RAW HM1000x LTR or RAW TM1000x

[STxShooter]

I am a newbie with air guns (I have hunted deer for over 40 years...so not new to shooting). and I recently bought an Air Arms TX200HC .22 caliber springer (love this gun) and am so glad that I got into backyard target shooting, it's lots of fun.  So now I would like to add to my collection and get a PCP air rifle that would best fit my target shooting/hunting.  Although 90+% of my use will be bench rest target shooting there may be times where I go rabbit or varmint hunting so I'm thinking that I should get a .25 caliber rifle. 

I have done my due diligence and was put on a RAW TM1000 waiting list this afternoon which will probably take 4-5 months to receive.   Later, I started backtracking and started to look at the RAW HM1000x in both the regular model the one with the LRT stock.  I'm not sure what the differences are between the TM1000 and the HM1000x LRT but I sure am leaning towards getting back with them and buying the HM1000x LRT in .25 caliber instead of the TM1000.  So any input on helping me get off of the fence and make my decision would be greatly appreciated.   
Thanks guys, gals.

[dmeguy]

If I were looking at purchasing a RAW, it would be an HM, but I have a soft spot for bottled guns.

[Motorhead]

If ordered from the factory .... YOU CAN get the single shot breech ( TM ) with a 400 or 500 or CF bottle and stock to work with it.
Been there & done JUST THAT !!

[STxShooter]

Hi Scott,

I appreciate your input.   I'm leaning for a .25 caliber because I will use this to hunt occasionally.  (I think that I have answered my own question).  If the TM1000 had a .25 caliber I would probably jump on that or try to figure out which one is better as I'm doing now.

I searched for the differences between the two rifles and all that I can tell is that the TM1000 comes in a .177 caliber and a .20 caliber.  When I figured that out I should have known to do more research before ordering....but I can call tomorrow and set up the purchase of the HM1000x LRT .25 caliber. The only other thing that I'm going back and forth with is that being that my TX100HC is .22 caliber I may want to stick with .22 caliber for the RAW rifle so that I can share the ammo between the two guns....but the .25 caliber just sounds better to me.

[Motorhead]

Hi Scott,

I appreciate your input.   I'm leaning for a .25 caliber because I will use this to hunt occasionally.  (I think that I have answered my own question).  If the TM1000 had a .25 caliber I would probably jump on that or try to figure out which one is better as I'm doing now.

I searched for the differences between the two rifles and all that I can tell is that the TM1000 comes in a .177 caliber and a .20 caliber.  When I figured that out I should have known to do more research before ordering....but I can call tomorrow and set up the purchase of the HM1000x LRT .25 caliber. The only other thing that I'm going back and forth with is that being that my TX100HC is .22 caliber I may want to stick with .22 caliber for the RAW rifle so that I can share the ammo between the two guns....but the .25 caliber just sounds better to me.

.22 caliber has FAR MORE pellet choices and a whole lot cheaper to shoot in the long run.  If punching paper, plinking and small critter vermin shooting would take it over a 25 all day long !!

[STxShooter]

.22 caliber has FAR MORE pellet choices and a whole lot cheaper to shoot in the long run.  If punching paper, plinking and small critter vermin shooting would take it over a 25 all day long !!

Thanks for your wisdom Scott!

[STxShooter]

I changed my order this morning to an HM1000x LRT .22 cal walnut thumbhole stock with 480cc bottle and accessory rail.  I hope that I haven't left something out.  This is going to be a gem.

[marty2]

I’m sure you will enjoy your HM1000x. It’s a well built air rifle.
I have one with a LRT stock  and one with the Thumbhole Walnut stock. For bench rest shooting I find the LRT works a little better, for me at least.