Yes it's very consistent. When I first buy an FX, I do so knowing that I am probably going to have to send it in to FX USA for repair, and this one I had to send in. Mags weren't loading right, and something was going on with the plenum refilling. Sent it in, got it back yesterday (8 days later), and it's absolutely perfect now. I sighted it in, went back inside to drink another cup of coffee, couldn't resist shooting it some more, fired another 5 shots and it was dead perfect, no change in POI. My M3 30 cal Sniper is the same consistency. Maybe call the guys at FX and see what they say about your problem. I've found that from the assembly line, QC can be not so great. But the service techs are quick to take care of things no questions asked, and you get back the rifle you expected it to be in the first place. Some people might whine about that, but I don't really care about the minor set back of having to send it in because imo FX rifles are the best!
Kinda depends on the size of the yard, right?
Shots in my yard are only 15-36 yards.Kinda depends on the size of the yard, right?
I’m with you 100% though. First shot has to be dependable. I’m not lobbing pellets 100 yards at tiny critters but some of my shots are 50 - 60 yards at something like a chipmunk or house sparrow and that’s usually far enough that an unbalanced tune or creeping regulator or stiction will rear its ugly head.
I have other FX rifles that do just fine. It was impacts only, and a known issue not reg related. My go to for backyard pesting is a dreamtac compact set for 700fps with crosman pellets (fine out to 45yds on anything under a rabbit), and I have a crown for the longer stuff. My dreamline has ZERO poi issues, but I haven’t tested the crown enough yet to know.
Begs to question, why an impact for such short ranges?
Wondering if swapping to a peek valve is helping with the Stiction issues they were having or not. Neither of mine were reg creepers, but still seemed to have that first couple shots off. My .25 wasn’t necessarily high power, but my .30 was, and still had the issue. I believe the maverick is more consistent than even the new M3, just less tuneability.
Yes I have a Dreamline Tactical 600mm in 22 as well. Zero issues just too long. I went with the Impact M3 because firstly, I honestly love the modular platform. But also, the Compact version is just that, compact and light! But although it's compact, there is still nothing short about a 500mm barrel and so I'm totally comfortable taking a shot out to 60-70 yards if need be. I also have an Impact M3 in 30 cal too, with a 700mm barrel.
Second chances for shots are rare in pesting. That first shot means everything especially when the gun has been idle for a long time without firing a shot! (smile)Kinda depends on the size of the yard, right?
I’m with you 100% though. First shot has to be dependable. I’m not lobbing pellets 100 yards at tiny critters but some of my shots are 50 - 60 yards at something like a chipmunk or house sparrow and that’s usually far enough that an unbalanced tune or creeping regulator or stiction will rear its ugly head.
