Know Your Weapon

The BSA Scorpion Air Rifle Cadet Sporter .177” and the BSA Scorpion Air Rifle Cadet .177” are two weapon system variants which have been developed to meet the needs of the British Military Cadet Force. They’re used for training and competitions, and are the first weapons cadets will be taught to use in the Weapons Handling Skills syllabus.

Two of a Kind

Both of the weapons are simple to learn and operate. They’re robust, and a good cleaning and maintenance regime will ensure they rarely become inoperable. The air rifles can be used on indoor ranges at 5.2m and outdoor ranges at 10m.

What’s the Difference?

The BSA Scorpion Air Rifle Cadet .177” is a single shot weapon system, while the BSA Scorpion Air Rifle Cadet Sporter .177” has a multi-shot capability and can be fitted with a ten-round magazine or a single-shot adaptor.

Sighting System

• The weapons are fitted with highly accurate front and rear dioptre sights.

• The sighting system has a fixed foresight and can be adjusted for elevation and direction by adjustment screws.

• To move sights up for elevation, turn the adjustment screw located at the top of the sight clockwise, and to move down turn anti-clockwise.

• To move the sight laterally to the right, turn the directional adjustment screw located at the right side of the rear sight clockwise; to move the sight laterally to the left, turn it anti-clockwise.

Air Pressure

This is pre-charged into a fitted air cylinder using a Hills Hand Pump and can be monitored and kept maintained at a usable pressure by trained Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Positioning

Both air rifles can be fired from prone kneeling and standing firing positions.

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