offtheradar 175 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Well after nearly two years without an air rifle I finally took the plunge and found a mk1 rapid in .20. Never had a rapid before but always thought I would one day. Anyway with the help of Treehands, got the 1st magazine loaded and a couple of minutes later it was empty again and I had a big smile on my face. Unfortunately there is a leak somewhere so all the air escaped over night so it's gone back from whence it came to be sorted so I'll have to wait a bit longer to have a proper play but I'm sure it will live up to expectations. Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yes mate. Utterly yes. Nice choice of cal too. Mk1's are one of my top three. Get yourself on the rapid owners club forum, leaks are common and they help you ID the issue. Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks Rez, never had a .20 so I think that will need a bit of practice and I'll have a look at the rapid forum as recommended. The rifle has gone back to the dealer to be sorted so hopefully I'll have it back by next weekend. Can you recommend a brand of pellet to try, I normally use AA Diablo but I dont think they do them in this flavour. Just need to decide wether to keep the rat gun now Quote Link to post
random 659 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Agree with rez' first four words! Legend of an air rifle and no doubt you'll enjoy filling your game bag with it... Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I used JSB's in mine which as twenty two, but being as the rifle is of the old school, there are many that love crosman premiers. I'd also look at the H&N FTT too. Your calibre may influence your choice. I'm using JSB again in my .20, and they group like a ducks arse. Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks again for your positive comments Random and Rez. I'll order some H+N and JSBs, none of the local shops I've found stock .20s and I'll post the results when I get the rapid back 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,727 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Rez whats the best cal 20 or 25 Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Rez whats the best cal 20 or 25 Everyone knows it's .303 but only at sub 12ft/lb Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,727 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 NO 50 cal all day long Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Nice choice of gun there radar I've got one or those on my shopping list Atb And good hunting when it's done Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,727 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 And if we are only talking air 50 cal Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I like .22 to be really honest. I think its a super calibre and does just what I need it too. 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,727 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I like .22 to be really honest. I think its a super calibre and does just what I need it too. :thumbs: Quote Link to post
flynndog 543 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 If the .20 needs a new home give me a heads up :-) Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 You'll be the first to know Flynndog, but I've got a feeling that this one is a keeper, still undecided about the rat gun though Quote Link to post
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