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    FX Impact M3... loss of power

    I sent the M3 back to the Utah Air repair shop. They replaced several items. Once back k it shoots like new. I now shoot acorns in trees at 50 y! The guys at Utah Air really know their stuff...KUDOS! oncall-50
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    FX Impact M3... loss of power

    I shoot a FX Impact M3 600 with tuner, suppressor & shoot Nielsen 33.5gr slugs. It was sent in and tuned at the factory (under warranty) in 2/24. When it was returned, the MV was 960 fps. I have shot it a bunch and have not changed any knobs. It now shoots 740 fps. I have checked every...
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    Making friends at the rifle range!

    I shoot a FX Impact M3 .25g 600mm barrel using hollow point 33.5g slugs I am a member of very nice rifle range and shoot often. When I pull up at the 100y range, there are usually several members shooting their loud high power rifles. After setting up my table, I ask for a "Cold Range ", set up...
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    How to set up FX IMPACT M3

    Thanks for the positive feedback. On thing I forgot to mention.... I measure the Valve with a digital caliper. I do not use the rings as a measurement tool. The calipers are much more accurate. oncall-50
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    How to set up FX IMPACT M3

    ...the MV is a few fps above the desired value......Shoot 5 shots... get MV... adjust... shoot several shots to allow the gun to "settle in." *** As the Max wheel is adjusted down the MV will, at some point, drop. Adjust back to the lowest setting that is above the MV drop. (This adjustment...
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    Indexing & harmonic barrel tuner

    Thanks for the input. Lots to digest. oncall-50
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    Ordered a Air Venturi Nomad III 4500 PSI Portable PCP Compressor anyone got info on it?

    DO NOT purchase Air Venturi Nomad III. I purchased one from Pyrimid Air in Jan. 2023. It lasted <60 days. I called PA 5 days before the 60 d warranty ran out. They took it back but did not tell me it would be July 2023 (if then) before they had another. This air compressor is no quality...
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    Indexing & harmonic barrel tuner

    Opinions on this subject, please.... On my FX Impact M3 25 cal with a harmonic barrel tuner, is it necessary to do barrel indexing.... Thanks for your input. Oncall-50
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    Tuning Fx impact m3

    Using the directions which I noted above..... here are my settings.... FX Impact M3 25 cal 600mm with tuner & moderator..... My Slug Settings..... Bullet. NSA/.25cal/33.5 gr 1st Reg...... 180 bar 2nd Reg..... 150 bar Valve......... ring (10.81.mm) Macro........ 8...
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    Has anyone had experience with this vevor compressor??

    I've had a VEVOR pcp small compressor for a year. It has been used about 10 times. At the rifle range yesterday, it woold not fill the gun after an hour of cycling. I called the company and the reply was.. too bad. It's out of warranty by a few days! I searched internet, then tore it apart...
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    Tuning FX impact m3 compact tune

    Check out the thread "Tuning-FX Impact M3"... I have posted a way you can easily get your own tune... it will explain what factors you adjust with each change. oncall-50
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    Tuning Fx impact m3

    semo4647... If you go through the above process, you will get the precise tune for your personal gun & projectile. This can be done easily in an afternoon. Every gun has its own specific settings. oncall-50
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    Tuning Fx impact m3

    ...~1st reg 180 bar ~2nd reg 150 bar Pellets fly well ~ 830-860 fps Slugs fly well ~ 930-960 fps ***** ...PROCESS TO FOLLOW... 1. Open all adjustments.... Valve adjuster max... all the way out.....5+ rings...
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    Tuning Tuning FX Impact M3 for MV

    ...~1st reg 180 bar ~2nd reg 150 bar Pellets fly well ~ 830-860 fps Slugs fly well ~ 930-960 fps ***** ...PROCESS TO FOLLOW... 1. Open all adjustments.... Valve adjuster max... all the way out.....5+ rings...
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    Tuning Tuning FX Impact M3 for MV

    ...best MV..... try.... FX suggests a 30-40 bar difference between the 1st & 2nd regulator to allow adequate pressure fill. ***** 1. Open....valve adjuster max.. all the way out.....5+ rings HS max to ~ #8 Micro to max... #1 2nd reg to 110...
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    FX M3 will not cock

    OK, yenniedn..... you were successful in politely getting my attention. I am an educated man who loves a tinkering challenge. Yes, with a little goating, I may have the wherewithal to continue my quest to find the problem. Your advice on possible fixes is " spot-on". In hind sight, they make...
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    FX M3 will not cock

    Thanks for all the responses. This am I discussed the problem with FX USA. Since the M3 is under warranty, I FEDEX'ed to them this pm. There are so many little parts to this air rifle, I decided to let the "Professionals" have a look!!! Thanks again for your concern. oncall-50
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    FX M3 will not cock

    I have a FX M3 .25cal and am changing over to slugs. I recently put the power slug kit on this rifle. YouTube was a great help. Problem is... when I go to pull the cooking lever to load the slug, the lever goes to the backstop but will not click to load the slug. There is no pressure release...
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    Is it possible to shoot slugs too fast?

    Yes, it definitely is possible to shoot slugs too fast. You have to realize the slugs are going at just under the speed of sound. There is a "transition zone" at 0.8-1.2x the speed of sound. Above and below this zone projectiles are stable in flight. Slugs travel on the lower end of this...
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    How to retrieve ground squirrels after kill??

    War on squirrels..... I have yet to get pecans from my trees because of those pests.. This is the reason I purchased a FX IMPACT M3. Now the war starts! Oh yes.... I do not eat them.... but I do keep tails to make my trout flies!