Next rifle - WAR Flex?? RAW HM1000X???

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I was recently turned onto WAR's air rifles, in particular the Flex. I have been trying to figure out what I want to buy next to replace my .25 cal Daystate Air Ranger and initially I was sold on the RAW HM1000x in .25. After reading Marksman3006's recent post on the RAW HM1000x, it looks even more appealing; especially since I used to own a tuned Theoben Rapid so I am familiar with the general platform. Basically, in a nutshell, I want a .25 cal rifle for small game out to 100 yards. I have my Mutant .22 that I use for birds and some small game, but want a bit more power for longer shots. The WAR Flex definitely looks like a different animal due to the fact it wears AR style furniture, but everything I seem to read is positive - Accuracy - noise - efficiency, etc. 

Anyone have any opinions on either of these rifles from hands on experience? Looking for a little direction on my next purchase. Thanks in advance. 
 
I have the Flex in .30. Its accurate, efficient, and quiet for its fpe level. One reason I prefer it over other guns is how easily adjustable it is. I run the gun between 80fpe and 88fpe as a pellet shooter, but I can easily enough shoot heavy slugs out of it all the way up to 200fpe if I want, or change out calibers and back it all the way down to 20fpe. 

I like having that freedom in chosing my power levels. If I had a .25 barrel on my Flex, I would probably run it on a regulator somewhere between 50-60fpe and also have the option to quickly take it off the regulator to shoot heavy .25 slugs whenever I wanted at or exceeding Condor or Sumatra power levels. When I get a .25 WARP, that's how I'm going to set it up. 
 
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That would be a very tough choice... I don't think you can go wrong either way.
They both have top notch customer support and make incredibly accurate and high quality rifles.
I think the biggest decider would be which will be better for you ergonomically.
I would try and find someone near you with a RAW or FLEX and see if they will let you shoulder it and shoot a couple rounds. 
 
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I'm a traditional styled rifle guy and could not be happier with my RAW HM 1000x. Beautiful walnut wood work, spectacular fit and finish, and fantastic accuracy and consistent pellet speed (like 3-6 fps estreem spread on my 30) which results in pellet on pellet accuracy at 50 yards. Martin is easy to get in touch with and is very personable. I'd get a second RAW without thinking twice. I put them in the same quality level as Daystate, Steyr, and Feinwerkbau.
 
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"SocalTrail"Basically, in a nutshell, I want a .25 cal rifle for small game out to 100 yards(.........) The WAR Flex definitely looks like a different animal due to the fact it wears AR style furniture
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From the reviews I have seen I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

Just to add another option to the pool, American Air Arms is coming out with the new Evol carbine soon.
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"SocalTrail"I was recently turned onto WAR's air rifles, in particular the Flex. I have been trying to figure out what I want to buy next to replace my .25 cal Daystate Air Ranger and initially I was sold on the RAW HM1000x in .25. After reading Marksman3006's recent post on the RAW HM1000x, it looks even more appealing; especially since I used to own a tuned Theoben Rapid so I am familiar with the general platform. Basically, in a nutshell, I want a .25 cal rifle for small game out to 100 yards. I have my Mutant .22 that I use for birds and some small game, but want a bit more power for longer shots. The WAR Flex definitely looks like a different animal due to the fact it wears AR style furniture, but everything I seem to read is positive - Accuracy - noise - efficiency, etc. 

Anyone have any opinions on either of these rifles from hands on experience? Looking for a little direction on my next purchase. Thanks in advance.
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Resale. Take care of a RAW and it will sell for close to what you paid new. A used FLEX can be bought for under $1500.
 
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