Beeman Experience with the beeman r9 for hunting?

[EmersonWaved]

Im looking into a beeman r9 for hunting Eurasian collard doves. I love traditional airguns, I found a “Benjamin Franklin” 490 series today in .177, hand pump.

Works great! Missing some screws and is ugly but darn does she still kick lol

Wondering about the beeman r9 as a upgrade for a non pcp airgun.

Pyramid air has one and I can do paypl pay in 4 and get it by wednesday, and this was my choice so I wouldnt splurge so much at once.

Wondering what ya’lls experience with em is.

It has
Pros:
-potential to mod
-scope mount holes
-.177 and .22 options
-about 17-20fpe (more if modded?)
-might be compatible with some daisy/other german manufacturers parts and kits?
Cons
-bit expensive

 

[Mycapt65]

A healthy R9 makes 15 fpe in 177 and 16 maybe 17 in 22. Never 20 fpe no matter what you do to it. No part's interchange with anyrhing other than some weihrauch rifles.

 

[JohnL57]

Great choice in my opinion. Get a springer rated scope and you're all set. It can take a while to get used to shooting springers, practice a lot before you go after live targets.
Shot placement is key, rather than power, look at some pigeon or dove anatomy charts to see where the vitals are.

 

[Mycapt65]

They're an overall excellent design. Later models are more sloppily manufactured and assembled. It will need the spring and probably the piston seal replaced after a few thousand shots. A tune kit and aftermarket piston seal greatly improves the guns manners and longevity.

 

[Mycapt65]

For the record I own four R9 family guns in three calibers and probably tuned a dozen for other people.

 

[EmersonWaved]

Great choice in my opinion. Get a springer rated scope and you're all set. It can take a while to get used to shooting springers, practice a lot before you go after live targets.
Shot placement is key, rather than power, look at some pigeon or dove anatomy charts to see where the vitals are.

Prior to this Id use my umarex notos and aim for the head. Usually doesn’t destroy the meat

And of course. I would hate to cause anymore pain obv, Ive hunted with my shotgun but if anything this is a want more than a need, this airgun.

 

[PureleafTea]

I think it's a great choice for your sought purpose. Like others said, about 15 FPE. I find that and my Diana 34 to be my most used hunting rifles for birds.

 

[Greenarrow]

It will do the trick.

You can read about some R9 hunting adventures here.

https://verminator.typepad.com/blog/

 

[Greenarrow]

Here is another blog about airgun hunting. Paul is a contributing member here too.

Paul’s Diary – Paul Be Careful | Diary of an Airgun Hunter

Welcome to Paul Be Careful, your go-to blog for airgun hunting and pest control in the UK. Whether you’re a seasoned marksman or just getting started, Paul’s got the know-how to guide you. From exp…

paulbecareful.com

 

[Greenarrow]

Here is one about making the right powerplant choice.

The Elegance of the Old Guard: Springer Or Pcp

These days, there are dozens of beautifully crafted and efficient air rifles on the market, each one shinier than the last. But don’t let anyone pull the wool over your eyes and convince you that i…

paulbecareful.com

 

[EmersonWaved]

Here is one about making the right powerplant choice.

The Elegance of the Old Guard: Springer Or Pcp

These days, there are dozens of beautifully crafted and efficient air rifles on the market, each one shinier than the last. But don’t let anyone pull the wool over your eyes and convince you that i…

paulbecareful.com

Thanks!!!

 

[EmersonWaved]

I think it's a great choice for your sought purpose. Like others said, about 15 FPE. I find that and my Diana 34 to be my most used hunting rifles for birds.

I imagine, cant wait for it to come!

 

[PureleafTea]

I don't want to repeat info you already know but I've always found my HWs to have a fair bit of twang from the factory. Some people find it bothersome, some don't. I usually put a tune kit pretty quickly into all of mine to eliminate that and like to switch to Krytox from the factory Dino lubes, also a good chance to inspect the factory piston seal incase it arrived damaged., and deburr the cocking slot.

 

[uglymike]

I had 1 in .177, Motorhead tuned, bought it when AOA had 'em for $300. Killed a LOT of feral pigeons and collared doves with it. Fine rifle, I recommend.

 

[fishing43]

Thanks!!!

Great read and so true.

 

[EMrider]

12-13fpe in .177 is plenty for dove and quail out to 40 yards. I prefer hunting with my airguns more than my shotguns. FWIW, my .177 hw50s setup at 11fpe is the gun I grab most often for hunting. Enjoy
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[crowski]

Excellent choice. Get lots of body bags. Good luck. Crow

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Cons ... Bit expensive.. lol

Look maybe make that con a more plus

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/usedguns.html/weihrauch-hw95n-walnut-.177-%E2%80%93-used/

 

[Potpie]

Great choice, I have four of the HW95 variants, a 95 in .177, Beach stock, a 95 in .20 in a HW walnut stock, a 85 in .22 beach stock and a 98. in .177 I love them all. I have a Tinbum full power kit coming for the 98 should be hear next week, Ill post about when I get it installed. I also have a ARH adjustable kit I'm putting the 95, .177 tomorrow, comes with 3 spacer from sub 12 to full power. Im going to put 2 spacers and see how it shoots.

 

[maxtrouble]

Great rifle choice, welcome to the rabbit hole. I, like many others have a couple of HW95/R9 rifles. They are very accurate with a light hold and work well off of a bag with a slippery surface like a cotton handkerchief.

The stock iron sights are awesome, I can hit cans at 50 yards with them. However, a BKL 260 droop mount and a Hawke Airmax one inch 3-12x44 scope are a great choice for optics.

Try the H&N Field Target Trophy .177 452 and 453 head sizes. I was hitting quarter-sized spinners off of a bag at 55 yards with mine this weekend.

Have fun and stock up on pellets, you are going to need 'em!