I have had this great gun in .22 for 3 years now, it seems to get better and better the more I shoot it, witch is daily, the main thing is to put blue locktite on all 3 of the stock screws, and all the scope mounting screws first thing, then let them dry over night before shooting the gun, then the next day shoot at least 300 Crossman hollow points, before beginning to sight the scope in. actually it would be better just to use the iron sights to shoot the 300 breakin shots, then mount, locktite and let dry the scope mounts, then sight it in and pat yourself on the back, for the great investment you made in this wonderful, accurate and powerful shooting machine, you so wisely purchased!!! hope you enjoy it as much as I do !!!
Sounds like a lot of work so buy the gun shoot a few hundred pellets then mount the scope put locktite on the screws leave it over night then zero it in the next day ?
Some people choose underlevers over break barrels because an underlever has a fixed barrel and there is less chance of an underlever having barrel droop. When the Leverage was tested it had a small amount of barrel droop but we shimmed to eliminate the barrel droop. The rifle also came with tape to use to compensate for the droop. If you want an underlever for your first rifle the Leverage would be a good choice. If you want a NPSS, the TR77 would be a good choice. Cheers, AGW
Just want to say thanks Rick! I bought one of these a couple months ago on your recomendation. I make tune kits in my machine shop so of course this got one right away. After a cylinder hone and barrel crowning it now shoots clover leaf at 30 yards! WOW and only $200 bucks. I am going to buy another just to put away in the closet! Thanks Again
I found this video very informative. I ended up ordering this airgun from PyramydAir. I have been very pleased with my purchase in. 177 ca. This rifle is very accurate and easy to fire.
This is a re-badged XS46U that has been upgraded with a weaver rail rather than 1mm dovetail. Mechanically it is the same as the QB36-2 (TF99) with cosmetic upgrades to the stock and barrel.
Tough call.. I like both guns for different reasons.. the Leverage is really easy to shoot and is out of the box pretty decent. Having inspected the internals of mine after the review, it's a pretty typical Chinese gun.. Things were pretty rough on the inside. After a good cleaning it's even better than stock. With the 95, it has better internals and will probably last longer.. and is has a lot more power. Cheers Rick
One point is that the trigger on this is much improved to the TF99. The mechanics feel very similar. I'm guessing a good clean out and lube will really bring this rifle to life. Cheers Rick
The Browning name is used to sell cheap Chines import. In Europe it is known as the SMK XS 38 and sells for around £100 ( about $ 115) it requires a major strip down and clean up re grease and overhaul before use. Having done the necessary service before use it will last a lifetime if you take care of it. Do not forget to put locking compound on every thread and let it dry for 24 hours or bits will drop off or rattle.
Only one reason I have not purchased this, was the product online said lever action and it was not shown with a lever action trigger. But after watching your review I may give it a shot.
This review was great, thank you. I've been looking at this gun since last year but I didn't get it because I wasn't sure about the trigger (many reviews said that it was not actualy adjustable as advertised) and they seem to be frequently out of stock. Now I'm considering this gun again because it appears a great deal for the dollar.
You can mount a peep sight on the side lever RWS 48 but it will still have the true glow sight on it. I cannot think of any underlevers at this time that a peep sight can be mounted on effectively without having to do some modification to the dovetail or weaver rail. Cheers, AGW
There have been many speculations to the power of each rifle. I have not had the chance to shoot the 155 but from the people that I have talked to the 155 has more power. If you are considering getting the 155, .25 cal. would be the way to go. Cheers, AGW
I'd suggest something like the Beeman R9 or possibly an RWS 350 or RWS 48. The 48 is not a break barrel, but it is a self contained spring gun that's very accurate. Cheers Rick
As for Gamo rifles.. the Varmint Hunter HP or the Bull Whisper Extreme in .22... Ever since Gamo changed their pellets, their quality has been pretty bad... Stick with H&N or JSB for the best results.. Also RWS pellets can be good. Cheers. Rick
I'm working on a new format for 2013. My plan is to have a "executive summary" with each video on each product. I think "country of origin" is a good spec to have. I'll work it in. Cheers! Rick
The jury is still out.. I like the Hatsan 95 and this browning leverage.. If there is another Hatsan under $200, say like the 125th, then that would be a serious contender as well. Cheers Rick
I have this in both .22 and .177, I got the .177 first. Very accurate, the .22 is great. It is extremely accurate. knowing that there is limited room to load with the scope, I set the scope back on the.22 so it is all behind the loading port. this worked great. I doubled back to do the same to my .177, but unfortunately I forgot to really sock down the scope. After suffering with bad groups for a short while my son said "try tightening the scope", I did and instantly got tight groups again. I do love this gun and I did buy it hinging on this review.
It is not as refined as the RWS 34.. I don't think the base materials are as good either. Now, with a good clean out and proper lube, this gun could probably be VERY good. Will it match any RWS for fit and finish.. no it won't. Cheers! Rick
The Browning is very different from the Hammerli / Norica. I like the Browning quite a bit. The Hatsan 100x is a really nice gun, pretty heavy. The 155 is a beast of a gun. Too much gun for me. Cheers Rick
Start your sighting in at ten yards and work your way back in 5 = 10 yard increments. Find the best pellet for the rifle at ten yards and stick with that and see at what distance your shots really begin to open up. Cheers, AGW
Rick I was checking out a website you recommend in a old video!! Archer Airguns so is XS460U under lever the same gun Browning Leverage? Thanks for all your hard work and the videos Rick!!!
I really would have to have a .177 to compare to the .22. A lot of rifles that shoot good in one caliber will also shoot good in another especially when comparing .22 to .177. The difference in velocity will not make a difference when that difference is consistent with the velocity of that caliber and the powerplant of the rifle.Trigger was not adjusted. Cheers, AGW
You'll have much worse recoil with the NPXL than you will the Browning. The recoil on the XL is known to trash scopes as well. The Leverage is a much better option. Cheers Rick
I have viewed so many RU-vid airgun videos and so many people give their own opinions about why the air rifle(s) they have is the MOST POWERFUL AIR RIFLE. Actually what is the MOST POWERFUL "SPRINGER AIR RIFLE" that is under $400 on the market today that you know of?
Hey Rick, I'm planning on getting this in .177 for small game hunting and target practice. Are the iron sights accurate and does barrel droop come into play with them? Thanks.
Does the end cap unscrew for an adapter to add an after market moderator ? Does this rifle still have barrel droop as of this comment or has the problem been corrected ?
Wow that was a quick response! I watched your video on the 125 and I am hooked! My only concern is, if I choose to go after doves, will there be anything left after I shoot one?
I have a Hatsan 95 in .25cal. It packs more of a punch. However, It's more hold sensitive. I find myself reaching for the Leverage or Gamo Accu. 22 far more often up to woodchuck size game and out to 60 yards.
hey rick crazy question... im stuck between the benjamin np xl .22 and this browning leverage .22, i want the np because of its supposed smoother shooting AND power, but i'm afraid accuracy will degrade due to it being a break barrel... i really like the browning becuase of the fixed barrel but i've had springers before and find them difficult to shoot accuratly becuase of all the recoil.. what do u think?
Barrel droop is simply a mis-aligned barrel that's got a slight downward angle. Consider this.. all scopes have adjustments because the sight line of the receiver is going to be slightly off the sight line of the bore. Guns have adjustable sights for the same reason. Some brands are more "known" for the problem than others, but the issue is usually easily remedied. Cheers AGW
What do you think of this rifle vs. the Benjamin trail NP XL. I want a good air rifle for medium to longer range hunting. By the way I'm not worried about the "bad" trigger on the NP.
So I am definitely getting 125 sniper. But one more thing (sorry to keep bombarding you with questions). What would you recommend for an accurate 22. cal underlever?
Hey Rick I ordered this gun when I get it at the house does it need to be taken apart and clean or should it be ready to go and how long does it take or how many shop to break the gun in
with April 2013 pricing, would you buy this gun over another in the sub $250 price range ? Do you think under levers are in any way better than a break barrel ? If you have $250 to spend on a pest hunter, what would be your 2 or 3 choices ? I am very close to making a purchase from PA and would like to get something that is A) QUIET B) effective at ~50 yards for tree rats (Squirrels) C) under $250 Thank you for any guidance you can send my (and others) way.
i have a kral basicly the same thing. i like my breach better and over all i think it's a better buy, plus it is over 1000 fps. i researched this and almost bout one. but ended up getting the kral. it was over 495 like the browning i saw was. i also like the kral cause it does not have the extra catch to release the lever in mid cock.
Hi rick So I'm looking at a hunting rifle that can give me power and accuracy, witch rifle would you recommend? Brake barrel, fixed barrel? My top budget 350 Dlls. I've been looking at the browning leverage, the gamo cfx, Hatsan 95, and the rws 34. All in .22 caliber Would you have a better recommendation for me? I would like to shot over 50 yards with accuracy. Looking to hunt jack rabbits, rabits, squirrels, doves, small birds. I already have the beeman silver kodiack. So I'm looking to improve.
why would some1 choose an underlever over a break barrel?I'm thinking of getting into air rifles and wanna know if this would be a better idea then the tr77 npss?
is there any way to equip this gun with a bipod. there's no rail, nor a sling mount to put a Harris bipod on, but there may be another way im not privy to? thanks for the help.
Break barrel rifles rarely do well with bipods, I would not recommend going through the effort it would most likely be less accurate. Try a quality set of shooting sticks like the primos trigger sticks instead.
I think it's also marketed as the Xisico XS46U. You said the Leverage has an AO scope. It looks like it does on PA, but it doesn't say so in the description. The scope may make this the best option to buy. W/out the scope, the gun would be what, $160?
I'm more interested in the fact that this is in the 34P's price range... A lot of the claims about this also applied to the RWS, so is this a real alternative to a 34p? Or just a really good
hi, ive been looking to buy a new air gun for a fair price. i have a beeman .22 right now and it is flawless but its worn down. I have looked at the Beeman Ram nd Mach 12.5, both in .22, The Stoeger ATAC suppressor .22, The Browning leverage action .22. and a tech force. Which would you recommend?
+Christian Man - the bundled scope is not bad.. if you want to upgrade, look into the Hawke Sport HD IR line of scopes. They are a good option. Cheers AGW
Greetings, I recently bought a Xisico XS46U in .177 that you don't sell on your site and like it very much. It looks about the same as your Browning here. Other than fixing the front sight/lever holder piece from walking forward and not staying aligned issue and spring being bone dry on lube, there's one other thing I haven't seen discussed anywhere and that's the trigger stop, or lack thereof. You can pull the trigger and it goes all the way back into the trigger guard! It's especially annoying after squeezing off a shot and instead of the trigger travel stopping after another 1/8" or so it just keeps going which just doesn't feel right. Anyone else have this problem or is it just the way the trigger is made and is supposed to be this way? Need to know if mine is broken or not...mayhaps a pin for a stop or something else fell out of it. Thanks
I have not heard of this problem with this rifle. I would tell the vendor that you bought the rifle from that you are having this problem and see if they will correct it for you. Cheers, AGW
hum.. that's a tough one. With that price point you're going to be looking at some sort of spring or gas ram gun.. they top out for repeatable 1" accuracy around 35 to 40 yards.. to reach out to 75 yards you need to look to PCP and expand your budget dramatically. If you just want to hit tin cans out that far.. then take a look at the Hatsan Mod 125 Sniper. That did well for me at 50, so 75 may be ok. Cheers, AGW
I believe the Hammerli Nova and Norica Quick are the same rifle, but the Nova is $300 vs the $200 Quick. Best I can tell these have a heavy trigger. Does the Leverage have a different name w/ a different company? That Hatsan 100x looks interesting. Is the 155 a similar powerplant to the Falcon Hunter? That's thing really packs a wallop.
Hey Rick, I am a loyal customer to game and am wanting a new air rifle soon. I currently own the gamo rocket. What is your favorite gamo air rifle? And what are your favorite gamo pellets?
It is a good scope. People have had to shim the scope to get good accuracy with it. If I remember correctly, it comes with tape to shim the scope. Even if you upgrade, you still might have to shim the scope that you bought to replace the factory scope. Cheers, AGW
Seems like the ideal gun for us with one exception: too big, heavy for the wife to handle. And she's the main reason we're looking at a better air gun for target practice, something we both quite enjoy. So accuracy is key and this rifle has it. Too bad it's a whopping 4kg (8.5 lbs for the non metric types) and thus inadequate for her. Can you recommend a lighter underlever rifle that comes with decent optic sights that has very good accuracy and is priced around the same as the Leverage? Range we're looking at is 6 to 12m (indoor shooting) and upwards of 30m for the occasional outdoor shooting. We would also like one that would accept a scope, to add to the fun. Our current Crosman M4-177 is a fun gun but lacks the accuracy we're after. Btw why not mention the weight of the gun in your review? It seems like an important item to mention to potential buyers. Cheers
Believe it or not but the Leverage is probably the lightest underlever on the market in that price range. Have you considered a Co2 rifle for indoor use? The Umarex Fusion would be a great rifle for the uses that you have mentioned. Cheers, AGW
AirGunWeb Thx but I did one better: just placed an order from PyramydAir for a Daisy 953. It fits all of our criteria and unlike CO2, will shoot just fine on cold days. It will be the ideal gun for the wife, I'm sure and the price from Pyramyd was exceptional. Being a pneumatic rifle, there's no recoil which means we can add a cheap although decent scope to it (the type used in airsoft guns which is cheap and won't be destroyed by the double recoil of a springer). However I still haven't given up on the Leverage and may consider it down the road. It does seem to fit all of my criteria. Great review once again.
