Author Topic: beeman gold air guns (Read 927 times)

C.J · « **on:** February 23, 2004, 08:47:43 AM »

Im looking into buying a beeman gold gh 650 combo this looks like a great gun and its pretty much what im looking for the only question i have is who heavy is the trigger pull? and how accurate is this setup? if anyone can answer my question please write back thanks in advance

big6x6 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2004, 05:04:22 PM »

I believe the 650 is the same as what used to be called the Beeman/Marksman 035. It's make by Norica in Spain and distributed by Beeman(Beeman, by the way, makes NO airguns!).

I still have the 035 I bought at Wal-Mart a few years ago. It is lightweight and very easy to cock. It is also very accurate within a reasonable range. Its' main problems is it's a little on the twangy side and its' trigger is very heavy.

Look for pellet speeds around 590 to 625fps.

BTW, what price is the combo?

C.J · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2004, 04:21:49 AM »

THE COMBO IS ABOUT $250 canadien dont know if its worth it im also considering a benjiman pnumatic i think its a 397

big6x6 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2004, 01:08:14 AM »

I paid $85.00 US for the Beeman 035, I'm pretty sure that's the same gun. Why don't you consider a HW-30 from ILLINGWORTH IMPORTS in North Battleford, SK? $261.00 Can and a WAY better gun. Get some JSB Exact pellets with it while you're at it.

http://www.airgunsonly.com/frames.html

C.J · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2004, 03:10:05 AM »

thanks for the advice 6x6 i dont think im going to get the beeman or the benjiman right now im going to look around on the site you sent me in your last reply and mybe spend a bit more

gunnstack · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2004, 08:34:50 PM »

Hi Guys, my first time on this forum. I have been meaning to post for a while but we have had major storms & flooding in this area (North island New Zealand) over the last couple of weeks and more to come-so I disconnected the computer and sulked for a while.
Re- the Beeman Gold Series. I bought the GS1000 about 2 years ago and was very pleased with it, accurate, well built and very nice looking-until I invested a little more money on the R9 in .177 calibre. This is a German made rifle (Weirauch HW 95- or 95k) and is extremely accurate and hard hitting. Straight out of the box I put 4 out of 5 shots within a 1/2" ring at 40 metres. By comparison the Beeman Gold Series is only entry level for the serious shooter but still a reasonable rifle. I have also tried the Winchester 1000 and the Gamo 1250. I would suggest you leave them alone if you are looking for good quality, they can be quite problimatical rifles. Triggers, springs, and safety I have found to give problems in both rifles (nearly lost a thumb with the Winchester)- yes I know-feed the pellet before fully cocking! But when you have a rabbit poke it's head up 30 metres away I'ts hard to resist! For my money I would invest in a good quality rifle and put a good air rifle scope on it as well. You will be surprised at the results. Hope this helps with your quest.

big6x6 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2004, 02:19:02 AM »

Hey gunnstack,
Having owned both a GS1000 and a Gamo 1250, I couldn't agree MORE. My GS1000 .22 has NEVER been, well, RIGHT. If there ever WAS a hold-sensitive air rifle, this is it. It's a good-looking, well-finished gun and it does shoot pretty hard. The same could be said about the 1250. EXTREMELY powerful for a .177. It is without a doubt the hardest hitting .177 out there. My .177 shot 24ftlbs at the muzzle. If it were available in .22 or .25 in the US, it is likely it would shoot harder than the Kodiak/Patriot. It's main problem IS the trigger. A trigger shouldn't be this bad on a $300.00+ gun.

After shooting other guns and then picking up an R-9, one realizes what a great gun and a really good deal it is.