Fx Wildcat

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no doubt ditch the sidewinder 30 ,, get a bit blurry on full zoom , wich the tac`s iv had have not (fixed 10 , 6-20x42 and 8,5-26x42) and its way way to big for the wildcat.
gone with the right reticle to :)
have nothing bad to say about the tac 6-20x42 (other than that the sidewheel`s setscrews was a bit sloppy , so had to locktite them on better , but its just as well as the sidewheel needs calibration to be spot on)
the scope i was most happy with up thru the time .

also been hearing good stuff about falcon optics from a friend .. ffp and mill to mill for about 1000kr less than the sidewinder
http://www.becotrading.no/kikkertsikte-falcon-optics-m14ffp-b20-p-1234-c-375.aspx a bit smaller i belive , but same weight and only 14x ,,, tho not all need 20 x 
 
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"BitFrost"Inside the stock.

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@Bitfrost
Is the front of the stock (all of it really) solid or hollow?
 
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I am going to test the wildcat next week here in Spain when it arrives. Really excited about it. Will compare with cricket, maybe vulcan if already in the shop also.
It will be an indoor shooting gallery, so if it groups properly at 50meters, i will surely go for it.
My mounting will be a vector optics 6x25-56 First focal plane and an atlas bipod replica. Very pleased with both. The scope is very clear and has a cool MP reticle. Cheapest FFP in the market, but worth the money. Vector optics has other FFP models in different power. Quality standart is not the best, must be said, as the unit had discret scratches out of the box, but just stetics, optics and construction very good.
The atlas bipod replica, simply amacing, stable and robust, good quality for a fraction of the price. 
I will keep informing next week about the grouping ;)
 
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"BitFrost"Also, it's not weapons locker friendly as it builds quite a lot with the scoperings. Guess thats the life of a bullpup owner.
I had to put the rifle in sideways. Not a problem for me though as that rifle is the only rifle I have required to be put in a locker.
Edit: when drilling for the stud, choose a smaller drillbit than you would for wood stocks. It will sit a little looser in this synthetic stock than a wood stock using the same drillbit. I learned by doing... I think it will be alright though.
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Hi BitFrost, I'm also a lefty, so glad to hear that the Wildcat sits well in the shoulder.

As for your dilemma with the drill bit you used, here's a link to a YouTube video that covers mounting both a bipod and a rather neat slink. However it's for an Atlas bipod rather than a Harris. Never the less the video may be of some use all the same, as the method used to seat the bolts into the stock seem to require that an oversized drill bit be used.


 
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"RichardUK"
"Fbom8"What do you think about using the type of sling stud that has a nut you countersink on the inside?
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Any kind of support on the inside of the stock that spreads the load over a greater area of the stock (e.g. a large washer) should be better than just screwing bolts/screws straight into the stock.
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While this is true guys, the nature of that stock makes this type of Mount very difficult. This is because the inside of the stock is curved, and there is no way to access this area from on top of the stock. Originally, I had considered using something like this.

http://www.accu-shot.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=73

But, in the end decided to go with a standard swivel studs to secure the rail. I have done this on several guns, including several bobcats, and all have held with normal use. 

Edit: My bad guys. :) I somehow got sidetracked by the conversation and I thought we were talking about the bobcat. As for the wildcat, I will investigate. 
 
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"Ted"
"RichardUK"
"Fbom8"What do you think about using the type of sling stud that has a nut you countersink on the inside?
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Any kind of support on the inside of the stock that spreads the load over a greater area of the stock (e.g. a large washer) should be better than just screwing bolts/screws straight into the stock.
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While this is true guys, the nature of that stock makes this type of Mount very difficult. This is because the inside of the stock is curved, and there is no way to access this area from on top of the stock. Originally, I had considered using something like this.

http://www.accu-shot.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=73

But, in the end decided to go with a standard swivel studs to secure the rail. I have done this on several guns, including several bobcats, and all have held with normal use. 

Edit: My bad guys. :) I somehow got sidetracked by the conversation and I thought we were talking about the bobcat. As for the wildcat, I will investigate.
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It certainly ain't a task for the faint hearted that's for sure. Found the drill bit one could use - maybe.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackspur-BB-DB140-Flat-Wood-Drill/dp/B005EXIA0K/ref=sr_1_10?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1433624949&sr=1-10&keywords=wood+drill+bits

But as for holding it all together while you drill - maybe some sort of drill stand and chuck arrangement?

But does anyone really want to do this to their new pride and joy? Should they be expected to?

Not sure what FX were thinking of (or not thinking of) by not facilitating any kind of bipod attachments on the Wildcat. It's obviously not a deal breaker, but it's certainly got some folk scratching their heads in this thread.

 
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