PCP RAW Airguns

[Woogie_man]

You need an original rifle...a Theoben Rapid mkii!

 

[Pumacarl]

Has anyone found hard numbers on the Mini yet? This airgun is on my very short list but I cannot find anything on it, besides the videos linked above. Does it really do 45fpe in .22, or is that a max number that it shoots terribly at? What is the exact weight? How many shots at 45fpe using MRD's? The RAW website really needs a lot of attention. I have been wanting a better .22 for a while now and this is a definite contender. Need more info, from more sources.

 

[Coonhound0]

I’m interested in the mini also, but I’m having a hard time finding any solid reviews or Data on it. I’m with most of you at the price range I don’t want to spend money upgrading it from the start.

 

[jps2486]

Do you want a compact rifle or power. The difference between the two are pretty much barrel length. It's a lot easier to get more power from a longer barrel. Once you decrease it's length, then you'll have to increase the reg pressure and transfer port, but you'll never get as much as you do with a longer barrel. All RAW rifles are excellent, but you have to tailor the rifle to what you intend to use it for. We've been brainwashed into thinking that we need maximum power to shoot huge slugs so that we can knock down trees. In reality, a rifle with moderate power will do the job as long as we put the projectile where we want it to go.

 

[Pumacarl]

The difference between the Mini and the full size is the shorter barrel, 15" in length and the barrel has a larger two slit port in it to get it very close in power to the full length barrel. That's it, and it is a very good idea if you actually want to take it out and hunt with it.

 

[Woogie_man]

There is a video on youtube where Ton is talking about the Hunter and the Micro. They are supposed to get just below the standard power level of the full sized rifle.

 

[MountainSportAirguns]

I've been told otherwise but I'm under the impression that a gun you get from Martin himself is different than a gun you might receive from example pyramydair. The reason I mention this is because the one I had from Pyramydair shot really nice but the fit and finish could have been much better imo...I've seen guns acquired from Martin directly (by directly im assuming he built from scratch) and the quality looked to be much better? Is this anyone else's experience? I guess I'm just wondering why someone would spend the same amount of money on a product holding the same name but with less quality.

 

[Woogie_man]

I have had Martin go through my Theoben and he redid quite a few things on it and made it look new. I have no doubt that if Martin is the one assembling the rifle that it wont leave his shop unless it is correct.

How long ago did you get your rifle Dana? I know when Air Force first bough the brand they had some major issues with the quality and parts in general. Sounds like the newer rifles are close to the old quality if not at the same point. But of course I could be wrong as well.

 

[MountainSportAirguns]

I have had Martin go through my Theoben and he redid quite a few things on it and made it look new. I have no doubt that if Martin is the one assembling the rifle that it wont leave his shop unless it is correct.

How long ago did you get your rifle Dana? I know when Air Force first bough the brand they had some major issues with the quality and parts in general. Sounds like the newer rifles are close to the old quality if not at the same point. But of course I could be wrong as well.

It's been a few years, the gun shot well but I noticed the metal work, finish, non functional moderator and stock left something to be desired. I almost wish I could get a newer model to compare it to. To me the gun seemed mid tier and not super high end like I imagined it being.

 

[Woogie_man]

Yeah those issues would bug me as well honestly


If Tom was closer with the HPS22 NRL rifle I would give that a go, being as we all love Toms guns and we know they will perform. Either that or just the slug barrel, then I can put that on the Paradigm and be good.

 

[Woogie_man]

Talked with Utah Air today about the MPA chassis they have. Well after a little talking I grabbed the chassis and it will be here Saturday! Will post up pictures here for sure as they have another one as well as an option for the Crown too. Rifle should be here about a week or so after, then everything can be assembled!

 

[JoeWillie]

It's been a few years, the gun shot well but I noticed the metal work, finish, non functional moderator and stock left something to be desired. I almost wish I could get a newer model to compare it to. To me the gun seemed mid tier and not super high end like I imagined it being.

Martin, is still alive and kicking! If you’re interested in a high quality hand finished by the Master Himself (yes there is a Major Difference) then Airguns USA is the place to start!

 

[Woogie_man]

I talked to Martin again and my HM1000X is getting put together. He is going to get things tuned and ready to go. Can't wait to have the rifle here and to play with. I have been playing with the chassis for a few days and I can say that it is LOVELY! The chassis feels great and I can't wait to get the rifle inside adn shooting soon!