Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter R - Review and Test
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We take a look at the Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter R - including a full rifle review, information on how to load the gun and test footage of it being shot.
Presented by Richard Saunders from Alpha Militaria - an air rifle review and information site. Richard, has been shooting air rifles for nearly forty years. Today he hunts and carries out pest control on more than a thousand acres spread across different locations in the south of England. He is a regular contributor to Airgun Shooter magazine, writing mainly hunting features and product reviews, as well The Airgun Show on TH-cam.
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Should have really called this the ultimate surgical lazer! Best rifle on the market in my opinion
Very impressive that you have fired over 100 pcp’s 😮
Ive got one in .22 and its fantastic
I've got one , and it's BRILLIANT , it really is .. no iffs or butts , no bull shit , it is the best " all round " rifle out there .. jack of all trades , master of many ..
Can't disagree with you there Mark. I enjoyed myself on the range that day! Thanks for watching.
Nice review mate, thank you. I’ve had a few of these, regged and unregged and they’re great rifles. Just FYI, you can fill the regged version to 250 bar ( and you’d have to to get 90 shots in .177).
They can be a bit twangy but always very accurate. Keep the reviews coming please, your matter of fact style is a breath of fresh air.
Thanks very much, and thanks for the info on fill pressure.
“Twangy”!?
Yes twangy. Quite a lot of spring resonance on firing.
@@Seamaster1963 I know what you mean fella, no two rifles are the same, thats why the Lee Enfield, every gun built the exact same way, came off the same production assembly line, when fired, a small percentage were super accurate, These went to the snipers, the others were still accurate, but not on the same level. I've fired the same rifles when buying a PCP and one had a clearly louder action when next to my ear.
Very nice review Richard, very traditional looking gun and stunningly accurate. Thanks for time
Thanks Michael. I'm glad you liked it. We'll be posting a couple of new videos ideas soon and would love to know what you think about them as well.
Nice plain straight forward informative video, as usual, clear and concise
Thanks Derek. We have some plans for a few different videos in addition to the range review and hope you will like them too. Thanks for watching.
Was busy typing about the rail,glad you mentioned it Richard👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
Ha! So many things to remember Alan! Thanks for watching.
Hi Richard! Wanted to say that was a very well-put-together review of the S510! I have the .177 Ultimate Sporter in laminate, but I'm really liking the walnut version since I've started seeing that. I also have the Daystate Wolverine R but I still believe that the S510 is superbly accurate...even over the Wolverine! It is my goto rifle and my baseline against all other airguns I own. Cheers from North Carolina, U.S.!
Thanks very much. You've got some great rifles there...
Hi Richard.Great review!It looks a like a really good rifle with fab build quality.
The accuracy is superb!
Keep the those reviews coming.👍🏻
Thanks for watching, and will do!
Fantastic rifle, I do miss it!
My 10 year old using it for HFT now with 3d printed stock
Well, you know how to fix that Jakub!
@@alphamilitaria2756 yep....got myself s400 and stuck on to ultimate sporter stock😀
Perfect combination, in my opinion that should be option to buy from AA
Hi Mr. Richard, I really like to see your review, great work, this Air Arms and an impressive pcp, health from Portugal.
And the same to you as well Luis, especially in these crazy Covid times. Thanks for watching.
I have one
Yes they are that accurate
Good review 👍
Thanks very much. I have to say, the accuracy is something else. There was a bit of a breeze that day - enough to move the target card! Thanks for watching.
Alpha Militaria
Yes I could see the card moving and here the wind on the microphone
Keep the reviews coming 👍
Good looking weapon , Indianapolis in.
Thank you Richard. I have just taken delivery of one of these and although the instructions that come with the rifle are good it is always better to see the how to on video.
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.
What a beautiful rifle. My budget might have to be slightly stretched 😉great reviews
I have the unregulated version, which is great in it's sweet spot. Seriously thinking about pimping it through RATworks.
Another very well presented review. Makes me think i should own one.
You know you want one....
Great sound recording. Sounds professional.
That's very kind. I'm learning all the time! Thanks for watching.
Great review, I love my air arms s510 carbine in hunter green, they really do the job well and are pellet on pellet.
Thanks Andy!
That is a brilliant and very informative video - thank you
I’m just about to purchase the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter R - looking forward to shooting it 😊👍🏼
Thanks very much Derek. An awesome rifle. Enjoy!
I’ve got one of these and, as I recently subscribed to your channel, TH-cam sent me this fairly old review. I agreed with everything you said except you were to polite. This rifle could have been the best of its kind but it’s flawed with silly, easily fixed issues - like the safety catch and the pellet magazines which you mention - both irritate me every time I use the rifle. Its inability to stop double loading is another omission on a rifle in this price range. I prefer my HW100 and will probably end up selling the S510.
Absolutely beautiful gun!!!👌
Great rifle 👍 Don't like this model stock but that's just a matter of taste. Thanks for your review!
Thanks very much. Great rifle though...
I didn’t like the look one bit in the brochure, but then I saw one in the flesh, picked it up and...Well, I’ve had it for a year and absolutely love it. (.22 with the laminate stock...plus a 4 mm spacer on the back) Form, fit and function trumped the aesthetic basically.
Excellent review....just ordered a FX , wish i'd watched this first !!! 👍👍👍
Sorry about that Andy. Still, FX rifles are pretty good too!
Great review of a fantastic gun 👊🏻
Thanks Andrew. We're glad you like it and thankful for you taking the time to leave a comment.
Excellent review, thank you
5:27
Called it the R10 accidentally 😉
Great Video Richard! Makes me want to take out my S510! 🙂
You know you want to!
Has air arms ever made a bad rifle? My S400 is a 2007 model, i bought it second hand. It looks like its had a hard life but can shoot one hole groups at 30m and ½" groups at 50m.
Another great vid Richard. All the info we need without the fluff 👍 couldn't decide between this and a hw100 for my next rifle... but you just solved that one for me. Nice one buddy!
Thanks very much. You won't go wrong with a 510 Ultimate Sporter R. I think the HW100 is a great rifle too, but the aesthetics of the AA gives it the edge in my opinion. Close one though!
@@alphamilitaria2756 totally agree mate 👍
Just bought one in .177 thanks to this review 👍 chuffed to bits 🥂
@@ukairgunner3267 That's great to hear. I'm sure you'll be pleased with it. What stock version did you go for?
@@alphamilitaria2756 i bought a .177 in the adjustable laminate. Been setting up the stock this evening. It's now perfect for my lanky, lefty, chassis lol 😎 i just need the rain to stop now 👍 can't wait to start pellet testing!
Excellent review, thank you.
Thanks very much Mick.
A very good thorough review
Thank you Geoff. I appreciate you taking the time to say so.
@@alphamilitaria2756 credit were it's dew 👍
Bought one of these today in.177 as i've always wanted the "R" version, & there are very few criticisms on them, (only good things) so i thought i'd see if you'd done a review on them as you give honest opinions, & not BS to keep the manufacturers happy.
One thing you said was about it not saying the working pressure anywhere on the rifle, but if you look on the cylinder, it says MWP250bar in tiny writing.
Like you say, safety not great, but easily accessible, & functional.
I'm not a fan of this style of pressure gauge that AA have fitted, although it's nice to see it away from the dangerous end (well done AA).........&.........OMG what a laser! Is there any pellet this rifle won't shoot? If there is, I haven't found it.
I know you must enjoy doing these reviews, but for us "less fortunate" shooters, it's good to have someone out there doing honest reviews, whatever the rifle, & whatever the outcome.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much Steven. They are incredible rifles and, as you say, laser accurate. I'm just a bloke who loves his air rifles and loves talking about them even more. I say it as I see it, but happy to accept that some people will see things differently to me. I am indeed fortunate to get to play with lots of rifles that aren't mine and the vast majority are really great products. I always try to convey that just because I don't like something on a rifle it doesn't mean its necessarily bad/wrong, just not to my taste. That's not intended to imply that my taste is the yardstick by which products should be measured because I'm nothing special and my opinion is worth what people pay for it - nowt! Thanks for watching and enjoy your new rifle.
@@alphamilitaria2756 guess what? It's gone back to Air Arms due to reg problem. It's shooting Hades .177 at 12.6fpe, but then throws a few low ones about 11fpe............just goes to show that it's not just the cheapies that can have problems.
@@stevennewham5273 That's too bad Steven. Unfortunately even the biggest air rifle companies are, in the big scheme of things, small businesses and quality control/testing is a constant issue. The good news is that Air Arms has a great, and very well deserved, reputation for customer service. I'm sure they'll sort you out soon. Best of luck.
@@alphamilitaria2756 I hope so. That wasn't the case when i had a problem with my Daystate.......Grrr!
Well that's just made me want to buy one! Great review.
Thanks Glen. You really won't regret it. I've been using an unregulated 12 ft/lbs .177 Ultimate Sporter for years and its simply awesome. The regulator makes a very good gun great.
@@alphamilitaria2756 I was also looking at the FX Dreamline and the BSA R10TH or the Weirauch HW100. I'm swayed by the Air Arms though tbh
@@glenoxman7904 Hi Glen. In all honesty, they are all excellent rifles. Very accurate, consistent and reliable. There's little difference in terms of performance. It really comes down to what you really WANT and what your budget is. I know its difficult right now, but if you can, try and put your hands on all on them, and put them to your shoulder. With luck, one of them will stand out. There's no bad decision out of those guns, but one will feel more right than the others. Good luck!
I have exactly the same gun and it’s brilliant, most accurate 177 I’ve owned and I have owned several.
When are you going to review the HW100 ? Good stuff
Hi. We reviewed the HW100KT a little while ago - th-cam.com/video/93lYKcJ39oo/w-d-xo.html. And we have a review of the HW100 BP coming soon. Both great rifles. Thanks for watching!
Great review well done 👍
Thanks very much.
Great review
Thanks very much. And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Hello Richard, I need some advice please I’m returning to shooting after a 20 odd year break as a left gander can you give some advice on rifles for target work pref pcp I have around £1200 budget with a wood stock thank you I’m enjoying your vlogs you don’t rush a review and you come across very well. Thank You.
Hi Mark. Thanks for the very kind comments. I've been around airguns most of my life, but this video stuff is all new to me! Fortunately a £1,200 budget opens things up very nicely and there are lots of options (though that might be part of the problem too!). The thing to bear in mind is that at that kind of price most air rifles are going to perform extremely well in terms of consistently putting pellets where you want them to go. The not-so-helpful thing is that there really is no 'best rifle'; its a very subjective thing and a rifle that is great for one person is not so great for another. The best thing to do is narrow down the options in terms of budget, suitability and style and then try to get into a gun shop and see if you can put them to your shoulder. The right rifle will feel...well, right. Let me ask a few questions: 1) are you including a scope in your £1200 budget, or would that be an additional cost? 2) are you looking to shoot in competitions, or shoot targets informally at say a club or in your garden? 3) would you class yourself as small, medium or large build? I'll probably have a few other questions to throw at you. If you'd like to carry on the conversation privately, you can reach me at alphamilitaria.com/ama/
A little late but great video and great rifle 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Well, the video was published two years ago and I don't think TH-cam had been invented when the S510 first came out! But thanks anyway...
Hi Richard,
Always enjoy your Reviews.
I'm fairly new to the game ( mostly target shooting ) and have just got 'comfortable' ( and accurate) with both my TX200 and HW97K.
I'm now thinking about my first PCP ( something I'd said I'd never do) !!!!!
Ive got my eyes on either The New Daystate Huntsman Revere Safari......or The Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter Regulated ( both in .177 )
Any thoughts based on your experience?
Many thanks,
Keep up the good work,
Jim.
Hi Jim - thanks very much. I'll be honest here, and it won't help you much, but both the rifles you mention are simply fantastic. Accurate, well-made and beautiful to look at. They are both extremely reliable as well because they are based on designs that have been perfected (or at least improved) for many years so that all the issues have been engineered out. Either one will be a pleasure to own and shoot. As I've often said before, this is one of those cases where you really can let your heart rule your head and go with the rifle that appeals most to you. If you haven't already, try and see them both and at least put them in your shoulder. Hopefully one will emerge as the rifle you want. I don't own an S510, but I have a Huntsman Revere. If you're anywhere near Reading you're more than welcome to have a shoot with it. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Good luck!
Many thanks Richard.
I'm across in Somerset, but I know a Gun Store in North Devon who have both these rifles in stock; so I will go and get my hands on them both and see which one speaks to me !!!!!
Many thanks again,
Jim.
@@agoogleuserblootet5111 Good luck Jim...
Great video- do you know what size the o rings on on the power adjustment screw - my gun is leaking there - also what is the durometer rating of the o oring and the type of material there made of. Thanks
Hi Matthew. I'm afraid I don't. Have you tried calling Air Arms direct? They are a very helpful bunch...
Air arms were good 20 years ago things have moved on there good old fashioned air rifles
They do have a great platform - very reliable and accurate. Have you seen the new S510T? It may be based on the existing platform, but certainly a departure from typical AA design...
@@alphamilitaria2756 to old for me I like all the newer stuff 👍
@@alphamilitaria2756 As far as features it’s outdated for sure, they need to add a bigger air reservoir. 40ish shots in .25 FAC version is laughable for a $1000+ gun when there’s guns out there that can give you twice as much at half the price. Let’s not forget it’s not tune-able in no way.. again, not acceptable in an expensive gun. I don’t see them changing their fit Nike any time soon, it took them years to finally add a regulator but by then they’ve fallen behind. It’s a good gun if you want a basic air rifle but it shouldn’t cost as much as it does.
It would be nice to know the muzzle velocity, the trigger pull and the loudness.
If you ask nicely...
Hi Richard. Which would you choose between this an a HW100 adjustable laminate ?
Looking for a little advice, which would you consider to be more accurate?
Bsa r12 clx pro carbine, or this?
Thanks in advance.
Hi. I'm afraid I'm not going to be a whole lot of help here because both are top performing rifles with the same kind of super-accurate performance. The difference will be shoulder fit and general feel of what is right for you. The only way to decide between the two is to pick them both up and, if possible, have a shoot with them. I have an R12 which you'd be very welcome to have a shoot with if you are anywhere near Reading. At the end of the day though, both are excellent rifles.
Great video and very informative. I can’t decide between the fx dreamline or the ultimate sporter. This will be my first pcp. I’m thinking about the .25 mainly. The main purpose will be shoot targets and small game hunting. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I’m stuck between the two.
Hi Justin. Thanks very much. Are you thinking 12 ft lbs or FAC?
Fac. I know there are some very nice bottle guns as well but really like the traditional look and probably the feel as well.
@@justinprice9172 Hi Justin. Both fine rifles. The one thing I'd say is that with the FX Dreamline you have the flexibility of configuring it as a traditional rifle, bullpup, lightweight tactical etc. You can, I believe, even fit a bottle to it - all extra cost of course, but it does give you more options. Let us know what you decide and thanks for watching.
Ok. Thank you for the response
How about the Daystate huntsman. How would that fit into my other 2 choices?
Now that was a tight group deffo my favorite gun even compared to the new ones that you have just done
👍 👍 👍 😜 🏴 🦄 🎣 😁 🤞 ✌️
Thanks Chopper. Yes, they are great rifles...
What pellets did you use, thanks.
Hi. 13:07 Air Arms Diabolo Field. Thanks for watching,
Couldn’t really tell how quiet it is, seems quiet. Would it work for back yard target shooting? Can you guess the decibel level?
Thank you
Hi Jeff. The rifle in the video was 30 ft lbs FAC so probably a bit louder than a 12 ft lbs version, but still very quiet. Its as quiet as most other PCP air rifles I own and I wouldn't have any concerns about using it in the garden. In my experience, most of the noise when shooting in the back garden comes from the targets you shoot at at the back stop rather than the rifle itself.
@@alphamilitaria2756 I just started looking and this looks amazing. Thank you for the great reviews.
Interested to know if you can fit a bipod.
Hi - yes, you can attach one to the sling stud.
What do I concider when choosing between the .177, .22, .25 ??
Hi George. Thanks for watching. Trajectory is the main thing to consider. At 12 ft. lbs. a .177 pellet will fly fastest and flattest because it is the smallest calibre. And .25 will be slowest and loopiest. That's fine if you plan on shooting at the same distance all the time - say on a range. But if you are planning on hunting , or shooting at different distances, you will need to work out different aim points - the extent to which you will have to aim above the point at which you have zeroed your rifle. With a .177 rifle you will have to hold over less, with a .25 you will have to hold over more. One other point. Many people feel that if they are hunting they need the biggest calibre. The reality though is that accuracy is more important and an accurately placed pellet of any calibre will be effective. I hope that helps!
To get 90 shots out of it where do you stop shooting ? I fill to 250 bar but still only getting around 60 by time it reaches 100bar ?
Is your rifle regulated? I'm not sure what the reg pressure is (I'll try and find out) but you can run it right down to that level.
@@alphamilitaria2756 yes it's the regulated s510 r ultimate sporter laminate edition
Hello Sr. Would you say is the best accurate pcp rifle for the price ??? I just bought Hatsan nova star about month ago and after 2000 pellets still cannot grouping at 20m range. Is awful accurate 😅 so I start thinking about something that gonna brake the bank but I expecting grouping pellet on pellets. would you recommend anything better than AA at 1000 £ price point? cheers
Hi. Sorry to hear the Hatsan isn't doing it for you. I'm assuming you've done all the usual things of cleaning the barrel, making sure all the stock screws are tight and trying several different types of good quality pellets (H&N, JSB, Air Arms etc.?). There are lots of good rifles around the £1000 mark. The good news is that there are several for considerably less that will offer performance at 30m on a par with many more expensive rifles. I'm a big fan of the Kral NP-03, which we've reviewed on the channel and retails for around £450. And Reximex are also producing some great rifles too. The Pretensis is a cracker if you're looking for a more traditional sporter stock.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Hi. Yes I check most of the good quality pellets and jsb slugs as well. H&N baracuda match grouping better from what I see but anyway it isn't satisfying I would even say scary 😂 Next week I will try to part ex for s510r or volverine R. Definitely I need something laser sharp😎 🤘
@@boxinggloves6834 Both the S510 R and Wolverine R are fantastic rifles. You'll certainly notice the difference compared to your Hatsan!
Nice video thanks. Where can I get that union to fit the fill adaptor for my S410 so I can use it with my pump without dismantling every time ?
Thanks Pedro. I get mine from bestfittings.co.uk. I think the part you are referring to specifically is: www.bestfittings.co.uk/shop/quick-coupler-kits-and-parts/plugs/best-fittings-qc03-quick-coupler-plug/. Thanks for watching!
@@alphamilitaria2756 Thanks for the quick reply, I'll get one ordered up.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Got one thanks, makes the job a lot easier on the pump connection.
@@pedrobedro5412 Anything for an easy life eh?
would you take one of tehse over a huntsman regal or revere?
That's a hard one Jon, it really is as they are all excellent rifles and designed to serve the same niche in the market. The 510 does have the benefit of the adjustable buttpad and cheek-piece but the Huntsman Regal / Revere has, in my opinion, the edge when it comes to the aesthetics of the stock. All of them will stack pellets on top of each other though. If you're thinking of buying one of them all I can suggest is that if at all possible, you put all three of them to your shoulder - but not at the same time! - to see which feels right for you.
@@alphamilitaria2756 ill try and do just that. thanks for the comprehensive reply ,nice to see you active in the comments
Distance? joule of the rifle?
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Mention the distance you are shooting, be specific
Hi Kenlum. Thanks for watching. At around 13:04 I mention that the distance is 25 metres.
Clean your lugs out!
How much
14:05 - around £1,100 - £1,200 in the UK.
is that a sub 12 yr reviewing?
Yep...
Pretty long for carbine.
But shorter than the rifle!
At 5 mins 10 secs he calls it the R10!!!
We're glad you're paying attention and hope that slip of the tongue, amongst all the other unscripted content, didn't spoil the video for you.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Not at all. The R10 is a thing of nightmares for me! From new - the WORST gun I have ever owned. I returned it and paid the extra for one of these. The BEST gun I have ever owned.
@@kirkvicar Really? I've got an R10 mk2, bought second hand several years ago and it has easily been the most reliable rifle I own! Its never, ever gone wrong (apart from an 'o' ring on the filler probe). And its the gun I probably use the most. I realise I have cursed it now! Thanks for watching.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Bought it on the strength of all the reviews and what I thought was the nicest looking gun. I spent nearly £80 on samples pellets and still could hit a barn door with it. Shop I bought it from tested it and said it was perfect over the chronograph and showed me targets with it hitting the bull perfect at 10 yards. Strange as it was zeroed at 25!!! After I threatened legal action they agreed to take it back no questions asked. I paid the difference for the AA S510 US. I zeroed it within 5 shots and its pellet on pellet with AA Diablo Fields. The only gun that comes close to this, is my old AA S410k that my dad now owns.
You can keep your BSA's, Weirauch's, Theobens etc. etc. that I've owned over the many, many years of shooting. AA have never let me down yet.