The growler
Super member
Is the rapid mk2 still the ultimate sporting hunter?
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Ultimate hunting 12ftlbs air rifle
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Is the rapid mk2 still the ultimate sporting hunter?
Littlejon365
Member Extraordinaire
Most over rated rifle 
Matt@Nearfield
Super member
Raise you the Steyr Hunting 5a..
robthedog
Super member
Mike Woody Watkins
Member Extraordinaire
Have to agree.Most over rated rifle
These are what l think are the best hunting rifles (and my dad’s a policeman so there
)……..Ultra .22
R10 .177 (scope is now a copperhead)
JohnnySweden
Proactive member
I think I will agree about the Ultra SS MMC on top...
Sweep
Member Extraordinaire
Rapids are good... Very good! But there's a bit of rose-tinted nostalgia attached to them. 
For me, the perfect hunting rifle is the AGT Vixen... It's a decent size, light, phenomenally accurate with a good trigger and it's bomb-proof.
For me, the perfect hunting rifle is the AGT Vixen... It's a decent size, light, phenomenally accurate with a good trigger and it's bomb-proof.
Littlejon365
Member Extraordinaire
I almost put down the Ultra as the best hunting rifle but I didn’t have my Tin hat handy.Have to agree.
These are what l think are the best hunting rifles (and my dad’s a policeman so there
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Ultra .22
R10 .177 (scope is now a copperhead)
Mike Woody Watkins
Member Extraordinaire
, lets hear it for the Ultra 
Neil54
Member Extraordinaire
Well I like my Brocock Ranger, only cos its the same size as an Ultra.
Hollowlegs
Super member
I love my FAC Wolverine and sub 12 Huntsman Regal HR (apologies, just realised it’s sub 12 only
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a-jay
Super member
AA S4/510 platform gets my vote.
Ratman72
Super member
Hello, I do not think you can compare a Rapid with to days PCPs, They are good in FAC, But like the HW 100 far to heavy for hunting unless your static with a tripod, If i was thinking on 2 models that have an advantage, Large shot count, BSA MK 1 R12 / around 6.5llb, and a P15 , good tubed shot count and very light, Ideal for field shooting
Fred greengrass
Active member
My 1 rapid in 0.20 cal, takes some beating
Try the HW100X, you’ll change your mind!
no. Always found the original rapid 7 to shoot a whole lot nicer for numerous reasons.