Quote Originally Posted by Merchant View Post
I'm not 100% sure, but I suspect that my .22 FAC Rapid Mk2 is more accurate when single loaded -i.e. NOT using the magazine.
Have any of you guys noticed this with your Rapids?
Yup, the accuracy deteriorates quite a bit when i use the mag. on my .177 MK1 Rapid, it's the new type so single loading is easy with the scalloped action. I use A.A.Fields and i think maybe the spring tension is too much and bending the skirts. It doesn't feel very smooth either when the probe pushes through the mag. so maybe something is not in line. I should get it looked at really otherwise it's a waste of £50. I know the rifle got it's name because of it's speed of reloading (or probably did) but compared to a mag. that is indexed by the gun it feels too fast and snappy. Also if you don't shoot all 17 i feel as though i have to empty it by hand so as not to leave the spring under pressure, rather than just take it out.
Saying all that about the mag. the rifle is superb.
Derek.