Specifications

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Scorpion & Scorpion T-10 Rifle Instructions
Gun Safety
• Make sure you know the laws relating to airguns, and abide by them.
• When you pick up any gun always check that it is not loaded.
• Never point a gun at anyone or anything that is not a legitimate target.
• Never leave your rie unattended, even if it’s unloaded.
• Gun safety is a state of mind; never rely on a safety catch.
• After use, put your rie away safely; unloaded and out of reach of
children. Store your pellets separately.
• Always ensure it is safe to shoot and be certain of your target before
you squeeze the trigger.
• Make sure there is a safe backstop behind your target to catch your
pellet in case you miss.
• Beware of ricochets – do not shoot at water or other smooth surfaces
that may deect the pellet in a different direction.
• Always unload your gun when crossing obstacles, taking it indoors or
into a car.
• When carrying your rie, be sure the muzzle is always pointing in a safe
direction in case you should stumble.
• Never shoot on land without written permission from the owner.
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.
Using Compressed Air
Never try to ll your gun with air when the rie is in a partially
assembled state.
The Scorpion can be lled from an air tank or using a hand pump. Whichever
equipment is used, a pressure gauge and supply hose bleed device must be
included, and the manufacturers’ instructions must always be followed.
Filling the Rie with Air
The maximum lling pressure for the Scorpion and Scorpion T-10 are shown
in the table above. Do not over charge the rie as this may be dangerous.
Doing so will reduce the power and will damage the rie.
A lling adaptor is supplied with each rie; this has a restrictor screw tted
which must be screwed tightly in place when using an air tank to ll the
gun, or the rie could be damaged. If using a hand pump the restrictor screw
should be loosened or removed using the Allen key provided
• Before lling always make sure the gun is not loaded.
• Unscrew the end cap from the front of the air reservoir.
• If the air reservoir is empty, cock the rie
• Insert the lling adaptor into the lling port, and push it home.
• Make sure the bleed screw on the charging unit is closed, and then open
the air bottle valve slowly.
• Slowly ll the gun to the maximum recommended charge pressure, and
close the valve. Allow a few minutes for the pressure to settle, and then,
if needed, top up the pressure in the gun, and close the valve again.
• Quickly open the bleed valve on the charging unit to allow the air in the
hose to escape.
• Pull the lling adaptor from the lling port and replace the end cap.
• Remember that your rie may be cocked, if so you should de-cock it
immediately for safety reasons.
• To de-cock your rie, pull back the bolt and while holding the bolt pull the
trigger and slowly allow the bolt to move forward until it is back in the rest
position.
Regularly check the condition of the lling probe “O” rings and apply a little
Molycote 111 grease. Only use this grease on the “O” rings as automotive
mineral oils and grease can cause an explosion if used with high-pressure air.
Telescopic Sights
The BSA Scorpion has a full length integral 10.8mm dovetailed scope rail
designed to accept standard scope mounts and night vision equipment.
Refer to the scope manufacturer’s instructions on tting and adjusting.
NUMBER OF SHOTS (Approx)
Carbine Fill Pressure
.177 (12 ft lbs) 50 shots 200 bar
.22 (12 ft lbs) 75 shots 200 bar
Rie
.177 FAC 24 ft lbs 25 shots 232 bar
.22 FAC 36 ft lbs 25 shots 232 bar
CAUTION!
Only dry breathing quality air should be used in guns.
Never ll any gun with oxygen, or any other gas.
Doing so could cause a serious explosion.
IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions and view the CD-ROM before rst using your rie.
Bolt
Magazine retaining catch
(opposite side)
Two stage
adjustable trigger
Filling valve cover
Safety catch
Safety Warning
• Use only dry breathing air.
• In the interest of safety any physical damage to air cylinders or lling
tanks (e.g. dents, rust etc), and their ttings and valves must require
the return of the item(s) to the manufacturer or their appointed agent
for inspection.
• Any modication or service to the product must only be carried out
by the manufacturer or their appointed agent. On no account should
owners attempt to work on or modify guns.
• Do not exceed the manufacturers maximum ll pressure for the gun.
• Because of the high pressures involved the air reservoir should be
checked periodically by the factory or an appointed agent of the
company. BSA recommend a visual inspected every 3 years and
pressure tested every 10 years.
• When storing your gun avoid excessive heat, cold or humidity.