Evanix Rainstorm

[twigstoy]

I have decided to turn to the dark side... I am looking at the Evanix Rainstorm. My question is.. 1) Can I use a pump with this rifle to start out with? 2) Which pump? 3) Is this a decent rifle for $659.00? 4) Any better suggestions for this price range? I am looking for a good hunting rifle..

[Tpatner412]

Yes you can pump the rifle up.  I would get one of the higher end pumps like the Hill.  It's a GREAT rifle for the price range and you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer looking or shooting gun for that price

[Nomadic Pirate]

Fantastic Rifle,...get a Hill pump, you'll love both

[RatRacer]

Excellent gun. Handles so much better than the Marauder it replaced. I hand pump, and use a Benji and a FX 4 stage and the FX does a better job, so the extra expense will equal an easier experience.

[tunaboat]

I love my Rainstorm.  Hard hitter and very accurate with the heavier pellets.

[MustangMike]

Can't go wrong with that rifle

As for pumps since it will require A LOT of pumping id go for the fx 4 stage pump.. you can select 3 or 4 stages with that pump.. 3 stage will fill faster but require more effort in pumping as the psi increases.. 4 stage will take more pumps then 3 stages but the pumping will require less effort at the same psi as when its set to 3 stages..

A hill pump is 3 stages and is a darn good pump..I'm not 100% but I think hill makes the fx pumps..

[Norm_m]

I purchased my Rainstorm, sent it to Will Piatt to be tuned it https://sites.google.com/site/saddlemountaingunsmith/home and I just love it.The Rainstorm has great accuracy, very powerfull and handles very nicely. Sold my MRod and do not miss it at all.
I reccommend the Rainstorm to anyone trying to decide on their first PCP
Norm

[twigstoy]

Does the Hill Or FX pump clamp right on, or do I need to buy an adapter? Anything else I need?

[Nomadic Pirate]

The Probe that comes with the rifle screws into the pump, nothing else needed

[aack73]

you will need plenty of pellets and time to launch them.

[twigstoy]

Haha.. You can bet your sweet bootie I will be letting them fly!!! It is hunting season here in the hill of Tennessee..

[twigstoy]

Btw, What is the baffle mod I hear everyone talking about?

[gtcpa]

Btw, What is the baffle mod I hear everyone talking about?

Don't know if its the same that you are hearing, but Will Piatt improves the stock baffles. 
I also sent my gun to Will, and am very glad I did.  That guy does great work.

[twigstoy]

Thanks for the helpful replies... One other question.... Does it matter if I get the long or short version? I am ready to pull the TRIGGER!!!

[Nomadic Pirate]

On the Rainstorm there's only one official version, however they have being coming out with shorter and longer shrouds, the longer obiously will be more quiet

pull that trigger, I sure miss my Rainstorm, if I get extra cash I'll get one again

[twigstoy]

Ok, I have seen where some companies have one they call the long version.. Just double checking so I don't make a mistake.. That's alot of coins.

[Norm_m]

I know that PA has the short carbine version, which is what I got. I love mine and it is deadly accurate. The long version has a longer shroud to make it quieter. Mine after being tuned by Will Piatt to 47 FPE is a bit loud but still neighbor friendly. Wanting to make it quieter I added a TKO to it.
No matter which way you go I am sure you will be a happy shooter
Norm