Uragan Standard Synthetic vs RTI Prophet Performance

[Norcal]

Am trying to make a decision on buying a high-end PCP to be used for pesting – ground squirrels, eurasian doves, pigeons, etc. out to 100+ yards. Kind of up in the air on caliber – .22 cheaper and more available vs more knock-down power with .25. Have my choices narrowed to either a Uragan Standard Synthetic or a RTI Prophet Performance. How is the Uragan to work on? The RTI is said to be pretty straight-forward in that respect. The fact that one can easily change calibers with the Prophet is a plus too. This will probably be my one buy once/cry once PCP purchase so I want to make the right decision.

 

[TNT19]

Imo I would go prophet, but I might hold off as RTI has mentioned they are working on slug barrels. I have the 25 caliber performance and it is a performer for sure. Once they drop a slug barrel I will be getting one.

 

[Emu]

Which one do you think you will feel more comfortable to shoulder and shoot?

Both are super accurate.

RTI allow change of caliber. 

RTI are JEPP ( just the enough pieces provided).

 

[heavy-impact]

I vote Uragan. It's a much better looking gun and you'll have a few hundred bucks left over for ammo or a compressor.

 

[Norcal]

Which one do you think you will feel more comfortable to shoulder and shoot?

Both are super accurate.

RTI allow change of caliber. 

RTI are JEPP ( just the enough pieces provided).

Well, I'm left-eye dominant so having the cocking lever on the left means either rifle would work OK. The way the magazine is on the Uragan I don't think it'd be an issue for a lefty & I believe the mags on the Prophet can be inserted from either side. I wish I could shoulder both before buying - might try checking to see if any Airgun shops here in the greater NorCal area might have either in stock but it's doubtful. My gut is leaning to the Uragan as being more comfortable. 

 

[TNT19]

The prophet has a magazine that can go either side and the Orion hunter has some super tight magazines for the prophet. It does shoulder nice and tight. Very compact, is easy to sling up tactical style while I am in the woods and shoots well off sticks. 

 

[Vetmx]

I’ve been a RTI guy for years but will admit that your gut is probably right. The RTI, while not truly uncomfortable, takes some getting used to. The Uragan seems like it would have a little more traditional comfort. One things for sure, they are both ugly so you don’t have to be torn on that issue.

 

[er1c]

I will go for the Vixen.

Ultra light little brother of the Uragan (i own both Uragan .22 53J with huma air regulator and Vixen short .177 16J) i can acheive 180 shots with one bottle fill (12 full magazines) with the well-known Airgun Technology quality and accuracy.

In non bench-rest situation, the Vixen is my favorite, by far.

 

[MikeVV]

I have both, though in different barrels.

I'd say that it's either a coin toss to the winner, or the one that you like visually better.

Both are excellent guns, shoot well. Both from what I've looked into are, mechanically designed well.

The Uragan is a little lighter (the weight is closer to the shoulder) and easier to shoulder (for me). The Prophet needs a longet butt stock plate.

You can't go wrong with either one, both excellent choices.

Mike

 

[MBG]

Why torture yourself? get both  

 

[knifemaker]

Uragan All Day Long! Unreal build quality. Only production AG I've ever seen with a fully lapped and polished bore. Unreal! 

96 yards, near 100 fpe, (added Huma reg and opened the port in barrel. Only mods done), 47.2 gr. hand cast slugs on steel plate. And 5 at 96 yards, ctc just barely wider than 1/4", and this mornings target first shots. Adjusted scope two clicks right and 1 click up for breeze. Turns out, 1 click too much. LOL!!! First shots from it this morning. Dead nuts on.

NO poi day to day. Woo-Hoo!!!

Knife

Three squirrels taken, all three straight thru the ear at 56+ yards. Fantastic hunter! Cant post the pic's here I don't think. I'll show one that is not too messy. Mod's, feel free to remove the pic id needed. I will post it below so the entire post is not deleted if needed. 

Knife

 

[knifemaker]

They sure were good with dumplings!

these were taken with my less accurate wide mouth hp at 34 grs. 

 

[orion]

One thing I haven't seem mentioned is if you want to easily change regulator pressure for different ammo. I was looking that and it was the main reason for me. I don't have the Uragan so I don't know how easy it's to do this, but I think you have to degas, remove regulator, not trivial

 

[knifemaker]

Yes, you do. GRRRRRR!

Knife

 

[Lotte]

I was also looking into these 2 (and other) guns. Can any of the owners say anything about longevity? Also when your mag is empty will the gun let you still shoot. cuz I am tired of shooting at birds with no ammo left. 

 

[Joedirt199]

RTI won't close on an empty mag.

 

[Guest]

Going by looks alone, the Uragan anyday and twice on Sunday.

 

[jcdavis1281]

My Uragan King does not close with empty mag.

 

[PaulYosh]

I've had this Uragan 22 compact for a few years and it has not had any issues: air leaks or something broke. It just keeps shooting and shooting. I can't say how many pellets have been shot but its used all year round. I have two friends with Uragan 22 compacts and another who wants one because its so quiet compared to his 22 and 25 wildcats w/ moderators.

I had the muzzle rethreaded to accept the Hugget snipe moderator because the two factory moderators weren't quiet enough. I get 80 shots with the Huma/hammer spring set for 880 fps and single digit velocity spreads with quality pellets.

It cannot shoot on an empty mag.

 

[zx10wall]

I honestly think the Uragán is a better platform. I’ve been deep down in both and The Uragán is a bit better. It’s not multi-caliber and you do need to make some added effort to change reg pressure but in my opinion it’s a more robust and better quality build.

The RTI paint-ball type regulators have had some issues with creep and finickiness. It’s ergonomics definitely leaves something to be desired. With all that said, I’ve done well with the .22 Prophet Performance but I did choose to add another reg to help the factory unit.