RAW HM1000X LRT: A High-End American-Made Laser Beam!

RAW has had an unmatched reputation for years, but to get your hands on one meant getting in line. Not anymore! Now you can order the top of the line American PCP that has won competition after competition without waiting for months and months.
In this Airgun Depot Under Pressure, we put the RAW HM1000x LRT (Long Range Target) in .25 caliber to the test at 50 and 100 yards. We think you'll be as blown away as we were!
RAW HM1000X LRT Camo Laminate: www.airgundepot.com/raw-hm100...

[@airgundepot]

One correction: Right hand feed magazines are available, so Travis's concerns about inserting them with a large sidewheel are moot.

[@kcjojo1586]

Airgun Depot is this air rifle compatible to use a huma regulator?

[@muckydog5806]

@@kcjojo1586 This air rifle is already regulated as standard, there is no need to fit an additional item.

[@patankashif]

RAW combines with LW polygonal barral and produce this stunning accurate airgun.its a tack driver.what an accuracy at 50 and 100 yards.i would love to see a regulator gauge too in future.absolutely nailed by RAW.

[@richardcampbell5762]

Really enjoyed the video. Took me back to my junior high years. Beautiful rifle. Made in the USA Baby!!! 👍✌🇺🇸

[@ronklug6395]

I have an pre airforce HM1000X also with LRT stock and its the best airrifle I have ever had.

[@sincity42]

theoben came from the uk and was bought by an american company, the first ever precharged rifle design and still to this day one of the best rifles on the market.i still shoot one of the original rapid 7s and can group at 100 yards no problem. just one note to all rifle owners with a free floating barrel,do not rest it on stands like the video with the barrel taking the weight it will not do your barrel or grouping any good. i do like what america has done with this and glad it still has the alot of the looks of the original.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Great shooting Travis ...Bring that to RMAC !!

[@monkpato]

Thanks, Joe, maybe I will!

[@johnhansen6747]

Awesome open and close, and an awesome gun! Good job guys!

[@airgundepot]

Thank you!

[@cobra03pcphunter8]

Over the FX royale 400 and the wolverine hi lite 2 deystate. I ended up choosing my RAW HM1000. The best air rifle on the market. 100% reliable.

[@je8422377]

Weird Science was the movie in the day!!! RAW’s badass!!

[@heathhalfhill6867]

Truthfully this maybe the best Airrifle ever made in terms of quality and performance.

[@Enonymouse_]

Comparable to Daystate yes.

[@derektodd4126]

My first pcp was a Theoben Rapid 12 mkII. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

[@airgundepot]

Best wishes to you!

[@jamesdenny4734]

MAN... I thought you guys were gonna have the no name TOP FIVE girl appear with the gun

[@je8422377]

James Denny Me too!

[@louisdelaporte2637]

Wel done guys. What an excellent video and review.

[@michaelbeggs5682]

MMM American Made, Butt Pad looks like Bisley from the UK :) Looks Awesome...Incredible Accuracy

[@jmax5105]

Wow! Love it! Love that movie too! Nice work as always.

[@airgundepot]

Thanks! Happy shooting 🎯

[@rickrehm1991]

Awesome intro guys. Great shooting Travis!!!!

[@airgundepot]

Thanks, Rick!

[@airgundepot]

Thanks 🎯

[@BoggWeasel]

Once I saw the price I had to stop watching, not that I wouldn't pay that much, I just can't.... an amazing and fantastic airgun......Red Ryder, eat your heart out kid.

[@cnb4110]

You guys have way too much fun😎

[@ramustechnologies8634]

Awesome MacII

[@johnharvey892]

I got to say I love the intro. I was a teenager in the 80s so I totally get the joke. I have been a huge fan of rapid air weapons as long as I can remember I just can't afford one. their home base factory is here in Tennessee and it's only a couple of hundred miles from where I live. I've always wanted to take a day trip and have a tour of their factory. I read a few comments down below and I'm just going to say.....There's always somebody that's going to say their gun can do this and their gun can do that. They are only fooling themselves. This rifle or any of their rifles out of the box are tuned to perfection....and if you don't think so you can tell them exactly what you want and they will do it for you. I think a lot of people have over expectations of what a air rifle is capable of doing. It is not a powder burning rifle and will never be able to perform like one. My only qualm with this rifle is the trigger guard. For me personally I would like an enclosed trigger guard. I hope rapid air weapons makes a ton of money off of doing this. They absolutely deserve it. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong it's been a long time since I watch the documentary on their factory. They are owned by a husband and wife and they employ about 20 employees. Everyone that works at that factory cares about their job at loves what they do. That's something the rest of the world should take note of. In a world of disposable appliances..... Rapid air weapons make something that will last you a lifetime and they stand behind what they make.

[@airgundepot]

Thanks for your comment. We agree with everything you wrote!

[@raydash2898]

Great video!

[@MikoMuru]

The retro editing is magnificent!

[@airgundepot]

Thanks!

[@heithwatkins]

If I have to beg, borrow, or steal the money. ......I will own this rifle. Thanks brother.

[@bigearl8687]

so with a few turns of the hammer I can get 60fpe? Steve over at aeac did a review on this gun abt 2 years ago n he 60fpe with the 33g 897-900 after it broke in...good review as always..u cover alot details on your review

[@airgundepot]

The hammer spring adjustment is for fine tuning only. You would want to adjust the regulator up to get to 60fpe.

[@hunterghost4982]

Can you guys make a review from the Evol it would be very helpful thank you

[@toml802]

The 2600 was a nice touch.

[@wickedreelz5028]

My RAW1000X is my fav gun far and away, my highly perfected .25 Impact is a close 2nd and my Crown .25 is 3rd... my Impact is insanely consistent and 10 shot 50 yard groups consistently with Kings will run .35 avg and it's hard to believe the 1000X is more accurate. My 1000X will shoot MOA 10 shot groups at 100 yards all day long at the indoor range... 3 MOA at 200 yards with MKIIs at 64ftlbs. Right now the 1000X is THE gun... I'm ordering me a 1000x LRT. 30 here very soon.

[@markr5009]

I own all the guns you mentioned and yessss......the HM1000x is a BEAST of an airgun, very high quality indeed brother, cheers : )

[@g3rmz573]

Surprising low shot count for a bottled gun especially at that power level. My taipan vet .25 standard with 18 inch barrel got 30 shots at that power level. With much less Air. My custom brod with 350cc tank got that power level for 60 shots. Awesome accuracy for the raw but where is the efficiency?

[@Monkeydad1969]

The opening was FANTASTICALLY FANTASTIC! That was a great way for me to relive my teenage years. But the most important was that real cool rifle with the even more real cool gent. The RAW rifles have come a long way. Thanks for the fun vid.

[@airgundepot]

😂We're glad you liked it!

[@michealmckeown8681]

Impressive

[@airgundepot]

We agree!

[@wissammhd1293]

Hi Sir. At what fps you shoot those pellets.

[@PointOfLight13]

Would you please show us some shooting performance with .45 and .50 calibers? Thank you!

[@PointOfLight13]

I see you don’t make those, then how about your .35 caliber shooting performance...? Thanks again!

[@ronklug6395]

Best rifle there is. About the noise they are not that noisy.

[@johnconnor4594]

Lol.. Cool intro ...good shooting. Very nice video & gun.

[@airgundepot]

Glad you liked it

[@gregorybrennan751]

"Cameron?"..."nice rifle!" 😆 i love your guys vids. Was this one a nod to Weird Science? Pretty sure. BEAUTIFUL RIFLE 😲 So out of my kidney failure disabled income posterior it makes me cry.

[@derrickmitchell39dm]

It's alive, it's alive!

[@kurtfirestone2761]

Love reference to wierd science.

[@katrinacrown4148]

Interesting why the AA pellets shoot better than the JSB...Same pellet I thought

[@carsmax]

$ 2.5G ? 2 G ? Out of reach for me. But a great peace of engineering ! Man , the whole airgun world is coming very fare !! What next ... computerised airguns ? Oh no, we have those already , Daystate !!!! Great vid guys !

[@TPVPRO]

Range video starts @ 12:37 your welcome... 🤣

[@kcjojo1586]

Is this air rifle compatible with huma regulator?

[@airgundepot]

As far as we know, HUMA doesn't make a regulator for it.

[@radar2119]

I bought a Beeman HW100 that was advertised as being fully shrouded, when the rifle arrived it wasn't, they have not made this issue right, I would highly recommend that you chose a different company to purchase from. Pyramid air, airguns of Arizona, etc.

[@user-wv5uf1kg8u]

CONFUSED, ARE YOU SAYING BUY FROM PYRAMID AIR, OR NOT BUY FROM PYRAMID AIR?

[@gregormiller4037]

Will this be suitable for mid-game, similar to the FX Crown, can't decide!

[@budfarkus]

Just tried ordering, says it's still "pre-order" ?? Thought he just said "released video today" as these are in Stock????

[@gregormiller4037]

@@budfarkus..he seems to vacillate between 'availability' and a 'short wait time'. He mentioned both, and that production is up and more are available. Give'em a call. Most call reps are pretty good. Maybe ask for a rifle specialist if they exist. Some just have more info than others.

[@gregormiller4037]

@@budfarkus...also Bud, if ya haven't already, check out the FX Crown. They allow interchangeable barrels, so you can change out from .177 - .30 :)

[@budfarkus]

@@gregormiller4037 yeah I now hear the language he uses more closely.Doesnt really say they are in stock,guess it was wishful thinking on my part.I have three RAWs 1000xs rifles now but cant get enough.

[@budfarkus]

@@gregormiller4037 I prefer the FX Impact over the Crown. Have an Impact setup in .25 and .30cal barrel. It's a shooter,but I'm really not into tinkering around and swapping barrels n sighting scope back in. Very cool concept but mine pretty much stays in .25cal set @ full power.

[@toml802]

Lay your thumb alongside the stock. Reduces torque from squeezing too.

[@urbanairgunner6402]

Man I love it 👍👍

[@dominadorroque9177]

I'm impress ...high power rifle..

[@kenlumhemang7654]

Airgundepot should do outdoor gun review otherwise it's too dark inside

[@ethanedler2553]

This is the gun Killeen high uses for JROTC

[@midwestairgunner8500]

Stop the Press #2!! Typo at 1:29, have no idea what an "Imput" is, but I do know what an "Input" is.....

[@airgundepot]

You got us 😬

[@SigmaBallistics]

I'll be a buyer when they get the moderator right, kills the whole appeal of using an airgun....looks like I'll need to go with fx when I decide to pull the trigger on a high end airgun

[@tgardner866]

I agree with you. If it is NOT backyard friendly, then what am I paying for? I can get accuracy like that from any of the top guns.

[@tgardner866]

Im concerned about the noise level. That barrel does not look like it supports a moderator. Hopefully, Im wrong.

[@airgundepot]

We should have pulled it apart to see if one would thread on the barrel, but now we don't have one in to check.

[@garypostell5268]

Single shot?

[@albertopapi4445]

STill quite expensive plus.. still need to be tuned for long range!!! 50yds? Amazing?, other air rifles from other brands can do da same bradha Travis. If I missing the target at a hundred yards on Zero is beacuse da gun..not me! lol

[@ghali1838]

Good,

[@joedokes8641]

Wow 2 grand for an airgun? I agree with jeff , my 223 remington could easily out shoot this ,granted its more expensive to shoot and way louder but 600.00 for gun and whatever scope you would need. I reload so the expense is not as bad. I get it these are the high end of the airgun world like FX and the like.Sort of like a rolls royce vs vw ? Sure is pertty though and at that price it should be!

[@airgundepot]

Airguns are always going to be more money than a comparable firearm because they are far more complex. But for those that love airguns you can't do much better than the HM1000X.

[@joedokes8641]

Yes i understand that very well , but at same time it puts the normal JOE out in the cold because of the price. Not everyone can afford it.Thats why we buy the cheaper more affordable guns. Your doing a great job i enjoy your videos and info very much . Thanks for the reply . Im out LATER.

[@markr5009]

@@joedokes8641 Joe, i agree with you. I even started this same topic on Airgunnation forums .com. The prices are high on these higher end airguns but you can find more affordable options that are really good, ( Hatsan, Ataman, Benjamin, Kral ). The prices on RAW, FX, Daystate are really high and yeah you could easily buy 3 to 4 firearms with one of them but they are built for different purposes. I do own both airguns and fire arms, where the big difference comes with them is the legality of where you can shoot them and for what purpose. You can't just shoot 22lr, 9mm, 5.56 Nato or 223 REM in you backyard without the police showing up and not to mention the expenses, cleaning, etc.. Airguns you can shoot in your backyard all day, super quiet, don't have to clean them as much, very cheap to shoot, accurate up to 150 yards and perfect for hunting all sorts of small to large game , plinking, pesting, target shooting and competition.

[@user-wv5uf1kg8u]

MOST PEOPLE CANNOT SHOOT FIREARMS AT THEIR HOUSE OR YARDS, SO AIRGUNS ARE PURCHASED

[@demarwatson7731]

Weird science 😆

[@allanwind295]

The opening is a waste of time to me. Why don't you split those into a different video, and you can see how many people care for them. The review itself is interesting and well done.

[@darrellbowling2965]

😊

[@wahyusedotchannel1024]

mantap

[@garypostell5268]

Still can’t compete with FX tunable and mags so needs more improvement!

[@garywilliamowski6814]

I thought I turned on weird science hey can you order me Kelly Lebrock

[@antomarkic7190]

That gun must have 150 J min.

[@jamesdenny4734]

150 J min... can you explain ?

[@joshuagregory232]

raw is a is a theoben air rifle they were originally made in United Kingdom so the raw is a old English design (looks a bit like the BSA S10) the directors of theoben had a bit of a falling out and one of them buggered off to America with the designs and opened raw and started making air guns again. r a w not all American.

[@heithwatkins]

Still made in America though. But, wherever it was originally produced. It's a great gun.

[@justinjeffries5807]

Joshua Gregory - Your comment seems pejorative (“buggered off”) toward RAW and Rudderford. Have you ever met Martin?? And RAWs are absolutely American made (and designed by a Brit). Rapid Air Weapons is or was headquartered in Minor Hill, TN. Martin Rudderford and his wife immigrated to the United States from England about 11 years ago. Rutterford did work for Theoben, which went belly up and declared bankruptcy. Rutterford bought the rights to whatever remained of Theoben. And why did he immigrate to the United States? What Martin told me is that the economic and manufacturing climate in England was so poor (too many regulations) that he did not think he could run the company profitably- Theoben could not. So he came to Minor Hill, Tennessee, where he opened up a small shop in a town of 500 people where ALL RAWs were and are produced. Like many companies, RAW purchased parts on the world market, including the German Lothar Walther barrels- but the air rifles are clearly all American built. The HW 1000 is not a Theoben, although it is based upon that design. Rutterford has a prototype of the new Theoben. I have actually held that prototype when I visited the manufacturing facility in Minor Hill. Indeed, I purchased one of the stocks for the NEW Theoben as a replacement stock for my rapid 12, because I wanted to have an ambidextrous stock.

[@brianb5505]

The quality must be affected by the production model. I just received my HM1000xlrt with the camo wood stock. The wood stock has a terrible fit at the butt plate. It’s oversized and has a sizable ridge on one side and its nice and flush on the other. The breach also has some significant dings in the portion around where the pellet goes in. Im really disappointed. The price point is far too high to reflect this production version of the HM1000. I purchased through Airgun Depot.

[@dirtyworks13]

I hope dude that played the "gun creator" got paid well. Man, there are Benjamin pcp rifles that shoot over 1150 for like $250 so what exactly are you paying for.

[@monkpato]

You're not paying for speed, you're paying for accuracy. Virtually no pellet shoots even halfway decent at 1150fps.

[@marcin_szper]

Great gun, but the moderator is .... meh... long and not effective at all.

[@mauriceburwell1221]

Funny

[@HansThunderbolt]

accuracy at 100 yards not very impressive...

[@simonDon6645]

Martin is English / European and doesn’t have a cold, but if it makes you feel all superior to quote American made then fill your boots.

[@jimmyhaley727]

weights the same as a M1 Garand ,,, and only $ 200.00 a #,,, hehehehe

[@abunatkat]

Take that price and stick it up you know what! Ridiculously expensive.

[@christhomas4260]

Silly comment. Price is only ever a reflection of quality

[@mikebrown7357]

Weird science...lol

[@obamant]

haha... I should have read the comments before I posted

[@Twelvestonestacking]

goofy as heck...but pretty funny!

[@airgundepot]

😂 As long as we're funny!

[@joedokes8641]

Looking?@@airgundepot

[@davidflyswag]

First

[@devinchambers1383]

1st

[@aviyalmediakylm2210]

Hi.. Boss.. Pls.. Try to test.. Precihole nx200 athana. Brake barrel gun

[@obamant]

lol... weird science

[@garypostell5268]

Pitiful at 100 yards unacceptable FX eat it up!

[@JR-qz3zt]

Does anyone else get sick of the cheesy ass intros?

[@simplesimon7154]

Yes

[@Edgunsuk]

like so many others its a theoben rapid 7 rip off

[@katrinacrown4148]

Considering Martin Built the Rapids im not surprised

[@radar2119]

Lol, same company.

[@Edgunsuk]

@@radar2119 so im correct :)

[@radar2119]

@@Edgunsuk No, you are not correct. Theoben is owned by RAW.

[@Edgunsuk]

@@radar2119 well i spoke to dave thorbold around 1987 when i got my first thorben so this is a thorben rip off period .

[@kyleswift9422]

I love American made but why spent $2000 when you can spend that and buy an FX. Lol that's just silly

[@shane011471]

Why is it silly may I ask? More reliable than a FX and just as accurate if not more so.

[@briant6669]

I bought a POS fx impact mk2 and all it does is break. FX is total garbage. Never expect a socialist company to have a good work ethic. They are scum. Buy American! I am selling my POS impact on ebay this week.

[@Gunshow86]

I'm disappointed to hear that. I have my heart set on a MK2, so this is truely concerning. What was it that broke?

[@demarwatson7731]

Weird science 😆

[@Oregon-airguns]

@@Gunshow86 did you get the mk2? And if soo, ??

[@chandragani1342]

Indonesian make better pcp rifles with better groupings using local made cnc chamber with anti bouncing hammer technology. LW barrel polygon, composite tank, huma regulator and match grade trigger for only $500. Proved lots of our athletes won the regional shooting championship (Sea Games) using our local made upgraded pcp rifles.

[@costa6235]

Can you name some brands... And also do you export to europe????

[@am2am2am2am]

It is nice gun but I think it is not as special as you are presenting it. This gun to be accurate at its best need Huma regulator. LW barrels are great. European guns are better . You know it and everybody else knows it.

[@justinjeffries5807]

Antonio Mornar - My guess is that you have not held a RAW in your hands, let alone shot one. There exists a reason that the folks who own RAWs- and waited months for Martin Rudderford to custom make them- call RAWs “The Porsche” of air rifles. RAW build quality truly puts some good European air rifles to shame. And how do I know? I own Theoben, Air Arms, Weirauch, Daystate, Beeman (old Beemans manufactured by Webley, Theoben and Weirauch), and FX air rifles, as well as two RAWs. Not one has the OVERALL build quality of a RAW. And yes, Rudderford was an integral part of Theoben (and he owns that name and patents and even has new rifles coming- I have held a prototype). The Daystate and Air Arms likely have the best metal finish by a hair, but the RAWs OVERALL build quality is clearly superior all other air rifles that I own. My first 12 shot group with my .25 Raw (60 FPE version) after I mounted a Nightforce SHV) at 50 yards off the bench was a single hole which was barely bigger than the JSB pellet, maybe a total of 1/16 inch larger. RAWs are indeed extraordinary air rifles.

[@heithwatkins]

@@justinjeffries5807 Thanks brother.

[@heithwatkins]

I guess Teds Holdover is holding a gun to your head as you write that.

[@am2am2am2am]

You are probably right but why not built it backyard friendly instal proper regulator ? The built quality meens nothing i it is not a coplete package. This days ewerithing is on the market. Just need to make proper dessision and have a perfect gun. I do not doubt what you say just you have not make me belive.

[@am2am2am2am]

Heith Watkins No he is not .😂I just give honest opinion. Ted is great shooter and I think he knows what is best for him. If the monney was no object still will buy soething else.

[@Jayt750]

A proper barrel. None of thus flimsy drinking straw rubbish.