.22 LR Prophet...an itch I don't want to scratch

[Dairyboy]

Ive tried many guns since being in airguns. Tried basically anything I've ever wanted to try. However one airgun that I've never gotten to even though I've been interested in for a long time are the RTI line. The RTI Prophet .22 LR is something I've been very interested in. People seem to love them. I like the thought of the slow twist polygonal barrel. I'm not needing a 50fpe gun though. I'd mainly shoot 16gr pellets in the 900-950fps range but I know slow twist barrels do very well long range as to not over spin the pellets. Not sure how these barrels like the lighter JSBs though. One could tune it to low pressure as they make good power which makes them very docile to shoot. Seem to be very rugged simple guns also. 

Don't think I like the thought of only left side cocking, not lack of a rubber butt pad and cheek piece. Also needs an added moderator adding cost and length.

Tell me this is an itch I don't need to scratch!!

I have a .22 Uragan that really is about all the airgun I could ever need. And shoots incredibly well. And very very comfortable. I'm limiting myself to one high end PCP. So I'd need to either sell or trade for the Prophet.

Tell me id waste my time trying out the Prophet and I'd be happier with the Uragan over the Prophet. 

 

[douger]

IV HAD MANY URAGANS AND SURE LIKE MY RTI IT SHOOTS PELLETS DAMN GOOD TRIGGER IS FANTASTIC ALSO ONE GUN IV KEPT THE LONGEST LOL

 

[Ed24]

I have a Uragan King which I really like but super heavy. I also have been looking at the RTI line and almost pulled the trigger on one but just found out they are about to release the Prophet 2. As soon as the preorders are available ill be first in line!!!!

 

[Ed24]

Just in case you haven't seen yet 

 

[mercado]

I'm in the same boat.. something is going to go but I'm getting one .. I didn't purchased the last time because of the steel ball damaging the block but now is fixed..the look doesn't kill me but I'm having one..you don't know until you have it in your hands..

 

[erapp1214]

I purchased a prophet in .22 about 3 weeks ago. shoots the FX 18 grainers very well at 910 fps, not too loud but stills needs a moderator for extra quietness (I have a Tanto on Mine), gets a stupid amount of shots. I haven't been able to test slower speeds on these pellets but did test the Hades at 30 yards and 945ish FPS and those also shot very well. 

 

[airgunmike56]

I have a 25 prophet and bought a 177 barrel kit , I really like this gun, I was shooting the 10gr 177 pellets at over 1,100 FPS at 48 yards under a dime size group,, I am itching to try the 22 barrel , There is NO flex in the RTI barrels solid and heavy, 

Mike 

 

[MikeVV]

I've got both the full size and the compact RTI Prophet Performance models. Wait for the Mk II's to hit the shops.

Yeah, I like them. The compact more than the full sized !

Mike

 

[harrymoreland]

If, (IF) the Uragan does the job, I would stick with it.

 

[madeintheuk]

I’ve had both. Given they were both in .30 and not .22. Given the need you have, the Uragan will do you better. The prophet definitely has more power potential, and is substantially lighter, but the Uragan is just damn comfortable. The swappable cocking lever and cz barrel are also pluses in my book. The magazine fitting INSIDE the action instead of on top and in your face is also nice. I can go on, but I truly think if you maintain pellet shooting, and not with high power, the Uragan is your gun. I smack my head for letting mine go every day! 
im looking to get another in .25 to replace a wildcat hopefully. 

 

[L.Leon]

@dairyboy, if it's an itch You know you have to scratch... It's natural. I expect to read about your new Prophet at some near future point. 

 

[Mr.H]

Dillon, I use to have the same obsession with motorcycles. Once you find your holy grail, you'll know.

 

[Keyman62421]

I'm still holding for the Skout.

 

[dens228]

I didn't buy a Prophet Performance at first because of the reasons you mentioned. I bought one that has an after market butt plate and got used to the cocking lever. 

I've shot everything from 18 grain to 26 grain pellets in it. It is a laser with whatever I shoot and tune for.

Yesterday a neighbor called and said he had a bunch of tree rats in his yard. I shot the first four in less than five minutes at between 50 and 60 yards, all but one were head shots. My neighbor couldn't believe how quiet the rifle was.

Buy once, cry once.

You won't regret the purchase. 

 

[EPG]

I have the Prophet Performance with .22 LR barrel (32:1 twist rate). You better make up your mind fast, as the Prophet II will NOT have this barrel! Watch Grigor’s video, the Prophet II will have a new barrel that is designed to shoot slugs as well as pellets. The original Prophet Performance.22 LR barrel is destined to become a classic for pellet shooters.

 

[Hoytwon]

I've owned my share of different air rifles, I own the prophet LR in 22 cal this gun i will be keeping!

 

[Dairyboy]

Man a ton of Prophet love. Also guys that I know have had quite a few different guns in there hands and that's one there keeping...you guys aren't helping!

 

[jmmartinez573]

I just purchased a .22 Prophet performance LR Dillon. I'll let you know how I like it!

 

[L.Leon]

@douger, says it's the one he kept longest... So I believe we'll be reading about @dairyboy's, next, last PCP soon.

 

[Dairyboy]

So....I have something coming this week. However not a .22 LR Prophet......but the Compact version.