Just looking to buy my first theoben gas ram was wondering what is some thoughts on the evolution and any info on the beeman stamped guns like the slr and crow magnum
Theoben info
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I've owned 2 Sciroccos, a Fenman with .177 and .22 barrels, a .22 SLR 98 carbine, 2 Evolutions (a .177 and .22), and a .177 Beeman RX (or RX2, don't recall). Still have the .22 Evolution. My thoughts and general information-
The Sciroccos were longer than I like, and the RX longer still. All others more to my liking carbines.
All but the SLR 98 are lighter than comparably-sized (and power) springers. Cocking effort is noticeably higher than comparable springers, but firing behavior noticeably quicker and less 'buzzy' or 'twangy'. I'd describe the trigger-actions not as impressive as Weihrauch or Air Arms springers, sometimes needing judicious adjustments, and also sometimes difficult to successfully accomplish those adjustments. Then when at their best, I'd describe the trigger-actions as only a good sporting trigger; not nearly 'match-grade'. Otherwise the actual accuracy and performance of Theoben gas-ram guns is TOP-NOTCH.
Due to their light piston weight (lacking a steel spring behind it), Theoben gas-ram guns produce higher muzzle energies with light to mid-weight pellets than with mid to heavy ammo.
They are very intolerant of dry-firing; as I discovered when also discovering the SLR 98 magazine doesn't mix well with Margaritas (resulting in said dry-fires). It is also a mistake to pump up the gas-ram pressure too high in search of velocities higher than any particular Theoben model's performance parameters; that prematurely fries the piston seal.
I assembled related excerpts for you from my fourth book, Airgun Chronicles- Thirty Years of Airgun Testing and Competition (copyright 2013), that presents testing of 349 airguns of all kinds. You're welcome.
View attachment 1562090625_21070996695d1b9c81cf7233.31958621_Theoben excerpt.pdf
BTW, Airgun Chronicles is no longer available, but my latest book still is (Custom, Classic & Otherwise AWESOME AIR PISTOLS!).
The Sciroccos were longer than I like, and the RX longer still. All others more to my liking carbines.
All but the SLR 98 are lighter than comparably-sized (and power) springers. Cocking effort is noticeably higher than comparable springers, but firing behavior noticeably quicker and less 'buzzy' or 'twangy'. I'd describe the trigger-actions not as impressive as Weihrauch or Air Arms springers, sometimes needing judicious adjustments, and also sometimes difficult to successfully accomplish those adjustments. Then when at their best, I'd describe the trigger-actions as only a good sporting trigger; not nearly 'match-grade'. Otherwise the actual accuracy and performance of Theoben gas-ram guns is TOP-NOTCH.
Due to their light piston weight (lacking a steel spring behind it), Theoben gas-ram guns produce higher muzzle energies with light to mid-weight pellets than with mid to heavy ammo.
They are very intolerant of dry-firing; as I discovered when also discovering the SLR 98 magazine doesn't mix well with Margaritas (resulting in said dry-fires). It is also a mistake to pump up the gas-ram pressure too high in search of velocities higher than any particular Theoben model's performance parameters; that prematurely fries the piston seal.
I assembled related excerpts for you from my fourth book, Airgun Chronicles- Thirty Years of Airgun Testing and Competition (copyright 2013), that presents testing of 349 airguns of all kinds. You're welcome.
BTW, Airgun Chronicles is no longer available, but my latest book still is (Custom, Classic & Otherwise AWESOME AIR PISTOLS!).
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Thank you for the info I really want a Sirocco but havent had much luck I read somewhere that the evolution has a easier trigger to adjust is that true? Thank you for including some info from your book. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I've wanted to get another .22 Scirocco all thirty years since getting rid of mine. But you're right, they're very hard to come by.
Never adjusted a Scirocco trigger, so can't answer that question for you.
Never adjusted a Scirocco trigger, so can't answer that question for you.
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Does the sirocco shot pretty good? And another question where can you go look up the serial number for the theobens? I have searched around and havent had any luck the only thing I have found was a guy said he use to go to the theoben website but it must be taken down since they are not longer in business because I cant find it.
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I wouldn't have kept my eyes open for another Scirocco if they didn't shoot great. I can't help you with serial numbers, and don't know who can.
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Have you spoken with David Slade? Might have some idea on numbers and I have used a Sirocco he had. Flawless trigger and certainly shot better than I do.
True old school heirloom qc.
John
True old school heirloom qc.
John
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Spysir I just purchased a theoben from David slade that he said was an older sirocco this will be my first theoben. When i asked him about the serial number he said he didnt research it so I was hoping there was somewhere online that had the serial numbers like bsa does. Havent gotten the rifle yet should have it sometime next week.
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David1985,
It's been a while, how's your Scirocco treating you? i can help with the serial number, just give me a shout.
J
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