Quest 500 (1000mod) vs RM422

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razpizdiay · #1 Post by **razpizdiay** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:03 pm

hey guys,

i am getting a little bored with my co2 and pump rifles. So i want to get a decent springer, without ordering anything from the web. i have a RM422, that chrony's at 420fps with 14.3gr pellets.

i was just thinking what is a better choice:

fixing up my RM422 to shoot at 500-600fps (got some info from "Sniper" and "RM422")
or
buying a Quest 500 and modding the piston

i am not looking for a velocity gun, for that i have my 2289 and 2250. so please dont start discussing the differences of 7.9gr pellet at 900fps and 14.3 pellet at 600fps. i just want an accurate, reliable, comfortable springer that i will be more than happy to shoot about 50 times every weekend.

by the way, i have a friend who is REALLY interested in my RM422, so i can sell it to him (i would guess $100) and buy a quest for $20 more from lebaron, if they still carry them. if not, i will have to buy it from canadian tire for $200...

thanks.

ABshooter · #2 Post by **ABshooter** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:35 pm

Although I have never owned an RM422, I did own a Quest 500x for about a month, and I can tell you to get the RM422 right now, since you're not going for velocity.

RM422 · #3 Post by **RM422** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:40 pm

Do not sell your RM422. It's much better than the Quest!!!! If you are not looking for a velocity gun then keep your RM422. I'm still in the middle of re-building my RM422 and as I told you when I PMed you I have my RM422 shooting at close to 600fps. I just have to wait till I get the Diana 24 piston head and it will be shooting better than a Quest. The Quest is hold sensitive where the RM422 is not. The RM422 is more accurate too. I can plink with mine on walnuts out to 30 yards with the iron sights.

razpizdiay · #4 Post by **razpizdiay** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:33 pm

i know that the RM422 is an amazing rifle. it was my first airgun when i came to canada. plus it was a HUGE step up from what i had in my home country, which was my dads (30 years old or so) Baikal IJ-38...

i am just a little dissapointed with its barrel length... i mean it is only 10-1/2" ... that is less than a backpacker ! plus i am little concerned with the number of grooves the RM's rifling has, its SO many, its hard to count !

RM422 · #5 Post by **RM422** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:31 am

In my opinion the more grooves in the rifling the better. Becuase that increases accuracy. What I'm about to say may not make sense but here it goes. I find that the RM422 is a well made rifle that breaks down pretty fast. If someone can re-word that for me please do.lol. But please don't sell your RM422. As soon as you put the Quest spring in you can already notice a difference. And when I get the Diana24 piston head it will be even better.