First Blood for Rapid

[ranchibi]

Hi Randall !
Wow...Outstandingly Nice Rifle You Have !
That's what I call a ..."Rapid & Lethal Rat Take Down"
Bloody good job.

Best Wishes - Tom

Tom!!!! Thank you very much kind sir! Hope all is well with you and your beautiful wifey! It is my bucket list PCP....very very happy with its performance...even makes me look good which is tough to do! LOL!

[ranchibi]

Great shooting Randall!  Your Rapid looks lethal and it proved it with the 2 Rattus.  That's a huge moderator/shroud too.  I bet it's very effective.  What's the Rapid detuned to?

Harry!!! Thank you very much! It is so much better than me it’s not funny! LOL! It is a very large moderator, I think it is a semi reflex but very light as it’s made from real carbon fiber as is the outer barrel sleeve epoxied to barrel for rigidity, barrel has zero flex. Purchased it from Ken @ SPAW and had him detune it from a 50ft/lb gun with 25gr JSB to a 37ft/lb with 18gr going 950ish. It shoots slugs really really well too,  NSA 17gr @ 930ish no POI shift same as pellets. Wanted a lower tune to get more shots and to sling lighter ammo that is more cost effective. Even the lighter slugs will have a better BC than heavier pellets down range. Getting close to 80 shots from a 230 bar fill down to 150, quite efficient. Very quiet too. The non choked poly barrel is not picky at all. Built like a tank, trigger is 8oz. It’s double probe is a thing of beauty...outer bullet shape seats ammo flush then the inner probe seats it deeper with no o’ring! Adjustable/customizable just like any AR platform. HS adjustable from side or after removing back stock with one set screw just like a Taipan.

[JohnnyPDX]

"dang" that’s nice.

Can you give some details on the doorbell setup you have. I have been catching 3-5 rats a night for the past few weeks. I would love to pop a few with one of the rifles.

WildCJ, thank you so much! Got it from eBay....XSHCAM, about 35 bucks, it uses 18650 rechargeable batteries and uses WiFi. I have it set up about 2-3 feet from ratttus baiting area, takes a video and sends a push notification to your phone, you can also watch a live feed, has infrared camera.

I am also interested... the buggers are around but I am not seeing them.

Sorry to be a PITA but could you send a link to eBay or Amazon? Since your setup ACTUALLY WORKS I'd like to copy you. I already have six of the 18650 battery but in the longer form factor.

Is the push notification an email or text, I assume? Is it quick to send it once motion has been detected?

Thank You Sir

[ranchibi]

"dang" that’s nice.

Can you give some details on the doorbell setup you have. I have been catching 3-5 rats a night for the past few weeks. I would love to pop a few with one of the rifles.

WildCJ, thank you so much! Got it from eBay....XSHCAM, about 35 bucks, it uses 18650 rechargeable batteries and uses WiFi. I have it set up about 2-3 feet from ratttus baiting area, takes a video and sends a push notification to your phone, you can also watch a live feed, has infrared camera.

I am also interested... the buggers are around but I am not seeing them.

Sorry to be a PITA but could you send a link to eBay or Amazon? Since your setup ACTUALLY WORKS I'd like to copy you. I already have six of the 18650 battery but in the longer form factor.

Is the push notification an email or text, I assume? Is it quick to send it once motion has been detected?

Thank You Sir

No worries and my pleasure Johnny! The push notifications come via WiFi str8 to your phone. You might need to re-download the software a second time if the push notifications aren’t working.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Door-Bell-Wifi-Doorbells-Two-way-Intercom-Camera-166-Wide-Angle-Cam/124259125894?hash=item1cee6bca86:g:HtIAAOSwb6hfDMvs

[JohnnyPDX]

Thank you! I killed a few ground squirrels but I haven't killed any of those nasty gray rats in a long time and I really love hearing a pellet hit their head

[WildCJ5]

"dang" that’s nice.

Can you give some details on the doorbell setup you have. I have been catching 3-5 rats a night for the past few weeks. I would love to pop a few with one of the rifles.

WildCJ, thank you so much! Got it from eBay....XSHCAM, about 35 bucks, it uses 18650 rechargeable batteries and uses WiFi. I have it set up about 2-3 feet from ratttus baiting area, takes a video and sends a push notification to your phone, you can also watch a live feed, has infrared camera.

I am also interested... the buggers are around but I am not seeing them.

Sorry to be a PITA but could you send a link to eBay or Amazon? Since your setup ACTUALLY WORKS I'd like to copy you. I already have six of the 18650 battery but in the longer form factor.

Is the push notification an email or text, I assume? Is it quick to send it once motion has been detected?

Thank You Sir

No worries and my pleasure Johnny! The push notifications come via WiFi str8 to your phone. You might need to re-download the software a second time if the push notifications aren’t working.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Door-Bell-Wifi-Doorbells-Two-way-Intercom-Camera-166-Wide-Angle-Cam/124259125894?hash=item1cee6bca86:g:HtIAAOSwb6hfDMvs

Awesome! I will be ordering one. If you don’t mind post up a picture, I would love some ideas on how to set up the camera and bait station.

[ranchibi]

Thank you! I killed a few ground squirrels but I haven't killed any of those nasty gray rats in a long time and I really love hearing a pellet hit their head

You’re welcome! Good luck getting those rattus!

[ranchibi]

"dang" that’s nice.

Can you give some details on the doorbell setup you have. I have been catching 3-5 rats a night for the past few weeks. I would love to pop a few with one of the rifles.

WildCJ, thank you so much! Got it from eBay....XSHCAM, about 35 bucks, it uses 18650 rechargeable batteries and uses WiFi. I have it set up about 2-3 feet from ratttus baiting area, takes a video and sends a push notification to your phone, you can also watch a live feed, has infrared camera.

I am also interested... the buggers are around but I am not seeing them.

Sorry to be a PITA but could you send a link to eBay or Amazon? Since your setup ACTUALLY WORKS I'd like to copy you. I already have six of the 18650 battery but in the longer form factor.

Is the push notification an email or text, I assume? Is it quick to send it once motion has been detected?

Thank You Sir

No worries and my pleasure Johnny! The push notifications come via WiFi str8 to your phone. You might need to re-download the software a second time if the push notifications aren’t working.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Door-Bell-Wifi-Doorbells-Two-way-Intercom-Camera-166-Wide-Angle-Cam/124259125894?hash=item1cee6bca86:g:HtIAAOSwb6hfDMvs

Awesome! I will be ordering one. If you don’t mind post up a picture, I would love some ideas on how to set up the camera and bait station.

WildCJ, I have an outside umbrella assembly I mount the doorbell cam on with 2 rubber bands onto a pvc pipe. You can use anything like a brick or wood to use as a bait station, just have a back stop of some sort. The one I made is two 12x48” with a collapsible platform using a door hinge that is adjustable for weight so if a rat gets on it no problem but if a possum or coon steps on it, it collapses. I use a peanut butter lid to put the PB on so the wood doesn’t get all gooey and wood screws to secure lid and to stop the rat from carrying lid away.

[Struckat]

Thanks Ranchibi, that bait station is a fantastic idea and will be copied in some fashion. The doorbell is even better.

[WildCJ5]

Thanks Ranchibi, that bait station is a fantastic idea and will be copied in some fashion. The doorbell is even better.

^^^This. ^^^

[only1harry]

Great shooting Randall!  Your Rapid looks lethal and it proved it with the 2 Rattus.  That's a huge moderator/shroud too.  I bet it's very effective.  What's the Rapid detuned to?

Harry!!! Thank you very much! It is so much better than me it’s not funny! LOL! It is a very large moderator, I think it is a semi reflex but very light as it’s made from real carbon fiber as is the outer barrel sleeve epoxied to barrel for rigidity, barrel has zero flex. Purchased it from Ken @ SPAW and had him detune it from a 50ft/lb gun with 25gr JSB to a 37ft/lb with 18gr going 950ish. It shoots slugs really really well too,  NSA 17gr @ 930ish no POI shift same as pellets. Wanted a lower tune to get more shots and to sling lighter ammo that is more cost effective. Even the lighter slugs will have a better BC than heavier pellets down range. Getting close to 80 shots from a 230 bar fill down to 150, quite efficient. Very quiet too. The non choked poly barrel is not picky at all. Built like a tank, trigger is 8oz. It’s double probe is a thing of beauty...outer bullet shape seats ammo flush then the inner probe seats it deeper with no o’ring! Adjustable/customizable just like any AR platform. HS adjustable from side or after removing back stock with one set screw just like a Taipan.

You definitely have a winner Randall.  80 shots @ ~37fpe is really good.  I am guessing it's regulated too?  My fully-tuned Diana 36 .177 has a 7-8 oz. hair trigger!  I ended up discharging it by accident a couple of times.  Be very careful with that light trigger!!  I got a little hole in 1 of the blinds to prove it   Luckily the window was opened as I was getting into position to target Starlings and crow in the winter of '08-09.

[Luis Leon]

Great way to blood your Rapid with a double on rats... good shooting Randall.

[ranchibi]

Thanks Ranchibi, that bait station is a fantastic idea and will be copied in some fashion. The doorbell is even better.

Kurt, you are very welcome! I’m not good at building things so I’m sure you’ll build one much better than I ever could! Have fun whacking rattus! 🤗

[ranchibi]

Thanks Ranchibi, that bait station is a fantastic idea and will be copied in some fashion. The doorbell is even better.

^^^This. ^^^

Ha! You’re welcome WildCJ! Hope you whack many a rattus 👍.

[ranchibi]

Great shooting Randall!  Your Rapid looks lethal and it proved it with the 2 Rattus.  That's a huge moderator/shroud too.  I bet it's very effective.  What's the Rapid detuned to?

Harry!!! Thank you very much! It is so much better than me it’s not funny! LOL! It is a very large moderator, I think it is a semi reflex but very light as it’s made from real carbon fiber as is the outer barrel sleeve epoxied to barrel for rigidity, barrel has zero flex. Purchased it from Ken @ SPAW and had him detune it from a 50ft/lb gun with 25gr JSB to a 37ft/lb with 18gr going 950ish. It shoots slugs really really well too,  NSA 17gr @ 930ish no POI shift same as pellets. Wanted a lower tune to get more shots and to sling lighter ammo that is more cost effective. Even the lighter slugs will have a better BC than heavier pellets down range. Getting close to 80 shots from a 230 bar fill down to 150, quite efficient. Very quiet too. The non choked poly barrel is not picky at all. Built like a tank, trigger is 8oz. It’s double probe is a thing of beauty...outer bullet shape seats ammo flush then the inner probe seats it deeper with no o’ring! Adjustable/customizable just like any AR platform. HS adjustable from side or after removing back stock with one set screw just like a Taipan.

You definitely have a winner Randall.  80 shots @ ~37fpe is really good.  I am guessing it's regulated too?  My fully-tuned Diana 36 .177 has a 7-8 oz. hair trigger!  I ended up discharging it by accident a couple of times.  Be very careful with that light trigger!!  I got a little hole in 1 of the blinds to prove it   Luckily the window was opened as I was getting into position to target Starlings and crow in the winter of '08-09.

Harry!!! Thank you! It is regulated and oh so accurate and consistent in velocity. I am very careful with its trigger but it has a very nice stop after the first stage. So glad you’re window was OPEN! Imagine the sound and screams if it wasn’t open....whew! If winter in VA..you’d have to fashion something quickly to keep the cold out!

[ranchibi]

Great way to blood your Rapid with a double on rats... good shooting Randall.

Luis, thank you so much kind sir! Was kind of surprised a second and third showed up..the third had a lucky eve as I had put the Rapid away for the night not thinking a third would show!

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Hi Randall.

You and your fellow rat hunters are defiantly ....A RAT's Worst Nightmare. 

You folks have some Real Serious Hunting Equipment Too ! 

I'm impressed.

Wack em & Stack em !   


 Best Wishes - Tom

[ranchibi]

Hi Randall.

You and your fellow rat hunters are defiantly ....A RAT's Worst Nightmare. 

You folks have some Real Serious Hunting Equipment Too ! 

I'm impressed.

Wack em & Stack em !   


 Best Wishes - Tom

Tom! You're too kind as this rifle makes me look good....in your most capable hands, you’d have it shooting how it’s supposed to! 🤗 I will try my best to whack as many as possible kind sir!