great video again Rich, thanks. BTW, the Extended QD is working perfectly, thank you again. Waiting to see what happens with RATSC before getting my Brocock.
Glad to hear it! And hope to see you soon...
I really like the look of this rifle as I think for the price with its multi shot version it offers more than the Leshiy but I have an apprehension for anything Daystate which it ultimately is, now if it was made by another British company it would definitely be on my shopping list.
Personal bad experience, or what you've heard?
@@airgunextra Twice I’ve been let down by Daystate customer service, once with a repair and another time waiting for spares, I still fancy a couple of their rifles but just cannot take the step.
@@VinCent-xy5lg Sorry to hear that. I think most of us have a horror story about one supplier or another. I've only ever had good experiences with Daystate. They've been a little slow at times recently but that's understandable. What rifles are you interested in?
@@airgunextra My grievance is pre Covid so they can’t use that as an excuse, I’ll wait for early reports on the Ranger then I might step up on this one, apparently in America you get the picatinny rails and a moderator in the box but not sure here in the UK although I expect prices will vary whether you have basic or full package, I shoot mostly air although I do have a couple of fac rifles, I hope initial reports are good then I’ll have to make some room in my safes. Thankyou.
@@VinCent-xy5lg Yes, I believe the packages and therefore prices are different in the US. I've been using a Ranger XR for some time now and its a case of so far, so good. Very consistent 11.7 ft. lbs. and very accurate. I've been using it mainly for squirrel control and stalking rabbits. Thanks for watching.
Nice in a 25 or 30 cal 22 will do but it's always good to have that extra weight
Hi Ben and thanks for watching. I doubt the Ranger is capable of enough power to make .30 cal an option. Possibly .25 but the shot count would be extremely low at FAC levels. I've got 12 ft/lbs Rangers in .177 and .22 and if I had to give one up I'd probably keep the smaller calibre.
Great review, thanks for posting 👍
Thanks very much...
Before you buy one of these brocock pathfinder I would have a look a reviews on air gun forums they nearly all talk of pellet fussy to say the least shotgun patterns etc I was all for purchasing one until I read the reviews on accuracy
Check out our review. No accuracy issues there...
Out standing shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 Jan 1980 to July 1983.
Thanks very much.
Great compact rifle but for a limited market with only 40 shots.
Hi Roy. Yes, not great if you plan to shoot on the range. But the Ranger XR is aimed at hunters, especially those who have to stay mobile/travel long distances in which case 40 odd shots is plenty...Thanks for watching.
Great review as always 👍🏻
Thanks Matthew...
Great review Richard, looks like a handy tool, any idea what it will retail for hear in the UK
Hi Peter. I understand the RRP is £1244.
@@airgunextra Thanks Richard, I think it is going on the shopping list!
Thanks for the video , i hate gauges on the end of the air tubes it just seems so wrong to put them there but apart from that its a nice looking gun .
Thanks very much. Nearly bad as safety catches in the trigger! Thanks for watching.
@@airgunextra Also it stinks of cheapskating that manufacturer is telling you to fill well into the red on the gauge. Surely they could have specified a gauge in line with the capabilities of the rifle?
Nice review Sir.
Thanks very much Eric.
Its about the same price as a Leishy,I wonder which is better value?
Looks good. How would you say it compare to Edgun?
I'm afraid I couldn't tell you as I've not shot the Leishy. It is a great rifle though. Thanks for watching.
A good video as ever
Thanks very much James.
Its a nice bit of kit ,perfect for in doors rats ect. Will it double load.
Hi Joseph. Yes, it will double load. However, in my experience, most double loading incidents occur because the cocking cocking is not precise, or maybe a bit stiff, causing people to probe a pellet but not cock the rifle (and when they realise and cock again they cycle a second pellet). The sidelever on the Ranger XR, indeed all the XR rifles, is so smooth the chances of you failing to cock properly are hugely reduced. In fact, I think the only way you'd double load is if you forgot to take a shot and then cocked again. Thanks for watching.
Would you consider reviewing a subscribers rifle?
I have two custom theobens , I know they are old, I just thought it would be good to show people who weren't shooting when theoben was around.
Great videos by the way.
Hi. Theobens are true classics - I'm truly jealous! I have a 1983 .22 FAC Sirocco Deluxe and it shoots as well as anything else I've ever put to my shoulder. Wanted one ever since I was a kid! To be honest we've not reviewed subscribers' rifles before due to the logistics involved and the fact we'd be entrusted with someone else's pride and joy! But thanks for the offer...
Was the flyers the loose pellets
Hi an thanks for watching. No, I pulled a couple of shots unfortunately. I've also started using QYS Domed (9.56gn) which are a lot more accurate.
@alphamilitaria2756 Nice rifle but a lot of money for basically an air pistol ,bet that's great fun in the barns
Well, 12 ft lbs and all that. It's superb for stalking because its so light, and for shooting out of a vehicle, and in a hide, and in a barn...!@@crazycressy7986
Nice review
Thanks very much. And thanks for taking the time to comment.
Excelente riflito amigaso saludos y bendiciones
Very nice , very nice indeed , will it sell? , I think so .. on the face of it 40 shots in .177 seems a little " scant " nevertheless , this is for the field / barn so shot count aint THAT important for this little gem , I like it .. and the mrs likes it ( it'll suite her , as she is pygmy size ) to go along with her first rifle ever last week ( HW110kt laminate ) .. think the brocock may be on our list at some point .. as usual , excellent vid , and pristine goatie .. to which I have yet to achieve ..
Ha! Keep working on it Mark!
Hi Richard. Just watched the video for the 3/4th time. Thanks for taking the time to reply to an earlier query and I hope you don’t mind a second question: at the very end you are seen packing the rifle away but you first remove the moderator. In your testing did you experience any change in p.o.I ? I have an early version of the AA tdr and its poi never changes which I’ve always wondered about. Of course the Atomic attaches by way of a small screw to the barrel whereas all rifles now use screw on mods. I love this little Brocock but would have never thought of removing the mod once zeroed. What’s your experience?
Hi Graham. Sorry for the delay. I thought I'd replied, but UA-cam says otherwise! Its strange, I have found that vert rarely on some rifles the POI shifts when I remove the silencer, but most of the time it doesn't. The good news with the Ranger is that it made no difference at all.
The thing I'd be worried about is Lack of a check piece.. what does it feel like when your shooting it and using the scope?
Hi Kris. Eye alignment is fine. No issue there...
How would the non fac version perform at say 40 yards
Hi Jay. There's no reason why it should be fine at 40 - sub one inch group, though I'd recommend .177 rather than .22 for that kind of range...
Any chance of some Alsekion's Please.. thanks for the Review..
On the list! Too many great guns, not enough time...!
Just wondering Richard you reviewed the NP03 a few weeks ago. Do you think this is worth three times the price of the Kral? While the Kral is bigger, unregulated and doesn't have a folding stock (although you can get a purpose made attachment to make it one) I'm just not sure if the Brocock offers real VFM. That's speaking as a Brocock owner too...
Hi Phil. There's no denying the difference in terms of engineering, quality and overall feel with the Brocock, and given the choice it would be the gun I'd want. But if I didn't have that much to spend, the NP03 would not be a bad substitute, and in truth I was very impressed with the review rifle. On balance though, I think I'd save up and wait a few more months to get the Ranger. Thanks for watching.
Is the Brocock Rancher the british version of the Atomic ( US ) ?
Hi Carsten. Thanks for watching. The answer is 'yes...and no'. The Atomic is a pistol to which a stock accessory can be fitted. The Ranger XR has a folding stock permanently attached. The Ranger XR is 12 ft. lbs. in standard format with higher powered options available on FAC. I believe the Atomic is 18/20 ft. lbs. as standard and also has a hammer power adjuster. I hope that helps.
@@airgunextra It helps a lot sir!!!!!
Thanks so much !! :))
I wonder if the stock would fit a compatto?
I don't believe so Mark...
Might be a silly question. I have a .22LR on my FAC, does this mean I could purchase one of these or would I have to be approved specifically for an FAC air rifle?
Hi Sam. A Firearms Certificate covers air rifles as well as centre/rim fire. However, you'd have to apply for a variation to get a slot on your ticket for an FAC air rifle, just as you would with any other licenced rifle.
this or the edgun leishy 2?
Hi Richard, just to ask will it fire when folded ? , I've one on order
Hi Mark. I didn't try it but I'm sure it would. Not sure why you'd want to though - makes lousy pistol but a great rifle!
@@airgunextra Thank you for replying, no I don't want to use it as a pistol, thought it could have a safety device like the Leishy cheers
@@markfleming636 The safety catch still works.
Can group the same with my 99s
Of course you can. Record a video and put it up.
@@airgunextra ok I’ll tag you in it and the gun is absolutely box standard.177 👍
Can i do a modification to get 40 joules ?
Hi. I guess anything is possible, but at that power level you'll get very few shots. Brocock offer a 20 ft/lbs (27 Joules) model in .22.
Hello Richard, believe me, I believe you when you say "legal" , however please update me on how, does folding the stock disable the firing mechanism? otherwise with the stock folded, we have what looks like a 12to20ftlbf pistol.
thanks and good luck.
Hi Henry. The passing of time means the Firearms Act 1968 is now ambiguous in many areas. However, on the subject of air rifles and pistols, it is clear.
Part 1 ‘Provision as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety’; sub section ‘Prohibition of certain weapons and control of arms traffic’; paragraph 5 ‘Weapons subject to general prohibition’; point (1) (aba) states: “any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length, other than an air weapon….”
More information is available at: Firearms Act 1968 (legislation.gov.uk)
@@airgunextra So, can it fire with stock folded? Yes or No?
@@fixedwheel Hi John. Yes it can. Don't be confused with that making the Ranger an illegal pistol though. Its a rifle with a folded stock.
The belief that an air rifle of less than 60cm or with a rifled barrel less than 30cm is illegal at more than 6 ft. lbs. is not correct:
Firearms Act 1968. Part 1 ‘Provision as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety’; sub section ‘Prohibition of certain weapons and control of arms traffic’; paragraph 5 ‘Weapons subject to general prohibition’; point (1) (aba) states: “any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length, other than an air weapon….”
Its those last five words that are important.
Check it out: Firearms Act 1968 (legislation.gov.uk)
Thanks for watching.
That was a great review Richard and just the thing I’ve been looking for. I am a subscriber and like the way you include all the factual information in your reviews - surprises me how many reviewers get to the end of a review without running a tape measure over a gun or putting it on the kitchen scales. I’m a big fan of FAC air rifles and have had many over the years including springers. From what you say since the wording of the Act is so specific this rifle would be legal even at FAC levels. That, for pest control purposes, makes it a very very useful little tool. I’m afraid these days and at my age, size really is important😟. Do have one query though - that is a very short barrel and I wonder how it would cope at 18 + 20ftlbs. No doubt our American cousins will determine that.
Keep them coming Richard👍
@@airgunextra The problem is section 2.46 of assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518193/Guidance_on_Firearms_Licensing_Law_April_2016_v20.pdf states "Any air pistol which either has a barrel less than 30cm in length or is less than 60cm in length overall, with a muzzle energy in excess of 6 foot lbs is a prohibited firearm." I see the word "either" in that statement as key.
250bar? Are you sure you haven’t made a mistake? Where does it say 250bar fill …?
I only ask as that sound dangerous I’ve only seen max fill on these 240bar, now I’m confused 🤔
No. Its 250 bar...From the horse's (Tony Belas) mouth...By all means, fill to 240 if you feel safer doing that. I can't imagine it makes a huge difference on shot count.
THE MAGAZINE WOULD BE A NIGHTMARE SHOOTING AT NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Michael. I can't say I've ever had a problem. Amazing what you can do once you've done it a few hundred times...
How much does it cost
alphamilitaria.com/shop/brocock-ranger-xr/
Hi what moderator is that?
Hi Dean. Its a Daystate 0bd. Thanks for watching.
@@airgunextra thanks.
I want one 😍 what the rrp?
Always cheaper in the USA, so take a breath, then look here...... www.airgunsofarizona.com/air-rifles/brocock-ranger-xr-with-folding-stock/
Hi Steven. £1244 here in the UK.
@@airgunextra £1224? Where you find that price? I've searched hi & low to find out, but can only find USA prices
@@stevennewham5273 Hi Steven. Confirmed to me by Brocock.
@@airgunextra Not as expensive as i thought it'd be, but still too much for what it is when you consider what's out there nowadays
how would you compare w/ HW44?
Hi Krish. The HW44 is an out and out pistol and 6 ft lbs in the UK, whereas the Ranger XR is a folding stock carbine at 12 ft lbs. I've not put my hands on the Atomic pistol sold in the US, but it would make a very large pistol and best used with a rest/support of some kind I'd have thought.
Longer barrel and larger air cylinder and 30flb I'd buy one. Looks quality as do most brocock rifles now 👌
so if it was a completely different rifle you'd buy it?
So the pathfinder version then ;0)
GREAT REVIEW,L HOW DID BROCOCK NOT SORT OUT THE FLOPPY BUTT STOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To be fair, the movement is minimal and doesn't affect the Ranger XR's performance, at least in my experience.
Looks good.. Poor shot count really...
Hi Robert. I agree that shot count would be an issue if you wanted to shoot on the range but it’s intended as an out and out hunting rifle for those who need to travel about. 40 odd shots is a lot of rabbits or squirrels! Thanks for watching. Rich
Sounds like my ex, bit pricey, not too pretty.👍
Wouldn't want to try locking that butt end into place in the field,way too noisy to my ears😵
Hi Alan. In all honesty, I think I'd fix the butt in place when I was ready to start hunting. By the time I'd got it out of my backpack, any noise from the butt would be too late any way! Thanks for watching.
I did enjoy the video but this type of rifle is not to my taste.
Thanks David. I think its very much a rifle developed to meet a specific need...Thanks for watching.
Please please please don’t look down the business end to look at a gauge- !!!! very dangerous practice
Good advice Phil. Its an unfortunate reality of some designs that result in gauges on the end of cylinders. All I can suggest is that you look at them from an angle.
Not worth the money for such a small shot count
Hi Alan. I think 35/40 shots is ample for a rifle that is meant as a hunting rifle you'd want to carry all day long with, or travel any kind of distance. Granted, not really intended for pouring lead down a range with. I'm taking my .22 Ranger on a squirrel control session in the woods tomorrow. I'll be delighted if I get 35+ squirrels!