I'm thinking to buy a new one but which one do you think is better?? Shot count and accuracy?? Any help will be appreciated..
Cricket.25 vrs wildcat.25
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It's too close to say one is better. They both have advantages.
The Wildcat is lighter and has a forward cocking lever. The cricket has higher capacity mags, adjustable power, it's shorter and less pellet fussy.
Accuracy is about equal if you properly tune and choose the best pellet for each. Either one could be better depending on the individual unit.
Just get the one you like best. You can't go wrong with either. They are both excellent.
The Wildcat is lighter and has a forward cocking lever. The cricket has higher capacity mags, adjustable power, it's shorter and less pellet fussy.
Accuracy is about equal if you properly tune and choose the best pellet for each. Either one could be better depending on the individual unit.
Just get the one you like best. You can't go wrong with either. They are both excellent.
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I have both.
Cricket is 50 ft/lb and Wildcat is 40 (with JSB 34 grain).
Shot counts are similar at about 40 shots per fill.
Cricket is Heavy and Wildcat is light.
Both are tack drivers and fairly quiet.
Both are regulated.
Cricket is a higher pressure fill. (I fill mine to 250 bar but it is rated to 300)
Wildcat is a 230 bar fill.
Cricket cocking is at the right rear so hand has to leave the trigger area to cycle the action.
Wildcat cocking lever is well placed in center over trigger and requires minimal hand displacement to operate the action.
I would state some hunting information but the truth is I destroyed every grackle with my Cricket this spring and have had none to use the Wildcat on since I got it.
I have taken a Coyote at 50 yards with a lung / heart shot with the Cricket.
Bottom line I would buy BOTH to avoid any buyers remorse after purchasing just one or the other.
Thurmond
Cricket is 50 ft/lb and Wildcat is 40 (with JSB 34 grain).
Shot counts are similar at about 40 shots per fill.
Cricket is Heavy and Wildcat is light.
Both are tack drivers and fairly quiet.
Both are regulated.
Cricket is a higher pressure fill. (I fill mine to 250 bar but it is rated to 300)
Wildcat is a 230 bar fill.
Cricket cocking is at the right rear so hand has to leave the trigger area to cycle the action.
Wildcat cocking lever is well placed in center over trigger and requires minimal hand displacement to operate the action.
I would state some hunting information but the truth is I destroyed every grackle with my Cricket this spring and have had none to use the Wildcat on since I got it.
I have taken a Coyote at 50 yards with a lung / heart shot with the Cricket.
Bottom line I would buy BOTH to avoid any buyers remorse after purchasing just one or the other.
Thurmond
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I have a .25 cricket and ABSOLUTELY love it! it is the most accurate gun I have ever owned, it shoots jsb 34 grains at 860 but can be turned all the way to 930, which makes it extremely versatile and ''tunable''.
the mag holders are truly a wonderful design.
the .25 cricket is at least 150$ cheaper on the used market right now so if you are cost concious that would also lean you towards a cricket.
I guess that clarifies my preference, get a cricket!! you won't regret it
the mag holders are truly a wonderful design.
the .25 cricket is at least 150$ cheaper on the used market right now so if you are cost concious that would also lean you towards a cricket.
I guess that clarifies my preference, get a cricket!! you won't regret it
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"T3PRanch"I have both.
Cricket is 50 ft/lb and Wildcat is 40 (with JSB 34 grain).
Shot counts are similar at about 40 shots per fill.
Cricket is Heavy and Wildcat is light.
Both are tack drivers and fairly quiet.
Both are regulated.
Cricket is a higher pressure fill. (I fill mine to 250 bar but it is rated to 300)
Wildcat is a 230 bar fill.
Cricket cocking is at the right rear so hand has to leave the trigger area to cycle the action.
Wildcat cocking lever is well placed in center over trigger and requires minimal hand displacement to operate the action.
I would state some hunting information but the truth is I destroyed every grackle with my Cricket this spring and have had none to use the Wildcat on since I got it.
I have taken a Coyote at 50 yards with a lung / heart shot with the Cricket.
Bottom line I would buy BOTH to avoid any buyers remorse after purchasing just one or the other.
Thurmond
Good idea. That is so much easier than choosing!
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One thing not mentioned is the Cricket in bullpup design lacks a safety. the mags are reasonable in the 30 dollar range, not owning a Wildcat the Cricket is very easy to work on. The regulator is simple and getting a spread under 10 fps is done regularly by experienced tuners, and lucky rookies. There are at least 3 different power adjusters available, not on the .25 but on the .22 I was able to retard the power by about 175 fps by backing out the screw. Pellet choice was simple, the .25 shoots JSB's very well. The power nod as others have mentioned goes to the Cricket. The synthetic stock is described as heavy, yet the gun shoots good, and feels comfortable even off hand with a heavy scope.
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Safety's are over rated. The only safe gun is one that is de-cocked which the Cricket and the Wildcat do very easily. The Cricket also has the option to disable the magazine indexing which makes a "recovery" from de-cocking much simpler than having to remove and reinstall the magazine to assure no double loading when re-cocking.
Thurmond
Thurmond
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IF you can wait, wait for the Mutant to come out in .25 Better than Cricket and with anti double load feautre
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I don't have a Cricket but have the Wildcat in .25 caliber and I get 820 fps with the JSB 33.95 grain for 50.7 fpe. I really like the forward cocking lever on the Wildcat and the weight is a little less than the Cricket. For the Wildcat 6.6 lbs.vs 7.65 lbs. for the Cricket. Anyway I don't think you could go wrong with either rifle. Bill PS I decided one day to try shooting my Condor in .22 cal and Wildcat at 100 yards with my groundhog hunting pellets. The Wildcat shooting the JSB 33.95 grain did very good for accuracy. I would say the average group size at 100 yards was about 1 inch.
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I own the Cricket synthetic in 25 and tested afelllow shooters Wildcat.
Cricket is 50+ ft lb while the Wildcat is advertised at 46. Mne shoots 25 gr JSB at alsmost 1000 fps with amazing accuracy.
My Cricket is much heavier than the Wildcat.
Accuracy at 100 yards is a toss up.
Cricket magazine requires some patience loading into gun while the Wildcat mag drops in.
Cricket does not have a trigger safety, forget if the Wildcat had one but I believe it does.
If you want a woods walking rifle then I would opt for the Wildcat.
Hope this help you make a choice for your specific needs.
Cricket is 50+ ft lb while the Wildcat is advertised at 46. Mne shoots 25 gr JSB at alsmost 1000 fps with amazing accuracy.
My Cricket is much heavier than the Wildcat.
Accuracy at 100 yards is a toss up.
Cricket magazine requires some patience loading into gun while the Wildcat mag drops in.
Cricket does not have a trigger safety, forget if the Wildcat had one but I believe it does.
If you want a woods walking rifle then I would opt for the Wildcat.
Hope this help you make a choice for your specific needs.
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I have a Wildcat .25, and I love it! If I had it to do again...I would & I wouldn't change a thing. PM me if you have any Wildcat questions.
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Just want to add: On the Wildcat with some pellets in your pocket or pouch one never has to pull the mag if you don't want or find that fiddly. After the third shot you can just plunk new pellets into the empty slots of the mag which conveniently protrudes from the right side of the gun. Yes carrying extra mags is good but I've already lost one mag with that flimsy mag holder that is so popular. Maybe the other one that attaches above the trigger is better. Don't know."zebra"
"T3PRanch"I have both.
Cricket is 50 ft/lb and Wildcat is 40 (with JSB 34 grain).
Shot counts are similar at about 40 shots per fill.
Cricket is Heavy and Wildcat is light.
Both are tack drivers and fairly quiet.
Both are regulated.
Cricket is a higher pressure fill. (I fill mine to 250 bar but it is rated to 300)
Wildcat is a 230 bar fill.
Cricket cocking is at the right rear so hand has to leave the trigger area to cycle the action.
Wildcat cocking lever is well placed in center over trigger and requires minimal hand displacement to operate the action.
I would state some hunting information but the truth is I destroyed every grackle with my Cricket this spring and have had none to use the Wildcat on since I got it.
I have taken a Coyote at 50 yards with a lung / heart shot with the Cricket.
Bottom line I would buy BOTH to avoid any buyers remorse after purchasing just one or the other.
Thurmond
Good idea. That is so much easier than choosing!
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All I have is a Cricket 25 , I have no Wildcat 25 to compare it to, I do have a 22 Cricket and a 22 Mutant.
I do not think the Wild cat is better than the Cricket, If it was I would have one,,,
Sure my 22 mutant is smaller, lighter, faster to aim than my 22 cricket, Is it more accurate, NO, Is the mutant more fun Yes,
Is it better NO,
For me its accuracy above all else,
case closed for me.
Mike
I do not think the Wild cat is better than the Cricket, If it was I would have one,,,
Sure my 22 mutant is smaller, lighter, faster to aim than my 22 cricket, Is it more accurate, NO, Is the mutant more fun Yes,
Is it better NO,
For me its accuracy above all else,
case closed for me.
Mike
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