BSA Lightning CLX Spring Break Barrel Air Rifle – (.177/4.5mm – Wood )

Description

This elegant break barrel ‘springer’ carries the highly accurate and legendary BSA Cold Hammer Forged barrel, BSA trigger system and a smooth and precise cocking mechanism. Wrapped in a beautiful Walnut or Beech stock, this rifle really is in a class of its own, being the only ‘English Gun’ at this price point and features on the market today.

• Overall Length: .177: 110cm / 43.3in
• Barrel Length: 30cm/12inch
• Weight: 3.17kg/6.99lb
• Action: Break Barrel Spring Piston – Classic, self-contained power source.
• Caliber: .177 (4.5mm)-  optimized for flatter trajectory and high velocity in this configuration.
• Barrel: Legendary BSA Cold Hammer Forged (CHF) Barrel, known for exceptional inherent accuracy.
• Stock: Ergonomic, Ambidextrous Sporter Stock (available in Beech or Walnut), featuring engraved checkering for grip.
• Trigger: BSA’s Two-Stage Adjustable Trigger System for a crisp break.
• Sights/Rail: Integrated 13mm Dovetail Rail for scope mounting; no open sights included.
• Silencer: Factory-Fitted Silencer (utilizing a 1/2″ UNF thread) for noise reduction.

Engineering for Accuracy

The heart of the Lightning CLX’s performance lies in its meticulously engineered internals. It features a superbly refined spring-piston mechanism that delivers consistent, smooth power delivery shot after shot. This consistency is crucial for accuracy, as the system is engineered to minimize unwanted recoil, allowing the legendary Cold Hammer Forged barrel to perform to its maximum potential.

The .177 calibre is specifically tuned with a slightly longer barrel length than its .22 counterpart to maximize efficiency and maintain a tight, flat trajectory, which is ideal for plinking, sport shooting, and ethical pest control at common air rifle distances.

Ergonomic Stock and User Controls

The rifle is wrapped in a sleek, modern sporter stock, often available in high-quality Beech or Walnut. The design is ambidextrous, featuring raised cheekpieces on both sides, ensuring comfort for left- or right-handed shooters. For a secure hold, the forestock and pistol grip feature finely engraved checkering to enhance grip, especially in challenging weather conditions.

Further enhancing shooter comfort is a soft rubber butt pad at the rear to better absorb any residual recoil and secure a comfortable mounting position. Operation is made simple with a visible, manual safety lever positioned conveniently near the thumb rest for quick engagement or disengagement.

Quiet Performance and Usability

The CLX specification includes a practical upgrade: a factory-fitted silencer. This integral muzzle device significantly reduces the report of the shot, making the Lightning CLX a discreet choice for shooting in areas where noise is a consideration. Despite its full feature set, the rifle remains relatively lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry during long sessions in the field.

While designed to be a single-shot rifle, the break-barrel action is smooth and requires minimal effort to cock, allowing the shooter to quickly reload and re-acquire their target with minimal interruption