Beeman Raider 1331

[avator]

Who should I go to for a more quiet moderator for my .25? This factory one is near useless.

One of our illustrious leaders, Rocker1, makes some good ones. Keep it in the family.   

[Nukall856]

 Most of The moderators I have are from Buckrail, I also have a couple of TKO or AGM LDCs.

https://buck-rail.com/product/1-2-20-unf-silencer/
 This one has a metal insert for the threads, which Is great. Shot report will be made quiet.
I'm sure Rocker1 makes some good moderators.
The barrel is threaded and you need a 1/2x20 UNF Moderator / LDC.

NVak

[naptemp]

Who should I go to for a more quiet moderator for my .25? This factory one is near useless.

The factory one is tiny and barely works.

I am 3D printing my moderators using PETG.
I have probably 3D printed 50 of them in the past 2 years.

Printing a moderator costs about $1-$2 in material, $1-$2 in electricity and 3D printer use.
But the main cost is my time which means the research and having to print just the threaded part to make sure it fits.

I have my moderators on almost every one of my air guns.

[JimT66]

Who should I go to for a more quiet moderator for my .25? This factory one is near useless.

One of our illustrious leaders, Rocker1, makes some good ones. Keep it in the family.   

Thank you sir! I too prefer that! I will shoot him a message.

[JimT66]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the great info.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Well I’m cheap.  The OEM moderator works just fine out in the woods.  The squirrels didn’t seem to be alarmed by the report of the rifle and I got three in fifteen minutes.  Until I decide this thing is spooking the game I ain’t changing the muzzle ornament. 

[Mzq284]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

[JimT66]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

You wouldn't regret it. The .25 has some smack when it hits. Fewer shots of course per fill, but still, it has authority when it meets meat.

[JimT66]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thanks for the advice Carter! I just mounted a 1x6x24 LPVO on a set of highs, but not went to zero this one. I will dig around amongst my stash, see what I can come up with. I will check these screws as well.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thanks for the advice Carter! I just mounted a 1x6x24 LPVO on a set of highs, but not went to zero this one. I will dig around amongst my stash, see what I can come up with. I will check these screws as well.

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thanks for the advice Carter! I just mounted a 1x6x24 LPVO on a set of highs, but not went to zero this one. I will dig around amongst my stash, see what I can come up with. I will check these screws as well.

Read my thread about the squirrels are faster this year in the hunting gate.  Then check out my The curse is lifted post.  This thing is pretty much a death ray on squirrels inside of seventy five yards. I think snugging the breech screws is the trick though.  I had a walk around my permission today and shot several pellets at metal targets I have affixed to trees.  The zero was dead on. 

[JimT66]

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thanks for the advice Carter! I just mounted a 1x6x24 LPVO on a set of highs, but not went to zero this one. I will dig around amongst my stash, see what I can come up with. I will check these screws as well.

Hey fellas having zero troubles. I have a compact cvlife 4X scope, it's a featherweight, I've had heavier thoughts. If a straight power scope will work for you,  they're under $30 on amazon. Good, clear glass, too.
I'll be watching the progress,  there might be one of these guns in 25 cal in my near future.

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thanks for the advice Carter! I just mounted a 1x6x24 LPVO on a set of highs, but not went to zero this one. I will dig around amongst my stash, see what I can come up with. I will check these screws as well.

Read my thread about the squirrels are faster this year in the hunting gate.  Then check out my The curse is lifted post.  This thing is pretty much a death ray on squirrels inside of seventy five yards. I think snugging the breech screws is the trick though.  I had a walk around my permission today and shot several pellets at metal targets I have affixed to trees.  The zero was dead on.

I like the sound of that. I am gonna get these screws checked as soon as I finish grilling burgers, and see what I have not in current use with an A/O.

[NorCal David]

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thank you Captain for doing all the work for us. Frankly, there is no way a nube like me could figure it out this well. I have followed your posts and appreciate it.

[Back_Roads]

 It seems these budget PCPs are getting the last of the holdouts to jump into the darkside.

[splitbeing]

That and the decent pumps going for under $50. 

[Blowpipe Sam]

I gotta say that the cheap pump was the thing that kicked me over the edge.  That and the sub $200 guns.  These things ain't much different than pumpers and gassers just on steroids.

[Blowpipe Sam]

I seem to have cured the wandering zero on my gun by gently tightening the 2 screws that secure the plastic breech to the tube.  I also snugged up the trigger guard screws and the action screw in front of the trigger guard. I went with lower rings and a lighter scope but lighter still would probably be better.  Currently it's wearing a Winchester branded 2-7X32 AO duplex reticle.  IMO this gun really needs an AO scope and a mil dot reticle.

Thank you Captain for doing all the work for us. Frankly, there is no way a nube like me could figure it out this well. I have followed your posts and appreciate it.

Okay everyone!  Down the rabbit hole!  Follow me!

[naptemp]

I gotta say that the cheap pump was the thing that kicked me over the edge.  That and the sub $200 guns.  These things ain't much different than pumpers and gassers just on steroids.

My pumpers have been on vacation since I discovered PCPs.

There is no comparison between a 10-15FPE pumper and a 25+ FPE PCP.

[Nukall856]

Beeman Raider 1331 .22

30°F

3.5 turns in from out flush.

CPUM 14.3gr
2400 PSI Start

1. 791
3. 802
5. 817
7. 832
9. 853
10. 853 @ 2000 PSI
11. 855
13. 854
15. 845
17. 831
19. 819
20. 815 @ 1600 PSI

15 shots within 30 FPS.
 Nearly the same performance as 4.0 turns.
It is getting close to what I want from a shot string. A couple more fills and a couple tweaks and the Raider should be where I want it to be.
I tried one shot at 3.0 turns and 2450 PSI fill for 591 FPS,, much too low.
 Good from 2200 to 1600 PSI from 820-850-820 FPS in 15 shots.
 I'll refill and see what setting I'll try next possibly with heavier pellets as I had said before. But for now still in testing mode.
Excellent Work GTA, Stay Alert

NVak

[naptemp]

I have a 177 Raider with a BStaley mod.
I get 48 shots (4 mags) in the 850 -885 fps range with 9 grain pellets.
 
I just bought a  22 Raider for about $120.

I  can say that I really like the Raider for the price.