Written on: 05/02/2013 by dale58
i have a 1073 that i tuned my self added top hat weight shimed spring polished and light crosshatch cylinder polished spring ends deburred everything drilled transfer port to .1/8 shimmed breach seal recrowned both of .22 barrel light silcone grease on piston seal lightly grease on piston and spring added steel rod to spring guide gun now chrohys at a high of 870fps to a low847fps with crosman cphp at 14.3grain at 75yards holds 1.25 groups 9 out of 10 shots very nice gun with some tlc and... (read more)
Written on: 18/08/2010
Heavy rifle with absolute horrendous trigger pull. It's basically unusable unless at a full rest. The barrel is accurate but because of the trigger you lose the performance. Best I can say about it is it's a complete piece of junk and Beeman should give you your $$$ back. (read more)
Written on: 16/03/2009
I am very pleased with this Beeman SS1000 rifle. I bought it for plinking and to deter backyard pests, and it fulfils these tasks easily.
The first thing that I did was attach the .22 barrel. I tested it at about 35yds and my grouping was within an inch. The scope is more than adequate at this range. I don't have a chronograph, so I'm not sure of the exact feet per second, but the shots obviously had quite a bit more steam than my Daisy 22 SG: they were drilling fairly deep holes in the...
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Written on: 31/10/2008
With a little customizing of barrel and trigger it is a pleasure to shoot. I do prefer using the heavier 22 cal. over the .117 cal. Good rifle, but to make great takes some modifications. The Beeman SS1000 is a pretty heavy rifle; the trigger is also quite heavy and has a long pull. (read more)
Written on: 02/06/2008
Beeman really needs to lean on it's supplier/manufacturer, and get these faults corrected.
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Written on: 07/04/2008
Hey I happened to have the Beeman Sportsman Series 1000 not 1000t (s) or (h). I am wondering if anyone knows if I can use an interchangeable .22 barrel for it. (read more)
Written on: 30/03/2008 by davey777 (1 review written)
I bought this rifle at "Wally world" for $125 with scope. Rifle has great quality and feel for the price. It's a little cumbersome for my son to handle, but that being said we both love it. The trigger pull was brutal at first, and needed a little "reworking", and is more pleasant to shoot now. (read more)
Written on: 16/03/2008 by dennis93711 (1 review written)
I like the Beeman SS1000 and would buy it again, it is accurate, powerful. (read more)
Written on: 16/03/2008
I`m with the 7th Ranger Regiment, just got out of Iraq, i got a medical discharge, but while i was there i had this gun with me, and i would use it to kill birds that land on the jeeps, and jets, and every other kind of vehicals around. This guns is very accurate,
i get 1/2 " grouping from 20 yards.
This trigger pull isn't that bad, shoot it about 50 times and it gets easier to pull.
This gun is very power full, it goes 1,000 fps, unlike alot of other guns that claim too, i bought a daisy...
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Written on: 02/03/2008 by Bingobuddy (1 review written)
The trigger pull was the worst thing I found on the weapon. When I called Beeman asking if the trigger could be adjusted, I was told to send it to them and they would find another weapon with a lighter trigger pull. I did this and when I got it back, they had replaced the trigger with one that is a lot lighter. I am not what or how they did it but it only cost the price of shipping it in one direction. They also sent a Beeman 3x9x30 scope back with it which I did not buy with this... (read more)
Written on: 22/01/2008
Have only had the gun for 1 day and have already experienced a number of problems. First, the trigger pull is HORRIBLE. It takes a tremendous amount of pressure to fire and thus it's difficult to get accurate shots. It's single stage and non-adjustable.
The safety never worked on my model and I ended up removing it. There's a ball-bearing under pressure by a spring that is used when you break the barrel for cocking the gun. Mine froze up after about 50 rounds and wouldn't come unstuck no...
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Written on: 07/01/2008 by NRCS (2 reviews written)
The price of the pellet gun was great. I like to sported stock, the muzzle break, and the trigger pull to me is very good. I had to get use to the scope in making the adjustments but I finally got there. For a pellet gun it seems a little heavy but not bad, similar to my Marlin 22. But for the money it was good for me.
This is the first break barrels I have own and fired. I did a little research and a lot of reading to know proper shooting tech. But I finally got the hang of it. I took a...
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Written on: 20/07/2007 by rumble00 (1 review written)
I only target shoot with my pellet guns, nothing really worth killing near me. I have a Diana 350 Magnum that is powerful, accurate, and kind of loud. I thought this Chinese Beeman would be quieter for shooting in my backyard, it isn't.
The gun looks great out of the box with a nice piece of wood and consistent bluing.
Cocking it requires a bit more force than my friend's R9. I didn't bother mounting the scope right away because the fiber optic sights are cool. My first shot didn't hit the...
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Written on: 11/11/2007
To vinceb,
<br/>Good comments on Chinese made products. I admit that the prices from Beeman made in China are enticing. I am always looking for a a great deal with a balance of economy and manufacture quality. I am new to this review sight and notice common mentions of B20's or other similar types. Seems to be a growing interest. But I am concerned that there are more poorly engineered copies, Remington, Winchester, Crossman, Beeman to name a few have gone off shore. Do think that eventually to a greater degree our the air products we purchase will be completely Chinese made? Or is it only American companies that go to Chinese manufacturing to provide us lesser expensive products with understanding we get lesser quality.
Written on: 08/07/2007 by Steve the nailer (1 review written)
The scope is a nice addition to this gun. Unlike some others I did NOT have any problems with the trigger. I found it consistent and the break was clean. The accuracy is very good, I was getting the 0.3 groups at 10 yrs. I would recommend this rifle to any of my friends. I just picked this one up so there may have been some changes to the trigger system. (read more)
Written on: 27/06/2007 by mikthebik (1 review written)
Like the other reviewers with trigger issues, I found it almost unusable because of the huge trigger pull required. I'd guess about 7-10 lbs. Despite the manual and adverts, the trigger is NOT adjustable. I found some relief by filing the sear shape to give less grip on the spring. It worked to some degree, but sometimes didn't hold the spring when cocked. I've worked it until it's finally dependable, but it wasn't worth the effort. I believe the problem is the trigger design itself. Looking... (read more)
Written on: 08/03/2008
Greetings;
Good luck with your "Big Cat " purchase. Tried two of them befor I gave up on them. Distroyed breach seals,noisy and viberated like a $30.00 Daisy red rider. Not very accurate and down on power(850-900fps lead. 1030-65fps pba's). Almost cured my Gamo lust until I tried a CFX and then a 440 hunter. Luck of the draw with Gamo's seems to be a factor and maybe Wallyworld got a bad batch.
Written on: 06/06/2007 by shootin07 (1 review written)
Overall this is a great gun when compared to other models in this price range. Is much better and reliable (in my opinion) then the Crosman quest 1000 and think overall quality, price makes for a great air gun combination ! (read more)
Written on: 30/08/2007
I disagree with this review because...
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<br/>The Quest, overall, is better designed and built than the SS1000... just because the best SS1000 is better than the worst Quest doesn't mean anything.
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<br/>The reviewcentre ratings bear this out, especially when all the Quest variants are taken into account.
Written on: 07/03/2007 by davidperez57 (1 review written)
The worst trigger in the business. The gun is basically worthless because of the HUGE force required to pull the trigger. I initially thought that the safety was on because I couldn't get the gun to fire. Ha, Ha. fooled me. The trigger is so difficult to pull that one cannot hit anything because of the effort to fire this piece of junk. Don't waist your money. This Beeman is a disgrace to the name. (read more)
Written on: 26/03/2007
Theres two type Beeman SS1k the one with the terrible trigger and the one with the adjustable two stage trigger like the one I have which is a very accurate, quite and powerful air rifle. Then you have the one sold by Wally world and other places that is sold cheaper and made cheaper with a non adjustable trigger that has a faulty cocking joint and is very inaccurate and poorly made. I think there should two categories for these two rifles. Because one is a pretty good rifle and the other is a piece of rubbish.
Written on: 19/05/2007
I am looking at the ss1000 on the S.I.R. web site, the description say it has a two stage adjustable trigger. Did you try adjusting the trigger or is yours another version of this gun. Check out sir. Mail order.
Written on: 26/06/2007
Gentlemen,
<br/>Thanks for your comments regarding the two stage version which I do not own. Needless to say , the new Beeman owners have a desire to sell very cheap, inaccurate and poorly made air rifles. I own a Beeman R1 and R7. Both are excellent. The new owners have ruined a stellar reputation by selling the non-adjustable trigger version of the s1000.
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Written on: 30/08/2007
I agree with this review because...
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<br/>The trigger comments are right on. Beeman should be ashamed. To make things worse, some SS1000's come with a bad trigger, some with a good one. The unwary buyer can easily get stuck with the wrong one, since both are called "SS1000".
Written on: 25/02/2007 by fiveflat
I just bought this air rifle after some suggested higher end models. I got it home and started sighting the rifle with the plastic sights. I CAN NOT bring those dang sites in. I put a cheap little 4X32 scope on it, and got it sighted at 30-40 yards inside 1.5" after only 20-50 rounds through it. The trigger is STIFF. It really needs to be adjustable. (read more)
Written on: 26/04/2007
It can't be made adjustable. What you have is the same type of "direct sear" trigger that the Spanish-made GH1050 has (although the Chinese clones seem to be worse).
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<br/>The "Better" SS1000's have a completely different trigger... much, much better.
Written on: 01/12/2006 by loopcat (2 reviews written)
I bought this gun at Walmart for about $130. It was branded at a "model 1100". It included the ss1000 and a beeman 3-9x32 scope. The mounts and scope are well made and hold firm to the gun. I only wish the scope had a tiny bit more magnification. I have spent a lot of time with the gun in the last few days, and it appears to have been "broken-in".
Tried five different pellet brands, and gamo-hunter and gamo-rocket have worked the best for me. I went ahead and got a Beeman pellet trap 3...
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Written on: 08/12/2006
UPDATE: Forget Gamo Rocket! RWS Meisterkugeln is FANTASIC! Very consistant! Gamo varies too greatly from size and weight.
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<br/>I have now shot about 2500 rounds from the Beeman SS1000, and it has really smoothed-out. The trigger is more predictable and the accuracy is much better. From 45 yards, I can consistantly hit a quarter sized target. At this point I can honestly say that the weakest link with this gun is the shooter!!
Written on: 23/12/2006
UPDATE:
<br/> Beeman Kodiak pellets are even better! Heavy pellets seem to do best with this gun. Straightshooters.com sells a cleaner/degreaser that works wonders at cleaning the barrel. Followed that with some beeman mp5 oil. Trigger pull can be improved by putting a very little amount of Beeman moly paste on the sear. Yesterday I popped a rat at 45 yards, head shot!
Written on: 28/12/2006
loopcat,
<br/>Have you chronographed it yet i want to know the fps?
<br/>Do you know the airgun's enery?
Written on: 29/12/2006
Hello,
<br/> No I have not measured the FPS. The gun is rated at 1000. I will say that it hits targets HARD with Beeman Kodiac!
Written on: 02/01/2007
Do you know the airgun's energy?
Written on: 30/08/2006 by abarclay (1 review written)
I also purchased this rifle at big 5, on sale for $149. Given what I've read, I assumed it would be very accurate and an excellent.
Indeed, it is accurate, but its next to impossible to pull the trigger, I actually find my forearm muscles twitching when pulling the trigger and that's no good.
So, I proceeded to take the gun apart in order to adjust the "two stage, adjustable trigger". Of course, as the first poster mentioned, this gun does NOT have the adjustable trigger.
This makes the gun...
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Written on: 07/03/2007
You are absolutely right about the trigger. It is the worst I have ever used. Useless! I must have to apply at least 5 pounds of pressure to get it to fire. Horrible!!!!!!! Piece of junk!!
Written on: 19/06/2006 by vinceb (46 reviews written)
It turns out that there are at least 2 different Beeman "SS1000" models out there, the one I had was the "lower end" model that frequently sells for under $100.
The woodwork was poor, showing a number of sanding sworls while the metal finish, stamping, and bluing was not up to other cheap rifles (Quest, Shadow 1000). The trigger was NOT the "two-stage adjustable" type that's on the better model, it was a simple direct-sear - and it stunk.
Velocity was sub-par, below 800fps with 7.9 gr...
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Written on: 30/06/2006
That's what the word is on the Yellow forum I started to buy another SS-1000 in .177 for $149 combo, thinking if its as nice as my two .22 SS/Gh 1000s that would be a deal. But I've been reading the disappointment buyers are having buying the non adjustable trigger and cheaper SSs and I aborted that feeling of wanting to buy a bargain.
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<br>It seems like the old saying if it seems like too good of a deal, It isn't.
<br>I still think my .22 caliber SS/Gh-1000s are bargains with crystal clear Beemen AO scopes and solid Beeman mounts. That shot 5 1 hole groups at 10m and dime size groups at 25m. More accurate then my beloved Gamo Supreme .22 both can make 80 yards shots on 4" clays.
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<br>Sorry that you bought the cheap one, I really wish they would have not marketed the non adjustable trigger version. Because unless I can handle it I won't buy another. Unless its from the people that sold me my other rifles for the same price.
Written on: 07/03/2007
The trigger is not adjustable and is the absolute worst I have ever seen. Piece of junk. Beeman has stooped to a new low. There other air rifles, R1, R9, etc are much better. What a black eye for a company that prided itself on quality. CEO of Beeman, are you listening? You should be fired!!!!!
Written on: 16/06/2006 by Steve Ellsworth (2 reviews written)
I love it.
Do not try to use Gamo ammo in the Beeman SS1000. They do not chamber correctly. Too long. You will shave lead in the chamber. I thought my first one was a lemon and took it back. Only to find out it was the ammo which was the issue. Haven't tried any others yet but shorter rounds seem to be the trick. Crossman rounds are super flat shooters.
I oiled it up before sighting it in. Trigger seemed better on this one than the first. It could be lighter but it's way better than...
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Written on: 07/07/2006
I found that the most accurate pellet for mine was the gamo hunter 1\2" @ 40 yards. the best I could do with crow magnums was 1.5" and with silver bears about the same however I did get sub 1" groupings with match and lazer pellets at 40 yards.
Written on: 28/12/2006
Do u know the airgun's energy?
Written on: 01/06/2006 by donniebeeman (5 reviews written)
Picked up the Beeman SS1000 (.22 cal) a few days ago and overall I'm very happy with this purchase. The rifle overall is a quality piece and there are only a couple things I would change to make it a perfect gun (will get to that later). Accuracy using the 3-9 x 32 scope is very impressive for a gun that's just $145 and easy to obtain! At 20 yards when sighted this gun has no trouble making very tight groups with many shots hitting the same hole or touching it. At first you may feel accuracy... (read more)
Written on: 25/06/2006
They do make this model in satin finish it is the SS1000T
Written on: 29/03/2007
I am interested in purchasing a Beeman SS1000 in 22 cal. for $145 as noted in your review. Could you please let me know where I could purchase one for that price. I live here in Hawaii and do not have too many outlets that handles air pellet guns and are very pricey when you can find them.
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<br/>I like your comments regarding the Beeman SS1000. There were a few very derogatory comments. Hey, if it is a decent rifle at a decent price, I'll take it. I think that the derogatory comments came from connoseiurs who probably am used to $300-$$1,000 guns, but cannot accept less quality in a $100 gun.
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<br/>Thank you for any info you can steer me onto to purchase a Beeman for $145 as you noted. Thanks.
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<br/>Allen
Written on: 29/03/2007
For the cash this rifle is hard to beat. Since it is a spring air gun it will take some time getting use to but once you get the hang of it you will rarely miss a target! I got mine at http://www.airgunsbbguns.com/
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<br/>Gamo makes a few nice ones for the money as well but the thing is they don't offer a .22 cal :( If cal isnt important the gamo guns are hard to beat as well.
Written on: 18/04/2006 by bad luck kids (2 reviews written)
I picked up my Beeman SS1000 at Cabellas. The price is very reasonable at less than 200 dollars. After minimal adjustments it was deadly accurate at any range. I am able to pick off squirrels at over 40 yards with ease, thanks to the exellent scope. The seals on the receiver are outstanding, and the guns action is very smooth. I would recommend picking up a shooters kit from RWS. Like a car the gun needs to be maintained. I have had no dieseling issues with the compression chamber... (read more)
Written on: 07/04/2006 by BushwickBill (1 review written)
I picked up a Beeman SS1000 at the local big 5. I've been shooting high power rifle and smallbore 3 position rifle for quite some time. I was impressed with the SS1000 looks, weight and quality when I bought it. I spend the next two days getting used to the rifle. There was a large tag attached to the rifle that claimed it had been sighted in by a pro. The first shot was bout 6" high and about 2" to the left. So much for the pro sight in. Eventually I was able to dial in the rifle to shoot... (read more)
Written on: 11/04/2006
Its common that the stock screws may loosen up from firing 200-500 rounds and also the trigger guard screws may need tightening. This will cause the groups to expand but with a screwdriver you are back in business. Rattling in a spring air rifle is common and it happens on even the vunernable Beeman R1 or R9 you pick it up and shake it you can hear the cocking joint rattle on some. But as long as the stock and trigger guard screws are tight you can shoot lights out.
I hope you are happy with that Mendoza 2003 convertible the Gamo would have been a better choice imo, but still not a SS/Gh1000 it doesn't have the trigger.
Written on: 18/04/2006
I brought the SS1000 back too fast I think. I should have given that rifle more of a chance. I wound up bringing back the Mendoza too. Maybe I'm just too picky. I'm thinking about an air arms 410e. A totally different deal but the accuracy would great and only accurate rifles are interesting. I'll keep that advice in mind though if I ever wind up using a springer again.
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<br>Thanks...
Written on: 30/06/2006
I'll tell ya most of the problems with this rifle are the scope!
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<br>Granted, they may be bore sighted and close when you get them but if after getting the rifle out of the box you make any changes to the rear ocular to focus the cross hairs you are in for a world of re-sighting.
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<br>The whole scope assembly is sloppy, I think junk is a better word.
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<br>I had mine perfect but then I readjusted the ocular and from then on it was 4 hours of hard work to get the scope back on line.
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<br>If the locking ring is loose on the back of the scope the sight picture changes drastically and the cross-hairs will be so far out you will be lucky to hit a 55 gallon drum at 20 foot.
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<br>While the scope is nice and sharp it is a low end item. I am replacing it with a Banner next week. Called Beeman and they said it would handle it, actually any bushnell rated for break barrel will work and there are three to pick from, I am going with the 6x18.
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<br>Don't give up on the gun, its a good one, it's always possible to get a lemon off the display rack, so always get a sealed box item.
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<br>So it's got some power to it. Beeman says it's an entry level gun Chinese import and cant compare to the German guns but for a knockoff this is one nice fortune cookie.
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<br>Lubing the pellets with graphite makes a world of difference - predators and premiers really rip - I think its best to stay with one weight range of pellets - it loves the 7.9 crow magnum but they tend to drop quite a bit because of the weight increase but they do pretty well.
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<br>Do check all the screws and tighten things up periodically - it makes a big difference. Once you figure out how to hold and shoot this rifle its a killer!
Written on: 30/06/2006
I haven't adjusted the rear part of the scope - it's clear enough on mines. But I have adjusted the AO for 10m out to 80 yards. Usually that's a sight in job, at least ten pellets to make the adjustmemt. With this setup and probably any rifle with AO it's just a turn of the AO and its back to 1 hole groups at 10m and busting 4" clays at 80m. For a Cheap Chinese copy of a Spanish air rifle its hard to beat. I have it in .22 I may buy a .177 just because they are bargains and accurate.
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<br>And I won't adjust the rear optical thanks.
Written on: 29/03/2007
Thank you guys for your encouraging and honest comments about the Beeman SS1000, which I am planning to purchase. I am entirely new to the air rifle thing, so anything you can offer will be helpful toward my purchase. The reason I am wanting to buy this rifle is price of course and as a beginner and not rich, I will try this rifle out. However the source that I will buying only offers it in the 177 cal. for $140 +/- category. I like to get the same in a 22 caliber however. Can someone suggest some sources where I can purchase a SS1000 in 22 cal for around $140 area? Thanks for any help you can give.
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Written on: 22/03/2006 by Sifu456 (61 reviews written)
The Beeman SS1000 is a copy of the Spanish GS1000, the SS1000 is made in China. Its Stamped Beeman, it has a nice sporty wood stock, the wood stains ok, not as nice as the GS, it has no checkering and a different stain. Its still an attractive package.
Its easy to shoulder (if you are mid-large adult its not a 13yr old and under rifle) and it has a solid rubber stock butt, the bluing is on par with some of the better chinese rifles like the B20 but not as good as the B40, B26 or B50. It...
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Written on: 30/03/2006
The trigger on this gun is metal and chromed, and I think the trigger guard is polymer.
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<br>I retract this statement - the trigger is chrome plastic/polymer with a polymer trigger guard.
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<br>Pardon my haste in shooting and bypassing the obvious.
Written on: 21/11/2006
I've had the Beeman SS1000 for almost 6 months. In side by side comparison, this rifle is more accurate then most air rifles I've shot. It's now more accurate the my Gamo's, and only behind my truly 1 hole shooting modified QB78 and my RWS46 in accuracy. This is a fine .22 air rifle, and it has more power then most of my air rifles.
Written on: 01/12/2005 by CrzyFrlss1 (1 review written)
Purchased my Beeman SS1000 from Pyramyrdair.com a few weeks ago. Boy did I get myself into a whole new ballgame. It sure is different from my Rimfire .22 in terms of size and weight (my Rimfire feels like a toy gun now)
It seems to be accurate right out of the box, I am able shoot sub 1/2.
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Vinceb's Response to rumble00's Review
Written on: 30/08/2007
The SS1000's have 2 triggers, depending on the specific sub-model. The cheap one is terrible, the better one is actually quite good. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to retrofit.
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<br/>As for your comment about Chinese manufacturing - this is an unwarranted generalization. The Chinese are quite capable of good machining... just because you got a turkey doesn't mean that no Chinese guns are any good. Shanghai (the factory that makes the SS1000's) is notoriously spotty, but BAM (who makes the B26, B30, and the Crosman Quest variants among otherss) is much better.