range rat Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Shooters, I recently bought an R1 and promptly disassembled and cleaned very thoroughly. The two o-rings attached to the gas assembly (I think the specific part is the gas collector cylinder) were in good shape but I thought I would buy some extras. Went on the Brownell's site and found an item number for "R1 O-Rings" and ordered it for 6.67 (with my C&R discount) thinking "gee I wonder how many o-rings will be in the packet. Well, I got one o-ring (gee thanks). Seems a bit steep, so I am wondering what you R1-experienced guys do to source these o-rings at a more reasonable cost. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetcat Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I bit the bullet (no pun intended) and bought the overpriced one at Brownell's. Since it was only a spare, it wasn't worth risking a malfunction over with a hardware store version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range rat Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I spoke with Benelli customer service today and they suggested to check with Numrich (which I did, same o-ring, over $9) or authorized dealers. I'll ask my gunsmith about it and report back. I seriously doubt that the o-ring is made of anything special but I could be wrong. Oh, I also requested and received an electronic document from Benelli that is a detailed schematic of the R1 with all parts and part numbers listed and illustrated. If anyone wants a copy, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you. The document is entitled "ARGO Spare Parts List" if you request it from Benelli. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Range Rat, I'd be interested in a copy of that drawing.... appreciate it. Cliff Griffin [email protected] Thanks man, CG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range rat Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Sent it via email, Cliff. Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanning69 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Hey i am reading this and replying many years after it was originally posted. I too could not see why it should cost 8-10 bucks for a tiny oring so i removed mine and measured it ............... with reasonable confidence i can say its a 012 size o-ring in Buna / Nitrile material . Bought a pack of 100 on Amazon for 4 bucks ........... will never probably use them but i have them just in case and at 4 bucks , deal of the century . Edited November 28, 2015 by mmanning69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range rat Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Great tip. I will order some now. My R1 has served me well. Have taken a number of whitetails with it, the last one was a 240 yard shot from a tower start on a cold but windless November morning in South Carolina. I get a lot of compliments about the rifle topped with a Trijicon scope from fellow hunters, especially the guys in law enforcement who I think like the tacticool look of it. Hey i am reading this and relying many years after it was originally posted. I too could not see why it should cost 8-10 bucks for a tiny oring so i removed mine and measured it ............... with reasonable confidence i can say its a 012 size o-ring in Buna / Nitrile material . Bought a pack of 100 on Amazon for 4 bucks ........... will never probably use them but i have them just in case and at 4 bucks , deal of the century . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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