Fx Wildcat

[BitFrost]

I'll do my utmost, however I have no experience with PCPs or any other rifle for that matter(exept my Crosman Nitro Venom break barrel).. 
Edit: meaning my opinions may differ from a more experienced shooter. 

 

[scubajeeper]

You are going to be amazed!

 

[nelo64]

BitFrost,

I appreciate your humility but I appreciate all the info you are sharing more. We are jonesing for the Wildcat here in The States!

=D

 

[travels4fun]

For all of you waiting for your Wildcat, your wait is over. I stopped by AOA this afternoon and found out the FX shipment had only just arrived. I got to hold and fondle a spanking new .22 Wildcat in the flesh and boy oh boy, is it SWEET! So light and easy to maneuver. I was told most of the staff will be working over the weekend to process and prepare the guns for shipment on Monday. I asked if any had been shipped out yet and was told that not one has been shipped. Bitfrost, I don't know how you got yours ahead of everyone else so you have to tell us your secret.By the way, I asked when the next FX shipment is going to arrive and was told not for a couple months. Anyways, those of you that got your orders in early, you are in for a treat.

 

[BitFrost]

My secret is that I live in Norway, neighboring country to Sweden (FX Airguns manufactoring country).
Congrats to all of those waiting in the U.S. Can't be long now.
Just got a message from the post office telling me my package with scope and fillkit is loaded on their truck and on the way to my house
Cant freaking wait!!!!!

 

[travels4fun]

Aaahhh well that makes perfect sense. Lucky you Bitfrost! By the way, I have been to Norway and it's a gorgeous country. When I was there in the summer of 2002, I actually got a sunburn while I was in Bergen which is unheard of. Anyway, enjoy your new toy!

Scott

 

[BitFrost]

Interesting! Bergen is very prone to rainy weather. You must have had a lucky break

As I posted earlier I glued the stud into place. This morning I popped out the arms on the bipod and it took the stud rught out, and a piece of stock with it. Must try to glue it back again, but I'm not very happy..
Ill be shooting with bags today as I dont want to tamper with it again just yet.

 

[BitFrost]

Just shot 8 shots! It's incredibly quiet! And the trigger is so smooth. Light first stage, and a little pull/touch of a second stage. It's instinctive!
I did not get my scope for some reason and I cant use the Centerpoint scope with the mounts I have so there will sadly be more waiting.
The action/bolt is very smooth, and the magazine just cycles without fault. Dont know what more to say other than damnit, I want my scope!

 

[Tominco]

"travels4fun"For all of you waiting for your Wildcat, your wait is over. I stopped by AOA this afternoon and found out the FX shipment had only just arrived. I got to hold and fondle a spanking new .22 Wildcat in the flesh and boy oh boy, is it SWEET! So light and easy to maneuver. I was told most of the staff will be working over the weekend to process and prepare the guns for shipment on Monday. I asked if any had been shipped out yet and was told that not one has been shipped. Bitfrost, I don't know how you got yours ahead of everyone else so you have to tell us your secret.By the way, I asked when the next FX shipment is going to arrive and was told not for a couple months. Anyways, those of you that got your orders in early, you are in for a treat.

Thanks Travels4fun,
That's really good news! I'll have to put my wife on standby to answer the phone. I've got surgery Monday, getting all my wisdom teeth removed. Figures! They'll be calling everyone on Monday and I won't be able to talk! LOL!  
Bitfrost, Thank you for doing what you can to keep us informed on your experience. 
Tom


 

[Gunnertrones]

Have been shooting mine for a week now. I agree with bitfrost. It is a great gun, quiet and nice to handle in all shootingpositions. (Mine is the .22). Had a good time using it by the seaside today, along with my .177 Weihrauch airgun. 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6hkzc6mte0u0d8h/fil%2030.05.15%2C%2015.42.38.jpeg?dl=0

 

[jpbrewer]

Some further detail on the AOA guns. According to the rep I talked to, they are going to test each and every gun -- and they have a total of 100 Wildcats (mix of 22 and 25).

As they have guns tested, they are going to call each and every preorder customer in the order they came in. For instance, I know I am preorder #24. I will be the 24th call.

You will be able to confirm your purchase, add a scope, magazine or ammo, etc. If you have decided to switch from 22 to 25 or vice versa, you can do that too.

He cautioned that testing 100 guns is a major undertaking and it would likely be a couple weeks before they were all shipped out. He said the first 25 calls or so should be early next week. 

Now you know everything I know.

John

 

[Cookie]

I was aware that they offered an extra service of testing a rifle for $10, but do you know why they feel it necessary to test all the FX rifles before they are sent to customers?

 

[Fbom8]

Anyone stateside order one from anyone other than aoa? Just curious,i did and the anticipation is killing me!

 

[jpbrewer]

I do not know, but that is what I was told. 

 

[nelo64]

I ordered a .25 cal from Precision. Called for status Friday and they stated that they are anticipating delivery of first batch from their supplier next week. Not sure who supplies Precision with their FX stock?

 

[scubajeeper]

It is my understanding that AOA is the importer for the US.

 

[Fbom8]

So if other sites are selling wildcats,they would go through aoa first?
Not trying to badger just wondering if they have them at aoa, then hypothetically,the second hand sellers wouldn't be far behind?But of course the others would not divulge such information,or am i just losing it,wondering about different circumstances of chance

 

[linsfreak]

I'm not merchant, but I believe it don't roll like that. Just my opion.

 

[Siscakidd]

I ordered mine from Precision,.25 cal back in march,it's been a long 3 months.

 

[Fbom8]

"travels4fun"AOA will keep a portion of the first shipment of 150 rifles and the rest will be allocated to various re-sellers throughout the country. Considering the buzz and hype around the Wildcat, I imagine if you haven't already got a deposit down on one, you'll have to either wait for the next shipment or try your luck contacting every re-seller to see if you can get one from their initial allocation.

Just wondering?