Beeman R11

[Booger]

Everyone has been suggesting the Beeman R9 to me. I was considering the HW80 & the HW90, then the R9 came on my Radar. So today I picked up the phone and called Tyler. I ordered the R11, because it has an adjustable stock and a shroud that just adds to her beauty. Tyler said he would pick out the prettiest one (they are all pretty in his opinion) and he would fire it for me. Now the wait begins, but the bad part about everything is it will arrive home before me. I now have me a new bed companion, and it looks like the TX200MK3 will be sitting in the closet for some time.

I must confess I did consider the HW95 because it would have saved $40 and I could have gotten it in .22. Then I was told .22 is not the best caliber for that rifle, and AOA is not my favorite retailer. I read on their website that it could take up to 3 days just for them to ship my item. It is hard enough waiting on Big Brown much less waiting 3 days just to ship my item.

Kudos to Tyler for talking me out of a case that was not needed.

Now the wait begins.

[JimL911]

Where did you find a 98 for $40 more than a 95?

[Booger]

Where did you find a 98 for $40 more than a 95?

I meant $40 less than the R11.

[JimL911]

My question still stands. Where can I get a 98 for only $40 more than a 95?
The price of a 95 is around $460 and the 98 is about $200 more.

[Booger]

My question still stands. Where can I get a 98 for only $40 more than a 95?
The price of a 95 is around $460 and the 98 is about $200 more.

It was he HW98 ($40 cheaper) compared to the R11. Sorry for the confusion. I am just excited I went ahead and ordered it. I am out of town so I just have to ask for forgiveness from the wife.

[JimL911]

Ahhh. Understood. You had my wallet at the ready. Wives do tend to overreact. Don't bring up cost, longevity and quantity of shoes and purses vs airguns. They don't like being wrong.

[Brazos]

Don't be bummed by AoA typically taking a few extra days to ship.  It's not that they got your money and are not in a rush to get the rifle out.  They actually take the rifle out of the box and test it to hopefully make sure when you get your rifle there is nothing wrong with it.  You will get a filled out checklist of the things they inspected and a print out from the chrono showing the velocities they recorded.  This is part of their service without any additional charges.  The R11/HW98 is a great rifle and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed mine.

[Booger]

Don't be bummed by AoA typically taking a few extra days to ship.  It's not that they got your money and are not in a rush to get the rifle out.  They actually take the rifle out of the box and test it to hopefully make sure when you get your rifle there is nothing wrong with it.  You will get a filled out checklist of the things they inspected and a print out from the chrono showing the velocities they recorded.  This is part of their service without any additional charges.  The R11/HW98 is a great rifle and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Nice to know Texans think alike We both have the R11 & TX200. I am praying for now spring twang, but Tyler said he would shoot it for me, & pick out the prettiest.

[ptpalpha]

Can't wait to see it, Jesse...I know you're going to love it.
-Paul

[UCChris]

Sexy gun. Can't wait to see your photos!

[Tommy]

Wow Jesse , that is one good looking gun Too bad we live so far apart. I would love to see that one up close
Tommy

[Brazos]

Where in TX are you?  There has been a lot of FT action heating up in TX.  I started FT Matches in Granbury and now there are new FT matches in Dallas and Arlington.  Come bring your R11, or TX.  I hope you get one with a pretty stock but they are a dark stained beech.  Every R11 I have seen all look identical.  It's a great stock though. 

[Booger]

Where in TX are you?  There has been a lot of FT action heating up in TX.  I started FT Matches in Granbury and now there are new FT matches in Dallas and Arlington.  Come bring your R11, or TX.  I hope you get one with a pretty stock but they are a dark stained beech.  Every R11 I have seen all look identical.  It's a great stock though.

I am in Rice. I was considering going to the match next weekend, but the wife wants to do tax free weekend for the kids to go back to school. I need to scope her and clean the barrel anyways.

[Booger]

She is here, but I do not get to shoot her until tomorrow. Tyler shot her for me and am I surprised! If she is as accurate as what her chrony numbers are the TX may sit in the closet for a longggggg time.

Shot 1   920.39
Shot 2   931.36
Shot 3   924.32
Shot 4   930.07
Shot 5   927.15
Shot 6   923.69
Shot 7   930.29
Shot 8   921.86
Shot 9   928.36
Shot 10   925.10
Shot 11   923.26
LO           920.39
HI           931.36
AVG           925.99
EP             10.97
SD               3.68

Looks like a tuned gun to me by looking at the numbers.

[Brazos]

The R11 is a great gun and gets even better as you shoot it.  Put 1000 pellets down the tube and it will smooth up nicely.  I find it becomes a very easy rifle to cock which I attribute to the heavy barrel.  It seems to do some of the work for you.  Try some CPL's and H&N FTT's.  Mine and my dad's R11 seems to like those.  Neither was crazy about JSB's.  Have fun!

[Booger]

The R11 is a great gun and gets even better as you shoot it.  Put 1000 pellets down the tube and it will smooth up nicely.  I find it becomes a very easy rifle to cock which I attribute to the heavy barrel.  It seems to do some of the work for you.  Try some CPL's and H&N FTT's.  Mine and my dad's R11 seems to like those.  Neither was crazy about JSB's.  Have fun!

I plan to clean it first. Then I will begin my pellet hunt. I only have about 10 tins of H&N FTT. I was most impressed with the Standard Deviation. I will find the best pellet and run her over my chrony.