Supersonic Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi All I currently use a sub 12ft/lb AA S410 in .177 and a shotgun on a 315 acre estate near me. I am currently thinking about going down the FAC route for a number of reasons and would welcome recommendations as to which rifle FAC holders would recommend as the best, and why. I would imagine shot count would be pretty high on the list. Regards Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONYG Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 1 gun for everything,has to be a theoben rapid mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i would suggest rapid, and daystate/air arms, bsa and hw. the rapid wins hands down on shot count mine gives 90 shots at 30 ft lbs.if shot count is nt an issue the others are capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Rapid gets my vote aswell,i now have two .22 Fac's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have a 30ft/lb FAC BSA Superten and its fantastic and cheaper than a rapid. It still returns 60-70 shots and of course they haved a buddy bottle so you can carry another couple of bottles if you need them. Great build quality etc etc the list goes on :lol: :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 What sort of groups are you getting with it at 40yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Rapid .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 What sort of groups are you getting with it at 40yards? who? me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 1" at 40 yard with bisley mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONYG Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) my mk2 rapid groups up in a 5p piece with bis-mags at 50yrds runnin at 35ftlb with a 21" barrel Edited October 1, 2008 by TONYG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I'd say a Rapid is for you if your a big able bodied bloke like Tony (Still available to bring my HMR out with you one night Tone ) or you don't hunt on foot for long. But if you are a bit smaller or older like me then consider an .22 FAC FX Cyclone. It's lighter and has just over 40 shots at the highest power selection of about 27ftlb, with approximately 24ftlb and 18ftlb settings too. It's regulated and seriously predictable and to be honest I doubt many would use a full 40 shots on a hunt session. Edited October 2, 2008 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONYG Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 cant beat walkin with the rifle dave,weather excellent for it lately,pm me your no again mate,sure we can link up soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooter Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 A mk-1 .22 Rapid at 40fpe with bis mag pellets is the dogs d------s, 60 shots per refill the gun has been tuned and a air quickfill system fitted by Sam @ CSairguns, he comes recommended by me, a satisfied customer, So go get a rapid. regds brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 If I ever were to go fac air, it would be a rapid, if for nothing else then there are plenty of second hand fac ones available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks for all your help guys, looks like a Rapid is next on the shopping list :( FAC application sat on my desk ready to roll Winchester took less than 3 weeks to do my shottie cert so shouldn't be too long. Only problem is that I'm banned from the AirgunBBS so their sales section is a no go which is a shame Thanks again guys Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nige, You have PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 If your getting a FAC why not go for a 22LR or 17HMR, will boost your range and arent expensive or you might just want to stick with Air Rifle, up to you really mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Rapid all the way mate!ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 If your getting a FAC why not go for a 22LR or 17HMR, will boost your range and arent expensive or you might just want to stick with Air Rifle, up to you really mate I am going for FAC air because I only have 315 acres to shoot over and most of the coneys are near a stately home and an old folks home, bordered on one side by a main road, a church on the other and a ramblers route right through the middle! Because alot of it is open and flat i just need another 20yds on the bunnies. Rule No 1: backdrop Rule no 2: backdrop Rule no 3: backdrop I was trained with a 7.62 SLR which could kill four cows in the next county!! Then we got the SA80 which was about as useful as a spud gun! Ideally I'd like to sit in the porch of the big house with a GPMG but I don't think the FLO would buy that!! ATB Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utrinqueparatus Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Decoying with a gimpi and twin vickers......... They love it they do, they love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpitup Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Another vote for a Rapid here. :blink: (Do you see a pattern forming in the replys?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 defo a theoben FAC air, but try to avoid standards converted to FAC as they waste too much air, but I had a FAC air for about 1 year then put straight in for a 22lr. But FAC air's can do all a 22 can and better sometimes Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNIPER22121976 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 1" at 40 yard with bisley mags I have 1" at 90 yard with jsb jambo exact with the same gun in 40 yards i have i hole 1/2" in 10 shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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