Tominco's IMPACT !

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Tom and Michael and whom ever received one of these rifles I really have enjoyed watching the videos. While you guys are providing us with good information on the form and function of this rifle to the best of your abilities and knowledge my only request is that you don't hold back on constructive criticism on the open forum for FX to better possibly improve this innovative rifle (like TED did with the Bobcat).

With that keep it coming guys you have me excited to open the forum every morning for something new to read or watch!!
 
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Not gonna happen Ronin! 
If something's off, I'm going to let FX and you guys know.
In My Opinion - These air rifles that we all use and enjoy are high powered using very high pressures and have the potential to cause injury if not treated and designed properly. If there's something that I see that can be improved upon for the benefit and safety of all of us, It'll be addressed! 
-Tom
 
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Tom, thanks for the informative videos. I have a couple of questions. How well does the gun hold zero after removing and reinstalling the barrel? I good test for this would be to remove and re-install the after each shot and shoot a 5 or 10 shot group. My other question is how does the zero vary between barrel changes? I know this will vary depending on the speed and weight of the pellet, but if you are shooting two pellets at a similar speed how much variance is there?
 
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RomeoAlfa - I can't wait to find out! I think this is a concern on a lot of peoples minds. I have some more tweaking to do and then I hope to cover this topic. 
From what I've seen (at how the barrels are installed), I'd be surprised if zero moved much at all. The little slot at the end of the barrel ensures that they get inserted to the same rotational position and depth every time. The setscrew then locks everything in place. It's really a simple yet genius design. 

I'll surely end up coming across your second question eventually. I think this could also be looked at using the chairgun program. Just plug in the numbers and note the drop. Then change caliber and look again.

One neat little thing I noticed is that theres an area just under the top picatinny rail that you can see through. Well, I was shooting some close range stuff and realized that it kind of points where the pellets going to hit. It's by no means an aiming devise. But, I wonder how far I could stretch it.

Back to work! 
-Tom
 
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Tom,

Thanks for the reply. My second question actually does not relate to the pellet drop, but to how consistent the barrels are made. If you swap calibers and the pellets are shooting the same so the impact should be at the same spot at say 25 yards, how much would you have to adjust your scope if any to adjust the zero for the barrel change. For example you have the .25 barrel shooting dead center at 25 yards, and swapping in the .30 barrel shoots an inch high and an inch left.
 
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Ok, I understand what you're asking now. 
I think it will be pretty darn close! Some drop should be expected with shooting heavier/slower pellets. Frederik personally inspects and straightens every barrel for FX rifles ensuring that they are all as straight as they can be. So, I'd be pretty surprised at big changes as well as much left-right movement. We shall see! 

Greg - "I'm just a guy who lives out in the sticks and likes to shoot" (re:vid#1) I had to look up barrel indexing to know just what you were referring to! LOL! From what I've stated above (typing at the same time you were, lol!), I personally don't think that would be necessary. I'm sure that once you see the barrels first hand, you might be able to come up with some ideas. Oh yeah, thanks for helping me to learn something new today! :) Cheers!
-Tom
 
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"greg"Awesome videos, Tom. You are a natural. A major Accuracy+.

In you view, how would one index those barrels if necessary?
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Hi Greg

I don't think these barrels can be indexed. From what I've heard the adapter on the end of the barrel is screwed on. If I'm wrong and it's only held in place by locktite then if you were able to break it loose (with some heat) then technically you could index it by rotating the adapter.
 
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Answers to many posted questions and some comments...

Camp Fussell - LOL! Thanks for the chuckle, "Dad gummit!" I hope I get to meet you someday, I think we'd get along real well! :)

Jack K - this should answer your question from page 2. Thanks to Travels4fun for asking/posting...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.

Gaz-luvsguns - I don't want to speculate on prices, options, and such. I'd rather stick to the facts as much as possible. 

BLADE - Overall length is covered in Michaels video. I believe it was 36" with the shroud extended. Bottle is 480cc.

Ronin - A quote from Michaels thread - Good news for those of you who are concerned about the ultimate sound suppression. Apparently the telescoping part of the shroud can be removed (unscrewed) and you can add an adapter then install additional end pieces/baffles. This will be particularly useful for those that want to suppress the .30 on high power.

SPC-Racing - Thanks for the tip! I really want to get outside! Hopefully, the wind dies down soon and I can give you guys a different view than the back of my garage doors! 

ezerhoden14 - It's basically just a hollow tube. 

BRS - Mmmmm... WOOD! Being a hobby woodworker, I certainly agree with you and would love to see more wood options in the FX line. I saw some pictures of some concept Wildcat stocks! I hope they come out, I'll surely be grabbing one of those up. And this ties in with my next response to Lou...

Lou - I tried to plant that seed in FX's ear. I'd LOVE to see the Impact's features in a full size wood+synthetic (choice) stock with a nice long barrel and (ideally) the Wildcat magazine system. And why stick to one caliber (Boss reference)? The technology is there so, keep multiple calibers as part of it. Not all of that might be possible or practical. But just let it roll around in your mind for a while and see if you don't end up with a :) !

Gundawg - I'll have to take some measurements when I get back home (Wildcat vs Impact, length of pull). Buttstock, I'll bet you could machine an extension piece if you needed to. Just remember to leave space at the top for access to the probe! The rubber stock is removable by taking the thumbscrew all the way out and simply sliding it out the bottom. There is a slot cut in the rubber that the thumbscrew goes through. The thumbscrew tightens and squeezes the butt sides together, effectively "pinching" the rubber and stopping it from moving up and down. Once again, it's a simple and effective system that FX has implemented on this platform. I'll get a pic for you when I get home and PM it to you. 

To everyone reading and participating...
Thanks so much for the +++'s! Keep 'em coming! LOL! :)
I appreciate all the questions and tips you guys are sending my way! Keep those coming too! :) I also appreciate the trust you're putting in me to answer your questions. I'll continue to try to not let you down and do my best to get answers! 
I owe a big thanks to someone that's been helping me with a "how-to" on videos and editing. I'm doing all this on an outdated computer with old programs and a Wifi signal that's less than ideal. Without his help, I'd just be posting words and pictures. All of a sudden, in Vid#3, there were annotations! Hey, that's neato! I also started playing with sound adjustments. That way, when I get close to the camera, I don't sound like I'm yelling at you and/or wake up sleeping children, that are in the room! I am going to try adding a link to my next video! Hopefully, I'll be able to get better with each video. This stuff is tedious, but seeing the numbers increase and knowing you all are enjoying them makes it worth it. 

Till next time...
Happy.... loaded? Happy.... safety? Happy Shooting! LOL! 

 
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Hey Tom,

Thanks you for taking those ideas to FX, I don't think it will be too long until they come out with a full sized rifle with these features, giving all the interest that the Impact has raised. As for the Boss, I mentioned it because it is a big heavy rifle, great for benchrest and prone shooting. As for the different calibers, multiple interchangeable calibers like on the Impact are a must. :)
 
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Rockymtbiker - I'm working on it. Ran into some priorities at home.

Luckydog - True. I like the Wildcats magazine better as well. But, remember that now you're getting a LOT more shots per magazine fill. So, it kind of balances out.

ezerhoden14 - The Wildcat indexes by a mechanical arm. I know I've seen a picture of it somewhere on AGN. I can't imagine how the arm would break but, stranger things have happened! If that was the case, It's a really easy fix to replace it. Each system has its pro's and con's Looking at the Impact vs the Wildcat, I can see why FX went with this system vs the Wildcat's system. 

Happy Shooting!
-Tom
 
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Tom, we can see that the wildcat indexing is fast based on your abilities in the Speed Silo.

Do you think that it's faster and more responsive than the spring loaded mags of old or the new larger mags for the Impact? Also, you mentioned that you had some jams with the wildcat because of working the action to quickly, were those magazine issues or just not completely working the action back?
 
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"ezerhoden14"Tom, we can see that the wildcat indexing is fast based on your abilities in the Speed Silo.

Do you think that it's faster and more responsive than the spring loaded mags of old or the new larger mags for the Impact? Also, you mentioned that you had some jams with the wildcat because of working the action to quickly, were those magazine issues or just not completely working the action back?
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Those jams were totally my fault. I'm doing something with the Wildcat that it wasn't necessarily designed to do. It's a very violent action (Those who were there would surely agree) and it effectively spins the magazine too far. So, the pellet that should be loaded has gone past the breech a little. When I was practicing with an empty mag, people would swear that the mag wasn't moving. It was it's just so fast that it's hard to see. 

Thanks for the question! Let's try to not get too far off the Impact topic. :)
 
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"Gunnertrones"And I assume....... When the mag is empty on the Impact, you can't move the lever forward, just like on the Bobcat, and you avoid dry-firing?
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Yup, that's exactly right. There's 2 ways you'll know when your mag is empty.
1 - There is a distinct "Click" sound as two flat surfaces in the magazine smack each other. 
2 - The bolt won't move forward. 
 
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