Rapid 7 pros and cons

[Robbie1shot]

The thing is I've just got my FAC and was after a gun that could do both power sets. I was going to get an FX Impact but with all the bad reviews and the top end price tag its put me off. I was wondering if any of the Rapid lads do this.

[angrybear]

The thing is I've just got my FAC and was after a gun that could do both power sets. I was going to get an FX Impact but with all the bad reviews and the top end price tag its put me off. I was wondering if any of the Rapid lads do this.

Good in theory, in practice it's a royal pain in the backside,
re-zeroing never seemed to be the same twice when I had a 3 power FX Verminator &/or the best pellet at top power might not shoot as well at a lower power.

I just use my FAC for everything other than ratting/barn shooting.

[rgc_swanseaARC]

Wait a bit and pick up a TTR when they become available. A few have come up on here lately.

They pretty much have the best of both worlds. They have the MFR reg so no fiddling to get the bottle on and off like the mk1 and mk2. They have an adjustable stock and a rail so you can easily add bipods or slings without drilling the limited front end woodwork on rapids.

The Mk4 trigger in the MFR/TTR is very good and the scaloped block makes loading easier if you arent using a mag.

The 280cc bottle is adequate for over 100+ shots in sub 12 (mine runs at 11.2 and i easily clear 100 before i get close to reg pressure) even at FAC if you halved that, do you need more than 50 shots at 20 odd Ft lbs? depends what power you are after i guess?

I loved my HW100. It was stunningly accurate. But, if anything went wrong, which yes its rare, but can happen, then it was a lot harder to work on than the Rapid which you can disassemble, re seal, tune and smooth out, and be back in the field within a few hours.

Hope this may help?

Regards,
Rhys

[tinbum]

I got a mk1 two years ago after wanting one since John Darling dumped his Hw80 for one.

Never have I been so dissapointed in a rifle! It was accurate, but not as accurate as many modern PCP's, it has a decent enough shot count, but no gauge so it had to be refilled every time it was used just in case. The mag system is fiddly and it just made me sad.

Back in the dark ages it was revolutionary, iconic and the best of te best of the best! Now it's just an overpriced relic that you just know someone has been screwing around with inside.

I still want one.

[12/200]

I got a mk1 two years ago after wanting one since John Darling dumped his Hw80 for one.

Never have I been so dissapointed in a rifle! It was accurate, but not as accurate as many modern PCP's, it has a decent enough shot count, but no gauge so it had to be refilled every time it was used just in case. The mag system is fiddly and it just made me sad.

Back in the dark ages it was revolutionary, iconic and the best of te best of the best! Now it's just an overpriced relic that you just know someone has been screwing around with inside.

I still want one.

If you want a nice MFR in good condition there is one on Gunstar