what should be my first fx air rifle

[bobby]

I'm really torn between 2 fx guns one is the bobcat 25 cal or the boss i am going to be hunting groundhogs squirrels and on occasion coyotes any advise on either is greatly appreciated 

 

[travels4fun]

For coyotes, go with the .30 FX boss.

 

[bobby]

Thanks buddy here in wv we have open season on coyotes and groundhogs so it would give me something to do in the off season 

 

[DylanSanders]

What is wrong with the Bobcat in 30cal? Or if you get a impact you can change caliber.

 

[bobby]

I really really like the bobcat for its short bullpup stock and the impact is awesome I was just curious about the shot count on the impact 

 

[DaveG]

Bobby, where in WV? I have an FX500, and a .30 Bobcat. The .25 would do the job, no problem. I have taken dozens of ground hogs with it out to a tad over 100 yards, here on WV. The .30 will do it even better, but is not really required...

 

[travels4fun]

Chrony Results: 30 FX Bobcat
Pellet: .30 JSB Exact 44.75 Grain
Chrony Distance: 12-14" from muzzle
Temp: 86 F
Humidity: Hi 85-90%
Date: July 24, 2014

Magazine 1 - Avg Velocity 865.9 FPS
Starting Pressure: 248 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 220 Bar

Magazine 2 - Avg Velocity 864.4 FPS
Starting Pressure: 220 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 200 Bar

Magazine 3 - Avg Velocity 871.7 FPS
Starting Pressure: 200 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 180 Bar

Magazine 4 - Avg Velocity 867.1 FPS
Starting Pressure: 180 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 158 Bar

Magazine 5 - Avg Velocity 853.1 FPS
Starting Pressure: 158 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 140 Bar

Magazine 6 - Avg Velocity 816.0 FPS
Starting Pressure: 140 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 120 Bar

Magazine 7 - Avg Velocity 768.2 FPS
Starting Pressure: 120 Bar
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Ending Pressure: 108 Bar

Magazine 8 - Avg Velocity 709.8 FPS
Pressure: 108 Bar
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End Pressure: 93 Bar

Average Air Used per Shot: 2.15 bar (31.8 psi)

 

[bobby]

I live in between Fairmont and morgantown 

 

[bobby]

I have a Benjamin marauder 25 cal now but I want something with a little more accurate

 

[DaveG]

Road trip! I am in the Ripley, Ravenswood area. If you want to try either of the guns, just give me a ring, and we will set something up... The FX's are quite a bit different than the M'rod.

I just took this groundhog last week with the .30 -

 

[bobby]

I greatly appreciate that man no buddy around hear that I know of has a fx heck I think most have a springer 

 

[bobby]

How far did you take him at

 

[DaveG]

@50 yard shot. Very easy shot to take with this gun ;-)

 

[bobby]

Yea I would say so they are outstanding shooters from watching teds videos the shooter has something to do with it also

 

[bobby]

If been saving my pennies to try like crazy to get one they are very expensive for a construction workers pay lol

 

[DaveG]

hey, I started making my own because I couldn't afford anything I really liked! ;-)

 

[bobby]

I know the feeling lol I'm glad the fx lowered the price a bit for the bobcat it makes me feel a little bit better about dropping 2500 on a decent setup

 

[keysersoze]

Bobby, I don't know what your time frame is but if I were you I would wait for the Impact. Providing the Impact is accurate I see the design as lightyears ahead of the Bobcat. The mid-ship bolt alone is a huge improvement over the rear cocking lever. I have a Vulcan (the first middle located bolt assembly) and it is very handy. The second reason is versatility. The price of under 1900 with the possibility to change calibers is a game changer. The other factor is the AR style grip and safety. This will allow you to get a custom grip from almost any AR company. The picatinny rail is also the better scope mounting platform. I am going to set mine up with a 20 MOA one piece mount and a SWFA SS scope. This will be a true 300 yard capable set up when using a MRAD turret. Get the .30 and then order another caliber later if you feel the need for a higher shot count. I also suspect that this gun will be quieter than the Bobcat

 

[bobby]

Thank you for the advise I still have a little bit more to save before I can get one I am really digging the style of the impact I will probably wait until I can see a decent review of it may ted will do a review when it comes out hope and pray lol

 

[CAAirgunner]

The FX Impact has a 480cc air reservoir, while the FX Boss has a 500cc air reservoir. Shotcount should be about the same on the FX Impact, if not better! The FX Impacts will start shipping this summer according to AOA.