Compact 0.30 Platform at > 80 FPE

[Shahrilstephen]

I have a FX Impact Compact MK II & a Wildcat Compact MK III, both in 0.30 Cal ( just love the 0.30 Cal). Both are sub 30". I love them both.

Thing is, I am itching for another compact (less than 30 inches) airgun which gives out more than 80 FPE at 0.30 Cal or higher. Primary use is meant for hunting. Price should be less than $2500.

So, the must have are:
Compact, 30" max
0.30 Cal
More than 80 FPE

Any suggestions are more than welcome.
Thanking you guys in advance.

 

[WorriedMan]

Fan of the .30 myself, my MK3 Wildcat Sniper handled many problem crows. Past year, or so, crows rarely land within 150 yards of my property so instead of modifying Wildcat, just bought an Airgun Technology Uragan 2 (700mm) from Krale in the Netherlands. The U2 shoots JSB 44.75 grains @ 96 FPE. U2 comes in compact sizes, visit Krale website and read specifications for it and the Vulcan 3. Best of Luck, WM

 

[weevil]

With a plenum tube, heavier Huma hammer and reg at 140bar, the Wildcat Mk3 will shoot the 50grain .30 pellets at 870 - around 85fpe.

 

[Shahrilstephen]

Fan of the .30 myself, my MK3 Wildcat Sniper handled many problem crows. Past year, or so, crows rarely land within 150 yards of my property so instead of modifying Wildcat, just bought an Airgun Technology Uragan 2 (700mm) from Krale in the Netherlands. The U2 shoots JSB 44.75 grains @ 96 FPE. U2 comes in compact sizes, visit Krale website and read specifications for it and the Vulcan 3. Best of Luck, WM

Ahhhh, thx....will check it out

 

[Shahrilstephen]

With a plenum tube, heavier Huma hammer and reg at 140bar, the Wildcat Mk3 will shoot the 50grain .30 pellets at 870 - around 85fpe.

This I am doing already

 

[Shahrilstephen]

Fan of the .30 myself, my MK3 Wildcat Sniper handled many problem crows. Past year, or so, crows rarely land within 150 yards of my property so instead of modifying Wildcat, just bought an Airgun Technology Uragan 2 (700mm) from Krale in the Netherlands. The U2 shoots JSB 44.75 grains @ 96 FPE. U2 comes in compact sizes, visit Krale website and read specifications for it and the Vulcan 3. Best of Luck, WM

Also, why the U2 & not the U3?

 

[MLE]

Take a look at the .30 cal AEAs, both the Challenger bullpup and the extremely compact HP Max. The Challenger will put out 120FPE and the HP Max 90-100FPE depending on slug/pellet weight. They won’t be as quality as your FXs, but the price point is very agreeable and they are certainly accurate enough inside 50yds for crow and up. Plus with your budget, you’ll have a lot of wiggle room to augment them (replacing the barrel and spring, for example) to get them running even better, and will have enough cash left over for a nice optic or a night (or three) on the town.

 

[WorriedMan]

Also, why the U2 & not the U3?

Shahril,
Didn't know about a U3, if you meant V3 (Vulcan 3), I did mention to check specifications for both. So impressed with AGT's .30 offerings, got one of each. U2 likes JSB 44.75 pellets better than V3, so use AVS (Diameter 306.3) 61 grain (flat base) in V3. Both are 700mm unchoked barrels designed for slugs with similar power. U2 is more pleasant to shoot, smoother and quieter, very happy to own both. WM

 

[Scott.t]

As MLE said, the AEA HP max .30 isn’t bad for the price, no where near the quality of your FX’s but has great power. The one I had was shooting fx hybrid slugs over 1000 fps, doing 105 fpe from a 4500 psi fill. Was very accurate at 100 yards

 

[lbc_PSI]

RTI has Prophet Compacts available with 400mm barrels that should be under your length limit.

 

[cmatera]

This one:

The BEST group I’ve EVER SHOT At 100 YARDS & REVIEW of the Sidewinder MINI

The new Sidewinder MINI .30 cal is impressive. Plain and simple. The proof is in this video � Just watch Check out my other channel @beenshootin @airgunsofarizona

www.airgun101.com

I have a standard .30 and it shoots like that. Not much use for full auto, in semi mode, it's amazing.

 

[Shahrilstephen]

Shahril,
Didn't know about a U3, if you meant V3 (Vulcan 3), I did mention to check specifications for both. So impressed with AGT's .30 offerings, got one of each. U2 likes JSB 44.75 pellets better than V3, so use AVS (Diameter 306.3) 61 grain (flat base) in V3. Both are 700mm unchoked barrels designed for slugs with similar power. U2 is more pleasant to shoot, smoother and quieter, very happy to own both. WMView attachment 404108

Got you, thx

 

[Shahrilstephen]

RTI has Prophet Compacts available with 400mm barrels that should be under your length limit.

Ahhhhh worth taking a closer look

 

[Shahrilstephen]

This one:

The BEST group I’ve EVER SHOT At 100 YARDS & REVIEW of the Sidewinder MINI

The new Sidewinder MINI .30 cal is impressive. Plain and simple. The proof is in this video � Just watch Check out my other channel @beenshootin @airgunsofarizona

www.airgun101.com

I have a standard .30 and it shoots like that. Not much use for full auto, in semi mode, it's amazing.

Thx mate

 

[Shahrilstephen]

Take a look at the .30 cal AEAs, both the Challenger bullpup and the extremely compact HP Max. The Challenger will put out 120FPE and the HP Max 90-100FPE depending on slug/pellet weight. They won’t be as quality as your FXs, but the price point is very agreeable and they are certainly accurate enough inside 50yds for crow and up. Plus with your budget, you’ll have a lot of wiggle room to augment them (replacing the barrel and spring, for example) to get them running even better, and will have enough cash left over for a nice optic or a night (or three) on the town.

This is indeed an option! Thx MLE