Reduced Power FX Wildcat

[parallax]

Noticed when I was benchmarking my .22 FX Wildcat that the report is greatly reduced when MV is around 800 fps (off regulator) versus 890 fps (on regulator). I'm shooting 18.1 JSB's. This probably isn't a surprise to the more experienced forum members and now makes sense to me - less MV equals significantly less report. Has anyone purposely lowered the MV of their .22 Wildcat? How did you go about making the required changes? Did the changes result in increased shot count & by how much? Is their a loss in accuracy at reduced MV?

Currently, My Wildcat shoots 7mm c-t-c groups at 30 yards & I'm a terrible shot, so changing this gun seems like nothing but risk. But, if someone has had success, with a lower power tune, I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences.

Thanks AGN.

 

[Scott_MCT]

With 18.1 I needed to lower my Wildcat to below 900 FPS or I would get flyers. I shoot at 880 now and accuracy is excellent. But now that it's broken in maybe I can go back to the 920 FPS it was at originally? Anyway at either velocity it was too loud so I went with the FX stackable pack and now it is very quiet. Very high quality and well worth the $.

 

[parallax]

Same here Scott, the factory Wildcat is way too loud for me. I've also tried the factory stackable moderator as well as the Huggett & one of Mr. Clauge's designs. All three I've tried work well to reduce report, but Neil's is just a bit better & looks the best in my opinion.

Nevertheless, I still want more and am wondering if reducing FPE is a viable option. So, what say you?

 

[Paio]

With JSB 18.13 grains, mine is 890FPS and I am getting 10.5mm at 50 meters (55 yards). I am planning to reduce FPS to be a little less loud and more precise. Will start to make adjustments soon. At 890FPS its has 56 shots on regulator.

 

[jimmiezz]

I have a wildcat 25 and it likes the mk2s pellets. Very accurate and great knockdown power for pests 

 

[MarkUK]

You could wind your Hammer Spring Tensioner all the way out (note exactly how many turns, eg 3 and a quarter) and try it there.

That would take enough power off to make a significant loudness difference. Chronograph again and see how it groups.

If it doesn't group, you could go halfway or all the way back to your original setting. Nothing lost. Risk = trivial.