FX Impact accuracy issues

My 30 cal was shooting one hole groups right out of the box with the 44 and 50 grain JSBs.
​Had issues with the barrel thumb screw backing out. Ernest sent some o rings to cure that.
​Then started having problems with my first shot of the day, it would be low, left or right about two inches.
After that first shot, the other 13 in the clip would be in the exact same hole.
Spoke with Ernest and AOA and "regulator creep" was the general diagnosis.
​The rifle is back at AOA to have them repair.
​If they resolve it, I would say this Impact just might match my 25 Cricket at 100 yards

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I hope you get everything worked out on the impact, I even hope it outshoots your 25 Cricket.
BUT, My problem is with a 2000 dollar gun you should not have any problems,
IMO to many of the impacts were released with poor quality control,
I just hope the Impact II and III are built better with more quality control.
I think the people that have bought the Impact , are more well to do than me, and a lot nicer in general.
If it was me , I would be throwing such a fit most air gun sites would kick me off,
2000 dollars is a lot of money for me,
Just saying
Mike 

Agree with you. $2k is a lot of money for anyone. When you pay this kind of money, you expect not to have to fix your own stuff or have to send it back for warranty repairs right out of the box. I spent $75 bucks to send mine back for repair after first months ownership. Going to get a WolverineHP next month and see how much better that does. Either way, it can't be any worse than this...

I see 40-50K vehicles have issue right off the show room floor so anything is possible. Is it right "NO" but it is apart of the world we live in. It just sucks when its you that is having the problems. "i'm having issues as well with my impact, but i'm deployed right now and can't work it out" but hope to get it resolved when i get back. What do you think a 2K gun should shoot at 75-100 yards / meters? I believe that some of us have too high expectations sometime times. Like if my gun doesn't shoot 1 MOA at all distances there is something wrong with it. And at the end of the day that is just not true. poop, Ted can't even get 1 MOA 1/2 the time he shoots and he dedicated a lot more time practicing than most people i know. Most powered burner shoots can't do it either. So my new minium expectation right now is 2 MOA @ anything 75 and less and 3 MOA for 100 yards for any gun i buy. If you get better GREAT, its more realistic. 50 yards = 1 inches, 75 yards = 1.5 inches and 100 yard is 3 inches. That's my starting point for accuracy issues, and my 2 cent.

Ginuwine, Thanks for your service.
Really, I should not even be on here and putting in my 2 cents as I do not even own a Impact,
But if I did and parts were not right, Regulator and needing extra o rings, and it could not shoot as good as my 22 Mutant.
I would not be a happy camper,
And I do hope you guys that are having problems get them worked out in a timely manner, (fast)
IMO Its not right for you to have to work out the problems of a gun with this price tag. AGAIN IMO.
I think of my self as a newbie, I have only been in this sport for about five years,
I am also a guy that likes to K.I.S.S.= Keep it simple , Not real sure what the other S stands for, (lol)
And with the Impact being the most complex gun out there it just keeps me back paddling .
Just rambling
Maybe the Impact II or III will have my name on it,
Mike,

Tank614
You in the USA? Take a look at the Mutant, Its a hell of a lot of gun for the money,
Just saying
Mike

iride: you are absolutely correct, if something is not right it needs to be fix by the manufacturer or seller, i'm just saying that people should have realistic expectations when judging accuracy. My impact had a damage stackable shroud, resulting in clipping. It also had lead streaks on the end cap, meaning clipping there as well; the cause of that is unknown at this time pellet probe, magazine, etc all resulting in spiraling and accuracy issues. But for us to just expect an 1 inch group at 100 yards from a 2k gun or any gun right out the box is too much. Oh and most product lines have issues and airguns are not exception, hopefully most get a defect free production but we are but a specks sand on the large beach in the big picture. And you are welcome, I love what i do and i believe in it.

I think the expectation is that a $2k gun should consistently outshoot my $500 - $1000 guns. Unfortunately that isn't happening so it's very frustrating. What's even more frustrating is when I have to pay to send it in for repairs and get my brand new magazine back that's been filed down to accept the pellet. The gun is designed to do one thing, shoot a pellet straight. Unfortunately it fails miserably at this task. When the manufacturer claims 1/2" groups at 50, then that's what it should do (or if we are generous, 1" is acceptable). All I'm saying is that the consumer should not be left scouring the web to find their own answers. I've had small issues with my cars when they were new as well, but they were isolated problems that were quickly resolved by the dealer at no cost to me. And I've also had cars that had issues that were known documented issues, those fell into the recall status that also didn't cost me anything. Of course those warranty/recall repairs were covered by the manufacturer, not the dealer. I don't know if FX is leaving AOA holding the bag on all of these repairs but I certainly hope not. I saw a vid from Lloyd Schober from Blackpool Air Rifles in the UK. In this vid he mentions how the Impacts they received had issues right out of the box and he recommends everyone test theirs before selling them. Good idea.... Agreed, 3 MOA is just fine by me. That means I should be able to hit a baseball at 100, just like my other guns. Sadly, I'm struggling to hit a paint can at 100 so that leaves me wondering what they were thinking. I got my gun back so I'll report my results soon. Hopefully it's shooting fine and I can put the nightmare behind me.

Hi Iride,
​Yes and that is definitely an interesting gun. Looks to be built like a tank. Oddly enough, I've been looking at the Edgun Leshiy but have not made a final decision yet. I'm not a fan of traditional bullpups with the cocking lever in the back but might make an exception for this one. Thanks for sharing.

Tank, i respectfully disagree on a 2k gun having to shoot better than a 500 dollar gun. Walton has made Hatsan rifles do some amazing things at half the cost. I think an expensive rifle should have more bells and whistles and maybe look better and be made of better materials but performance is a combination of things. Should a BMW drive 55 mph better than a KIA at 55 mph? NO, is should look better, be made better, maybe even last longer but ability to travel at a certain speed better. As for as you gun being flawed and you having to pay for it, yes it is most likely flawed and yes it should be fixed 100% at manufacture or sellers cost. You will suffer in the form of time. AOA after the 2nd or 3rd time should replace the whole unit, but there is no guarantee that the next one will be perfect so i think i opt for the 100% repair of said gun. Lemon laws came about because of product defects because its a real thing. This post wasn't about targeting anyone specific about there gun or there abliities.

Ginuwine - That's a funny analogy because my BMW actually does drive a whole heck of a lot better than my Altima or my Fusion at any speed (especially at 55 and above), and yes it does look better as well, but that's really besides the point. All 3 cars do what they are intended to do. The fact that this gun does not (and it's supposed to only do one thing - shoot close to 1/2" groups at 50 as advertised), is a little irritating. Or the fact that JSB pellets would not cycle through a mag until the seller filed the opening. It's just all the basic stuff we are after here. If I bought a fridge from Sears and it couldn't keep my beer cold, I'd be just as ticked. I'm sure you are just as displeased that your Impact is having issues as well and have to set aside your valuable time to scour the internet or wait until you are back stateside to resolve them. You should be enjoying the gun when you get back, not finding fixes for it.
In my opinion, you get what you pay for. And in my case, I did not, and that's where the frustration comes in. And the more money someone spends, the more frustrated they will become. Nobody is saying the Impact is not a revolutionary or great gun. All I'm saying is that mine is flat out broke and FX needs to learn a thing or two about quality control and taking care of customers. Until this experience, I've never posted anything on a forum. The only reason I did was to help get answers to my issues, which I believe you probably were doing the same. Seems like we both have a heck of a lot better things to do with our time... Just sayin.
Regardless, I'm going to be testing the gun this week (or weekend) and will post the results. My hope is that all will be well and I can finally enjoy my new toy. Hoping you will figure out the gremlins when you return as well. Nobody should have to accept the results of subpar workmanship.

All very valid points.
​I read all of the reviews on the Impact 30 cal quality before I decided to lay down that kind of cash.....but there were just about as many good reviews so I decided to roll the dice.
​I was pleased with it right out of the box and it did everything they claimed it could do, but the loose barrel knob and then the regulator creep got to me to thinking about that poor Marauder 25 cal sitting in the closet collecting dust. It did just as good, if not better, right out of the box and that was five years ago and I've not had a single problem with it since the day I got it.....And all for a mere fraction of the cost of the Impact.
​Why I decided I needed the Cricket 25 for triple the Marauder price, I couldn't even begin to understand
​Like they say, these big boy toys are very addictive and we just can't wait to see what's coming up next !
​I'm sure AOA will get the issues resolved, but I seriously doubt they're going to cover the $68.00 bucks I spent to have it shipped to them.
​I'll get the chance to test it at 100 yards when it returns. If it performs like it did at 50 I have no doubt I'll have another toy that will cut cans in half at 100.
​The Marauder and Cricket both do it with ease albeit the wide range of price difference.
​Manufacturers' are going to keep pushing the envelope on these toys and see just how high they can go before the ole farts like us stop paying two or three house payments for em...LOL

Right on... these toys are cruelly addictive. Still trying to convince my old lady that we don't need the cool new front load washers just so I can get another gun! LOL

I have a few comments to make that have been covered in this thread. I also had a Impact that had some issues. A of A finally exchanged the action after sending it back for 3rd time but would not replace my barrel (gun was in shop 5 of the 8 months I owned it). After begging to have them test the gun at 50 yards for accuracy they agreed to because of all the issues I was having. When I got it back service guy said he assumed they tested it at 50 because he asked them to but no target at 50 was included with the rifle when they returned it (target for 23 yards was provided) and I could never could get a confirmation that it had been tested at 50. Also when the new action was returned with original barrel the original magazine did not work properly which made me loose confidence in the service department. I found out magazine did not work when I was in the process of selling the gun . When brought to the service guys attention he stated that what should I care because I am selling the gun. I believe the person I sold the gun to has been very happy with the gun but he got a good deal on it and did not go through what I did. I see a big issue with not being able to test guns at 50 yards especially when companies that sell guns and companies that make guns states the gun should shoot 1/2 at 50 but if you notice they do not guarantee it ( somebody correct me if I am wrong). My experience is that it takes a lot of work (table, scope, parallax, pellet sorting, trigger time) to get a gun to consistently shoot 1/2 at 50 (not occasionally when conditions are perfect). This is simply one person's experience with the Impact. I understand that there are many guys who absolutely love their impacts and on the whole it is a wonderful rifle but when you are the one who gets the occasional bad apple it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. All you people who have guns that shoots lasers are fortunate and you should never sell a gun that shoots straight.

dsdaystate
It is gumby the guy who bought your gun and with a small amount of work...This gun shoots lights out. I tore the gun down replaced no o rings just made sure things were done right. Lots of things were not. (Not any fault of yours) Not trying to throw anyone under the bus so i will not go into what went wrong with the service you received. After my tare down gun was dead on. About 3 weeks went by started to leak.... Tore It down again replaced some o rings thought to be the cause. Lights out again, and has been that way for the last 10,000 rounds. Just got a new scope this week. I will put it this way... my buddy loved my gun so so much he sold his wildcat... bought a impact on here that had leaking problems and some other issues. Now his gun is... lights out. I have to give props where they are do could not hove done any of this, with out ernist's videos. i have said it before and will again. If you own an IMPACT his videos are a must see. Thank you for the gun. I do love it and shoot every day thanks for being so great to work with.

You know this thread was started in October. HRCBLADE never said what the outcome was.. If he got it fixed. By now i would think he has or made it someone else's problem.

Still haven't had a chance to put out targets yet but couldn't resist shooting a few rounds out in the field. From what I can tell so far, AOA all but fixed my corkscrew pellet issue. Don't know what was involved in accurizing the barrel, adjusting the action, and adjusting the magazine did - but whatever it was, apparently worked. JSB Heavy MK1's are okay with random flyers, but it loads and shoots the MKII's just fine with only a subtle hint of wobble (not spiral) out to 100 but that's okay in my book. JSB Kings on the other hand are absolutely perfect in flight as far as my scope will allow me to see and I can hit just about anything out to 100 yards. Since not all guns can shoot all pellets the same, I am impressed with the results. Also reached out to them about the magazine that was filed down or modded to cycle; they offered to replace it once more come in. At this point, I can't complain. Those guys made lemonade out of FX's lemon... Life is good again.

Gumby, I am very happy the gun worked out for you!! Also I asked several times when they told me they accurized the barrel what exactly they did and never got a good answer.

Assume you meant me? But yeah I have no idea what they did. I had very little confidence when I got it back that anything would change, especially since I got a 20 yard test target back as well and not 50. Whatever the accurization process is, I'm convinced it's pure witchcraft, because it's night and day difference now (with the exception of the MK1 Heavies).

Good to here tank. Glad AoA got you all fixed up. I think there was a bit of a learning curve, there just like anywhere else. Like when a new car comes out.You got to figure out what tec gets it and witch ones don't. They don't want to give you bad service. They don't want you to come back again, again,and again. It is a dealerships reputation for service (growing up my dad owned a service shop pre ASE) As the customer you just want to get your car fixed. As the dealer they just want to fix your car. As the dealer you got to make sure your tecs are up to speed on how to fix your car. It is one of the reasons ASE certifications were born. Now a dealer knows if a tec is up to speed or not..........I don't think such certifications exist for AoA. and don't even know if that was a problem. 100% pure speculation. but I do believe they want to fix your gun the first time. 
I did speak to AoA before i bought my gun they were very helpful told me "warranties are not transferable but would do every thing they could to help me with the gun" and I believe they would have. It is why I am not eager to throw them under the bus, or bash them.

PS. I don't take my truck to the dealer to be worked on .Exception recall.lol (says one old ASE Master Tec)