FX Wildcat mk3 (value priced)?

[Floridaman2005]

Hello nation,

I finally settled on which PCP rifle I wanted to get. I had settled on the FX wildcat Mk3 compact bottle. While doing a Google search I see that they now have a wildcat MK3 VP (value priced) and was wondering if anyone could tell me if there were differences besides the obvious.

I see that the value priced version comes with a 600 mm barrel while the regular version comes in 500 and 700 mm. It also looks like it comes with a bigger bottle than the compact version At 400 cc.

My question is is it worth spending the extra $200 to get the non-value priced version or is there a reason why the compact non-value is worth $200 more. Is there a catch about the value priced version that I’m not seeing?

 

[Laeljon]

Aluminum bottle instead of carbon fiber.

 

[Floridaman2005]

Aluminum bottle instead of carbon fiber.

I did notice that. What are the advantages of the carbon fiber over aluminum? Obviously weight for one. But the aluminum bottle holds 100 more cc than the carbon.

Is it worth saving $200 or would you go with the original?

 

[Headshots]

Buy the VP then pick up a carbon fiber tank for the difference. Less weight and higher fill pressure.

 

[Floridaman2005]

Buy the VP then pick up a carbon fiber tank for the difference. Less weight and higher fill pressure.

Could you suggest a tank?

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Could you suggest a tank?

480cc and 580cc tanks will both fit just fine. Of you want weight saving go for the 480cc

 

[Headshots]

Could you suggest a tank?

I use mine for pesting so I went with a used 300cc cf FX tank that was like new from a member here . My 600mm Maverick vp weighs 6lbs 11oz now . But any quality cf bottle should work in whatever cc size you need , with the correct OD and thread size . I like having the extra bottle so I could change out if needed . What kind of shot count are you after and what power ?

 

[MongooseV8]

I think its worth the extra to get the Compact. The bottle is bigger but quite a bit heavier on the VP, and it doesnt come with the hardcase. If you decide to buy a CF bottle later, it will cost you $300 new or about $180 used. If you are overly concerned about the cost, I also really liked my Tube version of the Wildcat. In 22 Cal it was an amazing offhand hunting machine, but I converted it to 25 Cal and traded to a good friend of mine. They are even cheaper than the Compact version, but have a lower shot count and a single reg. All versions of the Wildcat and Maverick are great choices, and when you are ready to try a different configuration you can always buy/sell/trade for parts here in the classifieds.

 

[Trucker3573]

I have the gun in vp .30 cal. Aluminum bottle is no issue for me. I personally prefer the mid size 600 barrel. That bonus negates the aluminum bottle for me. If after purchase you want a cf bottle you can get a tuxing cf bottle for 110-120 bucks.

 

[coastal drifter]

non valved cant be removed without degassing? ...lol I thought you said valved not value

 

[coastal drifter]

Good choice on the wildcat, I have owned 3, currently the mk3 compact tube. Perfect hunter. I would get the C/F version for weight.

 

[cmatera]

I really like the Wildcat BT's. I have a Compact .22 and a .30 600mm bought as a VP and swapped the bottle to a CF to save weight. I like it, the raccoons do not.

 

[scubajeeper]

I bought the VP and put a 480cc carbon bottle on it. I lucked out and got an FX bottle cheap. You don’t necessarily have to put an FX branded bottle on it, you can get a bottle much cheaper on Amazon or Aliexpress. The carbon bottle is a noticeable weight saving for sure.

That being said, if you want the compact, get the compact. The extra 4 inches makes the rifle a lot longer once you add a mod on the end, and you will need one, the guns pretty loud without one.