FX Dream Line Lite vs FX Wild Cat 25 Cal for first PCP

[Docvader78]

Just getting into the Air Rifle game, and started with the Gamo Swam 22cal, and I enjoy it, but I am ready to step my game up, and from the little research I've done it seems that I should skip the $300 - $800 Range, and I have my eyes for my first PC to be either the FX Dream line or Wild Cat model 25 cal

this will be my intent

The majority of the time will be back yard plinking that needs to be neighborhood quiet friendly 

Taking out Varmint in the back yard , My girlfriend has two ankle biter dogs, and I don't want them to get in a scuffle with a Possum or Racoon when we let them out in the back to use the bath room at night.

I live on the Treasure Coast of Florida and if and when the opportunity to go Iguana Hunting or Hunting Wild Hogs by taking them out by head shots comes up, I want my first PCP to be able to do all of the above.

From what I've researched, I really like how the Dream Line Platform has so many options to upgrade and to change out, but it might be missing that extra power for Possums, and Hogs by Head Shots.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[qball]

Hogs and possums are very different in killing power. I would suggest the wildcat sniper with longer barrel/power since you have hunting in mind. Personally I would get the 22 and use heavy slugs on the hogs and cheap crosman pellets for plinking and possums/back yard critters. Extremely versatile and repeatable gun! 

 

[Guest]

Daystate Revere as first.



Your welcome

 

[wimpanzee]

I have a dreamline tac .25, and I absolutely love it. So much that I also bought a wildcat. I did not like the wildcat. I do like bullpups (at least my taipan) but the wildcat just never clicked for me and I sold it. Still have the dreamline!

The wildcat just never seemed to sight right on the table, but was ok wood walking.

 

[lancehenley1]

.25 isn’t really back yard friendly. It is loud when it hits a target. I would go with the .22. Wildcat sniper. Power it up if you want. Power down for backyard shooting. 

 

[BUCKnMOOSE]

I would say as I use a FX WC Compact for hunting in 25 caliber that the 25 cal sniper would be just great for you. The only thing I wish the WC Compact had was a bit more shots. But 30 for hunting is just perfect for me.

 

[Bravo1956]

No bad choice here, but beware, once you jump up to brands like FX there is no going back!

 

[Quad82]

Thanks to wimpanzee, I have the MK3 Sniper in .25. I have several other PCPs in .22 and .25. They sit in the safes now. After starting out with A Disco and Marauder, wish I would have went right to the Wildcat. Instead I went through several other low to mid grade, price rifles and pups. But it was a great learning experience. Deep rabbit hole for sure. I have to admit, the Marauder in .25 was the most fun I had modifying a PCP. I have enough $ in that rifle to buy 2 Wildcats and then some. 

 

[swopever]

I hunt a lot in thick woods where shortness of wildcat mk3 compact is perfect. IMHO the Wildcat is awkward shooting from a bench or rest. Unless you're going to shoulder fire >50% of the time my vote is for the Dreamline, especially for backyard plinking. 

 

[FelixS]

I would check this out: https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/wts-fx-dreamtac-compact-bottle-22-2/?referrer=1

 

[AndyC88]

impact all the way, shoot a wildcat or dreamline will eventually make you curious of an impact, and you will find yourself buying an impact anyway, or selling whatever you got to fund one. my personal experience. i own 2 impacts, just because i love them that much

 

[Docvader78]

Thank you all for the advice,

I ended up with a FX Dreamline Lite 30 cal, I would have preferred a 22 cal, for back yard plinking, but due to current availability I grabbed the 30 cal, I do plan on getting the 22 cal conversion, in the near future and than use the 30 cal more for hunting Iguanas and Hogs, I must say that so far I am extremely happy with the Dreamline.