l9udy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hello guys I'm after some advise lease. I'm in the market for a .22 FAC air rifle to go along with my HMR for vermin control. I've been looking at the Theoben Rapid. (I know Theoben have folded). Does anyone have one? I'm looking for peoples experiences with them or maybe recommend something different. Obviously it needs to be accurate, reliable and as a higher shot count as possible. Look forward to your replies Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 rapid is the way to go,few on guntrader....go for the newer mk2/mfr with the mk4 trigger.plenty of folk selling bits to repait/tune them if you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I've been having ago with my friends this morning, rapid 7 in .177 pushing 19flb. Cracking rifle, had one 20 odd years ago still regret selling it. Lots of forum to get bits from and gunstar is another site to look on Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 my regulated mk2 in 22 gives 95-100 shots at 29ft lb.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Rapid or there is the poor mans version, the Super 10, which are awesome in FAC, 28ft lb of pure flat shooting evilness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Personally I dont like the Rapids, my recomendations would be daystates or FX Royal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 ive a mark 1 rapid in fac,i got it when they came out years ago,i still own it now, over the years ive tried all the other guns ,some look nicer, some have nicer wood etc etc, but for shots per fill and what i call consistent accuracy i hav,nt yet found a gun that can beat it,ye they have gone bust but you can still get parts for em,to me when you put an air rifle in fac most loose on accuracy but rapids if any thing get better,just my opinion ,cheers simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I have two rapids one running at 30ftlbs one running at 40 both unregged fast flow jobs with bsa 19" barrels AWT silencers etc,both are ultra accurate both do the job well get 60 odd useable shots on the 40lb job with a 400cc cylinder 80ish on the 30lber. use @ 45- 60 yards after that out comes the rimmy or HMR KW Edited April 18, 2013 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Rapid, there's a tonne of folk who can supply the parts, seal kits, regulators etc. As much now as when Theoben were around. If you don't like that option may I suggest a Rapid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingit Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I have two rapids one running at 30ftlbs one running at 40 both unregged fast flow jobs with bsa 19" barrels AWT silencers etc,both are ultra accurate both do the job well get 60 odd useable shots on the 40lb job with a 400cc cylinder 80ish on the 30lber. use @ 45- 60 yards after that out comes the rimmy or HMR KW Are you really getting that many shots at those pressures on a fast flow set-up ? Edited April 18, 2013 by swingit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 can someone please explain what the differance between regulated and fast flow? how does this effect each rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 can someone please explain what the differance between regulated and fast flow? how does this effect each rifle? I'll leave that to some of the more educated lads to explain. I've an old unregulated mk1 Rapid 12 in .22, with a 16" barrel, running at 25ftlb. Not sure what the maximum shot count is, as I usually just top up after 5 mags. Fitted a Dr Bob trigger blade to the original Gamo trigger unit,which improved it a lot. It's more accurate than me, and I won't be parting with it any time soon. Don't worry about getting parts, there's plenty of lads on here who can point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are you really getting that many shots at those pressures on a fast flow set-up ? My 40ftlb fast flow MK2 did 24 shots before it dropped right off. A complete waste of time........and as noisy as a 410!! Save your money up and get a daystate. You won't look back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are you really getting that many shots at those pressures on a fast flow set-up ? yep, guns were built and set up by sam bolton, more than a few years ago cracking bits of kit. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingit Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Fair play.That is very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Rapid Mk1 with 16" barrel gives me 50 shots @ 27ft/lb(Biz Mags),as much money as I would want to have in an FAC air rifle for my needs.Maybe agricultural compared to later Daystates( but not to my early Daystate Midas) but an accurate & reliable working gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid rich Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 My 40ftlb fast flow MK2 did 24 shots before it dropped right off. A complete waste of time........and as noisy as a 410!! Save your money up and get a daystate. You won't look back!! 24 shots. lol something badly wrong there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l9udy Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 So which is best? Regulated or un-regulated? Forgive my ignorance but what is fast flowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian sniper Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Fast flow is allowing a greater volume of air into the action than normal - allowing higher power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfkenpoman Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 It comes down to you handling as many guns as possible to see which one suits you. I started down the fac air route some 5 years ago, having a theoben rapid mk1 running 28ft/lbs, .20 calibre, lovely gun but very heavy, i sold it and then bought an airarms S410 extra @ 32ft/lbs in .22 great gun useful in that the power could be reduced, gun was too long with moderator on. I have just taken delivery today of a daystate huntsman in .22 cal at 3oft/lbs and its the same weight as its 12ft/lbs mate, i shot 40 shots through it before the power dropped. I also have the .22lr and just sold the .17hmr. hope this helps ATB jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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