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Airguns by Make and Model => Weihrauch Airguns => Topic started by: wimpanzee on September 04, 2014, 01:12:16 PM
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So I sent that trail np2 back to PA, and ordered an R9 instead (the gun I really wanted).
Despite holding on to my paid order for over 24 hours before shipping, it looks like it should be here Saturday, just in time to give it a good break in before a planned squirrel hunt on Monday :D
Woohoo! I'll post some pics of the Fraulein when she shows up!
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What caliber?
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.22
I wanted to keep my rifles all the same.
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One of the best springers to hunt with in my opinion, light, easy to handle and powerful. What scope? Post some photos.. Enjoy your R9 and good luck squirrel hunting
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I have a UTG 3-12x44 compact (same scope except full size is on my marauder)
I usually keep it at 10x to easily match the settings in android chairgun.
The marauder is a little tiny bit heavy to carry in the woods - not that that's stopped me, but this will either become the primary or favorite secondary small game gun. The marauder does have a little more power - it's tuned to 30 fpe, but I think the R9 should have plenty for the close range heavy woods I usually see in the summer around here. Rare is the 50 yard shot - most are under 30 yards.
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I have an R11 in .177 and it shoots at almost 15FPE. You will really like the R9.
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No chrony strings or pics yet (my phone is charging) but I got outside and put about 50 rounds into paper this morning.
All I can say is suuuuwheeeet. I cleaned the barrel with goo gone and ballistol until the patches came out clean. It has a nice solid thunk, very little buzz or twang - which I suspect will smooth out. I didn't see any dieseling.
With the first 50 shots, I was getting (some, not all!) one hole groups at 15 yards offhand. I'll get a table, bag and chrony out tomorrow, hopefully!
The trigger is amazing - far better even that what I thought was a very nice trigger on my marauder. Smooth, predictable, and now, I understand my marauder has a little second stage creep. No adjustment was needed on the R9 though, to be very very nice and crisp.
This has immediately become my favorite gun, and I will definitely be taking this into the field on Monday!
I had originally got a trail np2, and returned it. This was its replacement. Comparing the two is just silly. There is no real comparison. One thing I can say though, is the NP2 was rated for 28lbs cocking effort, and the R9 is rated at 40. The R9 is far, far, far easier to cock. I know there is a difference in gas vs metal spring, but the R9 is smooth, and ramps the weight up a little towards the end - to be expected, but no part of cocking the NP2 was as easy as this.
I love it. It's also a nice match to sit next to my P1!
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Awesome!!
The more lead down the tube....the more you will fall in love!!!
Enjoy.......maybe a pic or 12???
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No chrony strings or pics yet (my phone is charging) but I got outside and put about 50 rounds into paper this morning.
All I can say is suuuuwheeeet. I cleaned the barrel with goo gone and ballistol until the patches came out clean. It has a nice solid thunk, very little buzz or twang - which I suspect will smooth out. I didn't see any dieseling.
With the first 50 shots, I was getting (some, not all!) one hole groups at 15 yards offhand. I'll get a table, bag and chrony out tomorrow, hopefully!
The trigger is amazing - far better even that what I thought was a very nice trigger on my marauder. Smooth, predictable, and now, I understand my marauder has a little second stage creep. No adjustment was needed on the R9 though, to be very very nice and crisp.
This has immediately become my favorite gun, and I will definitely be taking this into the field on Monday!
I had originally got a trail np2, and returned it. This was its replacement. Comparing the two is just silly. There is no real comparison. One thing I can say though, is the NP2 was rated for 28lbs cocking effort, and the R9 is rated at 40. The R9 is far, far, far easier to cock. I know there is a difference in gas vs metal spring, but the R9 is smooth, and ramps the weight up a little towards the end - to be expected, but no part of cocking the NP2 was as easy as this.
I love it. It's also a nice match to sit next to my P1!
Now I want an R9. :) You also might fine the R9 has a nice little thump when you hit your target. My R11 makes more noise when it hits my spinner targets than some of my .22s.
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Jesse, I'm gonna have to quit reading your posts.
First, you talked about liking your R11 so much that your TX was going to stay in the safe. I couldn't believe that was true, but this morning I took the scope off my TX and put it on my R11. The scope-less TX is now in the safe.
Now you're saying you want an R9, and I'm right there with ya. I really want a 15fpe R9 with an HW98 barrel.
BUT AFTER THAT IT'S GOT TO STOP!! (at least for a little while...)
-Paul
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i was shooting my new R9 today and shot it over the chrony got 16.1 with the crosman CPL's 960 average over 10 shots
Chet
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Jesse, I'm gonna have to quit reading your posts.
First, you talked about liking your R11 so much that your TX was going to stay in the safe. I couldn't believe that was true, but this morning I took the scope off my TX and put it on my R11. The scope-less TX is now in the safe.
Now you're saying you want an R9, and I'm right there with ya. I really want a 15fpe R9 with an HW98 barrel.
BUT AFTER THAT IT'S GOT TO STOP!! (at least for a little while...)
-Paul
I promise it will stop. Until the next paycheck comes in. :) Now every day I pick up my guns and shoot them. R11, 97K, TX200, Disco, Condor, .25 MROD, .22 MROD in that order. I would shoot my Talon, but it is packed up and ready to ship (it was sold, but then it wasn't). When my CZ comes back from Paul Watts & my Retay returns home that will be two more that will get shot.
My advise to you my friend... "BUY MORE SCOPES & PELLETS".
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Sounds like you got a real shooter. Fun setting up a new gun then finding the magic pellet. Enjoy! Some photos and chrony results are in order..
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(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/1.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/2.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/3.jpg)
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Veeeeery nice!!!
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(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/1.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/2.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/3.jpg)
8) There is only one problem I see an empty spot on that rifle rack ;) ;D ;D ;D
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The Beeman R9 is a sweet looking gun and from the photos you have a nice one. Good luck with it..
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(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/1.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/2.jpg)
(http://wimpanzee.noip.me/airguns/r9/3.jpg)
8) There is only one problem I see an empty spot on that rifle rack ;) ;D ;D ;D
Well, my gamo 850 was there. It shot so bad I finally decided to break it down and see what is inside...it's a mess! Yay hobbies!
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The Beeman R9 is a sweet looking gun and from the photos you have a nice one. Good luck with it..
Thanks! I already love it :)
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Great looking rifle!!!
Must....resist...urge to pull out credit card......arghhh!!!!!!
That beauty would look even better with some brass screw cups... 8)
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Where does one get brass screw cups? I heard someone made some.
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Where does one get brass screw cups? I heard someone made some.
i know you can get them on ebay
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I believe Mac1 sells them too.
I made a few sets using brass thumbnuts purchased from the local hardware store.
Sorry for the bad pic:
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/ptpalpha/100_3247_zpsf4f7a921.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/ptpalpha/100_3248_zpsfdded73d.jpg)
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Sweet work on the cups Paul!!
They look super sexy!!