JSAR RAPTOR
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Ain't it strange how this has been in spurts? Rifles have been shipped, but nobody wants to claim it. Then silence, then a you tube video, then silence. Weird. But it does sound and seem as if it may be worth the wait.
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They are out there! Not like I can force people to write reviews so we will just have to be patient the good thing for me is when I hear nothing back its normally a good thing.Dairyboy will have his next week so at least we have that going for us. I was informed I can only post in Dealer section because Im a dealer so all updates and events from JSAR will be in that area and all questions will be answered there or by PM thanks all. Travis
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You can force me to do a review
Just send me a .30 Mini and I'll even beat Haji to a review!Kidding of course but that will be my next PCP rifle. Just got to pay off my last impulse buy. Wife calls me the Poster Boy for Impulse Buying.
Awesome gun!
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Raptoring Vicariously
It inhales mightily (you can's say sv<#s) not having my own Raptor, but the next best thing is knowing someone that does.
First let me say, I've not yet made the decision to go with a Mini, Full Size, or order a "Goldilocks Custom" Raptor. I've allocated funds, but I'm stuck, as programmers would say, in an infinite loop. I keep going round and round in a circular decision with no apparent bad choices. I like small convenient sized airguns..Taipan Veteran and Edgun R5 .30 Standard are two that I've owned and love. So, until today, I was leaning toward the Mini, but after seeing, holding, and shooting the Full Size Raptor that my buddy Scott recieved last Monday...well, I'm back into the circular decision mode.
Not that the "stock" Raptor isn't a total looker, just saying that a great thing can get even beter.
From the Magpul UBR adjustable stock, Hogue Grip, Atlas BiPod, the Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30x56 FFP Glass, to custom paint on the shroud, Scott really knows how to dress his airguns. And yes..I am jealous..LOL..especially of the Delta glass. Man! It just takes the meaning of "crisp" to a whole new level.
I'd give you the rundown on how it shoots, but we just stood around drooling and changing diapers. We ran through an entire box of Depends. LOL. JK. At least about the Depends.
I'm sure as the .25 TJ barrel settles in, the groups will get *much* tighter, but both of us were able to get hole-in-hole groups for 4 out of 5 shots at 35yds with wind. At the current tune it seemed to like the 25.4gr JSB at ~928fps over the NSA 33.5gr and 34gr JSB Heavys at ~800. I think if the velocity were bumped to a similar level for the 34s as the 25.4s were shot, the groups would have tightened up.
Did I mention that it was really pretty darn quiet? Definitely back yard friendly at the current power setting..though you'd need to have a solid pellet trap. Can't wait to see how it does when Scott gets it cranked-up.
It inhales mightily (you can's say sv<#s) not having my own Raptor, but the next best thing is knowing someone that does.
First let me say, I've not yet made the decision to go with a Mini, Full Size, or order a "Goldilocks Custom" Raptor. I've allocated funds, but I'm stuck, as programmers would say, in an infinite loop. I keep going round and round in a circular decision with no apparent bad choices. I like small convenient sized airguns..Taipan Veteran and Edgun R5 .30 Standard are two that I've owned and love. So, until today, I was leaning toward the Mini, but after seeing, holding, and shooting the Full Size Raptor that my buddy Scott recieved last Monday...well, I'm back into the circular decision mode.
Not that the "stock" Raptor isn't a total looker, just saying that a great thing can get even beter.
From the Magpul UBR adjustable stock, Hogue Grip, Atlas BiPod, the Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30x56 FFP Glass, to custom paint on the shroud, Scott really knows how to dress his airguns. And yes..I am jealous..LOL..especially of the Delta glass. Man! It just takes the meaning of "crisp" to a whole new level.
I'd give you the rundown on how it shoots, but we just stood around drooling and changing diapers. We ran through an entire box of Depends. LOL. JK. At least about the Depends.
I'm sure as the .25 TJ barrel settles in, the groups will get *much* tighter, but both of us were able to get hole-in-hole groups for 4 out of 5 shots at 35yds with wind. At the current tune it seemed to like the 25.4gr JSB at ~928fps over the NSA 33.5gr and 34gr JSB Heavys at ~800. I think if the velocity were bumped to a similar level for the 34s as the 25.4s were shot, the groups would have tightened up.
Did I mention that it was really pretty darn quiet? Definitely back yard friendly at the current power setting..though you'd need to have a solid pellet trap. Can't wait to see how it does when Scott gets it cranked-up.
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Hajimoto
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Best of both worlds, you get the mini and Scott and you win because you both see what each platform can do. I personally went mini, I already have plenty of lengthy shooters, this one is going to do awesome things.
Mini or Full size the Raptor has enough power in reserve to make either barrel length sing.
Mini or Full size the Raptor has enough power in reserve to make either barrel length sing.
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Yeah,I went silent while I was trying to decide how to dress her up. Finally stole the parts from my not yet finished AR build. I invited my hunting partner up and I knew he could handle the picture posting etc better than me. Thanks Larry.....Not a lot to report about shooting it except I was surprised the pellets did as well as they did. TJ barrel with a quick test looks like 1:14 twist as I expected. Of course not choked which to me was a must. I'm really just waiting for the new reg to give the slugs a fair shot. Planning on around 965 fps not matter the weight. The ballistics and accuracy will determine the slug. The trigger is pretty darn sweet. Breaks under 1lb and reminds me of my lighter Daystate triggers. I'll be needing it a bit higher for hunting. Target quys will love it as is.
The gun is better looking in person than in pictures. It's very obvious a lot of thought went into the design. There is nothing wrong with the stock or grip.. In fact I'll be playing with some colors on both of them and put them to use at a point. I just change colors and styles on my toys as often as I change my underwear which was a few times after I received the gun and starting to check it out. The set-up in the pictures is a heavy one which won't be for everyone. The Magpul stock comes in 2 ounces over the delivered one and the 56mm scope weighs in at 35 oz. with 34mm Seekins rings. I'm catching myself really appreciating higher power and good glass these days.
I'll report in when I get to start playing with the slugs at the speeds they need and I expect this will be my 250yd squirrel gun. I still can't believe that PCP's have gotten to this level. I'm very excited about the potential and really applaud JSAR for the design and a product that will be hard to compete with for my needs.
Cheers,Scott
The gun is better looking in person than in pictures. It's very obvious a lot of thought went into the design. There is nothing wrong with the stock or grip.. In fact I'll be playing with some colors on both of them and put them to use at a point. I just change colors and styles on my toys as often as I change my underwear which was a few times after I received the gun and starting to check it out. The set-up in the pictures is a heavy one which won't be for everyone. The Magpul stock comes in 2 ounces over the delivered one and the 56mm scope weighs in at 35 oz. with 34mm Seekins rings. I'm catching myself really appreciating higher power and good glass these days.
I'll report in when I get to start playing with the slugs at the speeds they need and I expect this will be my 250yd squirrel gun. I still can't believe that PCP's have gotten to this level. I'm very excited about the potential and really applaud JSAR for the design and a product that will be hard to compete with for my needs.
Cheers,Scott
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Scott, congratulations! You dressed her up beautifully. Can’t wait to hear next about any slugs you push thru her as I have a full size .22 coming soon with a TJ unchoked barrel. Enjoy dialing her in! Woo Hoo!
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Great thread everyone! If y'all have any technical or availability questions for JSAR please reach out to them via this topic https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/jsar-raptor-update/?view=all
Thanks
-Michael
Thanks
-Michael
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Travis sent me a message yesterday, (9/8) that my Raptor was on the bench getting assembled! Whoopee! I ordered a 30 cal with a slug barrel. Can't wait!
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Travis sent me a message yesterday, (9/8) that my Raptor was on the bench getting assembled! Whoopee! I ordered a 30 cal with a slug barrel. Can't wait!
That's pretty cool!! How long has it been since you ordered? I know they were working out some changes as the rifle moved into production. Sounds like they have all their ducks in a row and marching. I'm excited for them...very cool having them bring these rifles to production and the market.
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Papy, I got a call from Travis last week to get mine tuned before they shipped it but I had requested a barrel change the week before so it will be at least another couple of weeks before I get THE CALL again....whimpering...LOL! All my fault! Great guys, cannot wait to get it!
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