Looking to purchase a new squirrel / varmint gun , would a wild cat .25 or .30 be a good choice? Thanks
FX Wildcat
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Popular platform, my .30 Sniper MK3 is pre-bottle version, accurate and easy to carry. Shoots JSB 44.75s @ 850 fps dead-on at 50 yards. Not long ago, and maybe still, decent deals were available for tube versions as many traded in for latest Maverick/Wildcat platform. WM
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Are you looking at the BT version or the Tube version? Either way I think 22 or 25 Cal is the sweet spot for the Wildcat. The 30Cal blows through air but maybe that doesnt matter much to you.
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MK3 was purchased to deal with neighborhood nuisance crow problem. Blind set up in woods behind property was ideal but dead carcasses in neighbor's lot was not. Found .30 JSB 44.75s took the fight out of crows, ending matters quickly. Accuracy @ 50 yards, and under, was astonishing. After remaining crows wised up, nothing came closer than 100 yards. Purchased AGT Vulcan 3 .30 for longer distances as opposed to upgrading MK3. Still honored part of collection. WM
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Dustin, hello sir, my ? to you is what your varmint of choice is & how often are you shooting squirrel ? I have 8 pcp's , all .22's. I've taken G-hogs w/ slugs to 110 yards. Pellets to 75 , but prefer 60 & under. I tallied well over 200 kills. I would , depending on your location, be concerned about throwing that much lead in the trees unless your keeping a tree trunk or limb as a backstop. Squirrels didn't always give me that shot . Maybe WV squirrel are different LOL! I have not gone after raccoon, fox or coyote & don't intend to. As mentioned already 30's eat a lot of air & those are some $$ pellets! The Wildcat is a nice piece of machinery for
sure. I would bet a .25 may fill your needs w/ the right ammo. Just my 2 cents. Good hunting!
sure. I would bet a .25 may fill your needs w/ the right ammo. Just my 2 cents. Good hunting!
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BTW , I made kills on crows to 60 yards w/ a 16ft.lb gun & several a lot farther w/ 28ft.lb & pellets .
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I had a .25 Wildcat BT. The .25 Hades sure puts a thump on them. The problem I had with the gun was POI shift. Both of the FX guns I’ve owned had this problem. They are very accurate guns but the barrel system is just too delicate for the type hunting I do. Just something to think about.
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I agree, but the overall package has me going back to FX time after time. I use the CF Liner, some kind of shroud tensioner, and on the Wildcat a barrel band. No poi issues after those upgrades. For the money I dont think I should have to fix the design, but the ergos of the Wildcat fit me like my shadow.
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I will really advise to get the bottle version of the Wildcat. I have a .22 compact and whish that I have spent the extra money to get the BT model.
The tube just run out of air to quick, last for about 2 magazines before refill needed. Tuned to 33 fpe.
The tube just run out of air to quick, last for about 2 magazines before refill needed. Tuned to 33 fpe.
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.22 compact 18gr 880fps dime size groups at 50yrds 54 shots on a 225bar fill
sorry had to correct FPS 880
sorry had to correct FPS 880
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I purchased the Maverick in .25 and love it for squirrel hunting. I have yet to have one get away when hit, they all have dropped dead on the spot. I think the .25 would fulfill your need.
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