Specifications
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Air Rie Owner’s Manual
The Trigger
The majority of adult airguns have what is known as a “two stage” trigger.
The rst “stage” is merely a predetermined amount of take-up or slack
preparatory to the last or “second stage” which is the let-o or actual r-
ing stage. This is a European custom and is designed as a safety feature. Many who try it for the
rst time believe it is “creep”. It is not. Once you get accustomed to it you will probably prefer it
as a practical and responsive system. The trigger pull setting as it comes from the manufacturer is
usually the best for the airgun in question and should not be lightened. A good trigger pull for an
adult airgun is about 3-6 pounds (1300-2700 gms). For a match grade adult target airgun about 1.5
oz. (500 gms) to 2 lbs. (900 gms) is generally recommended. Most match airguns have the pull set
at the manufacturer for the minimum International Shooting Union weight (500 gms).
Trigger technique: Assume a normal standing or rest position, take a correct sight picture. Now
take a normal breath, hold it, and then squeeze the trigger. Do not jerk or slap the trigger. There
is no substitute for practice. Happily with an adult airgun, practice is easy and inexpensive. For
details consult a recommended book on match shooting techniques.
WARNING! MODIFICATIONS AND/OR TAMPERING WITH A TRIGGER
MECHANISM MAY CAUSE AN AIRGUN TO MALFUNCTION AND BECOME
UNSAFE TO USE. ANY CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE SUCH AS LOWERED TRIG-
GER FORCE AND SHORTENED TRIGGER TRAVEL INDICATES POSSIBLE WEAR
AND SUCH AIRGUNS SHOULD BE INSPECTED, REPLACED OR PROPERLY
REPAIRED. THE TRIGGER MAY BE ADJUSTABLE BELOW 2 LBS., (900 GMS) AND
IF ADJUSTED BELOW 2 LBS., THE AIRGUN COULD FIRE EVEN MORE EASILY
WHEN DROPPED. CHECK ANY AIRGUN THAT HAS BEEN DROPPED TO MAKE
SURE ITS FUNCTION HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED. REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE
MADE BY BEEMAN® TECHNICIANS. SUCH SPECIAL QUALIFIED PERSONS ARE
THE ONLY ONES WHO SHOULD MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHICH ARE NOT
EXTERNALLY AVAILABLE ON THE FULLY ASSEMBLED AIRGUN.
Safety Tips
1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never point the air rie at yourself,
other person (s), or anything else you don’t intend to shoot.
2. Keep your nger o the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Keep the safety in the “SAFE”
position and your nger away from the trigger until the moment you are ready to shoot.
3. Always handle the air rie as if it were loaded and ready to re. Do not load your air rie
until you are ready to shoot. Never assume the air rie is empty when removed from storage
or received from another person.
4. Always be sure the area behind your target is safe. If you need to use a backstop, place it
in a location that will be safe in case it should fail. Always examine the backstop, and if it
becomes worn or damaged replace it immediately!
5. Both shooter and spectators should always wear protective eyewear.
6. Use the correct ammunition, and never reuse ammunition. Use correct caliber pellets only.
Never shoot BB’s or darts, and never reuse your ammunition even though it may look as
good as new.