My Beeman P17 wont hold its bb pellet. I load it correctly, but it falls out the other end of the barrel

Is your hop up unit on? The hop up unit is what keeps the BB from falling out of the barrel. You need to access it and turn it on so it blocks the BBs.

Here's a good video tutorial that explains it: https://youtu.be/EYFES6w4jfs

If you are using the type of .177 pellet which has a skirt to hold it in the loading end,

http://pelletgunzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bb-vs-pellet.jpg

it is possible that the air pump piston has a leak which slowly pushes the pellet out before you can shoot. The piston seal is sometimes oiled leather which can dry out, or rubber which can wear.

The only Beeman Sportsman Rifle I can find takes either .177 or .22 caliber pellets depending on which barrel is fitted.

If the pellet you tried was a .177 try a .22.

Otherwise try emailing [email protected] and see what they say.

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Are you sure its a bb gun and not a pellet gun? Usually bb guns have a magnet on the bolt, that keep the bbs from falling out. Pellets don't roll so the won't roll out the barrell.

Can you see through the barrel? Or run a rod down the bore? It sounds like the BB is either falling out the end of the barrel or the BBs are getting jammed up in there. Do not hold your hand in front of the barrel to see if any air comes out. You might get stung with 10 BBs. Hope this helps.

It looks like you pull back the slide, drop in your pellet, hit the slide release and you are ready to fire, 400 FPS, single stroke pneumatic, Made in germany, recoiless, formerly the Marksman 2004, $50.