beeman model rx-2 review

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Average Ratings

Accuracy	10/10
Handling	9.5/10
Value for Money	9/10
Overall rating	9.5/10

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By Markthebum on 18th Jan 2007

Markthebum's Ratings

Accuracy	10/10
Handling	9/10
Value for money	8/10
Overall value	9/10
Markthebum's recommendation

Good Points

Beautifull walnut finish, very crisp and light trigger pull, perfectly blued steel. More powerful than most guns, and very accurate with the right pellets.

Bad Points

A bit heavy, and tends to be finicky about pellets. Expensive, $650.00 to $750.00

General Comments

I have a Gamo Hunter 1250 and have enjoyed shooting it but I wanted a quality gun in a larger caliber than .177. I decided to go with Beeman's RX-2 in .20 caliber. Right away I noticed the difference in quality. My Gamo 1250 is a very nice and powerful airgun, but the look and feel of the Beeman RX-2 is a step up in quality and craftsmanship by comparison.
The RX-2, like the Hunter 1250 is an adult airgun. It's not a kids toy. This is a gun for those who have experienced shooting air rifles and have fallen in love. At times I find myself taking my RX-2 out of tha case just to look at it and hold it. The pictures don't do it justice. It's just beautiful.
The RX-2 is a rather large gun at 45.7'' and 9.8 Lbs. Other than the high price, the weight is the only downside to the gun. A long walk in the field holding on to it can be a bit tiresome. It takes some effort to cock at 46 Lbs. But it's very smooth. It's easier to cock than my 1250.
The RX-2 doesn't have a spring like most break barrel airguns. Instead It has what's called a "gasram" powerplant. It's a cylinder filled with compressed gas similar to a gas shock on a car. This is a definite upgrade to a spring, because it won't tire or take a set with age like a spring will.
I can leave it cocked for long periods of time without worring about damaging it. This is a huge plus when hunting. It also has a faster lock time than spring powered guns do. That means that the pellet leaves the barrel in a shorter time than with spring guns. This helps with accuracy because the pellet is completely clear of the barrel before the recoil moves the gun.
The RX-2 and my Gamo 1250 are farely close in accuracy. Both are excellent, but because of the slower lock time in my Gamo it takes more practice to get good with it. Both guns will group under an inch with open sights at 10 yards, and about 2 inches at 25 yards. With a scope though, I'm sure that the 2'' group would shrink. Both guns are also very picky about pellets. My Gamo 1250 will only shoot well with Beeman Kodiack pellets. So far, my Beeman RX-2 only seems to like the Kodiacks as well. Magnum powered airguns that shoot beyond 1000 fps will generally only shoot accurately with heavy round nose pellets. To my experience hollowpoints, wadcutters, and pointed pellets fly with a mind of their own. The trigger on the RX-2 is far superior to my Gamo. Beeman set the RX-2's trigger pull at 2 lbs. it's clean and crisp. The Gamo trigger has a long, heavy, mushy feel to it.
The RX-2 has more than enough power to take out pests and small game. In .20 caliber it's advertised at 950 fps. Thats with a 9.5 grain pellet. The Kodiacks that I'm shooting are 13.5 grains, and I chronographed them at an average velocity of 766 fps. That's an average of 8 shots. The pellets puch right through a 1 inch thick wooden board without a problem. I can't wait to try it out on the local squirrel population.
In all this is an exellent airgun for those who want a gun that's a cut above the average. Though it's expensive, for those who can appreciate exellence in quality, it's worth it.

Total Respect: +3