FX Airguns newest PCP... the IMPACT (video overview)

[rockymtbiker]

Ronin,

I have a picatinny single-point sling attachment; I'm thinking it could be attached at the back of the top rail and make for a handy carry option. Not sure whether it would interfere with the scope mount but I think it's worth trying.

Stephen

 

[Ronin001]

Thanks... Im asking on the behalf of some other fellow air gunners not on this forum. I did point out that you can do a single sling attachment but they are very interested if a rear attachment can be done.

 

[jorgemac]

Hi, excellent video¡¡
There is a left version? Or at last a lefty cheek rest?

 

[nelo64]

I did it with my fx wildcat and it works pretty good.

 

[rockymtbiker]

Looks great, Nelo64; thanks for sharing. And I'm assuming that placing the attachment at the rear of the rail allows for a muzzle-down carry which keeps the weapon out of the way when you need to use both hands for another task?

Stephen

 

[nelo64]

Yeah rockymtbiker, there is a slight bias towards the front of the rifle, but not too much. The balance point of this wildcat is at the trigger w/o bipod.

=Danny

note: There are also two other Quick Detach points on the rifle, one at the rear of the stock and one right behind the atlas rail that supports the bipod. These are noveske qd flush cups. You can tether the magpul ms4 strap to those points for a more traditional sling attachment.​

 

[rockymtbiker]

Sounds like the balance points for the Wildcat and Impact are the same; that's why I have planned to attach the slingpoint at the rear of the rail since I prefer a muzzle-down carry. Had thought about the possibility of using an ms4 strap on the Impact but don't think it would be as secure plus I would worry about possible barrel/shroud distortion.

The question I have is whether attaching the sling to the back of the rail will force me to mount the scope too far forward; have you had any issues with the Wildcat in that regard?

Thanks again for sharing.

Stephen

 

[jack_sander]

hey, i saw your video and i wanted to ask, does it come with that bag??? and do i need to put it in?


i hope you answer my question.

 

[Michael]

jack_sanderhey, i saw your video and i wanted to ask, does it come with that bag??? and do i need to put it in?


i hope you answer my question.

To what bag are you referring to?

 

[nelo64]

No problem whatsoever rockymtbiker, I use an Hawke Sidewinder 8-32 x 56 scope and the eye relief is 3.5". Where I have it mounted is perfect for my cheek weld.

 

[rockymtbiker]

Sounds good, nelo64; thanks for the info. Think I will give it a try.

 

[jack_sander]

go to google search fx impact select pictures and you will see a bag inside it the fx impact you need to put it in togather

 

[rockymtbiker]

Tom,

I think perhaps Jack is referencing the hard case when he says bag. My understanding from reading Ted's comments is that all Impacts will be shipped in the hard case. Is that understanding correct?

Stephen

 

[rockymtbiker]

. My apologies for the salutation, Michael; obviously I'm so eager to read what both you guys are posting that I'm having trouble keeping you two straight. No disrespect intended.

 

[Tominco]

LOL!  
(BTW, I don't know the definitive answer to that question.)

 

[Michael]

"rockymtbiker". My apologies for the salutation, Michael; obviously I'm so eager to read what both you guys are posting that I'm having trouble keeping you two straight. No disrespect intended.

None taken, we're try to answer questions on each others thread when possible. We are learning as we go.

 

[Hits]

Michael, that was an awesome review! Thanks for taking the time to shoot and edit your video. I can hear my wife complaining now about having to put a bucket below my seat to catch the drools! When I make the transition to PCPs, this will be my choice! Thanks again!

 

[Michael]

You are very welcome. Inevitably there will be lots of video reviews in the future, I was just lucky to snag one of the first.

You might want to try a bib, so you don't have to bend over the bucket!

 

[Michael]

"gixxer3000"Hi michael.
Q: In the video you say the .22 took you by surprise. Do you think its possible the Impact is going supersonic with .22 with everything at max power ? If it pushes 25 grains at 970fps, i could imagine a 16-18 grain .22 go at 1030-1040 fps.That will definitely up the soundlevels a fair bit.

Preciate the work.

Yes I believe it was because the pellets were going supersonic.

 

[Michael]

"greg"Thanks for the video, Michael.

I am curious about the 'no war' statement, or rather learning the nature of those conflicting effects in a PCP. Anyone care to shed some light?
Secondary to that, though still interesting, is understandings how impact is different in dealing with those issues.

I wish I was qualified to answer your question. The best word I can think of would be "harmony".