Tominco's IMPACT !

"Michael"I would think that if you tried to use the shroud only half-way extended that it would eventually work its way out to being fully extended. Test it out Tom!
I tried this today. That is exactly what happens! 
The remaining air pressure pressurizes the space inside the moderator. 
After trying this, I feel pretty darn certain that the proper way to use the telescoping moderators is either closed or fully open. No in-between
 
"Lou"It would be awesome to see some on camera chrony testing and scope cam accuracy testing of this rifle. So far this is revolutionary, I can't wait to get my hands on one. Also if FX is reading this, make a full size rifle with these features! :)
Well Lou,
I recently ordered a new Exilim 1100 camera that should be here soon. I also was fortunate enough to have my ticket called at EBR for an Eagle Vision scope cam setup. 
I don't really belive in shooting groups for everyone to pass judgement on. But, I am very anxious to see some pellets in flight. 
I can do a little on camera chrony stuff too. 

To all...
I'm off to work tomorrow. I'm going to try to knock out a quick vid this afternoon and edit it during my down time. Hopefully, I can post something over the next two days, including answers to most of the questions. 
Till then, Happy Shooting!
 
Hey Tom,

That is great news. I believe having a slow motion camera and mount for your air rifle is almost just as important as having a chrony. You will find out some stuff that you never knew, for example I went on to buy 10 tins of jsb monser pellets because they shot one hole groups at 50 meters but when I reviewed the scope cam footage I could see all of them spiraling. 

Michael posted a video last night with one hole groups at 100 yards with the Impact, I have never seen groups like that shot with an airgun before, watching those groups being shot in slow motion through the scope camera would be epic. 

Anyways I am going off topic. Thank you for all the great videos, I have enjoyed all of them. Keep up the good work.

Happy shooting. 
 
"BRS"Scott, (travels4fun).

I believe you have profaned.

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Since you have a Wildcat is the length of pull the same with the Impact. I had a Wildcat and sold that one because I did not like the way it fit and decided to go to a traditional style rifle. I am interested in the Impact but I am wondering how it would fit me? If you can removed the butt stock pad could I see that area? I could possibly machine a part to extend the stock if it is short.

Thanks Mike
 
"Lou"
"Michael"
"gixxer3000"Hi. Thanks for the videos.
Can you tell more about the telescopic silencer because im not convinced about its effectiveness. You said in the video that it might be hard to tell the difference but it sounds really loud, extended or not. It would seem its just a long empty chamber when extended and if there are no baffles inside, well. The idea behind it is great, but is it really making that big a difference on the gun.
I think it would have been better to go with the modular design from the Wildcat.
Again. Thanks for the gunporn videos ;)
Baffles are NOT the key to sound suppression of an airgun, volume is more important than baffles.

FX had mentioned that they may offer a fixed shroud system for the .30 caliber that will accommodate additional end pieces. No mention of offering it in all calibers. I shot both the .25 & .30 with the telescoping shroud and I found it adequate for most situations.
I have removed baffles from my Weaihrauch silencer and shot the 2-3 pellets, the rifle was much louder and one of the pellets hit end hole of the silencer damaging the crowning. Accuracy was horrible too. But I guess FX found some new way to do this, otherwise they would not use it. I just hope that this shroud system will be removable so that people can use their own systems if they want and to me the rifle looked better with the stackable baffles.
Actually my statement wasn't completely valid. It is true that volume is a key factor in sound suppression but baffles can also play an important role. One of our sponsors, Neil Clague, has experimented a lot with this and determined that more baffles aren't necessary better, but they can play a part in controlling the turbulence inside the tube.
 
"BRS"That sounds like a RIFLE Lou ?

Whatever next

Some attractive but functional wood at the Butt and Forend, or am I (& you) asking too much???


Actually, all this bullpup stuff or mania is almost entirely the fault of American Airgunners !!!

BP = BS ?

Hey hey, we Yanks aren't entirely to blame. It was you Brits that produced the world's first Bull Pup air rifle, a Daystate no less. So you guys planted the bloody seed LOL. Thanks for that!
 
For those who prefer the traditional modular baffles over the extending shroud, don't fret. See Johan Axelsson's response to the question below..

Can additional modular baffles be added to the FX Impact?
Johan: The standard Impact comes with a telescopic shroud. A modular shroud (similar to that found on the Wildcat) will also be available as an option.