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oddtodd · Silver Status Member

Just got to shoot my new beeman RS2 today. First thing I noticed is it's HEAVY. The box says 10 lbs and I don't doubt it a bit. It's heavier than my 30.06 burner!

It's also a beast to shoot. That last little umph to get it cocked is hard to do. All you are doing is getting it to go on safety. It has a built in safety that locks itself whenever you cock it. Personally, If I can figure out how to disable it, I will. I hope it will get easier with age.

I had to clean it before I shot it, and if you buy one I would suggest you clean it too before you shoot it. Even after a good cleaning it still had a tendency to diesel. I've only gotten 10 shots through it so far, but a good cleaning helps on a new rifle. It took me about 20 patches to get it clean. I've got the scope zeroed out easily. It's so predictable of a rifle, I was able to do it in 4 shots. I know this will change with time, but it's a good start.

Hauling that much iron up to your shoulder is kind of hard to do after 10 shots. Cocking it wears out your arms quick too, at least for me. I'm not in the greatest shape, but it is harder to do than my quest 1000. A LOT harder. I won't be cutting any length off of this barrel and I am going to keep the barrel break on there to give me maximum leverage.

I am shooting cheap ammo right now. It's the crosman premier pointed pellets. I will burn about 100 to 200 shots through it before I am going to go for accuracy with other brands of pellets. The premier does fit tight into the barrel, to the point that I have to use a pen to get it past the skirt.

All in all, I like this rifle, and it will be getting a lot of work as my winter time pest killer. I just have to get used to it. Shooting Pistols

donec · Senior Member

From the reviews I have seen the Beeman RS2 is 7 to 8 lbs. Which Beeman RS2 did you get and have you got any pics?

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

Mine clocks in at 9 lb. 12 oz. It has a walnut stock and no plastic at all. I will post pics as soon as I get batteries for my camera. It even has a chromed trigger.

walter · Veteran Member

yes, pics please. Wink

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

One thing I forgot to mention: It is very loud compared to my storm xp. It is a very loud rifle compared to any other rifle I own, including my 2300 and my 2400. I think it is breaking the sound barrier too. I don't know if it is just dieseling or if this is permanent or just break in, but I can hear a very distinctive crack when I shoot it due to the brick walls of the church that sits behind me.