KEY SPECS
MANUFACTURER: Brocock BRK (brocock.co.uk)
MODEL TESTED: Ghost Carbine
PRICE: £1,440
TYPE: Multi-shot PCP
CALIBRE: .177 and .22
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 13 in .177 and 11 in .22
ACTION: Mechanical, sidelever
OVERALL LENGTH: 665mm
BARREL LENGTH: 430mm
WEIGHT: 3kg
STOCK: Skeletonised with polymer cheekpiece
SCOPE RAIL: Picatinny, adjustable
LENGTH OF PULL: 370mm
TRIGGER: Two-stage, adjustable
TRIGGER-PULL: 2lb 2oz
MUZZLE ENERGY: 11.4ft-lb on test rifle
SUPPLIED WITH RIFLE: Hard case, fill adapter
Traditional sporting rifles are wonderful things, often featuring a beautifully figured walnut stock, but while they’ve been around for decades let’s not get haunted by the past, because there are plenty of more modern options for the field and range - just like Brocock’s new BRK Ghost. The Ghost is very much a ‘black rifle’, taking its inspiration from military battle rifles and their civilian variants, and while this type of gun may be a relatively new addition to the air rifle world, it’s definitely here to stay.
This rifle is a bullpup, meaning the magazine and chamber are located behind the grip and trigger blade. This military-inspired setup means the rifle can benefit from having a longer barrel in a much shorter overall package. While long rifles definitely have their place, few people would argue that shorter ones are easier to store, carry and control, certainly where hides, vehicles and farm buildings are concerned, and especially so at night.
GHOST STORY
Before delving into the features and performance of the Ghost, let’s discuss the name of the rifle.
