Fx Wildcat
- Thread starter P.Shooter71
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My thought is that AOA was the sole US importer so getting on their list would be better than the other distributors is just further down the line...probably a longer wait. But I assume they have so many allocated for their stock then others are sent on to the distributors.
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I would think that they will test the ones ordered directly from them, they usually always test the high dollar guns before they send them out. They will probably ship the orders out to other dealers as soon as they come in. Just speculation, of course.
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The FX shipment that arrived on Friday included not just Wildcats but various FX models. I know some of the boxes were new .30 Mk2 Bobcats all of which have already been spoken for.
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travels4fun merely quoted you in reference to linsfreak's reply to my question,nothing derogatory was meant by it.Forgive me if it was taken that way.
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Fbom8
You are totally cool. I didn't take it as being derogatory at all. I'm to blame for not figuring out it's context. For that I apologize.
Scott
You are totally cool. I didn't take it as being derogatory at all. I'm to blame for not figuring out it's context. For that I apologize.
Scott
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I'm pretty sure Frederic Axelsson is, or will be, reading this very soon. You're the first internet poster with a Wildcat - your words are important to your fellow air gun comrades, and to the manufacturer, of this highly anticipated new product.
As you said, you made a mistake drilling the hole too large so the truth is it's probably only related to the error you made and no issue from the manufacturer. Regardless, everyone is interested. I suspect FX will go out of their way to help you out. Let us know how this works out.
Congrats on the new gun man, she is a beauty.
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I had this problem with my bobcat, the sprung legged bi pods are too violent for the stock material I think. If you epoxy it back in I wouldn't start using the legs on the bi pod again, I did and it didn't last long. I ended up putting an atlas rail on and using a QD picatinny attachments for my Harris bi pod and rather than fold the legs up I just remove it.
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What do you think about using the type of sling stud that has a nut you countersink on the inside?
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I belive that would no doubt be the best solution , or simply put on a propper picatinny rail with 2 or 3 screws and have it done propperly
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I might be in the market for a replacement stock once the wallet allows it. Made quite the investment getting in to this sport all at once.
I might just drill another hole an inch back and try my luck there but the stock seems a bit brittle. I would go for a tube clamp with a stud but I think estetically it would be horrible with a bipod attached. Could work for a sling though.
Thanks @arod2000. We'll see how it goes.
That is one way to go about it @ben10. Even worried about using the stud for a sling. It feels awful getting this problem with a spanking new rifle.
Whats bothering me most is that it went so well with the wood stock.
I might just drill another hole an inch back and try my luck there but the stock seems a bit brittle. I would go for a tube clamp with a stud but I think estetically it would be horrible with a bipod attached. Could work for a sling though.
Thanks @arod2000. We'll see how it goes.
That is one way to go about it @ben10. Even worried about using the stud for a sling. It feels awful getting this problem with a spanking new rifle.
Whats bothering me most is that it went so well with the wood stock.
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BitFrost, I hate it for you, I would be sick if that happened to my brand new pride and joy!
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It makes your heart sink a bit doesn't it
i hve have some monster threaded inserts now the hold my picatinny rail on. I think they are about an 8mm hole for each one with a heavy thread, similar to the thread on a swivel stud but obviously bigger. These take an M6 Allen head bolt which is slightly bigger than the atlas rail holes so I also had to bore those out a little.
Its a a shame I had to go to these lengths but I think that is the nature of the stock material. You just have to know its limitations. I still won't put load against the rail that isn't necessary just as a precaution.
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You would think provisions would be included in the design to allow for inserts or studs to be added in that area.
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It definitely does @ben10
Problem is there is so many different types of bipod and rails with different spacing that it would be impossible to fit all of it. @scubajeeper
Problem is there is so many different types of bipod and rails with different spacing that it would be impossible to fit all of it. @scubajeeper
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Bitfrost
Sorry to hear about your stock. When things like that happen, I get sick to my stomach for a little while and then get over it and accept that what's done is done. I want to attach a bi-pod to my Air Wolf and don't want to go the route of using a bottle clamp solution for the same reason you mentioned. I wish manufacturers would start prepping their rifles with either a stud or groove to install a mount. RAW is the only manufacturer to do this as far as I know. There are only a few airguns that come from the factory with picattiny rails on the bottom. The Wolverine C and the yet to be released Impact.
Scott
Sorry to hear about your stock. When things like that happen, I get sick to my stomach for a little while and then get over it and accept that what's done is done. I want to attach a bi-pod to my Air Wolf and don't want to go the route of using a bottle clamp solution for the same reason you mentioned. I wish manufacturers would start prepping their rifles with either a stud or groove to install a mount. RAW is the only manufacturer to do this as far as I know. There are only a few airguns that come from the factory with picattiny rails on the bottom. The Wolverine C and the yet to be released Impact.
Scott
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If I were to do this again I would get it done professionally. I've accepted it for now, and I'm sure there is a solution for me out there.
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