Wondering the pros and cons to getting a FX Wildcat 2 as a first PCP? Will it be to much for a first gun...
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Getting a FX for a first PCP?
- Thread starter paydroni
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That depends on what yout plans and expectations are. Things to consider. 1. Place to shoot. 2. Air supply. 3.application/hinting/pesting ect. Give us a little more info an the guys will chime in. Watching this one.
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I just purchased my first PCP upgrading from a break barrel.
I decided to go all out and got the FX Impact M3 and I couldn't be happier!
I was going to get a Marauder and then upgrade later if need be. I'm glad I only spent the money once and got what I really wanted.
It is a powerful gun and my backyard range needs some upgrading to be safe, but I can do that.
I decided to go all out and got the FX Impact M3 and I couldn't be happier!
I was going to get a Marauder and then upgrade later if need be. I'm glad I only spent the money once and got what I really wanted.
It is a powerful gun and my backyard range needs some upgrading to be safe, but I can do that.
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bull pups are somewhat limited to what you can do , speaking from experience . You might do better in the long run to go with a regular size FX for your first .pcp . FX is a very modifiable platform , shorter barrel , longer barrel , slug barrel .
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When I wanted to upgrade to a regulated gun, I looked long and hard at FX airguns among others. I decided against them in favor of a simpler design.
The FX guns seemed unnecessarily complex for someones first regulated PCP. It seemed that way to me at least.
This is not to say that somewhere down the road, as I gain experience, I won't go back and get an FX, but for starting out, I felt that fewer things to adjust or fiddle with would be advantageous.
For what it's worth. I went with RTI. I still got an upper tier airgun that is extremely accurate, and very easy to tune and to work on.
The FX guns seemed unnecessarily complex for someones first regulated PCP. It seemed that way to me at least.
This is not to say that somewhere down the road, as I gain experience, I won't go back and get an FX, but for starting out, I felt that fewer things to adjust or fiddle with would be advantageous.
For what it's worth. I went with RTI. I still got an upper tier airgun that is extremely accurate, and very easy to tune and to work on.
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On the pro side. At least there is this and other forums to help the new shooter regardless of what gun is chosen.
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Get the FX Crown instead because of the more natural platform of a conventional rifle over a short bullpup that may frustrate you if your not a dwarf in stature.
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That is all good information I appreciate it. I plan on going all out compressor tanks etc. Most of my shooting will be inside 50 yards backyard stuff and hunting mostly defentely wanna shoot slugs. For optics im thinking the sightmark wraith 2-16 if that helps narrow some things out.
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Why not ? ......just do not get to cought up with changing settings and spend time shooting.
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I bought my first PCP around a year ago, the Umarex Origin. Just wanted to try PCP and the $300 price (including hand pump) was attractive. That gun did not shoot very well, so I moved sold it and moved up in price/quality. The FX Wildcat is a great rifle, but is rather small. I owned one this year and eventually sold it. I see you live in Utah. How far away from you is Utah Airguns? It would be well worth the drive to go see them and actually handle the Wildcat, and other rifles, to see what fits you better. They are located in Orem.
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I'd look for a used .22 FX Streamline. Should be around $600 to $700 if in good shape. Always an accurate pellet shooter. Another would be a used .22 Daystate Renegade. Reliable and accurate.
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Coming from an FX fan I would NOT recommend an FX for a first PCP. For me there was a steep learning curve going from an Airforce to an FX. I was able to over come it with some help from a friend but still difficult for me. Now a few years later I am happily playing with all FX Airguns and really enjoying them. I have been very happy with AGT or Taipan products for the last year. I would have been more happy in the beginning of my trials with tuning if I would have gone this route I think for sure. Take the time to get to know what tuning is first and all the variables before jumping in to FX or similar platforms, it will increase your enjoyment factor from the start and save you repair and shipping costs. But again, many factor here. Are you mechanically inclined? Is this really your first airgun of any type? Do you have powder experience that will increase your overall gun performance knowledge? Regardless of opinion, many good ways to go and the people here will give you good advice.
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You mentioned shooting slugs so I would avoid older FX air guns that don’t have the interchangeable liners or you will be disappointed.
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for the price your spending a trip even if overnight stay will be worth it to handle some guns size and weight is a big factor . AND something as small as a cocking lever might feel "cheap" to you .
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My advice is always the same for people just getting into PCPs. If your budget permits it, buy something that you can grown into, instead of growing out of. In the long run you'll be saving money too.
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I'll say again, I just started with an FX Impact M3 and I don't have any issues with the gun or a learning curve. It's not that complicated if you don't start fooling around with it immediately. Just shoot it right out of the box until you get comfortable with it.
If you decide to start making adjustments or upgrades watch a lot of videos. Start small and do only one thing at a time until you see how it affects performance.
If your budget doesn't allow for the FX then I would recommend a Daystate Huntsman Revere. I shot a friends, and even though I have the M3 I'm still considering a Revere. It's a steal at $1450
If you decide to start making adjustments or upgrades watch a lot of videos. Start small and do only one thing at a time until you see how it affects performance.
If your budget doesn't allow for the FX then I would recommend a Daystate Huntsman Revere. I shot a friends, and even though I have the M3 I'm still considering a Revere. It's a steal at $1450
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Paydroni,
Wouldn't consider myself a dwarf in stature, but I'm not a big guy. First PCP was a $300 Umarex Gauntlet .25, all 47 inches and ten pounds (scoped) of it. My fault for not investigating fully, but no way this was going to be my all-day hunter. (You might notice me pre-warning folks new to PCPs, regarding size considerations, for this reason.) Next gun was an FX Wildcat MK3 Sniper .30, thought I'd died and gone to heaven. The quality, ergonomics and balance was light years ahead of the Gauntlet. Sadly, the story takes an unfortunate turn, which you can read about in my post, "Ever Seen a Butchered Wildcat?" After repairs at FX-USA, the gun shoots accurately and performs flawlessly. I've 6 PCPs now, including an AGT Uragan, two Taipan Veterans and an M3 .25 Sniper, why is it I instinctively grab the Wildcat every time a pest shows up, buy one, you'll understand. WM
Wouldn't consider myself a dwarf in stature, but I'm not a big guy. First PCP was a $300 Umarex Gauntlet .25, all 47 inches and ten pounds (scoped) of it. My fault for not investigating fully, but no way this was going to be my all-day hunter. (You might notice me pre-warning folks new to PCPs, regarding size considerations, for this reason.) Next gun was an FX Wildcat MK3 Sniper .30, thought I'd died and gone to heaven. The quality, ergonomics and balance was light years ahead of the Gauntlet. Sadly, the story takes an unfortunate turn, which you can read about in my post, "Ever Seen a Butchered Wildcat?" After repairs at FX-USA, the gun shoots accurately and performs flawlessly. I've 6 PCPs now, including an AGT Uragan, two Taipan Veterans and an M3 .25 Sniper, why is it I instinctively grab the Wildcat every time a pest shows up, buy one, you'll understand. WM
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I am still relatively new to this game. Asking for info, not looking for an argument. What is being limited by the bull pup design. It is all I have ever owned so wondering what I might be missing. The answer may be helpful to the OP as well.
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