Beeman Breaking in the R1 .20

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ChuckHunter

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Out to my sister's place doing some plinking today. ARH .135 spring kit and a new VAC seal from Vortek. Looked through my stash of scopes and decided to try an old Simmons pro air with high sport match rings. Probably gonna order medium hight in the near future. Have a full length barrel sleeve too but haven't decided if I'm going that route yet! Sighted at 25 yards with about a 7 mph wind today.
She's coming around nicely! First shot to the right took it 6 clicks and to far Lol. Two clicks back to the right and 20 shot group! FTTs are the ticket. JSBs not as consistent. She's a little hold sensitive but I'm getting it down 👍
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Mycapt65 said:
Such a good looking gun. That's my favorite r1. Carbine 20. They're a bear to cock at full power though. I'm happy for you.
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Thank you sir mine too!
There's a R10 carbine with a kind of a beat up sporter stock on eBay right now for $380! Would make a good project gun. Yes in .20 cal. I'm tempted 😳😂🤣
 
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ChuckHunter said:
Out to my sister's place doing some plinking today. ARH .135 spring kit and a new VAC seal from Vortek. Looked through my stash of scopes and decided to try an old Simmons pro air with high sport match rings. Probably gonna order medium hight in the near future. Have a full length barrel sleeve too but haven't decided if I'm going that route yet! Sighted at 25 yards with about a 7 mph wind today.
She's coming around nicely! First shot to the right took it 6 clicks and to far Lol. Two clicks back to the right and 20 shot group! FTTs are the ticket. JSBs not as consistent. She's a little hold sensitive but I'm getting it down 👍View attachment 554626View attachment 554625
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Every R1 I've ever owned is was a tac driver. I'm not surprised you're getting great results. Best of luck with it!
 
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@ChuckHunter ,
That is a gorgeous, classic, large-frame springer from an era of superb craftsmanship. I have one from the '90s with the Beeman laser branding, also in 0.20 caliber. Yes, extremely hold sensitive. I got very frustrated with mine until I learned to hold it very loosely. Mine also likes the field target trophy pellets the best. You can try attaching a self-adhesive rubber bumper foot on the center line of the back of the wrist for consistent placement of your trigger hand thumb. I call it the 'accuracy button'. See if it helps your groups. That, and a light trigger pinch technique work well for me.

Enjoy!

Feinwerk
 
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Feinwerk said:
@ChuckHunter ,
That is a gorgeous, classic, large-frame springer from an era of superb craftsmanship. I have one from the '90s with the Beeman laser branding, also in 0.20 caliber. Yes, extremely hold sensitive. I got very frustrated with mine until I learned to hold it very loosely. Mine also likes the field target trophy pellets the best. You can try attaching a self-adhesive rubber bumper foot on the center line of the back of the wrist for consistent placement of your trigger hand thumb. I call it the 'accuracy button'. See if it helps your groups. That, and a light trigger pinch technique work well for me.
Let’s see a picture of your accuracy button if you don’t mind
Enjoy!

Feinwerk
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Feinwerk said:
@ChuckHunter ,
That is a gorgeous, classic, large-frame springer from an era of superb craftsmanship. I have one from the '90s with the Beeman laser branding, also in 0.20 caliber. Yes, extremely hold sensitive. I got very frustrated with mine until I learned to hold it very loosely. Mine also likes the field target trophy pellets the best. You can try attaching a self-adhesive rubber bumper foot on the center line of the back of the wrist for consistent placement of your trigger hand thumb. I call it the 'accuracy button'. See if it helps your groups. That, and a light trigger pinch technique work well for me.

Enjoy!

Feinwerk
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That's interesting because I did find that it likes thumb up and very light grip! Might have to make a trip to the hardware store for some buttons.
 
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