Parts List

ManualsBrandsBSA Guns ManualsAir RiflePolaris Air Rifle

Care and Maintenance

After use, check that your rie is unloaded and wipe the metal and

woodwork surfaces with a lightly oiled cloth. Pay special attention to the

metal nishes as these are not fully rustproof and are vulnerable to damp

and particularly perspiration. If your rife has become damp, make sure it is

completely dry before you put it away.

The only other lubrication that your rie will occasionally need after use

is a very small smear of light grease on the sides of action where the

barrel pivots. Never use oils containing silicone as they can cause damage

to metal surfaces. Application of oil and grease except as directed by the

manufacturer can often do more harm than good.

Your rie has been designed and manufactured for optimum performance.

Tampering with the components, or unauthorised modications and

alterations may make the rie unsafe to use and will invalidate the

warranty. It is important that the screws that hold the action in the stock

are kept tight, so regularly check the forend xing screws and the action

retaining screw behind the trigger, and tighten as required. All air ries

require periodic maintenance and inspection, so even if everything seems

to be in good working order, have your air rie checked periodically by a

competent gunsmith. You should always have the power of your air rie

re-checked following any maintenance or repair work as any repairs or

adjustments could affect the power. It is your legal responsibility to

make sure the air rie remains below the legal limit of 12 ft-lb.

Diagrams and parts lists are available on our website at www.bsaguns.co.uk

2 Year Warranty All new BSA ries carry a 2 year warranty against faulty

parts and labour, this applies to new ries only and is not transferable;

proof of purchase is required. Excluded from this warranty are: failure due

to misuse or abuse, the tting of non-standard parts, and fair ware and tear

including damage to the stock. All warranty work must be done by BSA or

an authorised agent of the company, and should the rie be collected or

returned under warranty, BSA or their authorised agent reserve the right to

charge for postage and / or inspection.

Fitting Telescopic Sights

The Meteor, Comet and Supersport have machined dovetail grooves, the

Polaris and Lightning range have a raised scope rail, all accept scope mounts

with an 11mm clamp. Refer to the scope manufacturer’s instructions on t-

ting and adjusting.

We recommend the use of one piece scope mounts on spring ries, if two

piece mounts are used they should be of the two screw type. On models

with dovetail grooves it is strongly advised that you t a BSA scope stop kit

(part # 18-1178) which has a shock absorbing pad to help protect the scope

from recoil action. All lightning family models have the Maxigrip scope rail

which incorporates a raised scope stop pin at the rear of the rail which the

rear mount should be positioned against to prevent any possible movement.

Trigger Adjustment

Always ensure that your gun is not cocked or loaded before adjusting the

trigger. In the interests of safety, take care not to over-lighten the

trigger weight.

Meteor, Comet and Polaris

These models have a 2-stage trigger, the second stage can be adjusted using

a at head screw driver. The adjustment screw is located behind the trigger

blade. Turn the adjustment screw anti-clockwise to increase the trigger

engagement or clockwise to reduce it.

Supersport & Lightning Models

These models have a 2-stage trigger,

the second stage can be adjusted

using the Allen key provided, turn

the adjustment screw clockwise to

increase the trigger weight or anti-

clockwise to lighten it.

Open Sights

To zero your rie sights for elevation, rst set up a target at a xed distance

and test re 4 or 5 pellets to establish a group. If the pellets strike below the

point of aim, slacken the two rear sight aperture plate screws (1) to enable

the plate to be raised slightly, re-tighten the screws and retest. Once an

approximate zero has been found, ner adjustments can be made by rotating

the knurled nut (2) under the sight base. Turning it clockwise will raise

Fitting a Silencer

On some ries it is not possible to use open sights with a silencer, so an

alternative sighting system like a telescopic sight will have to be tted.

To t a silencer, remove the front sight, and follow the instructions supplied

with the silencer. On the Polaris unscrew the barrel end cap and screw in

BSA silencer adapter 16-6627, which has a

” UNF thread.

Technical Information

All BSA airguns are made to the highest standards at our factory in

Birmingham. BSA barrels are cold hammer forged and crowned for

optimum accuracy.

Before leaving the factory every airgun is tested on special purpose machinery

to verify velocity and pellet grouping. UK law dictates that air ries should

not be capable of above 12 ft-lb of muzzle energy; all BSA models conform

to this requirement. Export models are supplied to conform to the laws in the

destination country.

the ring point of impact. The gures alongside the rear sight slide are for

guidance only and do not represent distances. Lateral adjustment is made by

turning the windage knob (3). Turn it clockwise to move the point of impact

to the left.

The fore sight element can be adjusted for height after rst slackening its

xing screw. The element may be removed and inverted to give a choice of

bead or blade.

BSA GUNS (UK) Ltd. Armoury Road, Birmingham B11 2PP, England

BSA Guns (UK) Ltd, reserve the right to alter the designs or any constructional details of any product at any time without prior notice.

For the most up to date information on BSA products view our website at www.bsaguns.co.uk

Issue 4, September 10