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Title: My First Rapid
Post by: Gap-Shot on September 26, 2022, 09:30:45 PM
This is my new to me, sub 12 Mark-1 twenty two calibre air rifle. The seller bought it new in 1997 and over the years made a number of upgrades, and had work done by Kev G that included installing one of his regulators and a Dr. Bob quick fill with gage unit. The moderator was made by Pete "bucket boy" I understand, and is made from carbon fibre material; it sounds much quieter than the moderator on my hw100.
I have installed what I believe is an original set of Rapid rings, which after lapping in, I mounted a 6X Weaver Hunter Benchrest model scope which I brought with my kit from overseas. Looking forward to sighting the rifle in soon.  :)
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: Mickyd on September 26, 2022, 09:39:06 PM
Looks very nice that does enjoy. Md
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: KevG on September 26, 2022, 11:20:31 PM
nice bit of kit there Mike,carnt beat a nice old mk1 m8.
KevG
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: KCE on September 27, 2022, 11:53:23 AM
A very nice bit of kit you have there.
All the mod cons fitted a bonus it will always perform as you want it to.
I love all my MK1 rapids.
A nice touch with cheek piece never seen that on a MK1 stock.

Regards kev.
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: Gap-Shot on September 27, 2022, 04:40:52 PM
Quote from: KCE on September 27, 2022, 11:53:23 AM
A very nice bit of kit you have there.
All the mod cons fitted a bonus it will always perform as you want it to.
I love all my MK1 rapids.
A nice touch with cheek piece never seen that on a MK1 stock.

Regards kev.
Thanks, yes I got lucky being at the right place and time when browsing the for sale section on the new AGF site. The cheek piece modification is well done. I just raised it a little to allow airflow so any moisture could evaporate more easily. The seller also included some extras. Several Dr. Bob 12 shot mags, spare O-rings, a 400cc bottle which I believe was the original, 280cc  & 400 cc bottle clamps for sling and bi-pod attachment, and unexpectedly  :) he included a laser collimator for bore sighting.
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: The Robin on September 30, 2022, 08:02:55 AM
Very nice, enjoy  8)
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: Carlperkins on October 03, 2022, 07:54:13 PM
Nice looking gun
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: nevadacowboy on October 05, 2022, 08:09:19 AM
Very nice, enjoy. Beware of rapiditis. One rapid is never enough.
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: Gap-Shot on October 05, 2022, 11:07:00 AM
 It may be my imagination, but I think I hear the sound of an ELAN faintly calling me from somewhere far off in the distance ?  ;)
Title: Re: My First Rapid
Post by: RAPIDFIRE on October 06, 2022, 06:14:35 AM
Nice gun mate
I hear that sound too  ;)
Atb
Steve