Wildcat Issues

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I took your advice Wsx1 and ordered a couple tins of JSB Heavies. I wonder why Ted has not done a review on the Wildcat. Maybe linsfreak will chime in. I wishI would have read his opinion on the wildcat before I bought one... I would probably have a Cricket like my brothers, that thing is a Lazer. Linsfreak did you ever get a chance to shoot the "rubber gun" before it broke? 
 
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Sounds like you actually have an accuracy issue. No two barrels are alike; some shoot better than others due to factory tolerances, material defects, etc. I think you might want to try another barrel or send the gun back. AOA might be willing to verify the grouping issue and fix the problem.
My recent deposit on a new Impact .30 is the first time in my 69 years, that I have bought a big ticket item brand new from a dealer; for instance, I have owned over 60 cars in my life and the newest was bought at 4 years old. I certainly have never considered buying a newly designed product in the first year available, and have never bought an FX Air gun of any vintage. Needless to say, I am expecting to be disappointed, but hoping for the best. 
 
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UPDATE ON PREVIOUS ACCURACY ISSUES....it was not the Wildcat at fault. I installed my brothers spare votex scope, sighted in and shot 4, 5 shot groups
Through the same hole, the best I've done yet. I was still having issues with POI but when I kept my cheek in the same spot the rifle shot great. Thanks FX
FOR A GREAT PRODUCT. Now I need to work on my technique, remount my Air max scope and lighten the trigger. Thanks for the advice guys
 
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@texascowboy

The Wildcat has dovetail rails though that might be changing. There will be an option to retrofit the dovetail rails with Picatinny rails. I am not sure when these will be available.

The type and height of mount depends on the clearance needed and personal preferance. Typically, the larger the scope's objective, the higher the mount. With some scopes such as the Sightron 10-15x60, a high mount is needed to provide clearance for the 60mm bell or "objective". As the Wildcat has a short scope rail, you can probably get away with medium mounts. Again. It all comes down to personal preference. I personally, prefer the lowest mount that works with the scope and rifle I'm using.
 
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I have shot probably over 70 groups of 5 shots each. I have cleaned barrel with pull through from breach end with MP 3.
I have tried both Hawk Varmint 6x24 and Hawk sidewinder tactical 6.5x20x42.
Even tried different pellets, H & N Barracuda, AA 25.4, JSB 25.4 lubed and drtydry, Beheman 27.8, H&N ftt.
Best are JSB 25.4 dry & AA.
35 yard groups are great. 50 yard groups 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches with poi changing thoughout tank fill.
Called vender (Straight Shooters) and they said they do not work on FX guns and I should contact AOA. They didn't even offer to pay shipping which was $58 with insurance. Very disappointed for the 4 th pcp purchase out of 5. Seems like none of these companies properly inspect and/or fire test groups of these expensive guns.
I bought a 223 Cooper Varmint several years ago from Cooper. It came with a 100 yd test target and that gun still shoots 1/2 moa. Cost was $1300
 
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Hello from New Zealand.
I picked up my Wildcat last week but had to wait a couple of days for it to be driven north as I didn't want to put it on a plane. I have put Hawke 4.5-14x42 Tac 30 on it. My 4 year old son was hitting 1" steel plate at 50 yards from bench, shot after shot.
​ I have seen some different accuracy with different pellets, as ya do. My first tin of H&N Baracuda 21.14gr 5 shot group were one ragged hole at 50. After shooting the H&N I relised my scope was not sitting square with the central securing Hawke mount screw pushing it up on one edge. Accupels, no weight listed, were about 1/12". I have tried JSB 18.13gr and these seem to spread a bit too, these were my first choice. I have bought 2000 of these, I don't blame Ted.... but we listen to him over here too! The other pellets I had around or were free with rifle. I may need to get heavier pellets to suit this rifle.
I do have one question, not really a complaint. The magazine that came with the rifle had some scratches around the edge, didn't pay much attention really. The spare I bought now has the same. I am seeing paint and metal residue in the breech, which can't be a good thing for accuracy. I can feel the ridge with my nail. It is obviously the cycling of the mag but I don't want to start poking round. Nor do I want to take it back to the shop and be without it. Has anyone else had this happen? 
I still need more time with the Wildcat but I sold a BSA Sportsman and a Marauder to get it and I am pretty pleased, so far.
I will take a look at cleaning pellets too after reading here, a bit of a pain getting a pull through to clean the barrel.
Thanks all, first time post and new member. Looking forward to some FX Wildcat hunting posts.
One last thing ..batch info my serial number is in the 43500 range. Do we know how to date this rifle?
Cheers

 
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"Duffy70"Hello from New Zealand.
I picked up my Wildcat last week but had to wait a couple of days for it to be driven north as I didn't want to put it on a plane. I have put Hawke 4.5-14x42 Tac 30 on it. My 4 year old son was hitting 1" steel plate at 50 yards from bench, shot after shot.
​ I have seen some different accuracy with different pellets, as ya do. My first tin of H&N Baracuda 21.14gr 5 shot group were one ragged hole at 50. After shooting the H&N I relised my scope was not sitting square with the central securing Hawke mount screw pushing it up on one edge. Accupels, no weight listed, were about 1/12". I have tried JSB 18.13gr and these seem to spread a bit too, these were my first choice. I have bought 2000 of these, I don't blame Ted.... but we listen to him over here too! The other pellets I had around or were free with rifle. I may need to get heavier pellets to suit this rifle.
I do have one question, not really a complaint. The magazine that came with the rifle had some scratches around the edge, didn't pay much attention really. The spare I bought now has the same. I am seeing paint and metal residue in the breech, which can't be a good thing for accuracy. I can feel the ridge with my nail. It is obviously the cycling of the mag but I don't want to start poking round. Nor do I want to take it back to the shop and be without it. Has anyone else had this happen? 
I still need more time with the Wildcat but I sold a BSA Sportsman and a Marauder to get it and I am pretty pleased, so far.
I will take a look at cleaning pellets too after reading here, a bit of a pain getting a pull through to clean the barrel.
Thanks all, first time post and new member. Looking forward to some FX Wildcat hunting posts.
One last thing ..batch info my serial number is in the 43500 range. Do we know how to date this rifle?
Cheers




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Hello Duffy and Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your new Wildcat too.

Regarding your magazines, you will get some wear from the indexing lever cycling the magazine. It shouldn't cause any performance issues. Here is an article that delves deeper into the topic: http://airgunnation.dev/topic/hey-fx-little-help/?view=all#post-14924

As far as cleaning the barrel, I found it easier to just remove the barrel first. Here are some instructions:

Tools Required:
• 3mm Metric Hex Key

Step 1 – REMOVE FORWARD CHEEK PIECE
There are two cheek rests on the Wildcat. Only the forward cheek rest needs to be removed in order to access the set screw that secures the barrel to the breech block. Using a 3mm hex key, remove the set screw securing the cheek rest to the breech block. Lift the cheek rest up and set aside.

Step 2 – REMOVE SET SCREW SECURING BARREL TO BREACH BLOCK
Using a 3mm hex key, remove the set screw securing the barrel to the breech and set aside

The set screw is located on top of the forward breach block.


Step 3 – REMOVE THE BARREL
Grasp the end of the barrel near the muzzle and gently (and slowly) pull the barrel out of the breech. You may need to slightly twist the barrel slightly to get it started but once you feel the barrel move, pull the barrel straight out in a linear motion without any twisting. You want to keep the force constant yet slow as you don’t want to scratch any surfaces or cause damage to the O-rings.

Step 4 – CLEAN THE BARREL
Clean the barrel as you normally would.

Step 5 – REINSERT THE BARREL AND MAKE SURE BARREL IS ALIGNED
Slide the barrel back into place. You may have to twist it to get it into place towards the end. You will need to make sure the dimple in the brass is perfectly centered in the grub screw hole.

This is how it should look:


Here is what the dimple looks like with the barrel removed:


Finally, I don't think there is any way to know when your rifle was manufacture by using your serial number. I know Daystate has a way but not FX.

Regards,
Scott
 
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"texscowboy" I have a wildcat .22 ordered and waiting on it. What kind of rings do i need to mount my scope? Is the rail a weaver or pica tinny?
The picatinny rail for the Wildcat is available in England, at about £70. The advantage with the Wildcat mount system is that it is reversible, You can have extra length to the rear... in case you want to mount night vision closer to your eye, and it also gives clearance at the muzzle end for 'scopes with a large objective lens, WIN/WIN.
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