Pro-Sport in depth project overview

[wahoowad]

Will this nut issue score the main tube or other part of the rifle? I don't see how it wouldn't if it is riding higher than the darn buttons.

I was gonna order one tonight but glad I decided to read up more.

[Nitrocrushr]

Will this nut issue score the main tube or other part of the rifle? I don't see how it wouldn't if it is riding higher than the darn buttons.

I was gonna order one tonight but glad I decided to read up more.

Given time I would say it could definitely cause some scoring inside the action tube.  As long as the black buttons are full height, taking the tips of the metal nut off is an easy task.  But....when the buttons are mashed to almost nothing, AND the points of the nut are too high, you would need new buttons as well (assuming they are a replacement wear item?)

Steve

[Gear_Junkie]

Steve, thank you SO MUCH for this write up.  Before I read this, I was considering a ProSport (along with selling a lot of blood).  After seeing all of the issues, and hearing confirmation that many of these issues are common, I'm writing it off my list.  This rifle is WAY too much money to come with this many QC issues.

I suffer from ultra analness/OCD too, and this project would put me into overload!  Although, I can't imaging the satisfaction that you have of owning a legendary rifle in optimal working order.  It must put a huge grin on your face every time you shoot it.

NICE JOB MAN!!!

[Charles Outdoors]

Steve, thank you SO MUCH for this write up.  Before I read this, I was considering a ProSport (along with selling a lot of blood).  After seeing all of the issues, and hearing confirmation that many of these issues are common, I'm writing it off my list.  This rifle is WAY too much money to come with this many QC issues.

I suffer from ultra analness/OCD too, and this project would put me into overload!  Although, I can't imaging the satisfaction that you have of owning a legendary rifle in optimal working order.  It must put a huge grin on your face every time you shoot it.

NICE JOB MAN!!!

I had the Pro Sport on preorder for a few weeks and really did a ton of research, but just didn't want to wait. Other's that have since bought a Pro Sport have not had that issue. I personally would not be afraid to buy one, and I'm extremely picky when it comes to upper end air rifles. 

[Gear_Junkie]

Steve, thank you SO MUCH for this write up.  Before I read this, I was considering a ProSport (along with selling a lot of blood).  After seeing all of the issues, and hearing confirmation that many of these issues are common, I'm writing it off my list.  This rifle is WAY too much money to come with this many QC issues.

I suffer from ultra analness/OCD too, and this project would put me into overload!  Although, I can't imaging the satisfaction that you have of owning a legendary rifle in optimal working order.  It must put a huge grin on your face every time you shoot it.

NICE JOB MAN!!!

I had the Pro Sport on preorder for a few weeks and really did a ton of research, but just didn't want to wait. Other's that have since bought a Pro Sport have not had that issue. I personally would not be afraid to buy one, and I'm extremely picky when it comes to upper end air rifles.

Man, I don't know...  The problem is that I don't have the know-how (or the patience) that Steve does in the case that I get a lemon that needs to be "fixed".

[Brazos]

Every ProSport I have seen, most are very new, shoot very well.  They are a very nice rifle. 

[Pappy]

Good point Brazos, and a lot depends on what you are using the rifle for, and how you want it to perform.  Every enthusiast in this hobby, should "tune" anything they get that is a decent rifle.  That simply smooth's out the action, reduces recoil, and produces lower ES & SD numbers .... ultimately increasing accuracy.  With that said, the rest depends on what you personally want out of your springer.  If your looking to hunt, your good to go, or if you just want quarter sized groups at 30 yards, and 1/2 dollar at 50 yards ... your good to go.  Steve is VERY particular, and demands 1 hole groups at 30 and under a dime at 50 yards.  You need attention to detail for your tune, and great shooting skills to achieve that kind of performance.  To each their own, as the saying goes.  Many people are happy campers with air rifles right out of the box ..... works for them, but don't expect to get into competition and finish other than last.   

Pappy

[Nitrocrushr]

Steve, thank you SO MUCH for this write up.  Before I read this, I was considering a ProSport (along with selling a lot of blood).  After seeing all of the issues, and hearing confirmation that many of these issues are common, I'm writing it off my list.  This rifle is WAY too much money to come with this many QC issues.

I suffer from ultra analness/OCD too, and this project would put me into overload!  Although, I can't imaging the satisfaction that you have of owning a legendary rifle in optimal working order.  It must put a huge grin on your face every time you shoot it.

NICE JOB MAN!!!

Thanks Zack!  I hate to scare folks away from purchasing a Pro-Sport.  I think I mentioned early on that this rifle performed flawlessly right out of the box.  The issues I encountered were strictly my own desire to refine this rifle to be the best that it could be.  Right now my Pro-Sport is my favorite and all efforts were well worth it to me to get it to where it is.  It is a one hole shooter at 30 yards, so smooth and consistent   But as others have mentioned, out of the box they are shooters too, just depends on what your personal goals are for a given rifle.