Well...just like the title says...I’m guessing most folks are using for hunting rather than the range or backyard plinking with that beast
FX Impact .35 Anyone fed up of it yet
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Has anyone bought one and got fed up of it and back to another caliber now or what... is the general idea of the post
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So is your question asking is anyone fed up with the .357 caliber? You mentioned back yard plinking, that is crazy for backyard unless you have crazy large back yard. I had impact with .25 and changed it to 22 and now I’m target shooting with “less” guns with .177 and .22 caliber.
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Yes....thats exactly my point......given the power of it, its really just for range use and hunting......so.....again.....has the novelty worn off yet with anyone that went out and bought the impact .35??
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I just envision a 35 cal rifle for hunting only. It's trajectory is probably quite loopy to make it work at longer ranges. That said, I find it hard to invest over $2000 for a gun that will be used mostly for hunting. You'll probably not shoot it very much. The pellets are way too expensive for plinking IMO.
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That sums up exactly my thoughts and that’s why I wondered once that’s figured out does the novelty and value of these guns then wear off....I’m shooting a .177 after coming from a .25 and I’m loving it because less worry of what that pellets doing after impact
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I think most people who buy a .35 caliber are going into it knowing you are not going to be plinking with this round. If someone who doesn't think that and will be plinking, they either have deep pockets or they will regret their purchase.
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do you all think that guns were conceived to shoot at pretty little targets and paper? Just wondering... LOL
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No, like a few of us said, they see the main role of the 35 in hunting...it’s a unique or specific gun to air rifles
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The FX Impact is also designed to change the barrel when you want and it is easier to have a .357 and change it down to a .25 or .22 to plink; it is harder to go the other way. That is the reason why I prefer the .357 so I can hunt and have the enjoyment of shooting a bigger caliber but can easily change it down to shoot when I want...
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So this is great news then, $500 per barrel change? So one gun one scope and multiple barrels and mod one thing how you please
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I'd be willing to bet you'll get no takers replying "yes, I'm fed up with it for backyard plinking" to your loaded question, because no remotely informed air gunner would buy a .35 FX Impact (or .35 anything) mainly for backyard plinking. And if they were fed up, it would not cost them $500 to remedy the situation.
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Guess that you could say the same for any caliber over .177 if you have no need for that kinda power.
IMHO, I think that the .35 would be ideal for hogs, from what I read, the .30 is great for coyotes and long range stuff, the .25 is an versatile middle of the road caliber and the .22 very capable for general shooting, pesting and small game hunting.
I shoot .177 for 10 meter and plinking but for the type of shooting I do (30 fpe is plenty of power), my go to caliber is .22. I don't shoot my .25 Royale 500 much but I would never say that I was "fed up" with it. I thought about getting a .25 barrel for my Impact but hey, the Royale is there, it's paid for and I do like it.
If you have no use for a .35 Impact, then don't buy one, no need to get upset with it. Just realize that .177 is not very good caliber for hogs, coyotes or long range shooting, that's what the bigger calibers are for. Each to their own interests eh?
IMHO, I think that the .35 would be ideal for hogs, from what I read, the .30 is great for coyotes and long range stuff, the .25 is an versatile middle of the road caliber and the .22 very capable for general shooting, pesting and small game hunting.
I shoot .177 for 10 meter and plinking but for the type of shooting I do (30 fpe is plenty of power), my go to caliber is .22. I don't shoot my .25 Royale 500 much but I would never say that I was "fed up" with it. I thought about getting a .25 barrel for my Impact but hey, the Royale is there, it's paid for and I do like it.
If you have no use for a .35 Impact, then don't buy one, no need to get upset with it. Just realize that .177 is not very good caliber for hogs, coyotes or long range shooting, that's what the bigger calibers are for. Each to their own interests eh?
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Yeh, I agree, it’s just good to hear everyone’s feedback.
The barrels are $500 each approx to change out? I mean that right there means it’s not a one way ticket
The barrels are $500 each approx to change out? I mean that right there means it’s not a one way ticket
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If you were the one person who actually decided you wanted/needed only one gun to do it all, pcp wise, then the 35 impact along with say a 22 and 25 barrel kits would be all you needed. There would be no need to buy another gun.
Use the 25 and 35 for hunting duties, while the 22 can be the target shooting gun for both short range(pellets) and long range(slugs).
Use the 25 and 35 for hunting duties, while the 22 can be the target shooting gun for both short range(pellets) and long range(slugs).
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It is also a big enough caliber to hunt larger game in most states that allow air guns to be used like deer hunting.. Good reason to own one.
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