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Things I liked:Small, light, well proportioned. Good balance, even with a scope installed. Very good looking. Smooth and quiet shooting. Very accurate. Rekord trigger is smooth and light.By Art from USA on 2011-06-06 07:33:46
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Things I would have changed:It has a bit of droop, and the method used to lock the trigger adjustment screw in place can result in damage to the adjustment screw if you try to force it. The tab that retains the screw needs to be unbent before it can be adjusted.
What others should know:The one piece six screw compensating mount sold by PA put the pre-centered Bushnell that I used to within just a couple inches of zero at 25 yds. Very little adjustment required. M.V. ran in the mid 600's with 7.3 gr pellets and low 600's with mid 8 gr pellets. E.S. and S.D were very tight with AA Falcon, JSB RS, and the AA 4.52mm pellets. M.E. was best by a small margin with the 7.3 gr pellets. If you want a small, light, nice lower powered shooter for plinking and smaller pest control and you don't mind spending the money, you should love this rifle.
Things I liked:A very forgiving shooter. Likes everything I put through it, but seems to love JSB Exacts and H&N Field Target Trophys the best (3/8" groups at 15 yards with the latter after having been shot less than 200 times; I expect those will shrink further once the spring is broken in). That Rekord trigger is a dream. Excellent finish -- beautiful bluing and wood without a trace of plastic. (Who would expect less from those persnickety Germans?)By Eric from USA on 2011-02-21 22:16:42
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Things I would have changed:A bit more power would be nice, but I can't gripe one iota (the reduced power is exactly why it's a forgiving shooter). A slightly longer barrel and/or forearm would also move the center of gravity slightly forward, balancing the weapon better. Again, I realize I'm nitpicking, but you asked.
What others should know:Buy now before the cheap potmetal-and-plastic toys that masquerade as adult airguns overwhelm the market.
Things I liked:Superb accuracy, easy cocking, terrific trigger, quiet, easy to mount a peep sight or scope,By Charles C. from USA on 2010-01-31 19:36:59
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What others should know:I've had this gun for nearly 10 years. Other than a small nick in the stock that I caused, she's still as pretty as when I first got her. She holds up well. I've used the original iron sights, a Williams peep sight and a Tactedge scope. All work well but this gun deserves a scope. All in all my favorite of all my airguns.
Things I liked:I like the return to the older style stock that covers the cocking linkage and barrel breech block. I think it just looks nicer that way. The R7 is fun, light, easy to cock, quiet, and very accurate.By Jonpaul from USA on 2009-06-16 09:09:17
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Things I would have changed:Nothing much at all. My R7 has been tuned. That's like adding a cherry to the top of an already delicious sundae. It eliminates the very slight twang from the action. It's pretty much the best lower powered sporter spring rifle out there.
What others should know:It's expensive when compared to other sporter styled spring piston guns, but it's worth the money. It's no powerhouse, but it's a super-accurate plinker and informal target gun. It's enough rifle for small pest control, but I'd seriously think about stepping up to the R9 if you are interested in a hunting gun rather than a plinking gun.
Things I liked:Wood stock, bluing, accuracy, low weight. Solid build. Excellent Rekord trigger.By Customer from USA on 2009-06-02 19:26:39
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Things I would have changed:I don't like the automatic safety used on this gun - feels cheap. It has a blued face on one end, and cheap, peeling red paint on the other. I am sure it is a quality piece but feels flimsy.
What others should know:Don't think this is a beginner's airgun based on low power and small size. It has been used by professionals for its great accuracy and low weight. A must have for the air rifle collector.CommentsBy Jeremy from USA on 2011-11-28 08:15:52 0 
Correction to the last statement: "Don't think this is *only* a beginner's airgun..." ;)
Things I liked:It is very quiet and does not seem to draw attention of my neighbors, so I can practice in my backyard. Good weight, and a very nice appearance. I chose this rifle based on a website's report that it was the quietest rifle of those they tested. Of course, that means low power, and to be quiet, one must use ammo that does not emerge supersonic.By Scott from USA on 2008-10-02 15:01:07
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Things I would have changed:I had an inexpensive Centerpoint scope mounted on it and this works well, but after a few hundred shots the front sight (which comes with the rifle and was left on, does not interfere with the scope) fell off when I was cocking the gun, indicating that this loosens rather easily, as I have not been banging around in the brush with this rifle.
What others should know:I believe the HW30S has the same mechanism but a different stock, and costs less, but tends to be sold out even more than this one. The 'S' indicates that it has the reckord trigger, which everyone says is very desirable but I have not used the HW30 which lacks it. so hard for me to say. I can say the trigger action on the R7 seems flawless. I often find the first shot (after not shooting for more than an hour) tends to be off-target. Possibly this will decrease after break-in (of me and the rifle). I have been using Czech BSA Wolverine 8.44 gr domed and though I am not a particularly good marksman, I can keep these within one inch at 50 ft.
Things I liked:What makes the R-7 so popular is that spring airguns follow Newton's third law: "For every action, there is an equal (in size) and opposite (in direction) reaction force." Simply put, its low power makes it pleasant to shoot, cock, and carry. Combine that with exceptional HW quality and you have a winner that has stood the test of time. You need not be a female, a teen, or small male adult to enjoy it, as often is statedBy Customer from USA on 2008-05-18 13:31:12
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Things I would have changed:Nothing. It does a fine job of doing what it was built to do. I give it a 4 in value only because adding the Beeman name adds $$$ to the price.
What others should know:By its very nature this gun is low power. If you want a tad more, but not the effort, recoil and size that go with it in an R-1 - ask Pyramid Air to stock the HW50S if they ever get the chance again in the future. Can't afford the R-7? then get the HW30. The trigger is not quite as good, but overall the shooting experience will be very similar. (the HW30S will give you the same trigger, but is difficult to find in the States)
Things I liked:Superb accuracy, flawless polished blued steel, beautiful wood stock, the feel of a Mercedes door being shut when you cock it. This rifle exudes quality when you handle it.By Backyard from USA on 2008-02-17 16:59:13
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Things I would have changed:I replaced the factory rear sight with a Willams receiver peep sight. I tried a Beeman scope also, but went back to the peep sight. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing.
What others should know:I have owned this R7 for many years. It has fired many tins of pellets and has gotten even smoother and more impressive as time goes by. It is a handcrafted Weirauch product through and through. If you don't need magnum power and just want to shoot a quality rifle in the back yard, I can't imagine a nicer choice than the R7. I guarantee that you will be impressed by the smooth, consistant cocking and the wonderful adjustable trigger. Your confidence goes up with a rifle this good; you just know you can hit anything you can see. Aspirin tablets at 10 yards, if you do your part.
Things I liked:Great quality. Very accurate and easy to cock.By Batman from USA on 2007-10-18 21:37:44
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Things I would have changed:Nada..
What others should know:Great quality when compared to other rifles in its class. But nothing is classier than the R7. You will be impressed.
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:I couldn't imagine anything that would make the little R7 a better gun, but I heard so many good things about Paul Watts (www.springgunning.com), that I just had to see what he recommended. If there's a better spring airgunsmith out there, I haven't been able to find him/her. If you love spring guns, & you haven't been to his website, you are among the under-privileged. I told Paul I had many airguns, & I was a shooter, not a collector. I asked him to do what he thought best to make the R7 a handy gun that I could shoot every day. He put his tune on it, including the trigger. He installed a new spring & seal with his special lubrication process. He put a shroud on the barrel. And he found a special piece of American walnut which he used to carve out a "classic" stock with impeccable hand cut checkering finished in a satin polyurethane for protection.. I asked him to sign it, which he did on the bottom of the pistol grip. A friend of his stopped by his shop & told him if I ever wanted to sell the little R7, to please let him know. While Paul was working his magic, I ordered a Leupold 3 X 9 Adjestable Objective scope that looked like it would be just right for the little beauty. Needless to say, it now shoots one-hole groups, and with that bright & sharp little scope mounted on it, I can pick the wings off a fly at 20 paces. I've lost track of the many thousands of pellets I've run through it over the years. with no maintenance required I shoot it almost every day
What others should know:The R7 is truly a gun for everyone. It's small enough, handy enough and easy enough to cock for anyone old enough to be responsible with such a precision instrument, and it's fun enough for all ages beyond. Unlike many more powerful spring guns, the R7 is not very "hold sensitive", but it's always a good idea to hold any gun consistently the same way. It's as reliable as an anvil, yet as precise as a Swiss watch. Words can't describe the quality "feel" of this little masterpiece - it just has to be felt. I've trained men, women, boys and girls to shoot with this lovely little gun, and even though I have dozens of guns, it's the one they always reach for when it's time to do some fun shooting. It is certainly not the cheapest spring gun out there, but it is certainly one of the best in its category. It is a terrific example of the finest production quality in real wood & real steel spring air guns. It has the precision & accuracy for a lifetime of teaching the fine art of marksmanship. Mine continues to shoot better than I can. Most folks who own one say it would be the last air gun they would sell. One thing's for sure - you almost never see a used one for sale. If you can afford it, it's worth it. If you can't afford it, it's worth saving up for it.. You definitely get what you pay for with the R7. It's an heirloom quality treasure that will outlast you, no matter how young you are. Your heirs will thank you for buying it long after you're gone.