Help me decide on my next Air Rifle please...FX Impact or Raw HM1000x

[abqjoe]

So I've owned my FX Dreamline Tactical w/AR stock in .22 cal for a couple of months now and I love it! But, now I'm ready to purchase my second Air Rifle, this time in .25 cal. I have narrowed it down to 2; FX Impact w/700mm barrel and the RAW HM1000x. My question for the community is, which one should I go with based on accuracy, reliability, and quality of build? The rifle would be used for pest control, varmint hunting, backyard target shooting and the occasional trip to the range. This rifle will be shot from both offhand standing positions and from a rest..... Thanks in advance for the input!

[triggertreat]

I have always admired the quality of the RAW airguns, and also I like them being located nearby in my state.  Being a hunter though, I personally don't see myself with a RAW airgun simply due to their weight.  So, for me, I would have to go for the Impact.  More power, adjustability and less field carry weight.

[UCChris]

JSAR Raptor, then the RAW, then the FX.

[Hayfoot]

what about getting a .25 barrel for the dreamline?
I don't know anything about the RAW rifles, but I own a .25 FxImpactX in 700mm and love it.  many options, aftermarket parts, ongoing R&D, etc.  I swore I'd never get a bullpup nor a bottle gun, but I'm a convert.  Loving the Impact.  coming out soon is a new plenum, I hear, which would further allow you to increase the fps.  Get it with a slug liner and introduce yourself to Nick! (https://nielsenspecialtyammo.com/)
Mike

[Hobbyman2007]

I’ve got the ImpactX with a larger plenum but have yet to put it through its paces . I must say it’s a complicated rifle . Sure caliber swaps are easy , tuning for power and efficiency is somewhat simple but that’s where it ends . If I were to do it over , RAW all the way . Tune it with one bullet and be done with it . Surely there’s a way to reduce weight on the RAW rifles .

[chuckinohio]

  My RAW will outshoot my Impact off of the bench every time. If I REALLY mind my Ps and and Qs the Impact will shoot close to what the RAW can do, but more of a raggedy hole than stacking pellets if you know what I mean. Both at 50 yards by the way.

  The Impact wins in overall length, quicker to get a follow up shot off, and noise level. The RAW is loud, but better suited to bench work.

  I would say go Impact for the best all around rifle that will fill all the roles you mentioned. The RAW is very impressive and I would never sell mine, but it is somewhat limited in its capabilities compared to the Impact.

  If you are going to be anywhere near Ohio over the Holiday season, drop me a PM and you can sit down with both and decide for yourself. I got air and lead for days of fun!!