Vulcan vs Wildcat - I can't make up my mind!

Vulcan gets more shots per fill, and makes more power.

You should do a search for both or each individual gun, you will learn a lot, from what others have already posted.

make a list of features that are deal breakers, weight or adjustability or price or stock type etc and a list of things you want that are negotiable.

Check against each of the two and buy the winner.

I have a .25 Vulcan and although I've not owned/shot a Wildcat, I have owned a number of other FX rifles including an Impact currently. Based on your request, I'd recommend the Vulcan. I looked at both of these rifles when researching my last bullpup purchase and pretty quickly ruled out the Wildcat in favor of the Vulcan. Granted at that time it was based entirely on reading feedback of others on this and other forums but there was a lot more people thoroughly happy with their Vulcan compared to the Wildcat. There seemed to be more nagging issues and build quality concerns with the Wildcat - whereas the main complaint about the Vulcan was focused around reducing the hammer spring noise (which has since been resolved).

Once I took possession of my .25 Vulcan, it almost immediately became my new favorite - displacing the longtime champ in the Edgun and persisting after the later acquisitions of several Colibri Hummingbirds and the FX Impact. I can't empirically say that the Vulcan is the most accurate of all my rifles because I shoot off of a front bag or bipod and there are too many factors I can't control (me, the wind, etc.) that affect accuracy; I'd say that if clamped down and shot indoors with no wind, etc. that all my rifles would do one hole groups at 30-50yds easily. What I can say is that the Vulcan is the rifle I'm most consistently accurate with because it's more ergonomic and easier (and more fun) to shoot so it's the one I always pick up when I HAVE to that rare squirrel that pops up in my yard. It's the shortest rifle I have at 26" and packs an accurate and consistent punch (the Wildcat in .25 would be 9" longer). It's easy to cock with the forward bolt that can be moved to either side of the rifle.

Lastly, the Vulcan is very well built and just feels solid when you hold it. I read too many complaints about QC issues with the Wildcat's cocking lever, mags, and other stuff and that's why I crossed it off my list pretty early on.

The Vulcan is compact and very accurate from what i've heard and well, the ping issue is still there though. When other talk about the vulcan it is often compared to the Cricket, then the Cricket in .22 often comes out the winner. So it all depends on which guns you want to compare, the Vulcan will win over the wildcat in most reviews (keeping in mind the bias on forums) and the Cricket will win over the Vulcan. But at the end of the day what is most important is what you like and what you want and the reasons behind it. If i may add, i'm too an in the market for another gun in .25, and from my choices i am currently leaning towards the Bobcat MkII, but if a week or two that may change again, I want to hear what is to come up at the shot show, and what is said about the vulcan rifle.

I have a .25 wildcat and never had any issues. Its very light and very accurate. You can't go wrong either way, wildcat or vulcan....or cricket.

I have a Vulcan .25 so I am probably a little biased. You don't hear much about my Vulcan because I don't have any problems to mention about it. It is always there for me and the accuracy is as good as I can shoot. I typically shoot 35 yards for targets and plus or minus 10 yards around the 35 yard mark when hunting. In my target shooting 3 shots in the same exact hole are not uncommon. Assuming I do my part. I will say this, and this probably applies to all regulated PCP guns, the first three shots after a fresh air fill are usually a little off the POA. Seems it takes about 3 rounds for the regulator to get adjusted to the new pressures, and then the vulcan is back to bullseye status.
I have shouldered the wildcat and I can say it feels pretty nice. The trigger is typical FX quality. Very nice. I may end up owning both as I am not a big fan of wood stocks....go figure the Vulcan has a wood stock. I de-tuned my vulcan to shoot down in the 880 fps from the factory setting of around 940fps. I get more shots and seem to get a more consistent standard deviation between shot velocities. I don't think you can go wrong with either gun but of course your intended use should ultimately define your choice as well as your preference between wood and synthetic stocks. I have a second generation vulcan with the de-ping fix. I don't really notice the ping if there is one. I will admit the sound of the gun is very low especially if you are not the one shooting it. Keep in mind your ear is right next to the action on any of these guns, so the perceived sound is a lot different from what is heard a few feet away. I have literally been shooting targets and have birds and squirrels come into my shooting lane. If you are standing half way between the gun and the target, the pellet hitting the target is louder than the gun...ok don't stand in the line of fire but you know what I mean. lol. Oh what a problem to have, to chose between a vulcan and a wildcat. lol. Good luck and let us know which one you chose (or both maybe?). 

"yenniedn"I have a .25 Vulcan and although I've not owned/shot a Wildcat, I have owned a number of other FX rifles including an Impact currently. Based on your request, I'd recommend the Vulcan. I looked at both of these rifles when researching my last bullpup purchase and pretty quickly ruled out the Wildcat in favor of the Vulcan. Granted at that time it was based entirely on reading feedback of others on this and other forums but there was a lot more people thoroughly happy with their Vulcan compared to the Wildcat. There seemed to be more nagging issues and build quality concerns with the Wildcat - whereas the main complaint about the Vulcan was focused around reducing the hammer spring noise (which has since been resolved).

Once I took possession of my .25 Vulcan, it almost immediately became my new favorite - displacing the longtime champ in the Edgun and persisting after the later acquisitions of several Colibri Hummingbirds and the FX Impact. I can't empirically say that the Vulcan is the most accurate of all my rifles because I shoot off of a front bag or bipod and there are too many factors I can't control (me, the wind, etc.) that affect accuracy; I'd say that if clamped down and shot indoors with no wind, etc. that all my rifles would do one hole groups at 30-50yds easily. What I can say is that the Vulcan is the rifle I'm most consistently accurate with because it's more ergonomic and easier (and more fun) to shoot so it's the one I always pick up when I HAVE to that rare squirrel that pops up in my yard. It's the shortest rifle I have at 26" and packs an accurate and consistent punch (the Wildcat in .25 would be 9" longer). It's easy to cock with the forward bolt that can be moved to either side of the rifle.

Lastly, the Vulcan is very well built and just feels solid when you hold it. I read too many complaints about QC issues with the Wildcat's cocking lever, mags, and other stuff and that's why I crossed it off my list pretty early on.

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That's exactly what I'm thinking

I own a .25 Vulcan which is very accurate I too was really considering the wildcat at the time. I think the main things you have to look at are: Length of the two guns, the stock of the rifle, the CZ barrel or the ST barrel, and the price. I haven't shot a Wildcat but the Vulcan has really good accuracy. The trigger isn't to bad and it is highly adjustable on the Vulcan. The only thing I didn't like about the Vulcan was the ping it had but they mostly fixed that problem on the newer ones from what I have heard. On the Vulcan you can also switch the bolt from either side. The other thing I wish the Vulcan had was the side lever cocking but the bolt has no problem and I can definitely live with it is just personal preference. The Vulcan is a really awesome gun and I haven't experienced any problems with it so far and I would recommend it. Good luck on finding the right gun for you!

The Vulcan has everything you look for in a bullpup, it was designed as a bullpup from scratch.

Until FX irons out some of its problems & offers the Wildcat in a nice walnut stock, Vulcan gets my vote.

Here you go:
http://www.fxairguns.com/rifle/the-wildcat/

I own a Wildcat in .25 and have not had any issues. Vulcan as per the reviews is a solid gun. Both these guns are as good as any gun can be and will out shoot you. Problems can occur in any gun so I think you should try and handle both guns and buy the one which you like more.

"jfrazier30"Vulcan gets more shots per fill, and makes more power.

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and shorter OAL.

Currently I am in a similar dilemma........ I am leaning toward the Vulcan

How much is "money not an issue"? It would sure be neat to read about someone who bought one of each reviewed them both then sold the loser.

You would be out a few to several hundred dollars, but the trade off would be confidence in your choice. Too rich for my budget, but maybe not for yours.

Hey keep in mind the shot show starts tomorrow, you should wait 2 days to see what else is coming out. I heard the Vulcan Rifle is out or coming out. Really doubt FX is going to launch another new gun so fast, but Air Arms should be releasing a regulated bullpup hopefully and who knows what is going to be announce. Check it out.