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Offline Cruizer

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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2008, 03:04:24 PM »
I think I've narrowed it down to 3 rifles. Beeman R9, RWS 48 and the RWS 350 Feuerkraft. Any thoughts on the 350 anyone?
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Offline Jaymo

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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2008, 03:33:10 PM »
Don't know but I've heard the 350 is a pretty hard kicker(hold sensitive). I have a Beeman R1 and you would not regret buying an R9. I'm thinking about selling most of my airguns to buy an R9.
When you first start out, it's easy to fall into the trap of wanting the highest powered springer possible, until you shoot them and find out that there's a real learning curve to them.  The R9 is your best bet of the 3. It has the best quality, and is easy to shoot. You'll fall in love with the Rekord trigger on that R9. Powder burners don't even come with triggers that good from the factory.
Plus being a break barrel, it's totally ambidextrous. My R1 has a cheek piece for a right handed person, but it's not in the way at all. It's my go to airgun for whenever some critter needs killing.
You will definitely fall  in love with the R9. After you handle and shoot it a bit, you'll wonder why you can't get a firearm that nice for that price.
Nothing against the Dianas, but the R1/R9 are just a LOT nicer out of the box. NO plastic, either.
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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2008, 03:35:17 PM »
I own a .22 cal 350, the standard version, and it's one heck of a hunter.  I mainly use it for woodchucks and raccoons, but I do take it squirrel and rabbit hunting at times.  Great trigger, tons of power, deadly accurate, one of my favorite magnum springers.    I"ve never held the "Feuerkraft" model but I'm assuming it's the same powerplant......

That being said,,,,, I agree with Jeremy,,,,,, out of the 3 rifles you mentioned I'd get the R-9.  I have one in .177 and .22 and oh man are they sweet !!!

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Offline Jaymo

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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2008, 03:50:41 PM »
And like I said, I have nothing against Diana air rifles. I like them a lot. But the R1 and R9 are great shooters that are easy to shoot well. Besides, you can always buy a 350 at a later date. Who says you have to limit yourself to one nice airgun per lifetime?
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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2008, 04:21:08 PM »
R9 R9 R9!!! On my short list with a few others.

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RE: Which to purchase??
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2008, 04:55:16 PM »
My personal choice would be RWS, excellent quality control, excellent shooters, available of replacement parts when needed and a domestic rep ,Umarex USA to help with any issues you might have. Tough decision you have, but who says you only need one.
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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #21 on: November 30, 2008, 06:59:41 PM »
Hello Bryan and Welcome to the forum. What kind of varmints are you wanting to shoot, and at what ranges?
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Re: Which to purchase??
« Reply #22 on: November 30, 2008, 10:27:24 PM »
squrrles, crows and the such. 50 yrds or so, I would like to use the limits of the rifle.
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RE: Which to purchase??
« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2008, 11:29:47 PM »
For squirrels and crows and such at 50 yards, consider the Beeman R9 in .20 cal or the Diana 48 in .22 cal.  The Beeman, a lower power range magnum, shoots very nicely, is a bit lighter and and easier gun to carry and shoulder quickly.  The Diana is a super magnum and more powerful.  Both have ambidextrous stocks.  Both have excellent triggers.  The Diana, being a side lever, can easily be fitted with swivels and a carry sling.  The Beeman can be cocked and reloaded more quickly.  The Diana can be cocked and reloaded almost silently, though.  The Beeman should be about a 13-14 FPE air rifle at the muzzle shooting 14.3 gr pellets around 725 -750 PFS. The Diana is more like 18-20 FPE.  Don't know in .22 but in .20, shooting around 850-875 FPS.  Macarri makes springs and seals  for both, which in the long run, will be a good investment for either.  I don't have experience with the Diana 350, but the rifle has a big following and you will often see used 350's available.  I believe, however, that the 350 may have a RH Monte Carlo style stock.  The R9 has a Chinese clone, the B-26.  Mike Melick tunes these and sells them in .177 or .22 for a very reasonable price.  These have an almost ambidextrous stock.  Best bang for the buck, for your first air rifle, I might suggest you consider a tuned B-26 from Mike in .22 cal and use the money you save for a better scope and mount, then move up to a Diana 48 later.  But if you want to go with an ambidextrous, super magnum with good knock down power at 50 yards, short of a PCP, I think the Diana 48 is your air rifle.  Like Longislandhunter, I also found one in .20 cal (don't make them any more) and I love it.  Flatter shooting than the .22 version and plenty of power.
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RE: Which to purchase??
« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2008, 11:52:39 PM »
I have a B28 in .22 on the way that I will review shortly.
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