Shin Sung Career 707 .22 Carbine (PCP)
The Shin Sung Career 707 .22 carbine has the potential to be the most powerful air rifle available. In the UK the transfer port fitted was only 1mm dia to meet the legal 12 ft lb legal limit. This is easily reached by removing the barrel and can be opened up without any special equipment. When I bought mine, as a kit of parts, the transfer port had been drilled out to 5mm, which would have given around 80 ft lbs. Coupled with the now banned air bullet, which was designed for the rifle, a lethal weapon could be produced. In Asia these weapons are used to shoot large tree monkeys. Having a Firearms Certificate, my Career is fitted with a 2.5mm dia transfer port, which rates it at 28 ft lbs and is a registered firearm.
I bought this rifle for it’s accuracy at range, safely dispatching a rabbit at 50 yards. While owning rimfire rifles, a couple of my landowners only wanted air weapons used on their land and having thinned out the rabbit populations to some extent, getting within shooting range was becoming more difficult. It has also proved it’s worth on roosted pigeons, magpies and crows, being the safe option in an urban environment, as the air pellet quickly loses velocity and falls to earth.
There is a pellet stop for the magazine, which holds up to ten standard length pellets. If using a longer pellet, such as my preferred 21 grain Bisley Magnum, then the stop will have to be adjusted to suit and can be quite fiddly to get right. If it is too short, the loading pawl will cut the end of the pellet skirt off, jamming the gun, or if too long, the dome of the next pellet will be sheered off, jamming the gun. This has happened to me a few times, when carrying a mix of different pellets in my pocket. Once it happens, the scope rail has to be removed to release the cover and access the loading mechanism, which is a series of levers, operated by the under lever trigger and guard. This means, stop shooting and go home, as it is too complicated to carry out in the field, needing a number of special tools.
My 707 came fitted with a silencer, which screws onto a non standard 10 mm thread. Due to the 28 ft lb blast of air coming from the barrel, there is quite a crack, when the rifle is fired. I have mellowed this a bit by modifying the baffle shapes. With the pellet travelling at around 900 ft/sec, this does not worry the target, as it’s usually dead, but it can cause a bit of panic among the other ranks. A top quality Walther 3-9 x 40 scope came with the Career, the front parallax ring an aid when range finding and setting the scope sights. I focus, say on a barbed wire fence where you expect rabbits to appear, then read off the setting on the scope. If you have you have already done range tests over known distances against the scope parallax, you will have a good idea of how much hold over is required. With the Career 707 I did range test out to 70 yards and have had several kills at that range with the rifle rested.
The Career 707 carbine is a solid chunky rifle, which is easy to point and shoot, although my rifle only delivers about ten full power shots at 28 ft lb, before the air pressure gauge starts to drop. On most outings this is not a problem, as shooting opportunities are limited on a two hour walk round. Once again, range tests can give a good idea of hold over required equated to air pressure on the gauge.
I would like to purchase this rifle, can you help me/
I would like to purchase this rifle, can you help me/
Where are you based?
Sorry for the late response, based in PALAU Zip code 96940.I would like to purchase the carbine 707 and all available parts.
Where can I buy a 707 in the uk mate,
Regards
There is a Career 707 for sale here https://www.guntrader.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Career_Air-Rifle_707_For-Sale_150401112617001
Regards Ken
If you are still interested in a 707 Robert has one one for sale. robmc2097@gmail.com
I have one available with a FAC silencer for £550
I have a Shin Sung Career 707 mkII, in .22 cal for sale if you are interested
I have passed on your message regarding the Career 707. Let me know if he contacted you. Regards Ken
I’m looking for a complete seal kit for the Shin Sung Career II 707 .22 cal. Do you know where I can find that in the US?
Thank you so much in advance, regards, Marlies
Hi Marlies, Predator Airgun Sares, are a UK company http://www.predatorairgunspares.com/index.html I have recently purchased a full set of seals for my MkII .22 Career 707 from this company, which comes complete with a DVD showing the strip down. I have been in email contact with the owner on behalf of one of my other oversees subscribers. He will send parts and seals all over the world, so you should be OK.
Regards Ken
Hi , I really want to buy a 707 , I’m in sheffield , can you help please ?
Hi Kev, Check Gun Star, or Guntrader, Career 707s do come up for sale regularly, although many are Firearms rated, needing an FAC Licence. 12lb rifles are around £400, FAC £300+. The carbine is a better rifle for hunting, being lighter. Spares are no problem online from Predator Airgun Spares, who are UK based. Mine is not for sale. Too good for bunnies and squirrels.
Regards, Ken
Hi Guys,
I have a full size Career 707 12ft-lb for sale if anyone is interested?
Feel free to email me for details:
gpmg@cheerful.com
Many Thanks
Andy
Looking for a xareer mark 1. Cornwall. Cash waiting
Im interested in part ex on my hw 100s for a good career 707 email me please nparkin_jamie@hotmail.com
I have a career 707 mk2 rifle in .22 for sale looking for around the £350 mark for it pics on request
John
Hi I’m interested in the career 707 you’ve got for sale, where you based?
Hi Jeff, John Graham at minesapint68@hotmail.co.uk has the career for sale.
Hia I’ve got a 707 for sale based at Sheffield if you would like to know more info call me on 07890988439
Hi is your 707 FAC or 12lbs ?
28 lbs FAC
Hi Iam after a career 707 12 lbs only pls as i have not got a firearm licence
Hi Gareth, Check out https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/air-rifles/career there are a few on there at the moment around £400. Ken
Hi I’m looking for a 707 rifle. Pls message me thru Facebook messenger. Morkelchad is my name. Pls pls pls
Or here
Where are you based
Anyone have schematic diagrams of the .20cal. Career III 300 CPC
side lever rifle? Love it but it’s got a leak that is NOT in the front of the unit or the air gauge.
Sorry Robert, but I have no information on this rifle. Unable to find it on Google.
Looking for a 12ft pound carrea 707 any for sale
To whom it may concern:
I just stumbled across this website and have to make contact before I loose it.
I have a fantastic Career carbine 707 111 cal 5.5…..before it started to leak in the muzzle area. I want to place an order with you for several items,….but I have been screwed several times trying to deal overseas w/PayPal.
As a sideline, my only dislike about the Career is it’s extra loud bark, then seeing photos of silencers….wherer can one be obtained(bought).
Now back to my origional question, I have your address as:
“Derek Gray
42 Braycourt Avenue
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey
KT12 2BA
United Kingdom”
If this true, (no problem) the problem is that the other vendor wanted to use Pay Pal……well these clowns had some kind of problem converting your UK lbs. to my $. inthe nmeantime the rates changed which left my payment short which they then rejected. Now with me working on a Navy project in the Phillippines, travling back and forth for over 2 years…well you can see the problem…..,so I’ll suggest this, I’ll place an order including your posted prices,and you can combine as much as you can in a single package for total pricing including shiping costs. responding back to me “wacoykc@hotmain.com”
Now, how would like payment, ?!?
Do I address the mail as shown above, , or do you provide a simpler one (I’m most stupid about these things) Awaite your reply..Byron
Hi Byron, You need to contact http://www.predatorairgunspares.com/ again. Derek Gray at the address that you have. I have bought parts from him before, although UK to UK with no exchange rate problems. I don’t think that I used PayPal, as I don’t have an account. Maybe a bankers draft would work? If you are able to buy the set of O rings, you will get a DVD with it, which shows the complete strip. Regarding the silencer, it is non standard, having a 3/8 inch UNF fitting and not the usual 1/2 inch UNF, although some other air rifles have this size, which may be available elsewhere. I have no connection with Predator Guns.
Hi Byron, you may find this useful. This is a blog I did this year of a partial strip of my Career. http://www.urbanfieldsportsman.com/index.php/shin-sung-career-707-22-carbine-pcp-air-rifle-lockdown-maintenance/ . I did go on to replace the exhaust valve and the seals, but did not include it in the blog. It is a very simple rifle to work on, Regards Ken.
I’m looking for a career ll 707 pellet rifle in 22 caliber or 25 caliber
I suggest looking on http://www.guntrader.uk
hi any career 11 707 .22 or .25 sub 12 for sale
I am wondering if anyone can help me I have a career 111 707 it does not hold a charge looking for replacement tanks
Hi Steve, It will only be the seals that are gone, contact http://www.predatorairgunspares.com/ I would suggest stripping the rifle and rubbing the seals with silicone grease to soften them up and refitting, or a visit to your local plumber’s supplies, who carry a range of O rings. This was successful with one of my other rifles.