BRK Pathfinder XR Air Rifle Review - "Compact, light and plenty of shots"

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We take a look at the BRK Pathfinder XR air rifle.
Presented by Richard Saunders from Alpha Militaria - an air rifle review and information site. Richard, has been shooting air rifles for nearly forty years. Today he hunts and carries out pest control on more than a thousand acres spread across different locations in the south of England. He is a regular contributor to Airgun Shooter magazine, writing mainly hunting features and product reviews, as well The Airgun Show on KZfaq.
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@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

✔ Check out the BRK Pathfinder XR Air Rifle on our store: alphamilitaria.com/shop/brocock-pathfinder-xr/

@anonymoustipoff1 Жыл бұрын

Recently bought one of these, surprisingly accurate considering the barrel length - and fits in a rucksack! Awesome bit of kit, I love it. Proper British quality :)

@darrenm7964 Жыл бұрын

Hi do you know if you can change the buttstock to a adjustable type,magpul,ergo etc!

@anonymoustipoff1 Жыл бұрын

@@darrenm7964 sorry I don't. I personally don't feel the need to change mine :)

@grahamedwards9920 4 ай бұрын

@@anonymoustipoff1Hi - I’ve had the Ranger for some time but I’m seeking a variation of my FAC to acquire the Pathfinder as a replacement for an old Mk1 Wildcat. I’m really interested in your comment about it being “surprisingly accurate considering the barrel length”. My only reservation has been on this point and I’d appreciate any further thoughts you had on it. I’m also surprised that such a short barrel could cope with being in .25 shooting 30ftlbs 🤷‍♂️

@NBK3524 3 ай бұрын

When you say rucksack would this fit into a normal 30L backpack?

@davidhunt6912 Жыл бұрын

I think they should have stayed with the concept body and just increased the diameter of the cylinder. You wouldn't need to increase it much to get plenty of extra shots. Also it is a much better looking rifle than the pathfinder probably lighter and more compact. Just my opinion I've always wondered why they don't increase the cylinder diameter such a simple fix for increasing shot count

@malcolmdonnison3987 10 ай бұрын

I have just ordered one of these rifles and can't wait for it to arrive

@Mush179 11 ай бұрын

Hi,Richard love your reviews, the ranger X-r has a less shot count, But she’s a stunner.

@Mush179 Жыл бұрын

It’s a keeper Richard.thanks for sharing this information 🙋‍♂️😊👏

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lynne and I agree 100%!

@fxpeter22 Жыл бұрын

Great review Richard, you sure have a way of making me want to break my piggy bank with these products. Fantastic custom rear support on the bench rest 🙂

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that Peter! Thanks for watching.

@malcolmdonnison3987 8 ай бұрын

My pathfinder is awesome and i love it too bits . The ranger is also a great little rifle , however , the pathfinder supercedes it in accuracy and shot count . Ive put a prismatic scope onto it and it's so so accurate 👌😁😁😁

@simontanner Жыл бұрын

Really interesting and informative review Richard 👍🏻

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Simon.

@williamwilson2624 Жыл бұрын

Great review Richard. The Pathfinder looks like a very nice portable rifle.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

It certainly is William. I'm hoping to get one of my own and plan to use it for ratting.

@grahamedwards9920 Жыл бұрын

Brocock have done it again - the Ranger is a fantastic little rifle and this looks like a a genuine improvement on something already a bit special. Much prefer this method of filling the cylinder to the probe and they have improved shot count considerably. I’m a fan of the gated magazine too, it’s neat and very reliable. All this and the folding stock - I’d sort of resolved to make no major purchase until the position on lead ammunition was clarified but I may have to think that🤔. The only minor irritation is that while a dedicated bag is a great idea why on earth is it so big - the essence of this gun is short and compact and I’d be inclined to modify a small regular backpack to accommodate it. Thanks Richard, the usual straight forward and factual review.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Graham. I hear you on the bag, but it also means there's room for all the odds 'n ends when you go to the range our out hunting...

@grahamedwards9920 Жыл бұрын

Point taken. For me the smaller the bag the less conspicuous it is and in the present climate advertising what we’re about is counter productive although the bag itself is fairly innocuous in not being gun shaped. My real interest in this gun would be to have it on ticket - would the folding stock present any problems in terms of a one for one variation on an FAC certificate?After 30yrs of shooting them I’ve found that there’s very little a good FAC air rifle can’t do that a .22rf can and in terms of safety they’re a long way ahead. I accept that everybody’s circumstances are different and it’s just what works for the individual. Thanks for your reviews, in my book you’re very much the acceptable face of airgunning.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

@@grahamedwards9920 Hi Graham. Thanks very much for that. No, I don't think there would be any issues with the folding stock on FAC models. In fact I think it would be an excellent choice for hunting. And I'm with you on the FAC air v .22 LR debate!

@grahamedwards9920 Жыл бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 👍

@ctom4103 8 ай бұрын

Hi Graham, I was just looking at Richard’s excellent review of the Pathfinder (thanks Richard for all your hard work). I was wondering about replacing my 22LR (very compact Anschutz) with the FAC version of this. It’s looking a bit like the lead ban might ruin the 22LR as regards hunting with subsonic hollow points but air rifles hopefully will be unaffected 🤞. I very often take the 22 with me in the tractor as I can get close to crows and magpies and my AA S510 is way too long for that job. Like you I believe that up to about 60 yards a good air rifle is just as good as a 22 LR and that’s if you can find any accurate 22 ammunition! Just curious if you have any more thoughts or information about things?

@luisleon3690 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video, the Mini is bad ass… Shooting the KYL target was cool, I want one of those targets.

@Mush179 11 ай бұрын

Ranger XR looks the best ❤

@malcolmdonnison3987 10 ай бұрын

I own a ranger XR and my only criticism of it is the low shot count, so I have ordered a pathfinder to increase shot count 😂

@jaytee8188 Жыл бұрын

Hi ya Rich, I hope all is well with you. Excellent vid as usual, thanks. How come you didn’t top it up with the compressor! 😂 BTW the Alpha Wolf is going really strong, I love it to bits. And, I want that Alpha Militaria cap! 😂

@dutchgamobackyardshooting Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@kenjordan7685 6 ай бұрын

Hi Richard hope you are well. Love my pathfinder in 1.77. I’ve a question and hope you can help. Although you’ve suggested the fill pressure can be taken 250 bar that takes it into the red on the gauge. Is that a little risky as the bottle maybe up to the pressure but is the internal bits of the gunbable to handle the pressure Best regards Ken.

@alphamilitaria2756 6 ай бұрын

HI Ken - yes 250 bar is fine. Personally I fill mine to 240 bar.

@profglock9140 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great review! Can this be fired with the stock folded?

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks very much. Yes its can. Not sure why you'd want to though.

@nickwebb9290 Жыл бұрын

Another superb review Richard, thank you 🙏 This looks to be a rather nice rifle, all be it a bit too pricey for me although it’s great to see what’s around and available.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. It's a cracker isn't it!

@thediscman123 Жыл бұрын

Hi are you sure you can fill it to 250 bar as that is the max of the manometer and is in the red ?

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Hi - yes. 250 bar fill...

@EZ_shop Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have purchased a BRK Ranger XR in 0.25 last year based in part on your review, and have enjoyed immensely. BRK definitely does puts out great quality products, so much so I also purchased a Commander in .25 for my son as well. As you mentioned, its only drawback for the Ranger is the limited size of the tank, not a big problem for pert control, but a mild annoyance at the range. I would love to switch to this latest one with a larger tank, but I have one question... my #1 concern is noise discretion, so how does the Pathfinder sound compare to the Ranger? Ciao, Marco.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Hi Marco. I'm really pleased you enjoyed our Ranger review and found it useful. The Pathfinder has a bit of a bark so well worth fitting a silencer. Thanks again for watching.

@EZ_shop Жыл бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 Thanks Richard. You wouldn’t happen to have tested moderators, by chance? I’m looking to make the already quiet Ranger XR at its lowest setting as silent as possible.

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

@@EZ_shop A friend of mine uses one of the new style Weihrauch silencers on his Ranger and its as close to silent as I've ever heard a rifle...

@EZ_shop Жыл бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 Beautiful! I’ll look into it. If you happen to remember the model feel free to pass it along. Thanks, and great job on your videos as always.

@kevb9319 Жыл бұрын

@@EZ_shopHi Marco, I have a XL new type Weihrauch silencer on mine, it makes the rifle a little longer but absolute whisper quiet. Regards Kev

@esmonpimentel1511 10 ай бұрын

Adorei o produto, qual o alcance efetivo com em .177

@alphamilitaria2756 10 ай бұрын

That rather depends on how good a shot you are. I hunt with mine to 40 metres as I am confident of hitting a 10p coin at that distance consistently.

@P.T.I.1214 10 ай бұрын

Did the delivery go round the world or just in UK? Plz reply me thanks.

@alphamilitaria2756 10 ай бұрын

Just the UK I'm afraid. Where are you located? We'll recommend a local stockist if that helps?

@P.T.I.1214 10 ай бұрын

I’m living in Australia. But I belong to Pakistan. Can you deliver to Pakistan? That's possible.

@MrRockstar1968 Жыл бұрын

I don't suppose you know what brand of barrel Brocock use, do they use their own brand?

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. They use Lothar Walther barrels...

@stevesracingbits 11 ай бұрын

Just got mine yestaday and I have a hell of a lot of play in the rear stock feels excessive tbh and the safty doesn't work so am going to have to take it back and maybe get it swapped

@alphamilitaria2756 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have a wrong 'un there/ Good job you get three years warranty now.

@stevesracingbits 11 ай бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 great gun though shoots very well, tollerences on the rear stock is what let's this gun down unfortunately, seen alot of people have excessive play after doing some research

@MrRockstar1968 Жыл бұрын

What's the furthest distance this rifle can shoot accurately at?

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

That rather depends on the ability of the shooter. I'd be happy to hunt out to 40m in .177 and 30m in .22 at 12 ft/lbs.

@davidbrennan869 5 ай бұрын

Hi Richard,, please put me right,, is the pathfinder a 250 ,,,, or 200 bar fill ??? If it’s 250 as you say that takes it into the red area??? Please excuse my ignorance 👍🤠

@alphamilitaria2756 5 ай бұрын

Hi Dave. All BRK/Brocock and Daystate rifles that are regulated can be filled to 250 bar. I agree though that the gauges are a bit misleading - I suspect they are using up old stock! To be honest, I fill mine to 220/230 bar. Happy New Year.

@davidbrennan869 5 ай бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 thank you Richard 👍🤠

@davidbrennan869 5 ай бұрын

@@alphamilitaria2756 ps ,, Happy new year to you Richard

@brynnhuffen2200 10 ай бұрын

Brocock broucher states 200 max fill. Don't know where 250 appears anywher (unless it's for the unregulated ?

@alphamilitaria2756 10 ай бұрын

Hi. I think you may be confusing the Brocock XR with the BRK Pathfinder XR. The Brocock XR takes a 200 bar fill, but the Pathfinder XR takes 250. Thanks for watching.

@brynnhuffen2200 10 ай бұрын

Now I'm really confused! I have a ranger XR and just ordered my pathfinder XR (should have checked your website first, very very competitive prices). But the brocock website states the XR is filled to 200bar and all others to. 250. Isn't the panther part of the XR series? Do enjoy your clips on KZfaq Thanks

@brynnhuffen2200 10 ай бұрын

I meant pathfinder not panther

@alphamilitaria2756 10 ай бұрын

@@brynnhuffen2200 Hi Bryn. Thanks very much. It is a little confusing. There is a rifle called the 'Brocock XR' and that's the one that takes a 200 bar fill. Your Ranger XR and the Pathfinder XR (they should have called it 'Panther'!) take 250 bar fills.

@brynnhuffen2200 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I should have known a man of your experience and calibre (.177 or 22) had the answers. Thanks again

@thediscman123 Жыл бұрын

13 shot mag

@alphamilitaria2756 Жыл бұрын

Hi - yes, 13 shot in .177. 11 shots in .22. 15:09

@markveganism5003 11 ай бұрын

Would you say the commander is more accurate

@alphamilitaria2756 11 ай бұрын

Hi Mark. Honestly, over sensible ranges I wouldn't say there is a difference between the two. I've been out shooting rats and rabbits with the Pathfinder (12 ft/lbs .22) out to 30m and have yet to miss!

@kevinparker461 3 ай бұрын

So where was it you showed us how to fold the but? .. a mate got one & its a bloody nightmare!, he was told you need to use a bit of force on it & he straight away broke it off, its rubbish!. He got it of pell pax who were a pain to deal with, Sent him a wrong magazine, an extra one he paid for. Messed him about, wouldn't answer the phone & told lies ... pay extra & get an FX, you wont regret it!!

@alphamilitaria2756 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. You're right, I could have shown that a little better. It's really not that hard though. You have to life the butt up. Put your thumb on top of the stem just above the pivot point and pull the butt section up. I'm not sure how your mate managed to break his rifle. The Pathfinder is an excellent rifle and you can't blame BRK for the problems you say your mate had with Pellpax. FX rifles are great, but plenty of people will tell of the problems they have had with theirs.