Chinese Beeman

[bikerlee]

I just bought a Beeman Sportsman RS2 in .22 at a pawn shop for $20. Gun looks okay but is very dirty.  I bought it with the intention of disassembling it.  I have never taken a springer apart before and have been reluctant (scared!) to do so.  I don't have anything to lose with this gun so I will give it a try.  Should be a good learning experience.  Even though its a Chinese gun it looks well made.

If it works when I get it back together I will have to buy some .22 pellets. All my other guns are .177! 

[Oldgringo]

Google Beeman takedown videos.  That's how I learned.

[bikerlee]

Thanks, that's what I've been doing. I heard there was a storm in rusk county. Oldgringo hope your ok

[Roadworthy]

If you plan to get very deep into airguns build a spring compressor.  It is one of the most important tools you'll use - if not THE most important.

[bikerlee]

Will do!

[Seanh]

Definitely get a spring compressor. Air Venturi makes one oh, there are plenty designs on YouTube, I just used a strap wrench that I already had lying around

[avator]

There are some 'how to's' for home made spring compressors in the GTA library

[Dead Springer]

You are going to need to make one of these.  It reaches in and relieves the spring tension so that you can take the trigger out and finish dis-assembly.  Just used a fender washer and some long 8/32 bolts w/nuts to keep straight.