Cricket or Wildcat .25

I Vote Wildcat

Have not owned a Cricket. But what I like about my WC versus the Cricket is the cocking handle location. For me, it's where it belongs on the WC. My decision was between the WC & Vulcan for this reason. Looks like Vulcan has upgrade to convert to level from bolt action. Would have made the decision much harder for me if level action on Vulcan would have been available when I purchased. 

Wildcat .25 Half inch groups or less at 50 yds and cocking lever where its supposed to be super smooth.

I also considered the Vulcan but i didnt like the position of the cocking handle.

Already have shot 1500 pellets no issues.

Amazing Airgun by FX

Cricket has now come out with a new "carabine" style as of 2017 Shot Show. Giles does a quick review of the gun in this video. Personally I really like the concept of moving the cocking action forward, so this has brought this gun back into my future focus. But as far as Cricket or Wildcat, the question is one to ponder for sure. Personal preference would for me be based on my use. For a very light weight woods walker the Wildcat is an easy winner. If you like the feel of a heavier gun for accuracy then the Cricket would win out. It's all about personal preference. Check out Giles and his review of the new 2017 cricket carbine below: IT starts at 15:00 (according to Giles, this new gun is only available in .22 for right now)

i've had both. cocking handle position on wc is nicer. cricket has more potential power (48 vs 51 ft/lbs more or less) . both are accurate. while you cant go wrong with either choice, i kept the cricket for the ergonomics and power.

I have a Wildcat and on most days am very happy with the decision. I was able to recently shoot a .375in ctc. 5 shot group with it at 56yards and I only took two groups and the other was a 10 shot with about .5in ctc. The only thing I don't like about my Wildcat is that the barrel is a little longer than I would prefer, but I could always have bought a .22 and had ernest make it a "shorty" .25

Whoa! I like that 2017 Cricket! I'm going to try to resist making another air gun purchase for as many months as I can. But.... if this thing comes out in .25, it might give my Wildcat .25 a run for space in my armory!

I've never seen a Cricket before. I've owned an FX Wildcat .25 for a few months. It is quiet, light, accurate, and absolutely trouble-free.

Cricket all day. I have both and the cricket is more accurate and more powerful. Not to mention it will shoot polymags very accurate as well as many others

The CZ barrels are not pellet fussy at all. Also I don't think you can beat the Cricket for power. If I were in the market, I believe I'd wait to see if the new carbine comes out in .25.

I was making the same decision a while ago and it wasn't easy as they both had features I wanted (and still want).

I went with the Cricket in the end. Although I really wanted the forward cocking lever of the Wildcat, I felt like the Cricket was the better gun overall. I don't currently own a Wildcat but I have spent a good amount of time with one and I think they are great so there is no Wildcat hate here. It's just that:

- The Cricket has adjustable power. As a hunter, it was important to me to be able to do some light tuning to make it work well with different pellets. Setting the optimal speed for the pellet is a key part of accuracy. 25 cal pellets in my collection range from 19gr to 58gr. There is no way the same power setting is optimal for each one.

- the Cricket is less pellet fussy. There is a good video on YouTube showing how well it works with a wide range of pellets which is great because there are plenty that are more effective than JSBs for hunting

- The Cricket has a larger mag capacity. It's not a huge deal but it kinda bugged me that the Wildcat was deliberately limited to justify the price difference with the Bobcat (for the sake of a few grams of plastic and drilling 4 more holes...) 

- The Cricket is shorter and comes relatively quiet for the power without needing to extend the length with additional baffle kits. I balanced this with the fact that the Wildcat was lighter but by the time I added baffles or a Huggett, the Wildcat 25 just isn't very bullpup-like. Being short is a key part of why we buy bullpups....

- The Cricket is easier to shoot. It's a heavier and more stable platform. While I actually prefer the look of the Wildcat stock, functionally, the Cricket stock is better. It's a more solid piece and the flat underside on the forearm is a stable base to rest on without any cant issues

The downside to the Cricket 25 other than the rear cocking lever is the additional weight. They use thicker barrel walls and have heavier stocks. Again, that makes them easier to shoot consistently but you have more to carry. I found this issue to be easy enough to solve with an aftermarket stock. I made my own but they are easy enough to buy and, if you like nice wood, you would end up with a nicer stock this way.

With all that said, I could easily be happy with either one. They both have delighted owners. They are both accurate and efficient. Far more efficient than a number of more expensive guns. I have total confidence in my Cricket. My friend feels the same about his Wildcat. 

Cricket for power, Wildcat for Ergonomics and light weight. both are tack drivers. I mean a paintball on golf tee at 30 yards.

Thurmond

"FunGun"Cricket has now come out with a new "carabine" style as of 2017 Shot Show. Giles does a quick review of the gun in this video. Personally I really like the concept of moving the cocking action forward, so this has brought this gun back into my future focus. But as far as Cricket or Wildcat, the question is one to ponder for sure. Personal preference would for me be based on my use. For a very light weight woods walker the Wildcat is an easy winner. If you like the feel of a heavier gun for accuracy then the Cricket would win out. It's all about personal preference. Check out Giles and his review of the new 2017 cricket carbine below: IT starts at 15:00 (according to Giles, this new gun is only available in .22 for right now)

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I like the look of that new Evanix gun. I'll be praying to airgun Buddha that it comes regulated and with a good barrel and.... for a price which doesn't make me say "how much? For a ****ing Evanix? Are they mad?" Like I did with all there other bottle guns.

On a more serious note.... has that guy from Daystate shrunk in the wash or something? He was a quarter of the size he used to be in that video. 

Cricket hands down

One more positive for the Cricket. I'm not sure about the Wildcat but anybody that is fairly handy with tools can tear a Cricket down completely and rebuild it.

Wildcat hands down

Personal preference is what will guide you.

Both are awesome quality guns. You wont go wrong with either one.

"zebra"On a more serious note…. has that guy from Daystate shrunk in the wash or something? He was a quarter of the size he used to be in that video. 

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No, it's Giles, he expands when wet like one of those foam things you drop in water. He hasn't been away from the English Climate long enough to dry out and shrink yet!

Thurmond

I was thinking maybe Tony has been spending too much time with the Tiffin.

Cricket all the way.I had a 25.tuned by Charlie from Georgia air guns.best guy on the planet.great customer services.love that cricket