Hello, I'm a newbie. I am retired and have a RAW HM-1000 that I use to keep starlings and English sparrows out of my martin houses. I bought it in 2015 and it has never failed me. I remember speaking with Martin when I had it built and he said I would never regret it and I sure haven't. It is an awesome rifle that just shocks me with how accurate it is, Starlings don't stand a chance here. Thanks for allowing me to join!
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Welcome. I too am relatively new to this forum. I have been pleased with the friendly responses and kind suggestions. I hope you have a similar experience. Any way I just wanted you to know that you are in a well run forum and should you have any questions someone will have the answers that you seek.
Have a great day. May you have zero wind and accurate shots.
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Welcome to the forum. Hooking up with Martin and purchasing a Raw is off to a very good state. Tons of info here along with fine folks. Enjoy.
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Coming up to 5 years and you finally made your first post? 
You purchased a very good rifle, welcome to the asylum!
You purchased a very good rifle, welcome to the asylum!
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Welcome and great rifle! You were hooked up from the start! Don't get too close to the rabbit hole here, or there will be no turning back!
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Welcome aboard! Always wanted to try a RAW. It's one of those straight out of box great shooting guns whose uncomplicated, accurate design keeps pleasing its owners for years. Hope you enjoy & become part of this community.
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Welcome to the best forum, air related or not. Tons of mostly friendly folks with a super knowledgeable base.
mike
mike
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Welcome to the family. Although it seems that you technically joined a while back. You definitely started with a great rifle. I have been tempted by a RAW many times but so far haven’t purchased one.
Kenny
Kenny
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Thanks again to everyone. Seems like a very nice group. I did join quite a while ago but got interested in something else and put it on the back burner. I intend to be more attentive now.. Although I am starting to breed chickens too. I am retired and need more time, lol. How is that possible? 
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Welcome to the chat!Thanks again to everyone. Seems like a very nice group. I did join quite a while ago but got interested in something else and put it on the back burner. I intend to be more attentive now.. Although I am starting to breed chickens too. I am retired and need more time, lol. How is that possible?
How much range are those Starlings at?
Do you plink or shoot paper, with that RAW?
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I too raise chickens (crested polish) and one of the reasons I love air guns. My chickens aren't alarmed by the shooting unless I use those light pellets and go over 1100fps. Then they start yelling and throwing fits. Any way just wanted to say that there are others out here airgunning and chicken raising.
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