Well I just ordered a RAW HM1000x Chassis gun in 357. So now I have six to eight weeks to feel bad about spending dropping 2 Grand on an Air Gun. Someone please tell me its going to be worth it.
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I have owned 4 RAW's and my opinioin is that it will absolutely be worth it.
They are: Very accurate, built to last forever, simple design and so easy to work on, powerful. That's the gun. The man behind the gun will do you right if you ever need any help/info./repairs. One of the nice things about owning a RAW is dealing with Martin and Sandra his wife.
Chas
They are: Very accurate, built to last forever, simple design and so easy to work on, powerful. That's the gun. The man behind the gun will do you right if you ever need any help/info./repairs. One of the nice things about owning a RAW is dealing with Martin and Sandra his wife.
Chas
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Buy once...cry once. Bought my Raw 2 years ago and never looked back, You will like it, the quality is there.
Now is the time to decide on what scope!
Zeke
Now is the time to decide on what scope!
Zeke
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You will have the whole array of emotions on this purchase.. its to be expected. I have 2 a 30 and 25 HM1000X LRT . And most likely add 2 or 3 more to the collection before I'm done. Waiting for the mini to be released...anyways the day it arrives and you open that box. That first second you see what you have bought. All doubt will leave ..and you will become giddy with joy..lol..good luck on a great purchase looking forward from hearing from you when you finally get it HYNZIE 4S
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Thanks for all of the input. Any thoughts on Ammo. Scopes/Mounts, Moderators would be greatly appreciated. Wow that sounded needy.
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Congratulations! I purchased one late last year, best PCP I’ve had the pleasure of shooting, I do not think you’ll be disappointed. For ammo, I’d start with JSB and I would also contact Nick @ NSA to see if he knows what slugs you should try if you want to shoot slugs. Did you order it from AF or Martin’s custom shop? I imagine you ordered from AF as you are inquiring about an LDC. I would contact Neil Clague about an LDC as he has a blue print for them and can fabricate a carbon fiber one to fit it that is more quiet than the OEM big can. Hope you get it sooner than expected.
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Sent mine to Alan Z. Maybe the new moderators are quieter. Mine was the old style offset which sucked IMO.
Scope? I am using a Hawke sidewinder 6.5-20 ...have been thinking about an Athlon though, more power and better clarity.
Zeke
Scope? I am using a Hawke sidewinder 6.5-20 ...have been thinking about an Athlon though, more power and better clarity.
Zeke
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I was looking at the Athion. I have a Hawke on my crossbow and love it. I have a number of scopes but I will probably get a new one anyway.
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Specifically for paper punching Accuracy. Unless you need to kill a pig. That's what the caliber is meant for anyway. Not paper punching.
My OLD Korean Career Ultra 9mm(357) is more accurate at 100 yards on paper.
At least the 357 RAW is more accurate than all of my Benjamim Bulldogs.
My OLD Korean Career Ultra 9mm(357) is more accurate at 100 yards on paper.
At least the 357 RAW is more accurate than all of my Benjamim Bulldogs.
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Agreed, I have plenty of smaller calibers, looking to try something different. Probably won’t get used as much as the smaller calibers but nice to have a change once in awhile.
They do list couple rifles already built on their site but they are all .22. Trying to hold off on buying one of them.
They do list couple rifles already built on their site but they are all .22. Trying to hold off on buying one of them.
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I had a 30 cal hm1000x lrt before they linked up with Airforce and it was awesome! It was very accurate and dealing with Martin and Sandra was a joy.
I did end up selling it here and someone got a great deal on it which I do have a bit of regret about. I loved it and it was accurate but I just didn't like how long it was and the long barrel made me feel like I had to baby it. For bench shooting its a great gun but off hand shooting is a bit difficult with the length without a sling. I liked the simplicity, quality and accuracy but I like to hunt with my air rifles as well as bench shooting so I stick with bullpups for now. Kinda wish I kept it for bench shooting and wish I got the chance to try slugs out of it.
All in all I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. If you aren't satisfied with it, there's always the classifieds, and I'm sure someone will gladly take it off your hands! Dibs!
I did end up selling it here and someone got a great deal on it which I do have a bit of regret about. I loved it and it was accurate but I just didn't like how long it was and the long barrel made me feel like I had to baby it. For bench shooting its a great gun but off hand shooting is a bit difficult with the length without a sling. I liked the simplicity, quality and accuracy but I like to hunt with my air rifles as well as bench shooting so I stick with bullpups for now. Kinda wish I kept it for bench shooting and wish I got the chance to try slugs out of it.
All in all I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. If you aren't satisfied with it, there's always the classifieds, and I'm sure someone will gladly take it off your hands! Dibs!
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KevinB, the accuracy will make you smile each time you shoot it. The LW non choked poly barrels do well with both pellets and slugs. I had my barrel polished professionally and even after a full tin of pellets the barrel stays clean which aids in consistent groups
. 100yd groups are determined by conditions, gun and shooter, the RAW makes me look good and I’m not a great shooter.Upvote 0