"I know that there is very little information regarding the RS2 rifle, and what is available is not necessarily focused on improvements or modifications. So far I have done the following modifications to my RS2:
* Cut, choke, and re-crowned the barrel.
* Deburred the (3rd generation) trigger sears, added shims, and reshaped the trigger for more responsive action and feel.
* Honed and deglazed the compression chamber for a better piston seal/cylinder interface.
* Added a "dimple" in the rear of the receiver tube for the use of the Hammers scope mount stop pin; works in conjunction with the beeman scope stop= no scope movement.
* Modification of the trigger housing to accommodate the use of the Crosman Trail NP nitrogen piston "gas ram".
* Modification of the gas ram for proper fitment.
* Chamfering the anterior end of the transfer port to reduce turbulence behind the pellet.
* Heat shrinking the main spring, polishing/deburring spring ends for less recoil (pre gas ram installation).
These processes have also made it necessary to re-blue some of the parts. In addition, I have found several lubricants for specific uses that can be purchased in commonly found stores, which eliminate the need to "special order" tuning lubricants.
Attached is a photo of my Beeman RS2 (top) and a 1990 RWS Diana 34.
The Diana was given to me in a terrible state. It had rusting and pitting on the exterior, a bent barrel and spring, dry rotted stock butt, cracked piston, and a malfunctioning trigger. I have completely restored the rifle which includes installing (with modification) a Crosman Optimus .22 barrel, welding and sleeving the cracked piston, tuning the spring ends/adhering heat shrink tubing for a proper fit, honing the compression chamber, tuning/rebuilding the T01 trigger, re-bluing all of the metal, re-finishing the stock, and fabricating a custom rubber butt plate.
I plan to document and share the processes in which I have modified and improved the quality of my rifle and hope to share it with you in this blog."
Paul, thanks for your post. I look forward to reading more about this project in 2014!
I replaced the scope with a CVLIFE 3-9x40 illuminated optics scope & added a scope mounted laser dot/flashlight. I then replaced the stock light with a AA Maglight. The light reflects off the barrel & cuts illumination terribly, so a couple of strips of black tape down the barrel & it's a lot better. Also, I bought a speed loader pen & glued a magnet onto it, so it stores on the rear side of the barrel, down below the light ass'y.
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