Just curious, ignoring the difference in caliber, which of the two do you like more and why? Thx
Wow, good question!
Even with a lot of thought on this. Probably not what you want to hear, but it’s a tie in the performance department. Both do way more than in original stock form. Ergonomically on aim they feel similar. I think the MKIII looks better though.
You see, the .22 caliber DreamPup has a transfer port and a hammer-spring power adjustment. I don’t post much on this because I prefer heavier ammo shooting fast and hard, accurately. Getting the most power from the airgun for hunting or pest elimination. But, in .22 caliber there are a great variety of pellets in different sizes, shapes, and weights. The DreamPup with its 600mm Superior Liner and power adjustability shoots all kinds of weights and makes of ammo well. I have a great deal of fun tuning the power down with a few knob turns shooting anywhere from 14.3 grain Crossman, 16 grain Polymags, 17 grain H&N Sniper magnums, and others. All at 30ft/pounds or below. I use much less air and they are effective and accurate in the DreamPup.
The same is true with the Wildcat MKIII .25 as far as it shooting various ammunition well. Tuning the airgun down, with simplicity. This thing with the 700mm Superior Liner and the power upgrades I have done is stupid good at long range. If you could see my face after some of the shots I’ve made. I’ll shake my head, smile, and say... “Damn, this thing is accurate!” I think it’s called the “Sniper” for good reason.
The cocking lever is more conveniently placed on the Wildcat MKIII, but I have long since gotten used to the DreamPups side-lever placement. No big deal for me.
Both are zero’d at 25 yards. And will shoot flat, with a dead on hold out to 55/60 yards at the speeds that they are tuned. Most of my shots fall in that range. I holdover and rarely dial, that’s why I choose FFP scopes with badass reticles with lots of elevation and windage mil markings. I don’t enjoy holding over more than 2 or 3 mils, and both Bull-pups on their power tunes shoot out to 100 yards with a 2 mil or less holdover. It’s just easier to remember and less confusing. They allow me to set my scopes and leave them alone.
Hard to call a favorite, because they do any and everything I want, and neither had a $2,000+ price tag.
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thanks for taking the time to share all this information great shooting too!
