RAW Rapid HM1000x first impressions...

[Vana2]

I just received a RAW HM1000x (.22 caliber, tactical stock) and thought I'd share my first impressions this PCP in case someone else is considering one.

Overall it feels great, solid in the hand with good balance just forward of the trigger. Weight (scoped) is reasonable - heavy enough to be stable without being uncomfortable. Fit and finish is excellent. The magazine fits snugly without being too tight.

I find the grip to be way too small - more suited to a teenager sized hand than an adult man. The length of pull is just over 13 inches at maximum extension which is a bit short for my preference. Not deal breakers but something I need to address.

I've only shot a couple of pellets to check operation, the lever is smooth and positive, trigger is light and crisp. The .22 caliber HM1000x is said the be tuned for 25 grain pellets at 50ish fpe. Haven't shot it over the chronograph (yet) but by the sound and recoil it's putting out a lot of energy.

I like the way the receiver is machined (scalloped) to allow easier hand feeding of projectiles. The safety design is something new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and looking forward to spring and a chance to get some trigger time.

Cheers!

 

[MikeAllen]

I just received a RAW HM1000x (.22 caliber, tactical stock) and thought I'd share my first impressions this PCP in case someone else is considering one.

Overall it feels great, solid in the hand with good balance just forward of the trigger. Weight (scoped) is reasonable - heavy enough to be stable without being uncomfortable. Fit and finish is excellent. The magazine fits snugly without being too tight.

I find the grip to be way too small - more suited to a teenager sized hand than an adult man. The length of pull is just over 13 inches at maximum extension which is a bit short for my preference. Not deal breakers but something I need to address.

I've only shot a couple of pellets to check operation, the lever is smooth and positive, trigger is light and crisp. The .22 caliber HM1000x is said the be tuned for 25 grain pellets at 50ish fpe. Haven't shot it over the chronograph (yet) but by the sound and recoil it's putting out a lot of energy.

I like the way the receiver is machined (scalloped) to allow easier hand feeding of projectiles. The safety design is something new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and looking forward to spring and a chance to get some trigger time.

Cheers!

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You're gonna love it once you start sending pellets downrange. I agree on the grip - I replaced mine with a Magpul grip. It's a great air rifle!

 

[cavedweller]

I just received a RAW HM1000x (.22 caliber, tactical stock) and thought I'd share my first impressions this PCP in case someone else is considering one.

Overall it feels great, solid in the hand with good balance just forward of the trigger. Weight (scoped) is reasonable - heavy enough to be stable without being uncomfortable. Fit and finish is excellent. The magazine fits snugly without being too tight.

I find the grip to be way too small - more suited to a teenager sized hand than an adult man. The length of pull is just over 13 inches at maximum extension which is a bit short for my preference. Not deal breakers but something I need to address.

I've only shot a couple of pellets to check operation, the lever is smooth and positive, trigger is light and crisp. The .22 caliber HM1000x is said the be tuned for 25 grain pellets at 50ish fpe. Haven't shot it over the chronograph (yet) but by the sound and recoil it's putting out a lot of energy.

I like the way the receiver is machined (scalloped) to allow easier hand feeding of projectiles. The safety design is something new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and looking forward to spring and a chance to get some trigger time.

Cheers!

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Ergo grips are great

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations! If you enjoy single shot loading, a CARM Single Shot Loader and if you want a magazine with more shots and 2 for 30....QD_FOX on ebay with magnetic covers very easy to load. I put a MK Machining Vertical Grip on mine, better trigger finger placement. A couple pics of grip and magazines. Enjoy shooting it!

 

[Jaxjax]

There excellent airguns. Hope ya find a grip you like early on. I like the MK grip on Ranchibi's rig, I might have to try that one. I have a Ergo vertical on my chassis RAW & don't know yet if I like it as I haven't had a good sit down with it. Martin also has grips available. The easy of working on these RAW is a big appeal to me. & even if you do get stuck on a rebuild you can quickly pop barrel & stock off & send action to Martin for a very fair $ rebuild.

 

[SpiralGroove]

I just received a RAW HM1000x (.22 caliber, tactical stock) and thought I'd share my first impressions this PCP in case someone else is considering one.

Overall it feels great, solid in the hand with good balance just forward of the trigger. Weight (scoped) is reasonable - heavy enough to be stable without being uncomfortable. Fit and finish is excellent. The magazine fits snugly without being too tight.

I find the grip to be way too small - more suited to a teenager sized hand than an adult man. The length of pull is just over 13 inches at maximum extension which is a bit short for my preference. Not deal breakers but something I need to address.

I've only shot a couple of pellets to check operation, the lever is smooth and positive, trigger is light and crisp. The .22 caliber HM1000x is said the be tuned for 25 grain pellets at 50ish fpe. Haven't shot it over the chronograph (yet) but by the sound and recoil it's putting out a lot of energy.

I like the way the receiver is machined (scalloped) to allow easier hand feeding of projectiles. The safety design is something new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and looking forward to spring and a chance to get some trigger time.

Cheers!

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Yes, Simple, solid with a great trigger.
Very easy to work on if you're so inclined ........

 

[Vana2]

Thanks for the grip and magazine suggestions guys, much appreciated!

Plans are mostly for bench shooting so a single shot loader is definitely needed and a extra magazine or two is a good idea.

I make stocks and grips so I was thinking of carving something custom out of buckthorn like this one I made for my Impact.

Cheers!

 

[Ranchibi]

Thanks for the grip and magazine suggestions guys, much appreciated!

Plans are mostly for bench shooting so a single shot loader is definitely needed and a extra magazine or two is a good idea.

I make stocks and grips so I was thinking of carving something custom out of buckthorn like this one I made for my Impact.

Cheers!

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That's AWESOME that you can make your own grip! That one looks so ergonomic! Hope you post some pics if you make one .

 

[Motorhead]

Thanks for the grip and magazine suggestions guys, much appreciated!

Plans are mostly for bench shooting so a single shot loader is definitely needed and a extra magazine or two is a good idea.

I make stocks and grips so I was thinking of carving something custom out of buckthorn like this one I made for my Impact.

Cheers!

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Damn that is Sexy ... Pretty ... Ergonomic excellence, or what ever you call it !!!

If your making and selling such a Grip ... HOOK ME UP !!!

 

[Gear_Junkie]

Congrats on your new rig!

 

[Vana2]

Damn that is Sexy ... Pretty ... Ergonomic excellence, or what ever you call it !!!

If your making and selling such a Grip ... HOOK ME UP !!!

Sorry Motorhead, the grips are one-off and custom fitted. No plans to make them for sale.

 

[Motorhead]

Sorry Motorhead, the grips are one-off and custom fitted. No plans to make them for sale.

I so LOVE the similar grips that Steve Cocoran manufactures for the THOMAS rifles which is not an AR-15 type mounting base.
Sadly Steve does not offer said profile in the AR mounting pattern.

Such grip as this:

 

[Jaxjax]

These seem similar to the SC grip on the Thomas.
Martin has these available

 

[Vana2]

I so LOVE the similar grips that Steve Cocoran manufactures for the THOMAS rifles which is not an AR-15 type mounting base.
Sadly Steve does not offer said profile in the AR mounting pattern.

Such grip as this:

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Nice! Thanks for posting!

The Impact grip is made from Buckthorn. It's a very hard/dense wood, full of character (read: knots, checks and ugly grain) that takes a beautiful polish. It's similar to Osage but more orange in color, the picture I posted shows its natural color though the deep moving highlights need a video to capture.

I have made a couple of grips and stocks from birch plywood. The plywood is a bit on the soft side but, can be "fortified" to make a durable grip. Here's the one I made for my Panthera...

Cheers!

 

[Gear_Junkie]

Wow, beautiful work on the grips!

 

[Motorhead]

Nice! Thanks for posting!

The Impact grip is made from Buckthorn. It's a very hard/dense wood, full of character (read: knots, checks and ugly grain) that takes a beautiful polish. It's similar to Osage but more orange in color, the picture I posted shows its natural color though the deep moving highlights need a video to capture.

I have made a couple of grips and stocks from birch plywood. The plywood is a bit on the soft side but, can be "fortified" to make a durable grip. Here's the one I made for my Panthera...

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Cheers!

I was making some grips years back using nice grain Mahogany, getting surface hardness was done via using Alcohol thinned Finishing / Laminating grade EPOXY. It really soaked in the first 3-4 applications before it started setting up.
Once dried some 0000 grade steel wool rubbing and do a non thinned coat again until grain was filled and a level surface was achieved. It hardened and proved VERY durable.

 

[Motorhead]

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These seem similar to the SC grip on the Thomas.
Martin has these available

Just off the phone with Martin ... Talked about hand sizing etc and E-mail inquire sent !!!

Thank you as I had no idea Martin was making such grips

 

[Vana2]

I was making some grips years back using nice grain Mahogany, getting surface hardness was done via using Alcohol thinned Finishing / Laminating grade EPOXY. It really soaked in the first 3-4 applications before it started setting up.
Once dried some 0000 grade steel wool rubbing and do a non thinned coat again until grain was filled and a level surface was achieved. It hardened and proved VERY durable.

I just came in from checking my hoard of buckthorn, got a few pieces that look like it could be a new set of grips.

In the mean time I replaced the small RAW grip with a larger FX one that feels much better.

There's a couple of products that I've used to thin epoxy but I've always been careful not to exceed 5% thinner by volume. Found that the epoxy would eventually get full hard, if a bit more brittle than normal, but it remained kinda rubbery/flexible for weeks.

To get good penetration with epoxy, I warm the wood (comfortably hot), apply the (24 hour) epoxy and warm that as well. The heat thins the epoxy to a milk consistency and the wood sucks it in as it cools. Had good results with that approach.

Wood hardeners/restorers or just Polyurethane thinned with naphtha works as well. I like using thinned Polyurethane as it guarantees to be compatible with the finish I use.

With the strong "grain" pattern being popular in laminates I've cut some heartwood elm to try for a stock.

Cheers!

 

[Motorhead]

Absolutely on the warm it up, cools and sucks it in. Was not an omission on my part as I was not giving a tutorial on said process

 

[jps2486]

I just received a RAW HM1000x (.22 caliber, tactical stock) and thought I'd share my first impressions this PCP in case someone else is considering one.

Overall it feels great, solid in the hand with good balance just forward of the trigger. Weight (scoped) is reasonable - heavy enough to be stable without being uncomfortable. Fit and finish is excellent. The magazine fits snugly without being too tight.

I find the grip to be way too small - more suited to a teenager sized hand than an adult man. The length of pull is just over 13 inches at maximum extension which is a bit short for my preference. Not deal breakers but something I need to address.

I've only shot a couple of pellets to check operation, the lever is smooth and positive, trigger is light and crisp. The .22 caliber HM1000x is said the be tuned for 25 grain pellets at 50ish fpe. Haven't shot it over the chronograph (yet) but by the sound and recoil it's putting out a lot of energy.

I like the way the receiver is machined (scalloped) to allow easier hand feeding of projectiles. The safety design is something new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to it quickly.

Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and looking forward to spring and a chance to get some trigger time.

Cheers!

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Martin Rutterford, founder and creator of RAW rifles is now selling laminated pistol grips for these guns. You can see them on his website: airguns-usa.com