New Secutor Rapax M6 & M7 Review

Secutor Rapax M6 & M7 DMR AEG

The latest DMR release from Secutor Arms is none other than the new iteration of the popular Rapax series. This extremely popular DMR platform constantly gets updated with new models instead of the older models being restocked. This makes them limited editions in a sense and keeps the line fresh looking and up to date.

The Rapax for those that do not know is built on the Ares SR25 infrastructure. This is great because it carries great features and is arguably one of the easiest platforms to build a 308 based DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle). Most Airsoft sites will cater for DMR platforms, some being stricter than others. Some sites will only allow it if the rifle actually resembles a real world DMR platform. This means it being a bigger calibre like the SR25, Scar H & M14 etc etc. That being said most sites will only limit DMR use based on a set of rules. These rules are usually a minimum engagement distance meaning you carry a pistol or secondary for engagements below 30 metres or so and also the rifle being locked to semi auto only and not having the ability to shoot full auto. The added capability you have is operating at a slightly higher velocity compared to those with full auto. This is usually 400-450fps depending on the site.

This is where the Ares SR25, M110, the newer Ares 308 and the Rapax show their strength. You have a rifle with the correct style mags and layout to imitate a DMR and you have the technology from the Ares EFCS gearbox. The gearbox gives you a full regulated mosfet system and quick spring change straight out of the box. Why is a fully regulated mosfet in a DMR important you may ask. It prevents gearbox lockups, gives you a snappy trigger response, and they are completely programmable. So if you want to shoot at a lower velocity and activate full auto with a programming box you can. It also means that locked to semi auto there is no way for the gun to fire full auto without removing yourself from a game and using a programming box to change the rifle. Some Airsoft sites require a mechanical lock on the selector by either screwing a bolt into the side of the receiver (no one wants to do that) or mechanically lock the selector plate. This is both unreliable and damaging to the rifle. In this day and age the technology available for Airsoft gearboxes is much better. You can go out and get an aftermarket Gate Titan or similar and install them into most gearboxes to achieve the same result but with the Ares SR25 infrastructure you dont need to do this as its already installed.

The new Rapax has the exact same receiver as previous models and the same technology inside. The changes are external on the front and back giving you a sliding M4 style stock and a M-Lok rail system. There are external differences to the M6 and M7 models which reach further than the colour. The M6 model in black gives you a chunky flash hider and the M7 in Tan gives you a small suppressor and suppressor cover. Both models are threaded to 14 mm clockwise. You have a full length rail on top for your scope and accessories and the M-Lok means most current accessories and rail sections can be bolted on. Both guns use the new Ares 308 midcap magazine which according to Ares is 130 rounds in capacity. Ares have done a few different lengths of their new magazine, but we will know more on those once they are released. The Rapax is compatible with all magazines that have been released and those that are already out there. As long as you are using Rap ax branded magazines or Ares SR25, M110 and 308 magazines they will work just fine.

The Rap ax now comes wired to Deans from the factory which is a welcome change. You can also run these guns on 7.4v or (preferably) 11.1v lipo batteries. Just be aware that if you use a programmer you must set it to the battery you intended to use because after it is programmed it will only work with that battery type. All those that come into us are programmed to use 11.1v lipo batteries. We highly recommend the bigfoot 1300mah 11.1v lipo (SKUs: 613019 which is on tamiya & 614379 which in on Deans already).

When chrono'd the Rapax was very consistent with a max of 460fps on a 0.20g BB. I then switched it out to a 0.40g BB and the consistency got even better. On a 0.40g BB the average was 311fps and a variance of 3-4fps. This new Rapax is extremely consistent which is what you need with a DMR platform and if the power isn't quite right for your Airsoft site it can be adjusted thanks to the quick spring change system.

Moving on to the range test I went straight back to 40 metres (the max range we have available here). I didnt see much point testing it at 15 or 30 metres as its a DMR and it needs to be good at long range accurate shooting. Using Ares 0.40g BB's I loaded up the mag and started rattling out rounds down range. After a few adjustments to the hop up unit I was shooting the heavy BB's flat to 40 metres. I was in a standing, unsupported position with no scope and the iron sights were folded down. That being said the Rapax is extremely accurate especially with the stock barrel and hop up rubber. It is told that they have updated the hop up rubber and I can believe them. If I was shooting 0.30g BB's I would say no brainer the rifle would shoot well at this range however using heavier BB's the Rapax just spews them out nice and consistent and accurate. I am able to hit the smallest plate which is a 4-inch steel disc at 40 metres with ease and it would be even easier if I had a scope attached to the rifle.

So you have good technology inside a rifle that looks fantastic, comes in two variants and performs astonishingly with incredible consistency. The only thing I will stress to you is pick one up quick before they are gone. The Rapax never takes long to sell out and if it does you might just find that your waiting for the next new model to come out which may take a while.