PCP Theoben Rapid Owners

[Woogie_man]

So how many people have one of these old work horse rifles?

I have an older Rapid MKII that is in .25 caliber that was imported to the states by Beeman back in the day. I was able to send the rifle down to Martin and have him look it over after the previous owner had sent the rifle off to AZ many MANY years ago. Wasn't able to get ahold of AZ so figured the guy that built it would be a better option. Found out that the rifle was one that Martin had built while he was still with Theoben in England! So that was cool. He installed a V-block on it so I can have a gauge as well as a foster adapter to fill the rifle. He went through the rifle and was happy to get it back to proper function and had some fun with it.

I have been playing with the rifle for a few months now and have been working on getting together a .22 cal conversion kit. I was able to make an adapter for an FX liner, and with my last job was able to talk to all the techs at FX. They were able to get me the barrel assembly for a 380mm barrel kit, and I custom made an adapter to go into the Theoben rifle. Have a little work to do, but I am planning on setting the rifle up for around 20 ft/lb, or lower, and use it for a yard gun or plinking fun. My goal is to make the rifle as silent as possible.

So just curious what some of you guys have?

 

[baranjhn]

I don't have one yet, but I would love to locate a .20 MFR.

 

[Woogie_man]

I have been looking for an SL9 for a bit, as that would be cool.

I did see that Pamona Airguns have a few Theobens. Going to give them a call and see what they want for them.

Aside from the AAA airguns the Theoben has been the most reliable rifles I have. Easy to work on and not complicated, and accurate as well.

 

[Woogie_man]

Well I was able to find a rare rifle for a good price...a Chip Smith Rapid. This rifle was built from the ground up by a group of great guys. Built using modern parts, for the time, and all quality.

Rifle is shipping right now.....so refreshing the tracking to see if it moves. Lol

 

[Woogie_man]

How about a Dawson 25 caliber Rapid. Have two magazines through the rifle and it is a pleasure to shoot. He hits hard and is gentle on the ears

 

[Woogie_man]

Looks like I am going to keep the Dawson and move the Theoben Rapid Mkii. Need to get some funds for a new rifle, and I don't need two.

 

[Woogie_man]

I think I have a "thing" for the Theoben rifles..lol




Just got the hm1000x in the mail today from Martin. It is cool as the MKii in the wood stock Martin built over 20 years ago when he was in the UK. So now I have two of Martin's rifles and a Dawson.whsts next...?

 

[Woogie_man]

More shooting yesterday