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RAW HM1000X Accuracy

I believe all RAW rifles, whether from Rapid Air Worx or Martin, come with LW polygonal barrels. Cut rifling is becoming a thing of the past. Now whether they are choked or not is another question.
Why is cut rifling a thing of the past? They are some of the most consistent in twist and finish plus you don’t have to stress relieve them when finished! Only issue I see is cost and wait time for the custom Dia. For a airgun (and no choke!)
 
My 2cents, I have 4 Raw rifles and they shoot as good as any rifle. I've set club records in BR with my LV 12ftp. it has been reset a few times since I set it, by another RAW . I sold my Thomas because I couldn't shoot it as accurate as my RAW. I know both are top shelf rifles and both are super simple. I just couldn't get used to the trap door on the Thomas. Price difference was a challenge for me.
 
If you like the HM 1913 rail, I would ask Martin if he could make the trigger work as they do in BM500. Or have him build you a BM500 or 500x but then your in dovetail land with 60 degree shoulder, aka Harrel or D3 precision has them. You could also have a few barrels made up while Martin in building you a chassis rig. .71 is max dia you can go & clear CF bottle. This opens the door for chocked or unchoked SS versions. There are a few options for barrels other then LW but you would have to wait up to a year just to get the barrel to Martin . If you don't need a mod I would go that route as on button barrels I think threading is not good. also turning barrel dia after button is pulled is a no-no I think.
Joe
I asked him about other barrel options for the .22 Caliber and he said he hasn't had custom barrels for many years, do I have to get the blank myself and send it to him ?
 
I have an HMx in .22, older HP model with LW a non choked poly barrel shoots way better than me. If you purchase a RAW, purchase one made by Martin @ AigunsUSA and tell him what you want and he will guide you thru the options. Also, get one with no moderator and unf 1/2 20 so you can add your own moderator. Mine shoots pellets and slugs very accurately.View attachment 437049
What is that moderator? Looks like the one Martin puts on. But you recommend getting the barrel with unf 1/2-20?
 
What is that moderator? Looks like the one Martin puts on. But you recommend getting the barrel with unf 1/2-20?
That is the OEM one Martin can put on, it is a long reflex LDC. I don't believe it has baffels so putting on an after market like DonnyFl or other will quiet down more (tried removing it but it wouldn't budge, front cap too). This one is quiet but when I send it in for it's next service I will have a unf 1/2 20 put on, I want it as quiet as possible and try out different moderators.
 
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