Xisico XS28M - Same Price in .25 caliber

We've answered a number of email questions recently about the Xisico XS28M air rifle - particularly in .25 caliber. This post aims to make the same information available to a broader audience.

This photo shows an XS28M scope combo with a Rex 4-16x40AO scope, UTG Weaver rail adapter and Weaver rings.

Question 1: Do you have the XS28M available from stock in all three calibers - .177, .22 and .25.
Answer: Yes.

Question 2: What is Archer Airguns' price for the basic XS28M (no scope)?
Answer: $149.99.

Question 3: Do you charge more for the .25 caliber model?
Answer: No. All three calibers are the same price, including .25 cal.

Question 4: What's .25 cal performance like?
Answer: Below is an example of "Gold Service" testing for the XS28M in.25 caliber. This gun looks beautiful, has excellent standard deviation (shot consistency) of just over 4 fps and has a nice trigger with a light pull of less than 3 lb. Accuracy is fine with The Peak .25 caliber pellets, but I'd also welcome reader's suggestions for pellets that they have found to work well in this gun. We're still gaining experience with this caliber...

As you can see, tested muzzle energy is in the 22 ft/lbs range. We're seeing muzzle energies with this gun from 21 ft/lbs up to 24/25 ft/lbs.

Actually, the breech seal of the tested gun felt to be a little low. This means that muzzle velocity and - hence - muzzle energy on this particular gun are almost certain to be significantly increased by installing the Archer Airguns XMV Tune Kit for Ruger Air Hawk and Blackhawk Air Rifles. The XMV Tune Kit also fits the XS28M and is an easy, low cost way to optimize the muzzle velocity of these air rifles.

I'd welcome input as to whether Archer Airguns should offer a service to install the XMV Tune Kit on Xisisco break barrel air rifles for our customers in future.

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AR2078B Test Targets

It just occurred to me that we've not previously published a test target from an AR2078B air rifle. So this post is to correct that omission!

(The AR2078B is the version with the very slick side lever cocking lever - otherwise it's very similar to the more familiar AR2078A model).

Here is a very recent Gold Service test target for an AR2078B, together with the factory test target.

As you can see, my results demonstrated for this AR2078B almost exactly the same accuracy - even the same cloverleaf shape group - as the factory target, except for the one flyer that I knew was my fault as I pulled the trigger. (Don't you just hate those shots?).

At 1lb 5oz, trigger pull weight for the tested gun is a somewhat lighter than average for these guns out of the box (around 1 lb 8oz). This could be reduced further still using the easily-accessible trigger pull weight adjustment screw.

Muzzle velocity is at the normal level found for all QB78 family air rifles out of the box. About 600+fps in .177 caliber for 7.9 Grain "The Peak" wadcutter pellets at 65 degrees F. This matches the manufacturer's specifications: a very rare event in the airgun world!

The standard deviation was a little high on the example tested - it's normally more like 5 or 6 fps - due to the slow first couple of shots but that didn't seem to harm accuracy.

Overall, I'd say this represents excellent performance from an air rifle that's sold complete with target aperture peep sights for just over $200.00...

For those who prefer a high capacity CO2 paintball tank to power their target rifles, the AR2079B model provides the same performance but with the convenience of a many more shots per fill. Both models are in stock at Archer Airguns.

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Recent Examples from the Archer Airguns Custom Shop

Here's a few recent examples of guns from the Archer Airguns QB78 Deluxe Custom Shop that we managed to snap before they escaped to their new owners!

They give a great idea of the options available for the QB78 and QB78 air rifles and show how you can create a really customized appearance for your individual air rifle.

Most Custom Shop models are specified with the Archer Airguns XP Tune Kit and XP Tuned Valve with HDD.

The first gun was specified with Archer Airguns unique left hand Weaver breech, the left hand 91/30 bolt handle and thumbhole stock. A carbine barrel with muzzle weight and mounted scope completes the package.

The next example also has a carbine barrel with a right hand Weaver breech and AR2078A stock with Archer Airguns Buttstock Extension Kit. Again the customer specified a mounted, sighted in scope, as you can see.

The third gun featured here is actually from the QB79 Custom Shop and shows the "sleeper" approach to design, with only a gold trigger blade showing that it's not a standard model.

How creative can you get with your Custom Shop project?

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Xisico XS28M Now in .25 Caliber - and Pellets!

Recently in stock at Archer Airguns is the Xisico XS28M air rifle in .25 caliber. This magnum power air rifle has been unavailable for some time - now it's here and we're shipping them to customers who have waited patiently for availability. Thanks for your patience!

Of course, we have the XS28M available in a variety of scope combos also.

The muzzle energy of the .25 cal XS28Ms we've tested to date is in the 620 - 660 fps range with 25.1 Grain pellets. This is a very similar power level to that of the Benjamin Trail NP XL air rifles that we have factory refurbished in .25 caliber in our www.archerpelletguns.com store. It's a power level that makes the XS28M very suitable for hunting varmints and small game.

As you may expect, the Archer Airguns XMV Tune Kit for Ruger Air Hawk and Blackhawk Air Rifles can be used to achieve to maximize muzzle velocity, if you wish. This typically brings muzzle velocity up into the 660 fps range.

To accompany the XS28M, we also have "The Peak" pointed pellets in .25 caliber available. These are available in individual tins and also in case packs at a great price.

Oh yes, we also have the XS28M in stock in .12 and .177 calibers also.

As many of you undoubtedly know, the XS28M air rifle is a very similar design to the RWS 350 Magnum and we've received some very positive customer comments comparing the XS28M to it's far more expensive German counterpart.

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Archer Airguns Launches APG Rewards!

Starting today, customers shopping at Archer Pelletguns will receive reward points for purchases of qualifying products from our store. These rewards allow you to earn an incredible 10% back from purchases of scopes, pellets and accessories.

This is a HUGE level of reward points for customer loyalty that's unmatched in the airgun industry!

How APG Rewards add up for Qualifying Products:
For example, when you make a purchase for $50.00, you will earn 5,000 points. If you purchase $100.00, you will earn 10,000 points. ($1.00 = 100 points).

So what are Qualifying Products?
It's easy: you earn APG Rewards for everything you purchase in our store EXCEPT airguns/pellet guns and BB guns.

Do APG Rewards expire?
No, they are valid for ever.

Do I need to register to receive APG Rewards?
You are automatically elegible to receive APG Rewards when you register to make your first purchase in our store. Registering allows you to track your Rewards in your Account page.

When can I spend my Rewards?
You can redeem APG Rewards once you have just 75,000 Available Points in your account. This means you have $75.00 value in APG Rewards that you can redeem against any purchase in our store EXCEPT airguns/pellet guns and BB guns.

Want to learn more about APG Rewards?
For more APG Rewards information, simply click this link.


NOTE: APG Rewards are only earned and redeemed in the www.archerpelletguns.com store. They can neither be earned, nor redeemed in the other Archer Airguns store at www.archerairguns.com.

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