why is the rapid 7 still so popular

[rapidresponse1]

thanks shed tuner you know your stuff

[rapidresponse1]

god i remember the black fox guns i had a go of my mates years ago he loved it it was horrible

[harvey_s]

Made popular by John Darling...
Went out of production...

Those two alone guaranteed to give it classic status.
Even the Optima Moonlighter scope he used on his fetches good money.

[dbarnard2]

always fancied owning an MFR.....never actually got round to it.....

[Steyr]

Because despite Bens claims, its lego simple and didnt really change format for decades.

Its easy to fettle and simple to service.

Its a bit of a contradiction as simple is attractive if you fiddle but it doesnt necessarily perform as well as modern derivatives...... or does it ????

If you like paper clips and know how the mechanics work then a Rapid will probably be on your list.

They unfortunately fell out of the ugly tree and even more unfortunate, they hit every branch on the way down.

Its base technology and that is both its attraction and its achilles heel.

It was also one of the better high capacity rifles in its day.

I would class it as a classic gun.

Its biggest detriment was that it also took decades for Theoben to actually fit a decent trigger as most are basically a bit rubbish.

I had one. I loked it (except the truly shite trigger) but I wouldnt buy another one. Much more competent and efficient rifles to choose from nowadays

[HW777]

Because despite Bens claims, its lego simple and didnt really change format for decades.

Its easy to fettle and simple to service.

Its a bit of a contradiction as simple is attractive if you fiddle but it doesnt necessarily perform as well as modern derivatives...... or does it ????

If you like paper clips and know how the mechanics work then a Rapid will probably be on your list.

I wouldn't buy another one. Much more competent and efficient rifles to choose from nowadays

Would you care to share what you think is the better buy now days

I plan to buy a multi shot pcp, as after going prone with a springer, it was no fun at all reloading from that position.

[Steyr]

Would you care to share what you think is the better buy now days

I plan to buy a multi shot pcp, as after going prone with a springer, it was no fun at all reloading from that position.

Not really. It depends on WGAT FITS and what job/s you want it to d.

My next gun will be an FX Imact M3 Sniper as I want FAC switch barrel because I am gooung pro as soon as Inget my FAC back.

I generally like lighter rifles. I have great respect for sorted S200s except the trigger. The barrels tend to be excellent.

An FAC Leishy Mk2 perhaps as it folds and I can get it to site with no big bags.

My go to has always been a worked HW100. As an alrounder, its very hard to better

There isnt a perfect rifle. No such thing.

Its about fit, jobs and overall eliability.

Also, since last I was in the market, there are a lot more makes let alone models to choose from.

I do like a good fit and I especialky like a really good trigger (ex HFT/FT Shooter).

The 100s mag system is pretty bomb proof. The impact has a byddy bottle in carbon so light with big lungs and high capacity mags, switch barrels and variable power too.

Your requirements may be entirely different.

[angrybear]

Its biggest detriment was that it also took decades for Theoben to actually fit a decent trigger as most are basically a bit rubbish.

I had one. I loked it (except the truly shite trigger) but I wouldnt buy another one. Much more competent and efficient rifles to choose from nowadays

My oldest has got the "sporter trigger" & I much prefer it to the mk4 fitted to the later models,
I just can't get enough weight on the 2nd stage of the mk4 to feel it through my glove.

[TonyL]

In terms of robustness of build, simplicity, ease of servicing / repairs, parts availability etc., which of the PCPs available new today would the PCP aficionado say is the spiritual successor to the Rapid? From someone with very little first hand knowledge, and as a (sort of) outsider, I was kind of guessing the Ultra? Or maybe something along the lines of the Crosman Marauder?

[Steyr]

My oldest has got the "sporter trigger" & I much prefer it to the mk4 fitted to the later models,
I just can't get enough weight on the 2nd stage of the mk4 to feel it through my glove.

Get finger tip gloves then so just expose your finger tip when required. I have a pair of Sealskinz with this feature

[Murphy]

always fancied owning an MFR.....never actually got round to it.....

Funny story.

Went into target sports with cash for a MK2 Rapid.

Got served by a complete dick.

Walked out drove to BAR.

They didn’t have a MK2 but Lloyd said we have some MFR’s.

I think they had only been out about 6 months.

Still own it now and still hunt regularly with it.