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The BRK Ghost has gained a significant following in recent years due to its modularity and performance. Curious about the hype, I decided to try one. We have covered the Special Edition (SE), identified by its striking blue finish and matching silencer, but what about one of the high-power versions that requires a firearms certificate?
Your options
Sticking to the SE version, the range begins with four Plus models in .177 or .22 calibre, offering power levels from 12 to 45ft/lbs. The options extend further with a long list of High Power (HP) models, expanding the calibre choice to include .177, .22, .25, and .30. These HP versions are available with either a 23.6” (600mm) or a 28” (711mm) barrel.
What’s in the box?
I was lucky enough to test the SE HP in .25 calibre with the longer 28” barrel. New owners will find their rifle in a custom-fitted hard case, a welcome feature considering the hefty price tag.
Inside the box, I found a long-reach Foster fill connector, a 10-round self-indexing magazine, and the SE package contents, which include a single-shot loader and a BRK ML silencer. First impressions are very good. I was particularly impressed by how the bullpup configuration accommodates such a long barrel. The rifle and silencer combo measures 41.5” (1054mm) in length, with the balance point located just in front of the trigger guard. With a scope fitted, the setup is a bit top-heavy and takes up cabinet space, but that’s expected for a bullpup. Overall, it’s a well-finished, sturdy rifle.
You get an extended Foster connector, a magazine, and a single-shot loader with the SE
You get this matching, and very effective, BRK ML silencer with this SE version
The upgrades
When it comes to rifles, I love a chassis system, and the ‘monocoque’ alloy chassis on the BRK Ghost certainly helps to reinforce my feelings. As well as offering strength and rigidity, two important qualities when it comes to accuracy and consistency, this particular build offers so much versatility, including the ability to swap between calibres if you so wish.
Thanks to its modular design, the rifle can be extensively customised. This SE version, for instance, comes with several upgrades as standard. The most obvious upgrade is the 10” underslung fore-end, which significantly enhances stability. Its generous length allows a bipod to be mounted much further forward than on the standard rifle, while its integrated ARCA rail and multiple M-LOK slots make attaching one a doddle. The design also has the added benefit of protecting the bottle.
The 10” fore-end is a great addition to the Ghost platform, providing plenty of versatility. Note the 480cc bottle
As well as all the M-LOK slots, you also get an ARCA rail for easy tripod/bipod mounting. Note the fill port at the base of the fore-end
At the rear, you will find a height-adjustable Gecko recoil pad that offers 1.5” (38mm) of travel and features horizontal rubber inserts for maximum grip. Want something a bit more special? BRK offers upgrades, including a fully adjustable butt pad with built-in monopod!
The Gecko butt pad is height adjustable. Note the small section of Picatinny rail at the base of the butt
The SE’s side-lever comes fitted with a Performance Cocking Lever, and to make sure southpaws are accommodated, the side-lever can be swapped to the other side and the cheekpiece re-orientated. You can even choose which side of the rifle to insert the magazine. Nice!
Detail of the Performance Cocking Lever. Note the dovetail rail that runs along the entire top edge of the chassis
Make me comfortable
Being 6ft 6, I find that so many off-the-shelf rifles simply do not fit me, usually because the length of pull is too short. I was therefore very impressed by the uninterrupted dovetail rail that runs along the entire top edge of the chassis. Attached to this, you will find a clamped, inclined Picatinny scope rail that can slide along the generous length to ensure perfect eye relief. Its incline ensures the shooter can maximise the amount of elevation adjustment available in their chosen optic. As the cheekpiece is also attached to the rail, this too can be easily repositioned. Combined with the adjustable buttpad, this means most shooters will be able to get very comfortable behind the rifle. All these adjustments can be made using an appropriate Allen key.
The inclined Picatinny scope rail can slide along the dovetails to help you achieve perfect eye alignment with the scope
The cheekpiece also rides on the dovetail, offering a huge adjustment range. Note the inserted magazine
The vertical grip on the Ghost SE fits the firing hand comfortably, sits at a good angle, and offers a nice reach to the trigger blade. As it is an AK-style grip, it can also be easily removed and swapped for an aftermarket option, allowing you to find the perfect fit. If I had one minor criticism, it would be the absence of a thumb shelf. This is a popular feature on rifles using a pistol grip, and the chassis could likely accommodate one.
The AK-style pistol grip is very comfortable, and it can be swapped for an aftermarket alternative if you find something you prefer
Finally, there is a small section of Pic rail under the butt, allowing you to fit something like a bag rider, which, incidentally, BRK sells.
Air and tuning
Here is where things get really interesting (or complicated, depending on the individual), as this HP Ghost can be tuned within an inch of its life, its potential far greater than that of its sub-12ft/lb counterpart. This can be done in the pursuit of power, accuracy with a particular pellet, to increase or decrease the number of shots per charge, or to reduce the rifle’s report. In my eyes, this means the rifle can be tailored to meet your exact requirements. After all, you might need to push the limits for longer-range rabbits or adjust the power down due to a smaller-scale permission or range that you shoot on.
The finger-adjustable power wheel at the rear of the action offers 20 positions and is by far the easiest adjustment method. With the Huma-Air regulator set at 150bar from the factory (indicated by a gauge on the left-hand side of the rifle) and with a 250bar fill (indicated by a gauge on the opposite side), the rifle produced around 75ft/lbs at ‘Max’ and 65ft/lbs at ‘Min’ using the Rangemaster Emperor 33.95gr .25 pellets provided with the rifle. That’s some serious grunt!
The power adjustment wheel offers 20 positions and is easy to use
You can, of course, adjust the regulator by rotating the knob that is nestled between the barrel and the capacious 480cc bottle. It is easy to adjust up, but if you want to go down then you must empty the system of air. Luckily, the bottle has a valve on it, so you just undo it, remove it, then fire the rifle until the air is out of the system. Next, wind the regulator right down and reattach the bottle. You can now wind the regulator up to your desired pressure, testing as you go. Easy!
Between the barrel and the bottle, you can see the regulator adjustment knob. Note the side- mounted Picatinny accessory rail
If you want to swap your barrel out to change calibre, BRK also offers a colour-coded Hammer Spring Power Tuning Kit. By removing the butt of the rifle, you can gain access to the power knob and take it off. Inside you will find a hammer spring that you can swap out, adjusting the power range that your rifle is capable of.
Interestingly, the SE HP includes a tensioned barrel system/barrel tuner, which is designed to add barrel stability and reduce vibrations. This comes tuned from the factory but can be adjusted by the shooter to suit different power levels and pellet combinations if required.
The rifle even comes with a tensioned barrel system/barrel tuner for even more tuning potential
Controls and feed
As you would expect, this rifle comes with a superb, fully-adjustable two-stage match trigger that allows you to adjust the reach to the trigger blade, first stage travel, first stage weight, second stage travel, and second stage weight. You can also rotate or adjust the height of the trigger shoe. All the adjustment screws are accessible through a slot in the underside of the trigger guard. You also get a simple cross-bolt-style safety catch. Push it in from the right and it pops out on the left, displaying a red ring for fire.
The excellent trigger fully embraces the ‘fully adjustable’ mantra. Note the safety button and the bottle’s pressure gauge
The side-lever is perfectly positioned and features a well-sized handle for a mechanically pleasurable cocking stroke that includes some spring assistance. In use, it operates faultlessly, allowing the .25 calibre rifle to feed effortlessly from its 10-shot gate-loading self-indexing magazine. Hopefully, at this point in the review, you can see where all your hard-earned cash is going!
The test bench
The rifle arrived factory-set with the regulator at 150bar and the power wheel at maximum. Using the 33.95gr Rangemaster Emperor pellets, it delivered a substantial 74.95ft/lbs at an average of 997fps (with a 20fps extreme spread). On minimum power, this dropped to 65ft/lbs at 935fps. While this wasn’t a huge change, it’s enough to fine-tune the pellet’s trajectory and accuracy.
The firing cycle varied noticeably: minimum power felt close to a sub-12ft/lb airgun, and maximum power produced a significant impulse. Unsurprisingly, the rifle was thirsty for air, providing only 30–40 shots per charge, so a big dive bottle is essential.
Accuracy testing was hampered by high winds, but the rifle performed well on steel plates. Firing from various positions, I regularly hit the smallest 50mm gong, an achievement given the conditions! Indoors, the rifle produced neat clusters at 50m, living up to the Ghost’s reputation for precision.
Conclusion
The BRK Ghost successfully justifies its hefty price tag through immense modularity, tuneability, and adjustability. This rifle grows with you, allowing adaptation from potent .30 calibre work down to nimble .177 shooting.
Beyond this flexibility, the Ghost SE delivers incredible performance, inherent accuracy, an excellent match trigger, and a reliable cocking mechanism.
The only drawback is high air consumption (as with all FAC airguns), requiring a large dive bottle for extended max-power tuning.
Overall, the BRK Ghost is a great rifle that truly stands out for customisation and power, and although the SE version is now no longer produced, you can spec a standard Ghost to the same level.
Technical Specification:
- Name: BRK Ghost High Power Special Edition
- Type: PCP
- Calibre: .25 on test, .177, .22 and .30 also available
- Barrel Length: 28” (711mm)
- Overall Length: 41.5” (1054mm), including silencer
- Weight: 7.7lbs (3.5kg)
- Energy: 75ft/lbs (variable)
- Price: From £2,043
- Contact: BRK Brocock – www.brocock.co.uk
