Thanks for the quick response. This clarifies the direction I'm going to go with the mounts I purchase for my rifle when it comes in. Thanks again
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One thing that I would like to see FX do is include a regular set screw for the barrel, so you have the option to choose whether to use the knob screw or a set screw that sits completely flat like in the prototypes at IWA. My concern is that you might end up unscrewing that thing while rubbing the rifle against stuff while hunting etc.
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I was reading about a new FX No Limit mount with quick release for picatinny rail, and I think one demo video assembling the FX Impact from a few months ago showed one. Is this confirmed? If yes, when will it be available? Are there any other options for (a) quick release (b) elevation adjustable mount (only the Sportsmatch?) for the FX Impact?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Yes, I've seen the prototypes. I think and hope they'll come out with or right after the retail Impact release.
I don't have solid answers to your other questions.
Tom
UPDATE: Just spotted this little tidbit of info in another thread...
(They were referring to the Wildcats new Picatinny rail)
"there is no plans to make a picatinny rail with tilt in it, However we are working to get the No-limit mounts out in picatinny and they will be available within this year.Best regards
Johan"
So, there you have it, straight from FX!
I don't have solid answers to your other questions.
Tom
UPDATE: Just spotted this little tidbit of info in another thread...
(They were referring to the Wildcats new Picatinny rail)
"there is no plans to make a picatinny rail with tilt in it, However we are working to get the No-limit mounts out in picatinny and they will be available within this year.Best regards
Johan"
So, there you have it, straight from FX!
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Getting ready to post up a new video soon! I had some ideas on organization and tried out a sling attachment!
Here's one of the ideas I had. I just used simple painters tape and a marker. The .25 and .30 are both black and it can be hard to tell the difference between the two.
You'll notice that the .25 cal is marked on the SIDE of the magazines, and the .30 cal is marked on the BACK of the magazines. I put the tape in locations that should not interfere with the operation of the mag in the rifle. The .22 is gray in color and easily identified so, no ID tape was needed.
I also have both a .22 and a .25 single shot tray from other FX rifles. They look exactly the same. So, I marked the .25 and left the .22 alone (no marking tape is the common theme with the .22)
Tom
Here's one of the ideas I had. I just used simple painters tape and a marker. The .25 and .30 are both black and it can be hard to tell the difference between the two.
You'll notice that the .25 cal is marked on the SIDE of the magazines, and the .30 cal is marked on the BACK of the magazines. I put the tape in locations that should not interfere with the operation of the mag in the rifle. The .22 is gray in color and easily identified so, no ID tape was needed.
I also have both a .22 and a .25 single shot tray from other FX rifles. They look exactly the same. So, I marked the .25 and left the .22 alone (no marking tape is the common theme with the .22)
Tom
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In this video I'm going over a few different organization techniques that you might consider using for your FX Impact parts and magazines. I'm also going to quickly cover one possible method for using a Magpul sling.
FX Impact Video 5 -
(I had some real issues with this one loading properly. So, unfortunately, I had to get rid of some fun editing aspects and remove some content.)
I did have footage of me using the sling with the attachment point under (and just slightly behind) the scope focus knob but, due to computer issues combined with internet issues, I lost it. It worked fine and the rifle hung just about level. I didn't like it hanging like that. I'd rather have it hang with some angle to it like I show in the video (with the scope attached).
Hope you enjoy!
Tom
Feel free to shoot me some accuracy points if you get something out of it!
FX Impact Video 5 -
(I had some real issues with this one loading properly. So, unfortunately, I had to get rid of some fun editing aspects and remove some content.)
I did have footage of me using the sling with the attachment point under (and just slightly behind) the scope focus knob but, due to computer issues combined with internet issues, I lost it. It worked fine and the rifle hung just about level. I didn't like it hanging like that. I'd rather have it hang with some angle to it like I show in the video (with the scope attached).
Hope you enjoy!
Tom
Feel free to shoot me some accuracy points if you get something out of it!
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Nice video Tom, good techniques for organization!
Not sure if it was my internet connection but some of the sound was off with the video
but was still close enough to make sense.
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Another nice video Tom. I learn something from you again.
btw I thing your video editing software got the audio and video out of sync for few parts of your video.
btw I thing your video editing software got the audio and video out of sync for few parts of your video.
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Thanks for letting me know guys! I pulled it for now. I'll put it back up once I get it fixed.
Tom
Tom
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Next video should be about scope mounting. Then, I *might* move onto grouping. I really don't like to shoot groups for people to judge a rifle with. I think a rifle performs along with a shooter. I might shoot a rifle bad and the same rifle might shoot great for someone else. BTW, I'm not shooting it bad... I'm just not getting to shoot it at all! The evidence is clear that the Impact is going to be a shooter! Check out Michaels thread, Ronin001's thread, Ted's Facebook. They both shot some of their best ever with these rifles. And, they both did it at the EBR range where the winds were nuts! It was also the first time anyone had shot these rifles in public.
I've also got a LOT of challenges getting in the way of shooting right now. The weather is the major one! You guys wouldn't want to see poopy groups, from a shivering shooter, shooting in erratic 20MPH+ winds, right? Sure, it would be fun to watch but nothing that would give you a feel for the rifle.
The Impact does have a different recoil feel to it. A majority of air rifles have a little motion when shooting. This tends to be an arching type of feeling. The Impact is more of a straight back feeling, much like a firearm but obviously MUCH less. The difference is noticable right away and it's also very easy to get used to. I can imagine how this subtle difference would lend its self to increased accuracy.
Tom
I've also got a LOT of challenges getting in the way of shooting right now. The weather is the major one! You guys wouldn't want to see poopy groups, from a shivering shooter, shooting in erratic 20MPH+ winds, right? Sure, it would be fun to watch but nothing that would give you a feel for the rifle.
The Impact does have a different recoil feel to it. A majority of air rifles have a little motion when shooting. This tends to be an arching type of feeling. The Impact is more of a straight back feeling, much like a firearm but obviously MUCH less. The difference is noticable right away and it's also very easy to get used to. I can imagine how this subtle difference would lend its self to increased accuracy.
Tom
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Hey Tom, I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
Like many, I've been watching this rifle since I first saw anything about it and then realized it was becoming reality and was displayed at the last shot show.
I'm still saving my pennies for one, but that doesn't seem to be a big issue yet as there are plenty of waitlisters already.
I know that no one has a .177 barrel just yet, but I'm wondering if the Impact will be tunable to sub 20ftlbs? I do want the .30 for hunting, but also interested in trying out field target and even my Evanix WCII .22 is way too hot for it. Any thoughts on the Impact being a good dual purpose rifle for that?
Thanks!
Like many, I've been watching this rifle since I first saw anything about it and then realized it was becoming reality and was displayed at the last shot show.
I'm still saving my pennies for one, but that doesn't seem to be a big issue yet as there are plenty of waitlisters already.
I know that no one has a .177 barrel just yet, but I'm wondering if the Impact will be tunable to sub 20ftlbs? I do want the .30 for hunting, but also interested in trying out field target and even my Evanix WCII .22 is way too hot for it. Any thoughts on the Impact being a good dual purpose rifle for that?
Thanks!
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I was doing some crony work tonight and making some adjustments. Wanted to post some quick numbers tonight for you all to see.
Shooting 25.4gr, .25 cal JSB's fill to 225 bar.
As a top speed I got 1080fps (65.8 fpe) I might be able to squeeze a little more out of it but was working on something else at the time. Maybe tomorrow I'll try to MAX out the big, heavy .30's!
As a low speed I got 338fps (6.45 fpe) I could go lower too! This was at level 2 (valve return) and (hammer spring) power at MAX. I could bottom out the level with a few more twists and drop it down to power MIN.
But, I was shooting in my garage and would hate to see the pellet drop and go through the wall!! I already shot the leg of my stool tonight and utilized my safety backstop!
DAD GUMMIT!
So, Dragonkiller, YES I got mine well below 20 ft lbs. Granted, I was shooting the heavier/slower .25.4 gr's. But, I wasn't at the bottom end either. I think it would be possible with the .22's set to about the same settings. If I remember, I'll try it again when I get my .22 barrel and report.
As usual, It's windy and cold so no long distance shooting for me. I wish I could shoot for you guys! But shooting groups in 10-20 sustained with gusts up in the 30's isn't any fun for you or me. I could shoot groups but, there would be no way to measure them as they would all miss the target! LOL! I have no doubt that this rifle is a top notch shooter after seeing what Michael and Ted did with it!
Thanks for watching the vids guys! It's really fun to watch the views go up and up!
And, thanks for the accuracy points too! Very much appreciated!
Happy Shooting!
Tom
Shooting 25.4gr, .25 cal JSB's fill to 225 bar.
As a top speed I got 1080fps (65.8 fpe) I might be able to squeeze a little more out of it but was working on something else at the time. Maybe tomorrow I'll try to MAX out the big, heavy .30's!
As a low speed I got 338fps (6.45 fpe) I could go lower too! This was at level 2 (valve return) and (hammer spring) power at MAX. I could bottom out the level with a few more twists and drop it down to power MIN.
But, I was shooting in my garage and would hate to see the pellet drop and go through the wall!! I already shot the leg of my stool tonight and utilized my safety backstop!
DAD GUMMIT!
So, Dragonkiller, YES I got mine well below 20 ft lbs. Granted, I was shooting the heavier/slower .25.4 gr's. But, I wasn't at the bottom end either. I think it would be possible with the .22's set to about the same settings. If I remember, I'll try it again when I get my .22 barrel and report.
As usual, It's windy and cold so no long distance shooting for me. I wish I could shoot for you guys! But shooting groups in 10-20 sustained with gusts up in the 30's isn't any fun for you or me. I could shoot groups but, there would be no way to measure them as they would all miss the target! LOL! I have no doubt that this rifle is a top notch shooter after seeing what Michael and Ted did with it!
Thanks for watching the vids guys! It's really fun to watch the views go up and up!
And, thanks for the accuracy points too! Very much appreciated!
Happy Shooting!
Tom
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Thanks again Tom, exactly the answer I was hoping for! Actually as I was reading your last post and saw that you had the .25s down to less than 10fpe, I KNEW before I got any further that the same would be possible with .177 as well. So getting pretty excited, if it's possible to become more so than we all are already. I don't have any deposits in, so I likely won't be able to get one until well into the new year. But by then there will be loads more great intel on the rifle too and any major bugs should have shown up too.
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Will there be any accuracy tests at the lower FPE? My obsession with quiet, limited range backyard pesting, 12 - 16 ft/lb (in either .22 or .25) air rifles while maintaining high power capabilities have resulted in complete disappointment. These US marketed high powered rifles with power wheels or adjustments just have horrible accuracy at the lowest power settings.
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Pulps - it depends on the range you're looking for. The most I can get out of my indoor range is about 12-13 yards. I don't have any doubts about the accuracy at that range/power. If I do shoot an accuracy test, please keep in mind that I'm shooting off a folding card table, bipod, and sandbag.
I think this rifle will appeal to all types of shooters. If you want to pick it up and shoot, you'll be able to. If you want to tweak and do basic tunes on it, that's easy too. If you want to really dig into it and fine tune it to be everything it can possibly be, it's easy to do that too. For hunting, the telescopic shroud keeps the rifle small, for walking, when stowed and quiet, for shooting, when deployed. Then there's the caliber choices on top of that. A shooter can really make this rifle be exactly what he/she wants it to be.
I think this rifle will appeal to all types of shooters. If you want to pick it up and shoot, you'll be able to. If you want to tweak and do basic tunes on it, that's easy too. If you want to really dig into it and fine tune it to be everything it can possibly be, it's easy to do that too. For hunting, the telescopic shroud keeps the rifle small, for walking, when stowed and quiet, for shooting, when deployed. Then there's the caliber choices on top of that. A shooter can really make this rifle be exactly what he/she wants it to be.
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Did some more crony work tonight.
.30 cal 44.75 JSB's were rockin' at 927 max, 916 av, and 9.3 sd. That's 85.41 ft/lbs!
.30 cal 50.15 JSB's were rockin' at 887 max, 878 av, and 7.6 sd. That's 87.63 ft/lbs!
Tom
.30 cal 44.75 JSB's were rockin' at 927 max, 916 av, and 9.3 sd. That's 85.41 ft/lbs!
.30 cal 50.15 JSB's were rockin' at 887 max, 878 av, and 7.6 sd. That's 87.63 ft/lbs!
Tom
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