I'm trying to make a decision on buying the FX Streamline .25 cal or the FX Wildcat MK II .25 cal. I've never had a bullpup before, but the bottom line for me is accuracy at 50+ yds. I will do most of my shooting off a bi pod. The Smooth Twist X liner I believe is very new, and I haven't heard how it compares to the smooth Twist. If someone can give me some insight comparisons between them I'd appreciate it. I'll go for the Wildcat MK II if it will shoot better than the Streamline. Both these guns appeal to me especially because of the light weight.
Anyone shooting the FX Wildcat MK II .25cal with the Smooth Twist X liner?
- Thread starter lamarkeiko
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Just my opine?
If your only looking for 50 yards? You can get that for half the price of either one of these.
If your only looking for 50 yards? You can get that for half the price of either one of these.
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I just switched from a Marauder to a Kalibr Cricket. I'm having a hard time getting used to the shorter gun. I was much more stable with the longer rifle platform. Something to think about.
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@ lamarkeiko Any of the options you mentioned should please you very well at 50 yards. I am talking paintballs on golf tee's and cutting playing cards in half edge wise if you do your part.
@ Buckshutr For me the biggest difference in the Marauder and Cricket is the Trigger followed by the better balance of the Cricket. I dropped a Marauder in a Bullpup stock and the gun was totally transformed. A Bullpup does take some getting used to for some folks. They tend to either grow on you over time or people hate them completely.
Thurmond
@ Buckshutr For me the biggest difference in the Marauder and Cricket is the Trigger followed by the better balance of the Cricket. I dropped a Marauder in a Bullpup stock and the gun was totally transformed. A Bullpup does take some getting used to for some folks. They tend to either grow on you over time or people hate them completely.
Thurmond
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When I said 50+ yards, I am also interested in getting those 1 1/2" groups at 100 yds. I am shooting a Hatsan AT44 QE now, which with scope and bi pod weighs 10 lb 14 oz. I think with a Streamline or Wildcat, I can cut 2 lbs off that weight, and from what I've read on the Wildcat, and probably bull pups in general, the weight will be kept back for an easier off hand hold. I'm pretty much set on an FX gun. I've even considered the Crown. The cost isn't a big issue. I would really like to know if anyone has shot the FX Wildcat MK II with the Smooth Twist X liner, and if it is an improvement in any way.
Thanks
Lamar
Thanks
Lamar
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I'll buy an X liner for my Wildcat as soon as they are available. I'd like to shoot slugs through it. The NSA slugs are very nice in my TDR 22.
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I believe that you need an adjustable butt plate on a bullpup to make it work for YOU. Why they are not included on $1000+guns is crazy and indicates a lack of knowledge of ergonomics by the manufacturers. :/
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Lamarkeiko,
Check out Steve's videos (AEAC) on the Wildcat MKII and Streamline. Maybe that will help you decide.
Check out Steve's videos (AEAC) on the Wildcat MKII and Streamline. Maybe that will help you decide.
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I have the new wildcat mk2 .25, and haven't seen the new twist X liner out for it yet. I would be interested to see a review on one shooting slugs when they do come out.
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Fx rifles are way too under powered for slugs I think.. might as well just stick with .30, my old boss was fantastic at 200+ yards.
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I have to say that is an impressive video of the MK2 using the Smooth Twist X liner. That's the only review I've seen with that liner. 1 inch c-c at 100 yds may be the selling point for me.
Thanks Bob for the info.
Lamar
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