Theoben Just wanted to share my new toy

[Sqwirl57]

I've been wanting one of these for a couple of years now but unfortunately they've always been either more than I could afford or in too rough of condition. When a pretty one was brought to my attention buly a friend I just couldn't say no. It's a Beeman stamped .22 Theoben SLR 98 in near mint condition.

I haven't had a lot of time to play with it yet but from the handful of shots that I was able to put through it, I'm in love. My first impressions were the gun is much lighter and smaller than I expected. I was expecting something similar to a 97K but it's actually shorter and a solid pound lighter. It shoulders fantastically. It's currently running 11.8ftlbs. Question to other SLR 98 owners. What pressures are you running to get closer to 17fpe?

Edit: Pumped the ram up some. Now we're just a bit under 17fpe with a 14.66gr FTT. SNAPPY but still easy enough to cock.

Edit (again): Finally got a break in the action to actually group the thing. Nothing amazing yet but honestly better than I expected from a mag fed gun. 2x groups, each a full 7 shot mag, at 34yds from a shaky at best wire table.

 

[beerthief]

I've been wanting one of these for a couple of years now but unfortunately they've always been either more than I could afford or in too rough of condition. When a pretty one was brought to my attention buly a friend I just couldn't say no. It's a Beeman stamped .22 Theoben SLR 98 in near mint condition.

I haven't had a lot of time to play with it yet but from the handful of shots that I was able to put through it, I'm in love. My first impressions were the gun is much lighter and smaller than I expected. I was expecting something similar to a 97K but it's actually shorter and a solid pound lighter. It shoulders fantastically. It's currently running 11.8ftlbs. Question to other SLR 98 owners. What pressures are you running to get closer to 17fpe?

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did they come in lefty's ? Yeah right ! my luck . Great looking rifle ,wonderful find .

 

[KWK]

That’s too bad.
I’d pass it off to some dumb Pennsylvania airgunner.
What’s your address?

 

[Sqwirl57]

did they come in lefty's ? Yeah right ! my luck . Great looking rifle ,wonderful find .

They did make them in lefty although I'm not sure how many are actually out there

That’s too bad.
I’d pass it off to some dumb Pennsylvania airgunner.
What’s your address?

I'm the dumbest PA airgunner I know so I think it's found the perfect home already haha

 

[Gear_Junkie]

That's a beaty, congrats!

 

[Kgphotos]

Beautiful rifle. Your patience has paid off.

 

[maxtrouble]

Nice purchase! They literally don't make them like that anymore.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Nice purchase! They literally don't make them like that anymore.

Lol no they do not!

 

[Sqwirl57]

Bumped the pressures up some on my lunch break. Still easy to cock while pushing a good 715fps with 14.66gr.

 

[RM100GUY]

Always had good luck with JSB 14.35 @ 675fps...also JSB 18s work well in SLR also...Used 18s on one of the few times I shot SLR SN227.
Outstanding find.. Congrats....

 

[razor62]

Awesome gun, Jon. Congratulations, my friend...

 

[coastal drifter]

I've been wanting one of these for a couple of years now but unfortunately they've always been either more than I could afford or in too rough of condition. When a pretty one was brought to my attention buly a friend I just couldn't say no. It's a Beeman stamped .22 Theoben SLR 98 in near mint condition.

I haven't had a lot of time to play with it yet but from the handful of shots that I was able to put through it, I'm in love. My first impressions were the gun is much lighter and smaller than I expected. I was expecting something similar to a 97K but it's actually shorter and a solid pound lighter. It shoulders fantastically. It's currently running 11.8ftlbs. Question to other SLR 98 owners. What pressures are you running to get closer to 17fpe?

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very nice

 

[kingfisher61]

Jon
You win Lucky Dog of the month!! Gorgeous rifle and a rare find. Congratulations!!!!

 

[Sqwirl57]

Always had good luck with JSB 14.35 @ 675fps...also JSB 18s work well in SLR also...Used 18s on one of the few times I shot SLR SN227.
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I wasn't quite sure what the preferred fill pressures were but I found an old post you made pushing 16fpe and went from that. Thanks for posting that! Made my life easy.

 

[RickH]

It’s always nice to come across a good deal on something you’ve been wanting. That’s a beautiful rifle, well done.

Rick H.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Beautiful.

 

[Lewis]

Absolutely outstanding!

Yes they made lefty's too!

Here is a matching pair.

They even made SLR88's in lefty.

 

[kingfisher61]

Absolutely outstanding!

Yes they made lefty's too!

Here is a matching pair.

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They even made SLR88's in lefty.

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Show off!!!! Lol As always....stunning collection Lewis. Thanks for stealing the thread....I mean sharing.

 

[Lewis]

Show off!!!! Lol As always....stunning collection Lewis. Thanks for stealing the thread....I mean sharing.

lol.
It would only be showing off if I still had them! The only one I still have is the lefty 88.

I love all of these guns, especially the Beeman stamped example of John's! I love Beemans and Theobens. It doesn't get any better than when they are in the same gun!

 

[KWK]

Jon, which trigger do you prefer? The SLR or your Evolution with the spring you installed?