Fx Wildcat mk3

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   Hi flock,
I'm continuing the discussion here rather than in the introductions forum.
I bought mine to shoot slugs, so I've tuned and tinkered with it some. If you want to to shoot pellets, it should be tuned to shoot 18gr JSB exacts (assuming you got the .22) at around 910 fps. It should be pretty accurate with those pellets.

I've added extra plenum space and a Huma air high flow transfer port.
http://www.huma-air.com/High-Flow-V2-Dual-Hole-Transfer-Port-For-FX-Impact,-Dreamline,-Crown,-Maverick-and-Wildcat-MKIII

I also made a barrel band as the barrel is too flexy for my liking, making it not such a great field gun for carrying around.

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xyon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2016 Location: Canterbury Status: Offline Posts: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote xyon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fx Wildcat mk3 Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 3:20pm
	Hi flock, I'm continuing the discussion here rather than in the introductions forum. I bought mine to shoot slugs, so I've tuned and tinkered with it some. If you want to to shoot pellets, it should be tuned to shoot 18gr JSB exacts (assuming you got the .22) at around 910 fps. It should be pretty accurate with those pellets. I've added extra plenum space and a Huma air high flow transfer port. http://www.huma-air.com/High-Flow-V2-Dual-Hole-Transfer-Port-For-FX-Impact,-Dreamline,-Crown,-Maverick-and-Wildcat-MKIII I also made a barrel band as the barrel is too flexy for my liking, making it not such a great field gun for carrying around.
	--- My favourites springer - Diana 52 PCP - FX Wildcat III

flock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote flock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 7:44pm
	Wow awesome! I will in time go down the slug path but will start the JSBs heavies. I'm trying to figure out how much big game hunting I have left in me, so heading down this path as bunnies and birds are an option that will keep me shooting. Selling off the centrefires to help pay for it all. Still love to reload so one centrefire shall remain. Shoot mostly at NZHL and a occasional bit of light hunting.

xyon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2016 Location: Canterbury Status: Offline Posts: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote xyon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 2022 at 8:49pm
	Cool, I've recently got a couple of centrefire rifles. I have yet to do any hunting, but I fancy trying for a deer. I mostly get hares with my FX. I've shot my 308 at the NZHL range a few times.
	--- My favourites springer - Diana 52 PCP - FX Wildcat III

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1174	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 7:49pm
	I have an FX too, and it seems as that 18 grn pellet at 910 fps is a real sweet spot. I would love to try the slugs, but in surfing terms, one should never leave good waves in the hope of finding better waves. Plus they are more expensive.

flock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote flock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 8:04pm
	Still waiting for my one to arrive, getting a bit concerned about heat & water filters & how to pump it up. This Gun City shoe box pump my mate has to get it up to speed then top up with an FX pump, will keep an eye on the heat aspect. Don't want to mess up this puppy. Yes 18.13 JSB heavies is what I have and will probably stay with. Chronied my HW80 .22 yesterday 650 fps with 15g pellet disappointing, smooth & accurate though, couldn't believe when I whacked a pigeon in the chest went down but couldn't find the dam thing. Problems chronying TX200 177 just shows error, perhaps some sort of adjustment on the chrony sensitivity.

dvlnme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 May 2017 Location: taranaki Status: Offline Posts: 519	Post Options Post Reply Quote dvlnme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2022 at 8:26am
	depending on the type of chrono you have,muzzle blast will affect some chronoes particually those using photo cell light screens,solution normally for this type is to move chrono further from muzzle,hope that helps. cheers mike

flock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote flock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2022 at 9:26pm
	Finally arrive today, been 2 1/2 weeks from when I gave the nod. Wow even though it's the long version it's still pretty short, nice. So far have pumped it up by hand slowly. Put a vortex FFP PST 5-25 on it, scope felt like it weighs as much as the rifle at 30 ounces, will have to redo with some higher rings to do things properly. The whole rig feels awesome to the shoulder, very firm & balanced. Yes I will set up something to firm up the barrel as to free floaty for me also. Now the fun starts tuning & getting to know this setup. Got a spare mag & 500 /16g JBS thrown in to the deal. As always Ron Young is a great Guy to deal with, also came in a nice case, which I wasn't expecting.

xyon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2016 Location: Canterbury Status: Offline Posts: 133	Post Options Post Reply Quote xyon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2022 at 8:11am
	Cool, great to hear you have got you wildcat. Let us know how it shoots!
	--- My favourites springer - Diana 52 PCP - FX Wildcat III

flock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote flock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 1:43pm
	Tried to tune it today, could not adjust the regulater output, want 150 she's stuck on 100 so no way to tune. Looks like it's heading back to Auckland. In which case be in touch by Christmas

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1174	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 3:08pm
	Gee, that's a pain. What pressure was the main tank on? It would have to be over 150 for the reg gauge to read 150.