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“BRK – Brocock”. Huh??? Yes, BRK is actually the new brand name Brocock is using on its products. And the “Ghost” is the new flagship product for the brand.

The company says that BRK better reflects the brand’s emergence as a leading manufacturer of pre-charged pneumatic air rifles.

Moving forward, it’s current line-up of rifles as well as future models will be badged as ‘BRK Brocock’. Production of the range, which comprises the Commander XR, Sniper XR, Concept XR and Ranger XR will continue at the company’s manufacturing facility in Staffordshire, England.

“Brocock rifles have progressed far beyond its air cartridge and Co2 fun-gun origins,” says sales director Rachel Flint. “Today our rifles are the first choice of pest control professionals, serious competition shooters and enthusiasts the world over.”

Not is the Ghost announced today, it’s actually available immediately in a variety of configurations from Airguns of Arizona!

The Brocock BRK Ghost PCP air rifle is built around a titanium-colored chassis to maximize both rigidity and accuracy. Three model configurations are available in .177, .22, .25 and .30 calibers, offering power up to 100 Ft/Lbs.

Devotees will immediately notice that the Ghost is the first Brocock model to include the availability of .30 caliber.

Thanks to a quick and easy interchangeable barrel system, the BRK Ghost’s caliber can be swapped in minutes.

The BRK Ghost comes in three styles. The High Power (HP) features a 23-Inch barrel and 480cc carbon air bottle. The Plus has a 17-Inch and 480cc carbon air bottle. There’s also a carbine version with a 17-Inch barrel and super-short shroud matched to a 300 carbon air bottle.

With their combination of light weight, compact size and high power, the company claims that all models are optimized for hunting in any environment.

The power dial at the back of the action offers no fewer than 20 settings, providing multiple power levels at your fingertips. It’s actually a graduated hammer spring adjuster for precise power tuning. There’s also a finger-adjustable dial to adjust the BRK Ghost’s regulator pressure.

Brocock’s proven sidelever action user-swappable from right- to left-hand operation. There’s also an adjustable cheek and buttpad, and left- or right- magazine feed. These are features that make the new Ghost truly ambidextrous.

Supplied with a hard case, the Brocock BRK Ghost has many more desirable features. These include a fully adjustable, match-style trigger, fully-shrouded barrel with a ½ in UNF thread for an additional silencer. There’s a cross-bolt manual safety, adjustable Picatinny scope rail and three additional accessory rails.

A full range of accessories including butt pads, grips and rails from BRK’s official custom supplier PRS are also available. The cheekpiece riser allows the Ghost’s magnetic magazine to ‘double-up’ by twinning two units back-to-back. This provides an onboard payload of between 16 and 26 shots – according to caliber- yet retains a compact profile.

The Ghost looks like another cracker from Brocock – er – BRK! You’ll be wanting to phone your friends at AoA immediately to ensure you’re the first on the block with this beautiful new air rifle. The price is a very attractive $1,995.00.

Hot on the heels of the new Brocock Atomic pistol is another new, compact Brocock model. The British manufacturer is clearly on a roll right now!

The Ranger XR is firmly positioned as a pest controller’s ideal air rifle.

Brocock describes the new sidelever, foldable Ranger as perfectly suited for mobile hunters. Also those shooting in confined environments like hides and vehicles.

Brocock rifles have been a firm favorite with professional pest controllers for years. These include Jerry Moss who – for the last 18 years – has spearheaded efforts to preserve native red squirrels in the Whinfell area of Cumbria in the UK by reducing the invasive grey squirrel population.

Jerry’s input was instrumental to the concept and design of the Ranger XR.
“Full length and carbine rifles are ideal in many situations, but if you like to stay mobile and need to cover large areas on foot, especially over rough ground, a small, light rifle makes life a lot easier,” says Jerry.

“I also spend a lot of time staking out feeders and shooting from a hide or even a vehicle. With its 10-inch barrel, the Ranger XR is much easier to handle. And when it comes to taking care of business, I know I can rely on its accuracy and power to do what’s necessary quickly and humanely every time.”

The Ranger XR measures just 23.6 Inches long with the folding stock deployed and only 15.75 Inches with it retracted.

Despite its compact size and 10.1 inch barrel, Brocock says the Ranger XR is as accurate as full length and carbine rifles. This is due, in part, to the improved hammer design and Huma-Air regulator that was developed for the recently launched Safari XR.

As a result, air release is more precisely metered to eradicate the power curve and minimize shot-to-shot deviation, Brocock explains.

The result is a light weight airgun of of 5.5 Lbs that can deliver around 30 shots at a Muzzle Energy of 20 Ft/Lbs. In .177 caliber, the spec is for 35 shots at 16 Ft/Lbs.

The Brocock Ranger XR sidelever carbine is also designed to work with the company’s new self-indexing magazine. This increases shot capacity to 13 shots in .177 and 11 in .22 caliber while offering improved pellet/bore alignment.

To accommodate those who use large parallax adjustment wheel accessory on their scope, the magazines insert into the breach from the right. This will be a welcome improvement for many shooters who prefer the precision focusing that a sidewheel can offer.

Many traditional Brocock features are incorporated into the Ranger XR. These include the side power control and the manual “paddle” safety inside the trigger guard.

Brocock Ranger XR Sidelever Carbine Features:
·  Ergonomic light XR sidelever operation
·  Ambidextrous stock with adjustable, folding butt
·  Underside picatinny accessory rails for bipods, torch etc.
·  Huma-Air regulator
·  Multiple power settings via side power adjuster
·  Removable self-indexing magazine
·  Single-shot tray
·  Two-stage adjustable trigger
·  Resettable manual safety catch
·  Silencer Adaptor for optional 0dB silencer
·  Optional picatinny and side rail for scopes and accessories

Note that US market models will come complete with the top and side picatinny rails that are additional cost upgrades on the UK version. This is in addition to the increased power, of course! A 0dB moderator – shown in many of these photographs – is also included as standard with US guns.

As you would expect, the Ranger will be available from your friends at Airguns of Arizona. Availability is anticipated soon!

Back in 2014, the Brocock Compatto was a new beginning for the company, which became part of the Daystate group in that year. The Compatto drew on not only the legacy of Brocock but also its new parent company Daystates’ years of experience in building PCP air rifles.

For example, the Brocock Compatto featured the Harper parent slingshot hammer system that is featured in many of Daystate’s high-end PCP air rifles.

Since then, the Brocock range has expanded as the company has continually invested in new and improved capabilities.

However, the original Compatto “semi bullpup” concept was so inherently correct that all Brocock airguns are still recognizably based on the Compatto. They’ve grown and have incorporated additional features, such as Huma regulators and – in some cases – larger HPA tanks.

After the Compatto, the second model was the Bantam, which offered a HPA bottle configuration.

In 2018, the Brocock Commander appeared, followed in by the Sniper and the Concept Lite in 2019 – positioned as a new ‘modular gun platform”. Magnum versions were introduced along the way to provide the increased power required by US buyers.

As we all remember, Claudio Flores from Chile was the winner of the 2018 Extreme Benchrest Pro class. He was shooting a Brocok Sniper HR in .22 caliber, reversing the trend over several years of larger calibers winning the competition.

Then 2021 saw the introduction of the XR sidelever-cocking across the range.

While some of these models have – like most of us – added size and weight over the years, Brocock air rifles have remained relatively light and compact. The Concept particularly so. And it really looks sharp in the limited-availability Tequila Sunrise edition!

But now Brocock has moved into completely new territory with a new, US-only model. You see, the new Brocock Atomic XR is a pistol. Or – to be precise – a pistol and/or very compact carbine!

The Atomic is the latest version of the Brocock PCP platform and can trace its line right back to the original Compatto.

As we said, the Brocock Atomic XR Pistol is a new model that’s dedicated for the US market. UK regulations mean that it will not be available in its country of origin and – indeed – that it leaves the British factory as a carbine.

In carbine mode, the Atomic XR is fitted with an AR-fitting buttstock with adjustable pull lengths.

Once “across the Pond”, US importers Airguns of Arizona make the modifications that make the Atomic XR usable as a pistol. As you can see from the photos, the Atomic can then be used in either configuration by US shooters.

The Brocock Atomic XR is available in .177 and .22 calibers.
In pistol mode, the Atomic XR features an Air Superiority Products power adjuster that’s installed by AoA. This works in conjunction with the regular, side-mounted Brocock power adjuster.

That’s the Air Superiority power adjuster – below – fitted to the rear of the Atomic in pistol configuration.

The result is that Atomic XR has a huge range of power settings. For example, in .22 caliber the range is all the way from 30 shots at 20 Ft/Lbs on High Power, right down to 120 shots at 4 Ft/Lbs on Low Power.

This range of Muzzle Energies allows the Atomic XR to be used for hunting in the field at full power, or as a plinking/target pistol for basement or garage range use at home. In .177 caliber, the Brocock Atomic XR is a certain contender for Field Target pistol competition.

In common with other Brocock PCPs, the Atomic XR is equipped with a Lothar Walther barrel, HUMA regulator and the new XR sidelever action. The one-piece Aluminum chassis incorporates a prominent Picatinny rail for attaching a bipod.

With a length of 14.5 Inches when configured as a pistol, the new Atomic weighs just 4 Lbs. It’s 4.6 Lbs as a carbine.

This new Brocock pistol is in stock and selling for $1,499.00. You just know it’s available from your friends at Airguns of Arizona and there’s more eye candy available in this new AoA video…

Enjoy 🙂

The Brocock XR series of air rifles were launched in late January 2020. Now, after of plenty of practice, it’s time to report on how the Sniper XR actually shoots!

As expected, it’s all good news.

Performance is excellent, consistency is outstanding and its fit and finish is top quality. Yet there’s something more to this air rifle. The overall experience of handling and firing it is something special. It’s tough to describe in words, but I’ll try…

For this test, I mounted a MTC Viper Pro 3-18 x 50 AO scope to a .22 caliber Brocock XR Sniper using UTG Pro rings. I also installed a odB silencer – another product from the Brocock/Daystate/MTC family.

The resulting rig was not a light airgun. In fact, the all-up weight totalled 10 Lbs 8 Oz. But it certainly did NOT feel that heavy!

The key to this is that the balance and handling of the Brocock XR Sniper is outstanding. Obviously the adjustable cheek piece and buttpad play their part, however the architecture of the design means that it “just feels right” to shoot. In this respect, it’s among the best air rifles I’ve ever tested.

The semi-bullpup design clearly works well in creating such comfortable and pleasant handling. The overall handling feel is nowhere like the rather cramped feel of some conventional bullpups.

In fact, the XR Sniper feels more like a conventional “full length” air rifle. The saving of a crucial couple of inches in receiver position due to the semi-bullpup configuration clearly has a huge effect on the overall balance and feel when shooting.

The 10-shot rotary magazine works well and predictably, as always with Brocock and Daystate air rifles. I also particularly liked the single shot tray. This was easy to use, providing a convenient, high wall on the “non-loading” side.

The single shot tray also has another benefit. It can be installed from either side. This unusual feature will particularly be appreciated by left-handers.

The new sidelever cocking action is a delight to use! The side lever itself is well positioned and delightfully weighted.

The cocking effort was just around 9 Lbs. It felt light and easy, helped – no doubt – by the oversize cocking lever handle. This has tactical looks and tactile feeling – it’s an efficient and enjoyable way to cock the air rifle. Very nice!

The MTC scope balanced well on the gun and gave a high quality image for our testing.

There’s a pair of Picatinny rails clamped to the top of the breech. These provide the Brocock Sniper XR with plenty of real estate for scope mounting.

These rails can also be removed if required, revealing a set of regular airgun dovetail rails underneath. This provides another mounting option for short eye relief or low-mounted scopes, such as the MTC Viper Connect models.

Trigger pull weight for this Brocock Sniper XR averaged 3 Lbs 2 Oz. That was with the factory trigger setting and obviously could be adjusted as required.

This pull weight indicates that the Sniper XL is intended by the manufacturer mainly as a hunting air rifle. It’s perfect for that use, although somewhat heavy for target shooting.

On pulling the trigger, the first stage is light but distinctly-felt. Then there’s absolutely no doubt when you’ve reached the second stage! There’s a distinct “wall” that lets you know precisely that the gun is ready to fire.

A little more effort and the trigger breaks sharply and predictably. There’s no creep, doubt or fuss, just a clean release that removes any hint of surprise. Very nice!

The manual safety has a push-across paddle inside the trigger guard, just ahead of the trigger blade itself. It’s easy to use and positive in application.

The test results definitely intended for use with heavy, domed lead pellets.
25.39 Grain JSB Jumbo Monster proved to be the most accurate pellet in this .22 caliber Brocock Sniper XR. They were closely followed by the next heaviest pellet, the 21.14 Grain Baracuda Match.

As well as being the most accurate, these heavy pellets also provided the most power. Shooting the Jumbo Monsters, the Brocock Sniper XR I tested reached a maximum Muzzle Energy of 43 Ft/lbs. That’s a very good power level for any .22 caliber air rifle.

As a powerful, flat-shooting .22 caliber PCP, it demonstrated great accuracy with heavy lead pellets. This would be an outstanding gun for hunting. It could also double as a long range Benchrest rifle.

(Remember that Claudio Flores won the 2018 Extreme Benchrest competition with a very similar Brocock Sniper HP model).

The Brocock Sniper XR looks good, but it really has to be handled and shot to appreciate the full benefits it offers.

There’s no question that offers excellent all-round performance and value for money. If you want a quality PCP that’s “hunting ready” straight out of the box, the Sniper XL would be a great choice.

Don’t just take my word for it. Call the guys at AoA and ask for their opinion, too. You’ll be glad you did!

The Brocock XR series is a new range of airguns from the British manufacturer. They’re being launched today!

Brocock XR
Brocock Sniper XR
Brocock Commander XR
Brocock Concept HR

The obvious change to current Brocock models is that there’s a sidelever action to replace the traditional bolt action. However, there’s many other subtle changes “under the hood”, as we’ll find out.

Below. We mounted a MTC Viper Pro 3-18 x 50 AO scope to a Brocock XR Sniper using UTG Pro rings.

I first saw a prototype of the new Brocock sidelever breech assembly at the Extreme Benchrest competition in October 2019, but was sworn to secrecy about it.

Now we can reveal that this new sidelever action has extremely smooth operating characteristics. It certainly gives a sophisticated, quality feel to the cocking action pellet loading in the new Brocock XR series air rifles.

The tactical-style sidelever operating handle is “grippy” and easy to use. It’s also attractive and sits in an ergonomically-convenient position relative to the trigger.

However, the new sidelever action is not the only improvement incorporated in the new XR series. Brocock says that there’s a number of technical improvements, including a revised hammer and valve assembly which increase power output and the number of consistent shots per fill.

In addition, the firing system has been refined with ultra-fine tolerances. There’s an improved trigger set-up from the factory, too.

Brocock says that the barrel now has an even higher level of finish to the bore.

Brocock XR series air rifles, save for the base XR model, include a HUMA regulator system. This system has been developed by the Dutch regulator specialists in conjunction with the Brocock team.

All models in the new XR series include an on-the-fly power adjuster, 10-shot magazine, single shot tray, choked barrel, integral shrouded silencer and a match-feel adjustable trigger.

If you want to add a 0dB second stage silencer, that works, too…

For more details on these new Brocock air rifles, contact AoA. They’ll be more than happy to tell you all about them!

In our photograph above, we see Robert Buchanan from Airguns of Arizona with the Concept Lite at its launch during the 2019 IWA Show in Germany. Now it’s available and shipping from AoA.

The Brocock Concept Lite is positioned as a ‘modular gun platform” – that’s a concept that started with assault rifles, and has now spread to airguns.

Brocock claims that the Concept Lite is the most solid platform available for building a true tactical, firearm-grade air rifle system. The full-length backbone “chassis” machined from a solid piece of aircraft-grade Aluminum has a lot yo do with that.

To check this out, I spent some time working with a Concept Lite and customizing it to my taste. Above, you can see some of the additions I made. Now we’ll look at them in more detail…

Of course we need a scope! One option is to mount a MTC Mamba Lite scope, as above. Or an Aztec Optics 5.5 – 25 x 50 scope with Sportsmatch rings, below.

Alternatively, the Leapers Bugbuster could be a compact choice to match the small dimensions of the Concept Lite. (It’s particularly compact when that stock is collapsed into the closed position).

A bipod is a natural accessory to mount to the lower Picatinny rail.

There’s horizontal and vertical sling slots in the sliding buttstock. Then all you need is a Picatinny-fitting sling swivel for the front and the Concept Lite is ready for comfortable carry in the field. (If you have no need for the side accessory rails, they’re easily removed using the visible machine screws).

The shrouded barrel is tipped with a removable barrel nut. Removing this, the very cool-looking Brocock ported Muzzle Brake would be an ideal upgrade!

Brocock says that the pistol grip accepts standard AK47-type replacements, should you wish. So, using a 5 mm Allen wrench, I removed the very nice factory pistol grip.

Just to prove the point, I then installed a Chicom grip from an old AK47 firearm. Yip, it fits, but I much prefer the look of the Brocock factory part!

And there’s many more possibilities for this versatile, compact, yet solid-feeling air rifle.

Step one – of course – is to get your own Brocock Concept Lite and take it from there!