The New Raptor From Truvelo

**RangeTech** · 29-09-2009, 14:59

Hi all

This a discussion on the good and the bad of the new modified raptor that truvelo have now launching

plz feel free speak ur mind

**BigT** · 29-09-2009, 15:02

I have only put a few rounds through one.

Dont know why they had to change how the mags are seated from the R series.

Didnt seem as reliable as the LMs I have witnessed and shot. I have only shot one raptor though so this cannot be seen as a measure of overall reliability.

If they prove to be reliable long term I think they would be good bang for buck

**RangeTech** · 29-09-2009, 15:15

Dont know why they had to change how the mags are seated from the R series.

Hay BigT

Well thats the thing is that they haven't changed from the R series or LM series. It still use the the same mags. They designed it that it can take both mags. With a simple mod to the gun it changes from taking LM mags to M4 style mag where you just slot it in. When u order the gun u choose the spec. I think that is a brilliant bit of planning there. Whats nice bout the raptor is that it comes in 2 different calibers as well 5.56x45nato and 7.62x39(AK round). Thats very very cleaver as well.and its extremely light weight with next to nothing recoil. Ive test fired the gun a number of times now with plenty rounds thru it and in my opinion, i think south africa has found the answer for the replacement of the R series and LM.

**Killabeez** · 29-09-2009, 15:57

Where can I go to fondle 1 of these rifles?

**BigT** · 29-09-2009, 16:07

What I meant is that I would rather that the mags rocked in rather than went straight up.

**RangeTech** · 29-09-2009, 16:11

BigT they do, exactly like the LM or R series. As i said wen u buy 1 u choose if u want the mag well or not. If not then its exactly like the LM

**camouflage762** · 29-09-2009, 16:13

prices?

**BigT** · 29-09-2009, 16:14

Originally Posted by RangeTech

BigT they do, exactly like the LM or R series. As i said wen u buy 1 u choose if u want the mag well or not. If not then its exactly like the LM

Good to know. Thanks for that.

**RangeTech** · 29-09-2009, 16:17

Killiabeez ill keep u posted on wen the next shoot will be.

camouflage762 well u looking at +- R10k

I think that is way to cheep for the rifle, i would class it in the region of around R15K to R20K

**camouflage762** · 29-09-2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by RangeTech

Killiabeez ill keep u posted on wen the next shoot will be.

camouflage762 well u looking at +- R10k

I think that is way to cheep for the rifle, i would class it in the region of around R15K to R20K

Thanks.
I am interested.