Beeman RX2 Air Rifle

[@MiguelDiaz4469]

That was quit the gun back in the 80"s, I couldn't afford one. Now that I can, I just can't find one. Thanks for reviewing it. It took me back to a time where I dreamed of getting one.

[@ianwoods1384]

Hello My friend, I know exactly what you mean and how you feel. I yearned for a Weihrauch HW80 from being twelve years old. I hadn't a hope. It wasn't my place to have one. I loved to make things as a youngster. I wasn't allowed tools, either. Children should be seen and not heard was what my father stood by. I eventually got tools, and my HW80 came when I was forty-eight. My HW80 came with a most miserable, lack lustre gun stock you could imagine. It's totally not worthy of the iconic action it carried. So, after much thought and consideration, I made my own laminated stock in Walnut and Ash, with hand tools. My aim was to make Mr Weihrauch proud and show what could be made at home with passion and a will. It is finished in linseed oil to allow the wood to breathe and not sweat. I sent pictures of it to Mr Weihrauch, and not long after Weihrauch altered their stock design and was very much like mine. While I worked on my stock, I sent the action to a top airgun tuner who worked his magic. My HW 80 is so, so special to me now and unique. I know exactly what you mean, my friend. It isn't nice doing without something when there's no need. Best wishes, Ian.

[@razor1962]

So glad that you enjoyed the video, Miguel. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@rapalaron6348]

Now i'm triggered to get one myself😅 Thanks for showing Kevin 👍

[@razor1962]

You won't be sorry, Ron. It's a phenomenal rifle.

[@j.verfaillie5742]

This air rifle meets the three requirements for a good rifle: accurate, quiet and pleasing to the eye.

[@razor1962]

Hard to argue with that assessment. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@carlmaple9315]

Nice rifle. Always wanted one!

[@lyrooo326]

Yes. precision metal to metal clicking is really satisfying to hear and feel. that is a beautiful rifle.

[@razor1962]

L Thanks very much, my friend.

[@ianwhite5799]

Great video and a fantastic rifle. Weihrauch still makes this rifle , the model HW90.

[@razor1962]

Indeed they do. Thanks for watching.

[@WalnutandSteel]

what a beauty Kevin! BB pelletier says these have a Theoben Gas Spring

[@razor1962]

Hi, Nibs! He's right. It is indeed a Theoben powerplant.

[@stevepowell3475]

Great video - I have an HW90 in .25 flavour - an excellent rifle. The HW Elite trigger required a bit of 'tweeking' when I first got it but its a good as gold now. I think the stock you have is one supplied by Custom Stocks of Sheffield (UK) - keep up the great work. 😉

[@razor1962]

Thanks, Steve. I'll have to look into that stock.

[@chriswedgworth]

Very nice

[@bernardvanderveen7656]

Back time weihrauch contact theoben for a gasram for there airgun line. They made a gasram for them. And the rifle called TB90. Very nice stock looks like yours.

[@razor1962]

Thanks, Bernard. Always a pleasure, sir.

[@CandidZulu]

I know I say this often when you show your guns, but that is one lovely rifle! I wanted a Theoben Imperator when I was a young man in the 80s and 90s, still never had one. The target panic you talk about is just rushing the shot. It is solved by using the basics - Look at the sight/s (not the target) and be present where you actually are, not at the target or in the future. Most of us know this, and most of us struggle with it. It's the skill that makes a good shot! And it's honed in competition under pressure. Practice alone will only make a basic rough edge. Shooting as a skill is in practice usually done under some kind of pressure, either in combat or in the hunting field. Plinking cans does not teach you these skills.

[@razor1962]

Absolutely, my friend. Having others watching is enough for me to have a hard time. It is indeed a discipline. Thanks as always, my friend.

[@scottrobertson9452]

That is a nice looking air rifle! I like the long and lean look. Looks like it's wearing a custom steel muzzlebrake, that finishes off that custom gun look. That would be terror in the squirrel woods, for sure! Scott

[@razor1962]

A very attractive rifle for sure. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@joelee6315]

Great video, never sell that rifle. They are superb, just a vintage air gunner's dream.

[@razor1962]

No problem with that, Joe. Who says you can't take it with you...?

[@heavilyarmedgoy]

It`s the end of November, below freezing and tons of snow. These videos are awesome!

[@razor1962]

Lol.... I try to stay well ahead. Just wait until August when the snow's up to my knees. 🤣

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

It's a great rifle and accurate too boot. Great review.

[@razor1962]

Thanks as always, my friend.

[@steveyoung9951]

You have Great taste for nice rifles ! Great video

[@razor1962]

Thanks, Steve, and thanks for watching.

[@davidprocter3578]

One of my favorite airguns. People love to pile criticism on them , most of which is unwarranted . From a personal point of view I do prefer the trigger to the record unit , I find it suits my old fingers better. From a collectors point of view there are a couple of rarish stocked versions to look out for. Speaking of which whilst I am no expert on stocks that one puts me in mind of Ivan Hancocks work. Possibly Custom Stock of Sheffield a little like the Webley Tomahawk stock but it could have been produced by anyone. I am currently down to two HW 90's at present had quite a number of them over the years, they are as you so rightly say " just a real pleasure to shoot" . You need to get yourself an Air Arms pro Elite another pleasurable gun to shoot, better than the 80 by quite a margin but prices are high.

[@razor1962]

I certainly have no complaints. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@ColmanParker]

Wow I guess you do film these in advance because it was a chilly winter day up here in New England today Lol. Thanks for the video

[@razor1962]

I sure do. Last year, I had to put the channel on hold in order to get in the woods for deer season. Not this year. I've got videos lines up for you guys right into May. No more down time for the viewers like yourself.

[@tonythomas9885]

Dear Kevin Sold as the HW 90 here in the UK. Are they any good?... well I've got two and a third on order...say no more! Regards

[@razor1962]

Very nice, Tony. Enjoy those rifles, my friend.

[@kurtthomas4746]

Nice video, I am going to go out on a limb and say you recorded that a few months ago, we have snow on ground here in Maine, it’s likely you do too. That is a gorgeous rifle, I don’t know much about gas vs springers, I think all the break barrels or under or side levers are all spring piston. A friend of mine that’s way more experienced than I, shys away from gas ramp because of reliability long term, but if I find the right one, I’ll try one sometime. Thanks for sharing!

[@razor1962]

Gas rams are notorious for bleeding pressure over time. However, Theoben rams are pretty darned reliable. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@yannisbossis7153]

The gas ram is probably filled to ~18 bar in your air rifle. These gas rams can be filled up to 26 bar. It is not recommended though because the cocking effort will be substantial and the increase in power is minimal above a certain level. You can fill the gas ram up to 20 bar or so and have a 21-22 fpe gun and still very accurate. People have been experimenting with custom piston seals and report powers close to 27-28 fpe. I would also try the JSB hades (15.89 grain) in your air rifle.

[@coprguy1]

Great video. I love your enthusiasm!

[@razor1962]

Good to know about those seals. Evidently the originals are akin to unobtainable. Thanks very much, my friend.

[@davidcarter7310]

Yet another entertaining video Kevin, always something new lovely rifle thanks

[@razor1962]

Thanks, David

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Didi miss the close up of gun ? Nice groups Kevin!

[@razor1962]

Nah, I think I forgot to do that segment. Sorry, Peter.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@ is ok my friend

[@blackdiesel]

I have RX2s in 177, 20, 22. I also have the HW90 which is the same gun in 25 cal, I have the brown laminate stocks.

[@bernardvanderveen7656]

Youre hw90 .25 what fpe ore fps yours do? Mine with 20 gr ftt around 700 fps

[@blackdiesel]

@@bernardvanderveen7656 21 FPE

[@razor1962]

Wonderful rifles. Congratulations!

[@DanaKing-uf6oy]

Awesome looking and accurate shooting gun,love the wood stock.Nice video

[@razor1962]

Thank you, my friend.

[@foothillsfirearms8636]

Outstanding group, Kevin! My Theoben Eliminator is shooting about the same speed with the JSB 15.89 pellets, but my groups are just a bit more spread out then that! You decide to sell that rifle let me know!

[@bernardvanderveen7656]

Mine Eli shoots 14.6 gr ftt 5.52mm at 930 fps 65 bar ram pressure good accuarti

[@razor1962]

Thanks very much. I'll keep you in my mind, my friend, but don't hold your breath. I find it much easier to accumulate airguns than to liquidate.🤣 Thanks for watching.

[@paultowns9880]

Great video as always Kevin. In the UK i think your RX would have been called a Theoben HW90 TB. I have an HW 90 It feels a bit better quality than my other Weihrauch rifles. Thanks for showing your RX2. Take care.

[@razor1962]

You are indeed correct. The RX2 is simply a Beeman branded HW90. Thanks as always, Paul.

[@buijs1967]

That wood looks awsome, the adjustable butpad looks a bit bulky. Overall a very nice find. I had a HW90 but found them harder to cock (even with that long barrel) than my HW80, so the 90 was sold and the 80 stayed.

[@razor1962]

Thanks, and thanks for watching, my friend.

[@davidmercer5913]

Great video and superd gun

[@razor1962]

Thanks as always, David.

[@manolosolergonzalez6445]

hola kevin, preciosa carabina y mucho mejor construida que la hw90 . cuanto se echa de menos el THEOBEN original, no hay ningún nitro piston que sirva actualmente. muy bueno el video y tremenda carabina. enhorabuena buena . saludos desde Granada (spain). Manuel 😊

[@razor1962]

Thank you, Manuel. Always a pleasure, my friend.

[@BravoBassin]

what websites do you recommend or places to find good used air rifles.

[@razor1962]

Here are some sites that i use. Ebay is a good sourse as well. However, prices seem to run high. airgunwarriors.com/ www.airgunnation.com/ www.airguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.php

[@Lee_Blenkinsopp]

Britain and Germany’s finest 😊

[@razor1962]

The golden age of piston powered airguns... Sadly, we're losing more and more ground to PCPs. Thanks for watching,my friend.

[@Lee_Blenkinsopp]

@ you’re correct, unfortunately, though I know which one I will always prefer, I’m s spring gun man through and through 👍

[@gibstera5580]

Hi Kevin, You mentioned a British gas ram. Can I get one in the States? Once more, a beautiful find. Take care, and thank you for sharing

[@razor1962]

No idea on the British gas ram. I'm not certain, but HW was using Theoben rams in the HW90. Perhaps they still do. You may be able to obtain one through a Weihrauch dealer.

[@gibstera5580]

​@razor1962 Thank you for responding 🎉

[@jacklurcher5813]

Is that a Rowan Engineering adjustable butt plate?

[@razor1962]

I cannot confirm one way or the other as to who makes that buttplate. It was on the rifle when I acquired it. I haven't even made any adjustments to it. It seems to be set up just fine for the way that I shoot. Thanks as always, Jack.

[@palmer3977]

I've never shot a gas ram but you can hear the difference compared to a spring, is the recoil the same as a spring?

[@razor1962]

The recoil is very similar. However, there's absolutely zero vibration and although I haven't made any attempt to confirm my suspicion, I swear that the lock time is faster.