Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 right just got my variation back and i know its been asked a thousand times but some one recomened me a 22 fac pcp please for rabbits rats and pigeons. New or second hand not to bothered but if any ones selling a full set up pm me. Idealy want a multi shot been looking at air arms 410 and theoben rapid what do people think thanks jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 theoben rapid bbut check before you buy.i have 4,would nt use anything else now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 what should i be checking for ? also what sort of power would be best ? 30ftlbt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Mostly depends on budget I would say Jim. Everyone is loyal to their rifle, and rightly so Shot count seems to be high on everyones list. How many shots are you happy with before refilling? Buddy bottled rifles will have a higher shot count relative to the power output obviously. Most of the non buddy bottled rifles will only return around 30 shots. With less in the sweet spot. Rifles with a shrouded barrel will keep the noise down. If screwcut for an extra mod thats even better. I think the rapid mfr has all the above, but someone will confirm this. I have a daystate mct. It has all of the above, plus the power can be flicked between two settings 28ftlbs and 38ftlbs. So I have effectively 2 rifles in one. I had a rapid 40ftlbs, but I didn't like it for many reasons, high up there was it was without a shrouded barrel, it was as noisy as a 410 with every mod I tried. personal choice at the end of the day. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 yep anything over 30 is a waste. hard to silence..... just try to get someone to allow you to try before you buy.... just so as you know what you are gettin.some nice ones on guntrader at min... go for mk2 much better trigger than the older models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 ok shall have a look on there now. A mk2 with shrouded barrel be best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 also any thoughts on s400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Not enough of an air reseviour so low shot count, and way too long for me. Might be worth you having a go on chairgun so you can see the effect of muzzle velocities. I prefer being close to 40ftlbs than 30 with a slightly heavier pellet, ie biz magnum 21.4grn. I find it a lot more accurate at 50-60 yds with the extra puff behind it. Also my daystate is pretty much as quiet as my sub 12 air airms s410 that has the standard AA mod . A 40 or 30ftlb second hand air ranger would be a good choice if budget allows. Edited January 12, 2013 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 had one,nowhere as refined as a good rapid mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do the rapids come with shrouded barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) had one,nowhere as refined as a good rapid mate Fight :lol: Edited January 12, 2013 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 the mfr comes with a shrouded barrel... usually they came with a evo or vortex mod as standard. some folk uprate them to go quieter.i use hw silencers on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ah ok there's a few rapids for sale on gun trader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 see a nice one there worked by ben taylor ,not many with the 16 inch barrel at fac level. should give 90 odd shots at 30 ft lbs..... try one,one of the best triggers out there well the mk4 unit anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ya got a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 in 20 ,still an awesome calibre,i have one too lol http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Theoben_Air-Rifle_Rapid-MKII-FAC_For-Sale_121017123258007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ah ****** my slot is for 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 maybe better with 22 for first fac air rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Any one found a Goodun in 22 for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Probably a silly question but how is the parts after care servicing side with rapids now that theoben is no more. I take it so many rifles out there other companies are making spares for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 yes,plenty of aftermarket tuners and no shortage of o ring kits should you need them. the best air rifle for home tuning bar none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 im certainly tempted by one do like the the airarms s400 but shot count is putting me off a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 what about this ? http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Air-Rifles/Theoben-Rapid-gun-for-sale-gs107596.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 look at theoben air rifles on guntrader, click on the licence box and there are quite a few there, best going for a mk2 ,much better trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim c Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 is that the only real difference? how can i tell as most of them dont say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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