BSA Union Jack BSA Goldstar SE

[cavedweller]

Sometimes you get lucky - with a lead from AGN mbr Exodus, I bought a BSA Goldstar SE Union Jack on EBay. Turns out this Union Jack is new or other than upgrades like a huma shroud and huma reg it’s spotless-I don’t even see handling marks? Came in original packaging and 2300 psi on board. damn! It’s the HP model so perfect for HFT. Sometimes you get lucky

 

[Cannonball]

I had one of them, you will be extremely pleased if it was as accurate as the one I previously owned.

 

[Motorhead]

Very nice ...
Get an SSG devise in place and save a bunch of air !!

 

[Stubbers]

More than one way to skin that cat Scott

 

[Motorhead]

More than one way to skin that cat Scott

Yup, Blast tamer, Much lighter hammer & more spring, Cobra assist valve etc ...
SSG stopping the hammer bounce 100% is the most effective w/o extensive internal mods.

 

[Franklink]

Really underrated guns.

Spent a couple months with one a few years ago, as accurate as anything else I've shot in the sub 20fpe class, and that includes guns up to a couple thousand $$$.

 

[qball]

Wasn’t for I got too many guns I would have bought that gun too. Really like the Union Jack stock! Heard the barrel is great but definitely will need some of Scott’s magic if I didn’t have some self control.

 

[Stubbers]

Yup, Blast tamer, Much lighter hammer & more spring, Cobra assist valve etc ...
SSG stopping the hammer bounce 100% is the most effective w/o extensive internal mods.

There is the Marauder SAM which uses hammer bounce to re-cock the hammer.

There is the addition of free flight with a stiff spring that suffices in many cases.

The most effective is my favorite, and a nice secret I'll keep to myself for now, don't want to steal someone else's thunder, requires no additional 'device'.

-Matt

 

[orangeokie]

That Huma Shroud will really quiet that gun too! A real beauty.

 

[cavedweller]

I had one of them, you will be extremely pleased if it was as accurate as the one I previously owned.View attachment 378984

@Cannonball did you add the big bulb to the breech / cocking system or did it come that way?

 

[cavedweller]

Really underrated guns.

Spent a couple months with one a few years ago, as accurate as anything else I've shot in the sub 20fpe class, and that includes guns up to a couple thousand $$$.

@Franklink I think (I Know) it was your Write up on the BSA that sent me down the HFT rabbit hole. https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/bsa-gold-star-union-jack-in-177-ongoing-review.646252/
and then
@Motorhead wrote this up: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/just-finished-a-sweet-bsa-conversion-with-many-mods.1071584/

 

[cavedweller]

That Huma Shroud will really quiet that gun too! A real beauty.

Yepr mouse farts

 

[aroundlocks]

Well done cavedweller
What a beautiful rifle
Make me proud to be British lol
The stock is something else

 

[cavedweller]

Well done cavedweller
What a beautiful rifle
Make me proud to be British lol
The stock is something else

The BSA, like the AA S500 series really are sweet lil shooters.... but hey, what's with the Brits putting the loading port on the left side...?
I am reminded that a large comma wheel on the scope of choice, is really important for these British guns in HFT to avoid loading gate fumblies; that and having a very specific routine for ranging, loading, aiming, and shooting.

 

[aroundlocks]

Hi cavedweller
The British send the left hand loading as export and we have the right side loading / not really
Yes arse about face with scope wheel in the bloody way.
Still a stunning gun bud and I'm sure you won't be in a rush too part with it

 

[baranjhn]

Sometimes you get lucky - with a lead from AGN mbr Exodus, I bought a BSA Goldstar SE Union Jack on EBay. Turns out this Union Jack is new or other than upgrades like a huma shroud and huma reg it’s spotless-I don’t even see handling marks? Came in original packaging and 2300 psi on board. damn! It’s the HP model so perfect for HFT. Sometimes you get lucky

I saw that one and I was extremely tempted by it. Good score!

 

[Cannonball]

@Cannonball did you add the big bulb to the breech / cocking system or did it come that way?

I added it. It makes cycling the bolt easier especially if you have large hands.

 

[cavedweller]

I added it. It makes cycling the bolt easier especially if you have large hands.

i would say based on the unique bolt bulb add on - that this IS your gun... who did you originally sell it to?
Funny how things go round and round. @Cannonball do you know how old this gun is? wondering about doing an oring reseal. also did you ship it in the original ship box?

 

[Cannonball]

Also, it takes special scope rings if you need to buy some. The dovetail size is 13mm. You can get the standard size to bolt on the dovetail but it will be canted. AOA has the correct ones in Sportsmatch rings. I may still have a set laying around from my old rifle. I can check if you are interested in them.

 

[Cannonball]

I installed the Huma regulator and added the sticker on the receiver. If that sticker is in the same location it’s definitely my old rifle. I’ll PM you the information on who bought it from me.