Rapid MFR MMmMMMmmMMMMmm

[NeVeTaS]

Just been having a play with the new Rapid, it's called MFI, MTR or something, I really can't remember.

I was using a single shot .177

MmMMMmMMMMMmmm SEXY!!!!! I was tempted to buy it right then!! LOVELY trigger. I'm impressed <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

[This message was edited by NeVeTaS on 18 July, 2003 at 16:45.]

'MFR' NeV, (Multi Format Rifle) <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->
Go for it mate, you know you want to.... <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p-->

[longrapid]

MFR sam <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> multi functional rifle, <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)-->.
kevG

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KevG:
MFR sam <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> multi functional rifle, <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)-->.
kevG[/quote]

Bahhh, close enough you funny Yarksheer geezer you! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

[NeVeTaS]

Yep that's the one!!!

It was lovely, where exactly does it fit in with the rapid range? Is this an un official MKIII or something??? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" width="15" height="22"><!--graemlin::confused:-->

[baz]

Dont think so, its more an additional model, I had one and it was also superbly slick when used with the 17 shot mag

Very light aint they <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::eek:-->

baz

Edited to stop whinging <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

[This message was edited by baz on 23 July, 2003 at 11:24.]

[NeVeTaS]

Indeed VERY LIGHT

http://www.airgunbuyer.com/ecommerce/news/theomfr-anim.gif

[Russ6357]

Baz - will they do a .25 version?

[Air Armed]

Dunno about .25 but i know there doin .177, .22 and .20 to special order mate <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

[Sid]

It's the first Rapid thats made any sense to me <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

I agree about the trigger and the lightness, I'm well tempted to buy one <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::eek:-->

How much are they ?

[NeVeTaS]

Can they be FAC'ed? At a later date?

[Ste]

It was going to be the mkIII and the first test rifles were but then they changed it to MFR because of its uses.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

Which retailers have them?

[Sammie]

Mmmm is right Nev nice looking gun and light too you say?

Gary don't I need a new gun? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

[Kev.]

Go get him Sammie <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

[Sammie]

Ello Kev <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)-->

Hehe I will don't worry <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

[Kev.]

Are you and Gary over at Basingstoke on Sunday?

Just read other post so know now.

[Russ6357]

Are they available - I did not see anything on Theoben's web site - maybe soon?

[Sammie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kev.:
Are you and Gary over at Basingstoke on Sunday?

Just read other post so know now.[/quote]

I may be, you never know Jon may just take the hint <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)--> are you going Kev?

[Kev.]

Maybe, I am going down to Horsham with Jon tomorrow to look ata shoot.

[Sammie]

Really Kev? One of my neighbours maybe?

And you didn't invite me? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_frown.gif" alt="Frown" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::(-->

Rotten lot <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

Nev

Are you thinking of buying the Rapid btw?

[buckmark]

is that a bull barrel with integrated silencer ??

[NeVeTaS]

I believe it's a normal barrel with intergrated silencer, making it look like a bull barrel.

The Airgun Centre (http://www.theairguncentre.co.uk) has some in stock, tell em The Bad Boy sent ya, for a tasty discount, or maybe just a tin of free pellets <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D-->

I want that gun!!!

[longrapid]

yep ime having one but not just yet,like i have said before,never buy with stars in your eyes <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->
kevG

[baz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arthur John Smithsplease:
Which retailers have them?[/quote]

I can supply any Theobens if you cant find one from the usual retailers <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)-->

baz

[baz]

I am having one in FAC for myself when they are ready, not sure if they will be available but cant see why not

The thumbhole stocked version is the one I want

Russ I will ask about .25

Baz

[j.hurwitt]

Bet there still won't be a proper leftie version. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_frown.gif" alt="Frown" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::(--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::mad:-->

[baz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by snapshot:
Bet there still won't be a proper leftie version. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_frown.gif" alt="Frown" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::(--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::mad:-->[/quote]

There wont be a lefthand bolt thats for sure, it can be done though, I have done it.

Baz

[Sandy Smith]

Hi all,
I'm not particularly a Rapid fan but I quite liked the spec. and look of this new MFR, so I emailed Theoben a few days ago and got the following answer on the 17th.

Dear Sandy

Thank you for your enquiry.

The MFR should be available around September time. This is why it is not on our website at the moment.

The cost of the MFR is £795.00. Mounts are not standard but these are part of the payment of £795.00.

There are no plans for a F/T stock at present. But we can do it with a CS800 thumbhole stock.

Yours sincerely
Theoben Ltd


I'm wondering how the shop mentioned has MFR's for sale if they're not out 'till September?

I can certainly understand some review units out in the field, so to speak but didn't think any would actually be available now.

Baz, as you have one of these review units, what method would you recommend to fit a 30mm tube 'scope, e.g. a BSA big 60.

The magazine article showed a "riser" fitted in the lower section of the mount.

Do you think Theoben will have these to supply, or will they be supplied with the fitted mounts?

Any reason that Theoben have regressed back to non standard mounts? Step in the wrong direction, IMHO, after sorting it for the MkII

Sandy

[j.hurwitt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by baz:
There wont be a lefthand bolt thats for sure, it can be done though, I have done it.

Baz[/quote]

Yes, I remember the pics of your bullpup l/h Rapid and I know ans-ltd has had it done to his. I just wish Theoben would join the small group that do it as a factory option. Excuse me while I shoot that Gloucester Old Spot passing overhead....

Jonathan

[mark1]

i can't believe iv dun it,i have just stripped my rapid to bits and clamped it in the milling machine <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::eek:--> after some fancy measuring and drawing and im going for the new mfr look <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::cool:-->with a falcon 25 cal barrel free floating and sleaved in alluminium tubing which will be radially ported to act as a secondry silencer with a fancy day of the jakel jobby on the end to make it look good and quieter than an ants fart<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p-->just hope its gonna work <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" width="15" height="22"><!--graemlin::confused:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::cool:-->

[baz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mnementh:


I'm wondering how the shop mentioned has MFR's for sale if they're not out 'till September?

I can certainly understand some review units out in the field, so to speak but didn't think any would actually be available now.

Baz, as you have one of these review units, what method would you recommend to fit a 30mm tube 'scope, e.g. a BSA big 60.

The magazine article showed a "riser" fitted in the lower section of the mount.

Do you think Theoben will have these to supply, or will they be supplied with the fitted mounts?

Any reason that Theoben have regressed back to non standard mounts? Step in the wrong direction, IMHO, after sorting it for the MkII

Sandy[/quote]

Sandy, firstly I had better state that I "had" rather than "have" a MFR before someone else starts whinging <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

The one I had was same as the magazines had, I think there are only four doing the rounds at the moment but I aint sure

I have some risers you can have if you need some, its certainly a nice gun to use, I had better add that I dont get free guns from Theoben or anyone else as that old chestnut seems to be doing the rounds again <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

If I like a particular gun of any make I think I should be allowed to say so, I expect some whinger will start saying I get freebie Sakos soon <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll Eyes" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::rolleyes:-->

Its a larf innit <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->

TheoDaySakobaz

[ans-ltd]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by baz:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by snapshot:
Bet there still won't be a proper leftie version. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_frown.gif" alt="Frown" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::(--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::mad:-->[/quote]

There wont be a lefthand bolt thats for sure, it can be done though, I have done it.

Baz[/quote]
]
Me too, or to be correct I had somebody do it for me, and it is a relatively simple job.

I just don't understand why Theoben won't do a proper LH bolt - it's the only thing that lets the Rapid down for me. Theoben told me around a year ago that they were going to do one, but they recently told me that they had no intention of doing it. From what I can see it wouldn't be hard to make them convertible between RH and LH using a dummy bolt-gate as a blanking piece.

Andy

[Guesty]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Any reason that Theoben have regressed back to non standard mounts? Step in the wrong direction, IMHO, after sorting it for the MkII

Sandy [/quote]


I'm confused about the mounts. Admittedly, I haven't read any magazines lately, so all I've have learned is from the BBS.
Are the mounts the same as the current Rapids? I hope so as this could mean I could fit my spare 1" risers and reach fowards as well as 30mm mounts.

Cheers,

Guesty.

[The Muss]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mark1:
i can't believe iv dun it,i have just stripped my rapid to bits and clamped it in the milling machine <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::eek:--> after some fancy measuring and drawing and im going for the new mfr look <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::cool:-->with a falcon 25 cal barrel free floating and sleaved in alluminium tubing which will be radially ported to act as a secondry silencer with a fancy day of the jakel jobby on the end to make it look good and quieter than an ants fart<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p-->just hope its gonna work <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" width="15" height="22"><!--graemlin::confused:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::p--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::cool:-->[/quote]


There's a picture of my old Rapid on here somewhere (long time back) with a bull barrel silencer on it. I had to use the 280cc bottles to allow for the bigger diameter barrel/silencer.
Worked a treat though, really quiet.

Craig

[mark1]

craig ,im glad to see im not the only tinkerer on here regards mark.