In the market for one more air rifle in 25 cal. and am considering this rifle. I would appreciate any pros or cons that hm1000x owners may have. Accuracy and quality are a must for me. Thanks.
RAW hm1000x
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Pro
1. Can be customized.
2. Accurate.
3. Built like a tank and easy to work on.
4. When you have an issue or question, you talk to the owner.
5. Tested by owner (Martin).
6. Parts are easy to get and they don't gouge you for them.
7. Made in the USA.
Cons
1. Tends to be on the heavy side (pro for bench).
2. Tends to be louder than some of the other brands.
3. You may have to wait if you order one (expected).
1. Can be customized.
2. Accurate.
3. Built like a tank and easy to work on.
4. When you have an issue or question, you talk to the owner.
5. Tested by owner (Martin).
6. Parts are easy to get and they don't gouge you for them.
7. Made in the USA.
Cons
1. Tends to be on the heavy side (pro for bench).
2. Tends to be louder than some of the other brands.
3. You may have to wait if you order one (expected).
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I know of a beautiful .30 that's for sale, 500 rounds through it, thumbhole walnut with extra mag, PM me if your interested.
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i have the 30 cal and ordered the 25 a couple weeks ago they are a bench gun i am using it 90% of the time this way ,there is a new moderater in the works and mark b got some tuning process in which he says he can get the rifles shooting quieter accurate and more shots, theres some graphs on the RAW REPORT post ,you can also swap calibers around which is i nice feature ,rhe quality of the rifle is exellent for sure pat
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Done and Done!
I have one in .25 right handed action in left handed stock.
They are made to order, you get to pick the stock (type, color, adjustable cheek piece, and length of pull), barrel type and length, moderator, trigger pull, with or without a safety, recoil pad or butt hook, magazine load side, side lever (left or right regardless of stock).....etc.
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Not to hijack this thread.. .but I am also considering a HM1000x in .25. My main goals would be pest control, target shooting and I wouldn't mind getting into competition again. I'm in Canada so Bull pups are automatically out. I'm beginning to wonder if the HM1000x is over kill?
My other choice I was thinking about was an FX Crown.
Thoughts
My other choice I was thinking about was an FX Crown.
Thoughts
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Hi guys:
I own a HM1000X in .22, and it is very capable of hitting sport clays at 203 yards, so I guess that in .25 accurate long range shooting is no problem. Poly barrels are awesome. My RAW is the finest airgun in my gun locker.
Regards.
José Palma
I own a HM1000X in .22, and it is very capable of hitting sport clays at 203 yards, so I guess that in .25 accurate long range shooting is no problem. Poly barrels are awesome. My RAW is the finest airgun in my gun locker.
Regards.
José Palma
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I definitely noticed this when browsing their site, good selection and what almost looks like a cost list not a retail list. Very impressive I know I'll own one at some point.
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Add quality of craftsmanship to the pro list, which is unsurpassed by any mass produced airgun.
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A RAW is what I would like to call an artisanal rifle. They are all made in house. When I say made in house, it really is everything is made in house. All parts, regulators, pins, action and stocks. Simply a true artisan. Just imagine a tailor (Martin) taking your measurements and building a custom suit for you. Yeah like that. Don't expect your gun in a week. These are all custom orders that can take 2 months. His team makes all the parts by hand, then assembled by Martin and then tested for accuracy and leaks before they are sent off. When you get a RAW, just fill and shoot. Martin and his team are a great bunch of people. RAW owners know, quality and craftsmanship, simply an honor and a privilege to own and shoot one.
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I have a RAW HM1000X .25 cal Walnut. It is not for sale. I will sell any of the other airguns that I own, BUT the HM1000X is a keeper.
No ne of my other airguns have the build quality of a Rapid Air Weapon. You have to hold/see/shoot one to understand. It is built to last your lifetime, and then be passed on to someone who will appreciate a fine crafted quality piece.
No ne of my other airguns have the build quality of a Rapid Air Weapon. You have to hold/see/shoot one to understand. It is built to last your lifetime, and then be passed on to someone who will appreciate a fine crafted quality piece.
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Can someone compare the noise level to say a Daystate Regal or AirWolf. I own both and consider these two “backyard friendly” but am very interested in a 25 Raw1000x, but only if it shoots as quietly. Thanks.
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@ DellaDog. I have an Airwolf in .22 caliber. It is the quietest air rifle I have personally owner or shot. I also own the new polygon 60ft/lb .25 RAW HM 1000x. It is not nearly as quiet as the Airwolf. I consider it to be relatively quiet but realistically it is about as loud as a pneumatic pin nailer or stapler. I shoot mine in my back yard in the middle of the city. Not very much due to limited range space. I have never had any complaints or problems. As a side note I have also owned a Regal XL and it was louder than my Airwolf in my opinion. The .25 RAW is still louder than the Regal. There is quite a bit more power behind the .25 RAW also so quieting it is a little more difficult I would imagine.
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Thank you Glassman.
My only complaint with the AirWolf (&Regal) is the damn dovetail rail. I have several high dollar scopes I’d like to easily swap around with powder burners and the RAWs picatinny rail sure makes this easier.
My only complaint with the AirWolf (&Regal) is the damn dovetail rail. I have several high dollar scopes I’d like to easily swap around with powder burners and the RAWs picatinny rail sure makes this easier.
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@ DellaGod. Which stock do you own, adjustable cheek piece, laminate or walnut and what color? The reason I asked is I have an order in with Martin with the red/black, adjustable cheek piece in .25 and it will be 4-month before I see it while I can have a .25 in grey laminate, non-adjustable cheek piece with a new polygon barrel with offset moderator today. Boy, it's hard to decide. I own the HM1000x .375 with the exact same stock (grey laminate) and do like it but just wonder how other colors and the adjustable cheek piece will be liked.
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I have a .25 with the standard laminate stock in red. I do not miss an an adjustable cheekpiece. My gun fits me fine without. I do not care for the offset silencer you mentioned, but that is only my personal opinion and not based on experience. My greatest concern would be with the polygon barrel, which might restrict your pellet choice for best accuracy.
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Thanks scrane, I meant you when I asked DellaDog. My experience shooting RAW always have been with JSB, I believe Martin tunes his AG around JSB pellet and he told me the new polygon barrel with the offset silencer, look better and will be quieter with the same accuracy as the old barrel - both are walther barrels for . 177 - 25, .357 gets US made barrel. Mine will be the TH stock in red, I'm very interested the grey TH stock available now but I have many in grey/black pepper would like to have some thing in different color for a change but the wait is unbearable.
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It is my impression from reading that the polygon barrels do best with heavier pellets. I have the standard barrel on my .25 and it shoots 25gr pellets very well. But mine is a HM1000, no x, and has less potential power than the x models. Do a general internet search on google for "RAW" and ".25" and "polygon" and you should be able to find some first hand info.
I seem to remember someone saying that Martin said the offset LDC and the standard one had equal sound suppression. I would think the offset would not be a big improvement.
I like my red stock. it is kind of gaudy and calls the attention to the rifle that the rifle deserves.
I seem to remember someone saying that Martin said the offset LDC and the standard one had equal sound suppression. I would think the offset would not be a big improvement.
I like my red stock. it is kind of gaudy and calls the attention to the rifle that the rifle deserves.
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