Pre Charge .20 Calibre

[Drake267 3]

Hi guys, just got back into shooting, bought a gsx 200 in .22 but really want a .20. Have a chance of a rapid mfr in that calibre and very close to getting it, always shot with rapids and loved them. Was just wondering what you guys use and what you would recommend based on your experiences. Thanks in advance. Brett.

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Think you've answered your own question.

[Drake267 3]

Yeah i know i love the rapids but was just wondering of other shooters experience with different rifles. Have never shot the hw100, or the raw hm1000. Plus anything else people might have tried. Thanks. Brett

[Rez 4,957]

I shoot a .20 with me HM. Its an alright calibre if thats what you asking? Although, so is my Rapid in .177

 

To be honest mate, [im not sure what your really asking though] .22, .20, .177... it doesnt matter really if your on with your aim points

[just-A-snap 1,269]

I am assuming that you have always shot .22, if so then the .20 is closer in shooting trajectory to that off the .177. But I think that Rez has said it all, practice and get to know the rifle in any calibre and it will be spot on in doing its job if you also do yours.

All the very best and a good Easter.

Edited April 15, 2017 by just-A-snap

[Drake267 3]

Sorry guys but i think i may have worded my question wrong. I will be getting a .20 cal. Wasnt really asking about the differences between .20 and .22. Just what rifles youve had or shot in that calibre and what you think of them. I have always shot .22 but always wanted a .20 as well. Will be having both but have been away from it for so long i was wondering what other rifles shoot like in that calibre or in general. Know rapids are great as i have had a few. Havent used weihrauchs or raws for example so just wondered about views and experiences on rifles other than rapids. Not a calibre comparison or learning to shoot my .22. Just what rifles youve had in that calibre that was good or bad. Thanks.

[ratbuster 807]

I do have a Theoben Countryman in .20 and I love it. Use JSB Exact pellets and that combo works out fine for me. Bought this one while been over in the UK, so it's a 12fpe version. Have used it for HFT, with good success (according to my standard, that is ) Nice, compact rifle.

[Drake267 3]

Cheers mate, i have been offered a fenman in .20 at a decent price so may have that. Even though its a precharge i want really. Will be going to the shooting show at Harrogate in a few weeks so am sure there will be plenty to look at there. Thanks again.

[pav 481]

I have a mk1 rapid in .20 and a hw100 in .20 and love them there not a cal for everyone but if you can get on with it they are very good you will get a lot of negative comments off people who have never even shot one atb in whatever you do

[j j m 6,481]

i had a little falcon in 20 i could not fault it

[Bunnyblatter 1,012]

No Jeff neither can I mate. It's one hell of an accurate gun

[Bodger J 4]

Got a mk1 rapid in .20 great gun, used crosman premier pellets, (the ones that came in a box of 600) pellet choice is not great but if you find a pellet that works buy as many as you can afford of that batch you won't regret it.

[Drake267 3]

Cheers guys, have just managed to get a rapid mk2 in .20. Picking it up at the weekend. Bit of a bargain too so well chuffed. Will deinately be buying a batch of pellets. Guy i got it off said it loves field target trophys. Used to be my main pellet in my rapid .22 years ago. My local gunshop has a good supply in .20 too so will be paying him a visit. All the best lads.

[Drake267 3]

Well the rapid mk2 turned out to be a rapid mk1. Guy emailed me some pics and when i pointed it out i dont think he was too happy. Said he had bought it from a gunshop as a mk2. Shame but back to the drawing board. Like rapids but really dont like the mk1. Awful stock and not a great trigger. Had one brand new years ago and shot great but upgraded to the mk2 when it came out. Each to their own though.

Edited April 20, 2017 by Drake267

[Tyla 3,179]

I have two falcons in .20, very happy with both