What is the difference in last years 25 cal bobcat and the new bobcat mk2 in 25 also and how much difference does it make ??t
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As I understand the differences, the exterior appearances are virtually identical.
Several changes include:
1) Regulator is factory standard rather than an optional add on.
2) The Quick Fill connector which apparently was the subject of some leak issues has been replaced with a fill connector at the front end of the air tube for a fill probe similar to that on the Cricket.
3) The vertical handle on the cocking lever appears to have been lengthened.
Several changes include:
1) Regulator is factory standard rather than an optional add on.
2) The Quick Fill connector which apparently was the subject of some leak issues has been replaced with a fill connector at the front end of the air tube for a fill probe similar to that on the Cricket.
3) The vertical handle on the cocking lever appears to have been lengthened.
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it is on the FX website, as well as any site that sells FX bobcats...im sure it is on here if you searched for it but here it is again:
the new MK II has the following improvements:
-regulator is now standard (no more $210 option)
-the fill system has been changed to a port on the muzzle end of the airtube (no more foster fitting behind the pistol grip)
-the new fill port has a sleeve around it that is rotated when not in use keeping dirt/debris out of the fill port
-there is no more plumbing mess in the stock (old versions were prone to leaks)
-a 2nd gauge has been added to the end of the airtube which shows pressure in the tube, the gauge in the stock shows the operating pressure of the regulator
-price has also dropped (I think $300) from previous models
I will say that they improvements are definitely worth it.
the new MK II has the following improvements:
-regulator is now standard (no more $210 option)
-the fill system has been changed to a port on the muzzle end of the airtube (no more foster fitting behind the pistol grip)
-the new fill port has a sleeve around it that is rotated when not in use keeping dirt/debris out of the fill port
-there is no more plumbing mess in the stock (old versions were prone to leaks)
-a 2nd gauge has been added to the end of the airtube which shows pressure in the tube, the gauge in the stock shows the operating pressure of the regulator
-price has also dropped (I think $300) from previous models
I will say that they improvements are definitely worth it.
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Does all these improvement make more consistent and tighter groups even at 50 to 100 yards and does the shot count increase that much more ?
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I got another question , do I really anything more than a 25 cal for coyote ,coons and pigeons
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I don't think the improvements really apply to this - the guns have always been accurate, and FX has always been good at milking a good shot count - regulated or not. I think the improvements are just logical steps in bringing the platform forward, and addressing some concern(s) (whether real or perceived) people had voiced about the the MKI version.
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The .25 bobcat would probably be fine for coyote but your going to need a good shot placement. if your doing a lot of coyote hunting then you might want to bump it up a notch. As for pigeons and coons there shouldn't be any problem with that.
Leo
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PShooter 71, I say don't worry about it! I think people easily forget what it was like to be new, and with this forum not yet having much history to search through, you are doing what you need to do to learn. If people want to skip your posts, that is their choice, but I read each of them, in case there is something that I can help with - others did it for me, when I was new.
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Thx u also Dave G., I'm the only one around that likes what I like and is willing to spend the money but wants the info to back his decision when everything is bought sight unseen and my money tree hasn't growith over to where I can toss money around .
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P.Shooter,
DaveG is spot on. We have all been in your shoes when it comes to dropping a lot of money on guns sight unseen.
Scptt
DaveG is spot on. We have all been in your shoes when it comes to dropping a lot of money on guns sight unseen.
Scptt
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I posted a Bobcat Mk2 thread titled "THE ONE EVEN MY VETERAN FEARS" June 23rd I believe, I don't know how to link you to it but shouldn't be too difficult to fine...just a little testimonial...I've had it since new...shoot it ever week... PM me with any questions...I don't mind.
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Oh...only an 8 year old question...I understand what your doing now...have a headache all day not thinkin' right...good luck with the classifieds!
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Bobcats, whether Mk I or II, you never see them posted for sale. Why? Whoever has them doesn’t want to get rid of them! They’ re that good. Got two Mk IIs, one in .25 & one in .30, they are keepers.
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Don’t really see a lot of ppl posting about them either and they are still available.
Do they really offer anything over the wildcat?
They retail for about the same as the BT version. My guess is they are a hard sell against the WC
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Tuning - The story of a 30 caliber FX Bobcat named Terminator
The tale of this Bobcat begins when Centercut (Mike) bought this rifle used in 2017. The rifle came with a soft case, 2 magazines and a Hawke Sidewinder scope. Mike used the rifle for hunting for about a year then he decided to shoot EBR in 2018. Mike shot the Bobcat in the Sportsman Class...
www.airgunnation.com Here is a write up I did on Terminator......The rifle traveled to Oklahoma and Texas with me as a backup for Textreme, but wasn't needed. I do have a slight reg creep right now, but it will be after the 4th before I can take care of it.
Bobcat's need to be taken apart to adjust the reg and for me that is the biggest "downfall" of the platform.....On the MKII you need to unscrew the airtube and take the rifle out of the stock and then your work starts from there. Mine has a Huma reg in it and I have a Huma reg tester so setting the reg isn't that bad, it's just making sure you don't have a leak after adjustment and putting the rifle back together.
Tony P.
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For coyotes I like the .30 Cal the must.
For anything smaller the .25 will work pretty well.
My Bobcat MKI ended on the waste basket. Leak after leak....
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