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Airguns by Make and Model => Beeman Airguns => Topic started by: Shoot Straight on August 02, 2011, 06:02:49 PM

Title: Beeman RS2
Post by: Shoot Straight on August 02, 2011, 06:02:49 PM
Is the Beeman RS2 rs2 a great deal for a $100?
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: MarcsPanther on August 02, 2011, 06:26:06 PM
Sure is..
I didn't get the one for 100 but it's the same platform as the one I have.
Mine came with a synthetic Monte Carlo stock and muzzle break.
Your going to love the RS2 trigger once you adjust it to your liking.
It has a true 2 stage trigger.
Plus you get two calibers. That thing shoots hard man!
If this is your only airgun I would jump right on it.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Stephen Archer on August 05, 2011, 08:45:19 PM
We've just started to get spare parts in stock for the Beeman RS2 family of air rifles - the range is expanding every week at http://www.@#$%^.com/Beeman-Air-Rifle-Parts-s/55.htm (http://www.@#$%^.com/Beeman-Air-Rifle-Parts-s/55.htm)

And although we have no current plans to sell this gun - just can't beat Wal-Mart's pricing! - I do have a couple of the current 1073 models that I'm testing. I'll publish a full report once completed but initial impressions are:
- The finish looks good, particularly the wood.
- Muzzle velocity really is about the claimed 1,000 fps in .177 (that's a rare thing in the airgun world!).
- I like the RS2 trigger. It's heavy, but feels lighter than the pull weight. There's a good first stage and a clearly-defined second stage.
- The scope is OK for field shooting, but I'd choose an alternative for target shooting or close-quarters work.
- It kicks!
- No accuracy testing as yet...

If accuracy turns out to be reasonable or better (and I'm guessing it will), the Beeman RS2 has to be a strong contender in the $100-ish, 1,000fps air rifle market.

@SSS$$$
^&$@_=s Inc.
http://www.@#$%^.com (http://www.@#$%^.com)
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: gene_sc on August 07, 2011, 10:59:12 AM
Steve, do you expect to get any piston seals in? Thanks
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Stephen Archer on August 07, 2011, 04:48:03 PM
Gene,

Yes, we're working on the piston seals. Should be available in a couple of weeks. I hope!!!!

@SSS$$$
^&$@_=s Inc.
http://www.@#$%^.com (http://www.@#$%^.com)
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Shoot Straight on August 08, 2011, 01:09:59 AM
Well I was actually looking at "^&$@_=s" just the other day and was thinking about buying a replacement.177cal barrel for my RS2. And by the way my Beeman RS2  gets .50" groups at 30 yards with Predator Polymags. At 70yds. it can hit a metal pot just about every shot( The pot is about 6 to 7 inches across ) .  
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: sr500 on August 08, 2011, 05:01:51 PM
Hi guys. Is the RS2 piston seal the same as the AR1000 seal? Tommy.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: 3ants on August 08, 2011, 07:22:13 PM
i still need a spring and piston seal for my rs2
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: MarcsPanther on August 08, 2011, 10:21:16 PM
It should be. The Rs2 is an AR1000 clone.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: z28rod on August 09, 2011, 12:43:33 AM
Is this the one that walmart sells for 98 bucks ? been looking at this myself.... dual calibers is a killer for 100 bucks, i heard the barrel attachment is cricial to accuracy.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: mav72 on August 09, 2011, 02:19:27 AM
I've been eyeing this gun too.... It keeps saying, "Buy Meee!" when I go check to see if they have .22 caliber pellets in stock... I'd probably have fun breaking in the barrels and then leave the .22 barrel on...
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Stephen Archer on August 09, 2011, 09:36:01 AM
Yes, this is the Wal-Mart $98, dual barrel gun.

Of course, it's not perfect and certainly would benefit from a better scope but - so far as my testing has progressed to date - it's a great gun for the money. I plan to spend some time on investigating what happens when barrels are changed and am still using the .177 as that's the barrel that was fitted when I obtained mine.

@SSS$$$
^&$@_=s Inc.
http://www.@#$%^.com (http://www.@#$%^.com)
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: sr500 on August 09, 2011, 11:02:07 AM
Hi again. Is there any other gun but RS2 that have the same pistonseal as the AR1000?like some spanish gun.Maybe some Maccari seal. We have parts for Cometa,Gamo and Norica in Sweden Tommy.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: DMikeM on August 09, 2011, 01:45:19 PM
@ Stephan, the POI changes ever time you change the BBLs it even changes if you loosen and tighten the set screw on the same BBL. I had one of these and the spring broke badly after about 250 pellets, I found one at Jim's site that fit and gave it a full tune. I set it up on the .177 and zeroed it with the cheap walmart CP Pointed pellets. It shot very good and was very powerful, even more so after the tune. But I really hated the stock design and gave it to a friend. He loves it and says it shoots perfect every time and he is not even an AG enthusiast. If they could do something about that slab style stock it would be a great inexpensive gun.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: MarcsPanther on August 09, 2011, 02:49:53 PM
Sr500 the Tech Force 89 is also an AR1000 clone it uses the same parts.
Switching barrels does change the POI by about 3/4 of an inch.
I saw this rifle at walmart and really liked what it offered but I felt just like DMikeM. That stock had to go before I even considered it. I got home to do some research on it and realized it had nothing but good reviews. Little more searching and I found this for $149.95 at Big 5. A single muzzle break from Beeman is 50 bucks. That extra 50 got a me a Synthetic Monte Carlo Stock and two muzzle breaks one on each barrel. I think the extra 50 was worth it.
It's the same platform but looks way better IMO. ;D
(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/Rottenanthony/My%20Panther/P7270246.jpg)
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: sr500 on August 09, 2011, 04:22:28 PM
What dia has the pistonseal on the AR1000? . And is there a Maccari seal that fit the AR1000 ? Tommy.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: MarcsPanther on August 09, 2011, 04:37:02 PM
Tommy
Check this out..
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/index.php?topic=17331.0 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/index.php?topic=17331.0)
Hope it helps. Cylinders dia differ from gun to gun.
It's hard to find the perfect fit seal right out the pakage.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: sr500 on August 09, 2011, 10:52:10 PM
Tommy
Check this out..
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/index.php?topic=17331.0 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/index.php?topic=17331.0)
Hope it helps. Cylinders dia differ from gun to gun.
It's hard to find the perfect fit seal right out the pakage. Great, Thanks. Tommy.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: 3ants on August 11, 2011, 07:23:39 PM
the piston seal in my rs2 measures 1.135 inches the sring i don't know it is broken need them both
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: cell on August 14, 2011, 03:48:02 PM
Was wondering if any of you who have the duel cal. can take a few close up picks of the breach block (opened and closed)?

Got a few ideas for my norica ;)

Thanks,

Patrick
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Lambchops on September 13, 2011, 06:41:00 PM
Like most have said, the RS2 is a great gun and a great deal. I bought mine about half a year ago and shot maybe 2000 pellets through it. Still works flawlessly. Hunted many pigeons, squirrels, and mourning doves. Get's about dime sized groups in .177 at 20 yards. Which is exceptionally well for a $100 air rifle. It also has a "true" two stage trigger. I adjusted mine to a short first stage and a very crisp second stage. Shoots like a dream. I absolutely love her. Buy it, you won't regret it  ;)
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: dgaf on October 04, 2011, 09:14:34 PM
got mine for a $100 and i love it .grate gun for the price
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Skjold on October 08, 2011, 01:14:01 PM
This rifle is probably going to be my next purchase.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: z28rod on October 08, 2011, 01:42:30 PM
Man there are like 5 different air rifles I want, this is one of them, next a xs-b26 in .22 cal. This rs-2 from what ive heard is a great deal and the trigger is very good for a $100 rifle.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Ken T on October 10, 2011, 12:49:45 AM
Last two trips to Walmart the dual caliber Beeman was $148.00 at my local store.It may be a pricing mistake.The price on the shelf changed when they were redoing their airgun line.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Ddgrego on October 10, 2011, 09:57:13 AM
148 sounds like the Benjamin price,go get one scanned as they are 98$.The one i bought uses the .22 cal barrel only,never even tried the .177 barrel.After tuning her a bit and checking seal i put it back together and adjusted trigger to my liking and as some have stated after a few rounds and it settles down she is pretty darn accurate out to 30 yards that i normally shoot.id guess maybe a quarter size group give or take.I have a chronie but have never tested it yet though so guess i need to she what see shoots.The wood on mine is very nice and has alot of dark grain in it but i went through a couple boxes to find it.i have a couple of Beemans and she stays Right up there with some of them.for 98$ i am pretty pleased with it.Go get one and give it a try!
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Ken T on October 14, 2011, 05:35:57 PM
I have one but have never fired it.I intend to put a Lothar Walther .20 cal barrel on it.
Title: Re: Beeman RS2
Post by: Lambchops on October 15, 2011, 03:18:23 AM
I have one but have never fired it.I intend to put a Lothar Walther .20 cal barrel on it.

Now why have you never fired it?