Beeman R-7: Air Gun Quality in a Small Package
The Beeman R-7 is perhaps the ideal gun for those who dream about an easy-to-cock, extremely accurate, loads-of-fun air gun. It's size lends itself to the smaller shooter, such as most women and teenagers, and the cocking effort addresses the smaller shooter as well. It is around 5" shorter than the behemoth R-1, but still sends the a .177 pellet down range at 700 fps at the muzzle. Available in .177 and .20 caliber, this little gem of a pellet gun will satisfy most shooters in the accuracy department as it comes with the famous Rekord trigger that lends itself to being adjusted to the shooter's preference, enhancing accuracy.
I picked up my R-7 a few weeks ago and began a side-by-side comparison with its larger sibling, the Beeman R-9. The R-7 is easier to cock, smaller is size, and shoots about 200 fps slower than the R-9. The result is that I can stay on target while looking through the scope and watch the pellet go down range with the R-7, while the R-9 tends to make me lose the sight picture with the sharper recoil it generates. And it shoots a variety of pellets quite well, though each kind has a different impact point. Set the gun up for the pellet of your choice, and you'll be able to put the pellet on target with ease in a very short time.
The R-9 deluxe I own enjoys a better finish and comes with some nice checkering on the forearm and grip, compared to the plainer R-7 that has checkering only on the grip area, but if I want a truly nice stock, I can always go custom. I bought the R-7 for the "fun factor", as well as a small pest and small game airgun. The accuracy of both guns is all I could ask for in a sporter air gun, and I seriously doubt I'll find two more accurate guns without going to a match-type rifle at 10 meters. And my smaller children will enjoy shooting with Dad in the backyard with this scaled-down springer which is closer to their needs in size and cocking effort.
To get the most out of this quality, German-engineered and built Beeman air gun, a good scope is called for. At 20 yards, I can spin the small chicken on my metal spinner target most of the time, and that target is about the size of the end of my thumb. Larger targets such as a metallic ram, or a soft drink can have no chance at all against the accuracy that is delivered by the R-7. I like a 3-9x40 scope, or something of similar size, mounted on secure rings. The recoil is less than the R-9 as mentioned above, but it is still possible to have the scope mounts shift if you don't use the scope stop thoughtfully built into the top of the receiver. But if you prefer open sights, a nice globe-type front sight is provided, as well as a fully adjustable rear sight.
Though the R-7 is less powerful than the R-9, it still does a great job controlling pests. Sparrows and starlings fall easily to its accuracy, and I plan on doing some closer-range squirrel hunting and rabbit control later in the year when the season opens up.
Currently retailing for $325.95, the Beeman R-7 will fit nicely into your airgun collection, filling that niche of an easy-to-cock, short-but-accurate sporter airgun that we all find a use for when plinking or ridding the property of small pests.
I picked up my R-7 a few weeks ago and began a side-by-side comparison with its larger sibling, the Beeman R-9. The R-7 is easier to cock, smaller is size, and shoots about 200 fps slower than the R-9. The result is that I can stay on target while looking through the scope and watch the pellet go down range with the R-7, while the R-9 tends to make me lose the sight picture with the sharper recoil it generates. And it shoots a variety of pellets quite well, though each kind has a different impact point. Set the gun up for the pellet of your choice, and you'll be able to put the pellet on target with ease in a very short time.
The R-9 deluxe I own enjoys a better finish and comes with some nice checkering on the forearm and grip, compared to the plainer R-7 that has checkering only on the grip area, but if I want a truly nice stock, I can always go custom. I bought the R-7 for the "fun factor", as well as a small pest and small game airgun. The accuracy of both guns is all I could ask for in a sporter air gun, and I seriously doubt I'll find two more accurate guns without going to a match-type rifle at 10 meters. And my smaller children will enjoy shooting with Dad in the backyard with this scaled-down springer which is closer to their needs in size and cocking effort.
To get the most out of this quality, German-engineered and built Beeman air gun, a good scope is called for. At 20 yards, I can spin the small chicken on my metal spinner target most of the time, and that target is about the size of the end of my thumb. Larger targets such as a metallic ram, or a soft drink can have no chance at all against the accuracy that is delivered by the R-7. I like a 3-9x40 scope, or something of similar size, mounted on secure rings. The recoil is less than the R-9 as mentioned above, but it is still possible to have the scope mounts shift if you don't use the scope stop thoughtfully built into the top of the receiver. But if you prefer open sights, a nice globe-type front sight is provided, as well as a fully adjustable rear sight.
Though the R-7 is less powerful than the R-9, it still does a great job controlling pests. Sparrows and starlings fall easily to its accuracy, and I plan on doing some closer-range squirrel hunting and rabbit control later in the year when the season opens up.
Currently retailing for $325.95, the Beeman R-7 will fit nicely into your airgun collection, filling that niche of an easy-to-cock, short-but-accurate sporter airgun that we all find a use for when plinking or ridding the property of small pests.
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