rascal_2005 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 hi guys. im looking at buying a franchi raptor 712 tomorrow but i was wondering if any one has any opinions about them. what are they like for cycleing careing for etc. thanks alot. john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 hi guys. im looking at buying a franchi raptor 712 tomorrow but i was wondering if any one has any opinions about them. what are they like for cycleing careing for etc. thanks alot. john boy Lovely gun, low recoil, mine never refused to cycle anything from 28grm and the weathercoat finish is very good. East to strip down and clean but watch the barrel for rust......(mine was used on the foreshore having said that). I think you'll be very pleased with it You will get shims with it to adjust fit which are simple to put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Excellent guns mate,ive had a 712 and a 612vs,never had any problems with either one,easy to maintain,cycle all loads money well spent in my opinion BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 The only problem I have is the height of the comb, could not alter it enough with the shims, got a rubber comb raiser and it now fits a treat. It is dead easy to clean, only two options for the piston, one way up for light cartridges, the other for heavy. Mine struggled to cycle cheap 24gms cartridges bought at a clay ground, but never any problems with 28gm upwards. The one dislike is the receiver shines like a demon, I have noticed it when walking back to the hde and the gun is propped up behind the net. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 cheers guys, cant wait to get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Let me know how you get on... I am curious as am thinking of getting one for the other half, and then getting the stock chopped to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I am not sure you can shorten the Weathercoat stocks, it is like a plastic laminate over the wood, you may be able to fit a thinner pad on the end. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 brilliant vlue for money.as said before it has a weathercote stock if you intend to shorten it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 well picked it up yesterday and its great. i want to be out with it now. im a very happy chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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