High velocity Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi been reading most of the topics in the forum, and just wondered if anyone can answer the ? I have a rapid and as it is it is quiet i was wondering if it is put on ticket (fac) would it be much noisier, what sort of power would be best and would i loose accuracy. I have been shooting for over 35yrs, with shot gun & centre fire The rapid i have had for just over 10yrs Many thanks :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi there and welcome to the forum :unsure: unfortunatly it would be next to imposible to increase the power of any air rifle with out then increasing the noise level as there is a much larger volume of air that needs displacing on leaving the muzzle. Though different silencers will help with this to some extent but not illiminate it all together. all the best ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Thanks Rob, Is the Logan about the best on the market as people say. At the mo i have the evo but have been looking at the Ripley they look well made and sound good asswell but are they worth the xtra money, about £80. and could anyone say weather if the silencer was longer would it make it less accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeymagic Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Is the Logan about the best on the market as people say. No, not in my experiance. I dont know if it will fit your Theoben but ive found that an 8" Webley BBMF Silencer is more effective than a Logun. Ive found that the new Weihrauch HW100 silencer is probably amongst the best of the mass produced silencers on the market. Ive heard good things about Ripley, Jim Edge and John Bowkett custom silencers. Ive also had a couple of Sandwell Field Sports Custom Silencers, one of which i sold on here and wish i never did as it was ace. As above, i dont know if any of these will fit your Rapid. and could anyone say weather if the silencer was longer would it make it less accurate? No, shouldnt do. The weight of the silencer may effect the point of impact as it may shift the barrel slightly. It should not effect the accuracy unless the pellet is clipping the silencer. Regards, donkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 (edited) the new Weihrauch silencer is better than the logan silencer and it fits the theoben mk2 but you have to have the barrel threaded mine puts out 26ftlbs and is as quiet with this on as it was with the original silencer at 12ftlbs. hope this helps. Mike PS and the Weihrauch silencer is quite cheap only about £35 Edited May 15, 2005 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 for an fac rapid robert lane silencer is the way to go? not cheap? about £65 I have one on one of my rapids? ok its a bit longer than say a logun but as its made from aircraft grade alluminium, its FAR lighter , whisper quiet cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeymagic Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 for an fac rapid robert lane silencer is the way to go? not cheap? about £65 I have one on one of my rapids? ok its a bit longer than say a logun but as its made from aircraft grade alluminium, its FAR lighter , whisper quietcheers Keith Robert Lane, thats another name i was trying to think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Thanks chaps how about putting a 19inch barrell on ive been told that it improves accuracy and gives you more shots and what sort of grouping can i expect from a rapid doing about 28 - 30 ftlbs, and were can get a Robert Lane silencer from ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread...ght=robert+lane this is were I got mine well pleased with it fitted it to my rapid and checked zero(its a long silencer) 1 click left and I was a happy chappie hope the mods dont mind my posting a link cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Thanks, looks impresive, if i go upto 28ftlb will my accuracy suffer. at present i am putting out a 1/2 inc group at 45yds with the odd flier would it improve with a longer barrel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Does no one use the Parker Hale Silencers like me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Forgot to ask is it possible to attatch a bi pod to a rapid at the moment i am using a small fishing tripod, it works a treat but is a bit of a pain in the rs to keep using, i like the harris type put cant see any way to fix it on. and you cant put one on the barrel for obious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 (edited) am sure there was a thread about a bipod fitting by one of the forum members link here guy at the club made a decent one out of a bit of drain pipe some araldite bit of plastic and a QD stud. (will try to explain) get a peice of drain pipe (colour not important) slightly small diamiter than the bottle. cut a peice of drain pipe abouit 6" and mitre cut one end of it (this will be the front) cut a slit in the pipe slit aprox 1" in the short side and shamfer edges (is shamfer the right term?) araldite a small piece of plastic in the centre of the front drill and fit stud. spray black slide on buddy bottle no need for tilt adjustable bipod as pipe should swivel about the buddy bottle. he hasnt got it any loger as sold it with the rifle so cant get a picture of it allternativly you could get the buddy bottle clamp (pain in the **** when it comes to recharging the bottle) think they about £35 hope this helps you out a little ROB PS havnt got a clue about silencers as have only got limited experiance of them. Edited May 15, 2005 by roblade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 cheers thanks for that. missed that thread. seen it now. will look into both. bed calling. up for pigeon shooting in the morning. been interesting and very helpfull thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 hope the mods dont mind my posting a link High velocity Having seen my innoccent intentions to see what interest can be generated by members on this forum about a bracket for a sling /by-pod attachment for theoben mk1-mk2 fall on dead ground i think i have now worked out why(Apologies to all concerned) AS i think i,m on a sticky wicket with my credibility going down the pan i'll keep it brief Bracket:stainless steel(sprayed black)Quick release,qd stud, robust and practical Not interested in money or profit ,just fellow shooters opinions on this idea. If your interested HV i,ll send you some photos and if your a sheetmetalworker with 25yrs experience you might be able to knock one up yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Not interested in money or profit ,just fellow shooters opinions on this idea. If your interested HV i,ll send you some photos and if your a sheetmetalworker with 25yrs experience you might be able to knock one up yourself. sound a good idea can you post piky ? as your in staffs to could meet for show me roughly were abouts in staffs are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 ok hv here is my first attempt at trying to send a piccy(where is a 6 yr old kid when you need one!) Ho flip! Help!!!!!!!!!! Need some advice,whats this won't allow dynamic images ,i didn't think i was that good with a camera. The images required are in my documents at the moment ,where do i go from here??:shoot: By the way i live near Burton on Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Crikey another one!!! Last time I was on here, there were only about two people from staffs. Have we been beeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeymagic Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 4 in 1 thread, must be a record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 4 in 1 thread, must be a record Our Marstons pedigree is far better than your Banks bitter : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I beat for the guy who used to own Marstons, no water is drunk in the beaters shed - just pedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Red stag And you managed to carry on beating 100yds from the nearest toliet,i am impressed.It's a nice drink though eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 There's a toilet every two yards. Its called a bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I beat for the guy who used to own Marstons, no water is drunk in the beaters shed - just pedi :thumbs: You could know one of the shoot managers then he loves Pedi too, drinks in the same pub, we often have a good old chin wag about shooting, Mr Marstons has been mistaken for a beater on a few occasions in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Mr Marstons has been mistaken for a beater on a few occasions in the past. Well ****** me!!! :thumbs: :( Never thought I'd see that day! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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