UPS just delivered my Wildcat .25

[Habanero69er]

How do you release a new gun & NOT have a manual? It's not like FX is a garage shop operation.

[ARod2000]

How do you release a new gun & NOT have a manual? It's not like FX is a garage shop operation.

So you're the one guy that reads the manual? Nice to meet you. 

[travels4fun]

How do you release a new gun & NOT have a manual? It's not like FX is a garage shop operation.

Well actually, it is not as uncommon as you may think. I bought an Evanix Max-ML in April 2014 and it arrived without a manual. I called PA and was told there were none. They did give me a link to a Rainstorm II manual which they said should be sufficient.  I ended up returning the Max-ML due to problems and exchanged it for an Evanix GTK290. That arrived with a manual for an Evanix Sniper (hey!??). When I called PA they apologized and said the GTK290 doesn't have a manual but said the Evanix MAX manual should be sufficient. 

Now I'm not disagreeing with you as I believe every airgun should ship with an owners manual specific to the make and model of the gun. As we all know, airguns are not toys and have the potential for causing serious injury or death if not operated and handled properly.

Anyway, let's move on from focusing on the Owners Manual and get back on topic.

Scott

[Habanero69er]

I doubt I'm the only one who reads them. Maybe you should try it too. There's usually some good information in those manuals.

[William]

First part to 'fall off'!
Cocking level has a simple push pin that is a little small!!

That looks like a solid pin??? It more than likely should be a roll pin pushed in instead! That way it will be tight and not fall out.

William

[linsfreak]

That really stinks!  Sorry to see something already broke. I truly believe the lower your serial number is, the more issues. Good luck bud.

[travels4fun]

I have now had the Wildcat for six days and promised to provide an update with my observations and findings. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the rifle. It has proven to be a real winner and is a blast to shoot. I just ordered an Atlas bipod which should arrive this week and will report on how the installation goes and any tips or tricks I may uncover. In the meanwhile, I hope you find the following informative and helpful.

THINGS I LOVE:

• Fit and finish is top notch.
• I haven't encountered any issues or problems whatsoever.
• The height of the scope rail is spot on
• The action is very smooth and crisp
• The charging handle is a huge improvement over the one that came on my Gen I Bobcat
• The rifle is extremely quiet and backyard friendly
• Accuracy is outstanding. I'm getting 8 shot groupings between .35" to .5"CTC at 65 yards
• The rifle isn't pellet fussy. So far, the Benjamin Domed, H&N Barracuda, and EunJin Domed pellets have shot extremely well and chamber smoothly.
• There is no perceivable POI shift from 230 bar down to 150 bar.
• I'm getting 80-90 shots on a single fill from 230 bar and 150 bar which is pretty darn good for it's power and diminutive a 300cc cylinder
• The gun is extremely light and maneuverable.
• The trigger is sublime (once adjusted).
• There is hardly any muzzle flip which is surprising for such a powerful gun that is as light as it is.
• The built in manometer is very accurate and always registers the same pressure as that shown on my CF tank.
• I have never come across a a rifle that resists finger prints and smudges as well as the Wildcat.

THINGS I DON"T MIND BUT COULD BE BETTER

• The fill port dust cover opening is a bit small and needs to be perfectly centered to get the probe to insert properly.
• Out of the box, I found the trigger's first stage had way too much travel. I was able to remedy this with a little adjustment.
• The magazine is well made though it only holds 8 pellets so I'm constantly having to reload
• The barrel end cap keeps working it's way loose so I'll have to find a way to keep that from happening.
• There is no thumb rest which would have been nice to have.

THINGS I DON'T LIKE:

• Cleaning the barrel is a pain and time consuming due to small and narrow opening in the breech. I found removing the barrel makes cleaning much easier.
• Loading the magazine is way to fussy. Getting the magazine in the proper indexed position so the bolt can close can be tricky.
• The magazine has no mechanism to let you know once it's empty. This has resulted in countless dry fired shots or removing the magazine too early and finding there is still a pellet remaining.
• It needs Picatinny Rails!!

Scott

[travels4fun]

First part to 'fall off'!
Cocking level has a simple push pin that is a little small!!

That's not acceptable, a gun that's not meant to be serviced. Even Korean guns have a screw in pin for the linkage that can be removed and re-tightened for maintenance. Once you push that pin out it is unlikely to stay in place. Poor show from FX

Really?? You may want to read this http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=77115.msg781236#msg781236

[rkr]

First part to 'fall off'!
Cocking level has a simple push pin that is a little small!!

That's not acceptable, a gun that's not meant to be serviced. Even Korean guns have a screw in pin for the linkage that can be removed and re-tightened for maintenance. Once you push that pin out it is unlikely to stay in place. Poor show from FX

Really?? You may want to read this http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=77115.msg781236#msg781236

That's the pin that moves the hammer installed upside down or deformed. It is made of rather poor material. I can expect that from Koreans but I wouldn't expect falling out pins from Swedish guns. Of course we could start talking about bolt handles snapping in Swedish Mausers in cold weather but that's not for this forum I believe.

[travels4fun]

First part to 'fall off'!
Cocking level has a simple push pin that is a little small!!

That's not acceptable, a gun that's not meant to be serviced. Even Korean guns have a screw in pin for the linkage that can be removed and re-tightened for maintenance. Once you push that pin out it is unlikely to stay in place. Poor show from FX

Really?? You may want to read this http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=77115.msg781236#msg781236

That's the pin that moves the hammer installed upside down or deformed. It is made of rather poor material. I can expect that from Koreans but I wouldn't expect falling out pins from Swedish guns. Of course we could start talking about bolt handles snapping in Swedish Mausers in cold weather but that's not for this forum I believe.

Yeah yeah. Tell that to Ikea or Saab LOL. 

Now I may be missing something but have there been any other owners who have had this happen on their Wildcat? Mine hasn't had any problems or issues. I actually provide a candid review of the rifle in an earlier post with observations good and bad on my findings so far. It's only been a week so only time will tell.

[Nomadic Pirate]

The best part I read so for is :

....that the .25 isn't pellet fussy, that is Huge IMO.

I must have missed it, but what power is the Cat .25 delivering ?

[ARod2000]

The best part I read so for is :

....that the .25 isn't pellet fussy, that is Huge IMO.

I must have missed it, but what power is the Cat .25 delivering ?

910 w JSB Kings

[Nomadic Pirate]

OK, so it's a 46 FPE gun,...thanks

[travels4fun]

OK, so it's a 46 FPE gun,...thanks

I no longer own a chronograph unfortunately. However, Tom over at AGN was getting up to 49 FPE shooting the JSB Kings.

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[rcmark]

Best Groups ( not typical ) at 100 yards.

After 1200 - 1500 pellets shot, I have had the cocking mechanism 'jam' (after shooting 2 or 3 shots from a full mag ) 2 times. It will not cock fully, after moving the mag a little and trying to cock it again and again it starts to work. The next time this occurs I will make a video showing exactly what happens.

[LDP]

Do these have regulators in them? If not that is a nice shot string and count.

[rcmark]

Do these have regulators in them?

Yes

[travels4fun]

Best Groups ( not typical ) at 100 yards.

After 1200 - 1500 pellets shot, I have had the cocking mechanism 'jam' (after shooting 2 or 3 shots from a full mag ) 2 times. It will not cock fully, after moving the mag a little and trying to cock it again and again it starts to work. The next time this occurs I will make a video showing exactly what happens.

Mark,

I have experienced the same happening with my .25 Wildcat a few times. There is actually a discussion were FX replies with some advice. Here is the link:  FX Response

Scott

[rcmark]

Best Groups ( not typical ) at 100 yards.

After 1200 - 1500 pellets shot, I have had the cocking mechanism 'jam' (after shooting 2 or 3 shots from a full mag ) 2 times. It will not cock fully, after moving the mag a little and trying to cock it again and again it starts to work. The next time this occurs I will make a video showing exactly what happens.

Mark,

I have experienced the same happening with my .25 Wildcat a few times. There is actually a discussion were FX replies with some advice. Here is the link:  FX Response

Scott

Thanks, Scott that helped a lot!

[miksatx]

Hummm reading the fx fix and what the person did to fix his so it indexed right . Made up my mine I'm not buying any fx air guns. If you can fix it by bending the piece with a pair of pliers. Tells me their taking short cuts not using case harden metal parts. Especially parts that are constantly being cycled all the time.