Reply With QuoteThey really are superbly engineered which dont come cheap, but for a hunting gun the Daystates have as good a build quality and similar style, at least in single shot
baz
At the risk of having to fend off some scarcastic remarks, why are Ripley rifles so much s/h, how many modles are there and is there a web site to visit?
Getting ready to duck
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They really are superbly engineered which dont come cheap, but for a hunting gun the Daystates have as good a build quality and similar style, at least in single shot
baz
My ripper took a year to make (one of the first AR5's) but it was worth it.
One of the most accurate .22 air-rifles I ever had.
And some bu99er stole it.
Still have not got around to replacing it.
Totally agree with Baz on build quality.
However over time other manufactures have - as a factor of their own products evolution - caught up with the Ripper's accuracy potential.
At least up to 40ftlbs or so - I would hazzard a guess that at the mightier ftlbages that the Ripper is still kong of the quality airguns (notice I said quality - so yes I know everyone's CAreer can go to 80 ftlbs when firing a brick!!!)
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. They are exceptionally well built, accurate and a delight to look at and shoot. There may well be cheaper rifles capable of similar performance but they don't have the same 'feel' as shooting a Ripley. You really have to shoot one to appreciate it. I am sure the same can be said of a Whiscombe or Spartan.
The photo below shows their AR5s FT rifle with the XL9 mutishot hunter below. Not sure if the XL1/XL25 are still made? Anyone?
Anyone in my neck of the woods is welcome to have a go with either rifle.
Richard.
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Not sure if the XL1/XL25 are still made? Anyone?
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Only the AR5S (which is basically the same as XL1) and the XL9 in current production as far as I know.
I'll go along with all the above, beautiful rifles.
Richard, is that XL9 a short action version? Looks very nice.
Craig
Craig,
Yes, it's the 17 inch action with grd 3 woodwork. Handles very well.
Cheers,
Richard.
Thanks Richard, I thought they'd discontinued the short versions (which I prefer, I personally think the standard length is far too long with a silencer fitted).
They do a nice matt finish option too don't they?
Craig
As far as I know they still do either gloss or matt finishes. Not sure about the short actions as I bought this S/H. It is far nicer to handle than the longer versions and 203 shots from a 4000psi charge in .22
Richard.
Just pick one up and feel the quality
quality costs ,think rolex, rolls royce,ect.
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