#23 *Review* FX Dreamline Compact Tactical 0.177 Sub12ftlb Test

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This is a video I shot recently with my new Dreamline Compact Tactical to try out the usual pellets and also the new Hades in 0.177. It's by no means a clinical test as the wind and heat would have affected results but it gives an idea under hunting conditions at 30 yards and also as overview of the rifle.It's fitted with my ATN X-Sight 4K 5-20 and a MagPul stock with the FX folding stock adaptor.
All pellets featured are manufactured by JSB
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[@simonzero3815]

Just got the same outfit as you in 177..incredible rifle and so easy to take with. Have 7 high quality rifles and this is without any doubt the one I would pick for most outings . Absolutely brilliant.

[@AGfrom83]

Great video.... Love the look of the rifle. First rifle I've really wanted since I bought a gunpower stealth years and years ago.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@airriflehunterthroughthegl2357]

Thanks for showing me this went out today and bought 1 went for the green hogue folding stock just set it up and seems to group well , just need to zero it properly Thanks again

[@NottsPestControl]

No problem hope it’s a good one for you. I’ve set up a Dreamline Owners group on Facebook if you’re on there, over 400 people have joined so there’s lots of info and some great people with lots of technical knowledge.

[@airriflehunterthroughthegl2357]

Notts Pest Control I’ll have a look , what settings u got on bc for heavies 10.34gr GL or G1 ? And what’s ballistic Coefficient have u got in for them ?

[@NottsPestControl]

Air rifle hunter Through the glass- I use the GL profile for pellets and the Heavies BC is 0.03 in my scope. I’ve always said that ATN should launch a cheaper airgun X-Sight with lighter pellet weight settings and range settings up to 100 yards

[@lesjohnson9303]

I enjoyed that video Martin and I realised that Hades .177 are now available, some interesting results Martin. Thank you. Regards. Les.

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks Les. Not my usual thing but it’s proved quite popular so may do one with my new Wolverine R

[@stevehickling7435]

Very good in there and no doubt saved alot of people time and cash finding a suitable round. Enjoyed that pal

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate. I’ve got one to do on the Maverick hopefully in the next couple of weeks

[@stevehickling7435]

@@NottsPestControl I need to get back up to speed with air rifles. Not had one since my air wolf but had to sell it. Looking at so many different ones . Been looking at the p 15, brocock compato, now the urgan after your review.

[@donaldmarks8707]

Very informative mate. thanks for posting. Look forward to the next one. :-)

[@wirawan_panggabean]

I set my DT compact regulator pressure at 150bar, i can shoot two mags (.177 cal), and then i reduce the reg pressure to 90 bar and get 1 more mag to shoot, so total 66 shots per fill

[@alex79buckland]

Hiya bud thank you for putting in the effort and time to make the video I had a look and handle of a Dreamline this week and I think it's going to be the next rifle I buy is there any chance you could do a some more pellet testing with other brands in a similar way to this video, your new rifle looks really nice keep up the great work with the video's pal

[@Johnnywoo7]

Hello again mate. I love that little gun would be great from a car or other vehicle nice and short. Good comparison of pellets, shows not all perform the same. My AA S510 Ultimate sporter likes JSB 10.4 pellets best I have found, saying that the standard exact 4.52s work very well. May have another trip to Livens once the country get some way back to normal. P.s. The Crown 25 cal I have is a killing machine. Good stuff 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Hi Johnny yes it’s a cracking little lightweight gun. The Ultimate Sporter is a lovely rifle you can’t go far wrong with one of them. Thanks for watching 👍

[@hw100hunter5]

nice stuff mate,,dont think you can beat the jsb heavies,,i use an air ranger in .22 and have found the same thing,tried all varieties but the 18.13gn are by far the most accurate,,nice little gun that,have been thinking about an fx rifle but bit out of my price range really,,ready for next vid now mate to she what she does on vermin,stay safe,👍👍

[@roberthowe2910]

Enjoy the new rifle...

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks I will 👍

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

nice test, still find it shocking that if you buy a dreamline tac you don't get a but stock just the folding adapter,leaving you to buy an AR butt plus the tube to attach to the folding adapter ,shocking to spend all that money and only get 2 3rds of the rifle

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks. Yes I agree that an AR stock should come with it even a basic one would be better than nothing

[@alanvaughan4143]

Hi, I have the same rifle.. My .177 barrel like Bisley Mags how ever I've recently moved to the Hades same ( very similar) performance .. I had noticed the Bisley mag sometimes went straight through quarry.. Chest / head .. ( over penetration) but the Hades has a lot more stopping power ..rifle is sub 12 ft lb..Also the same in my MK2 Impact Sniper .. New sub

[@NottsPestControl]

Yes I’ve found that Bisleys and JSB Heavies can go through pests, birds especially as they don’t flatten. You’re better off using Exacts or something similar as they flatten more on impact if it’s a problem. Thanks for watching 👍

[@markhomer5704]

Excellent vid ... the heavies are an excellent pellet for sure , those Hades , having tested them myself I found them very underwhelming , I recon its the radiation sign pattern that makes it susceptible to the wind , I don't have trouble with the .22 version , may be due too its heavier weight ..

[@wayne59]

Very interesting watch. Stay safe.

[@michaelholt9378]

That's good for you to share, it can cost a small fortune pellet finding. Thought those Express shot well, I'm more for speed, specially for ratting damn twitchy things. But for rabbits that will sit motionless yeh heavy pellets are the order of the day, that gun of yours is very nice, keep it up pal well done

[@NottsPestControl]

Michael Holt Thanks buddy 👍

[@sherlock2295]

Nice mate, had the same with my impact, got it on the 8th March had a couple of Saturdays at the range then lockdown range closed, I want to try the Hades in .177 they are expensive compared to other.177, i use USB heavy.

[@marcegrecco53]

Every gun is different even in the same model. So one should try different pellets or slugs to see which work best for there air rifle.

[@NottsPestControl]

Yes true although Fx guns are usually JSB friendly anyway

[@jackdaw3160]

Hi. What picatinny rail are you using to extend the bi pod

[@floyd-leech5150]

Very good!

[@GStone-jl1ov]

Iv got a hw110 in 177 I was going to swop it for one is it worth getting it in fac. Iv got a rimfire all ready I like it because it small compact. Kind regards gwyn

[@paulandrews3785]

Nice gun Martin Thanks for the information 😊😎 Just a barrel band from Holland FX one cool will post my results on Facebook cheers 👍

[@deanmorriss7184]

Great video very interesting. Now back to the Rabbits. Cheers Dean

[@Blacklung420thc]

How many shots are you getting from a fill please as I'm going to be buying 1 of these rifles. But I don't know what the shot count is on the compact as the full length is approximately 70 with a longer cylinder.

[@NottsPestControl]

D Sho In 0.177 with the regulator set at 90 bar it looks like about 140-150 shots from a 230 bar fill. You can fit a 300cc carbon bottle to these to gain more shots but not a 480cc because of the shroud thickness

[@Blacklung420thc]

@@NottsPestControl thanks for the info It's very much appreciated. Good luck fellow notts man

[@NottsPestControl]

D Sho Thanks mate you too 👍

[@simonperkins8837]

Hi pal cracking video look at buying same rifle have you got any info on shot count yet don't seem to be able to find anything on them??

[@shaunknight1450]

Hi , what's the best way to contact the person who makes the moderator please ?

[@NottsPestControl]

Hi mate his name is Matt Winsor and he sells his moderators on www.airgunforum.co.uk he’ll make you any size or shape you like. The link is here but you may have to join to see it www.airgunforum.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/bespoke-moderators-24mm-pistol-hw98-tx200-hc-cp2-theoben-crosman-sbr-etc.301432/

[@shaunknight1450]

Cheers , appreciate you getting back to me

[@NottsPestControl]

No problem 👍

[@wrightwells]

I've also found it suits 4.52 (not tried larger) and also the JSB Heavies. Have you shot at a short distance, 10-15 yards as I'm getting very odd groups, in fact no groups at all.

[@NottsPestControl]

I shot it at 10 yards in my garden and they went through the same hole, that’s very strange for you at that distance.

[@chrisrobinson7395]

Are these dreamlines sub 12 comfortable shooting at 50m?

[@NottsPestControl]

Yes they’d be ok on a bipod or rested.

[@godofwar7127]

you can fine tun it to be more powerful than that right? or are those mechanisms locked ?

[@NottsPestControl]

It’s a U.K. spec sub 12ftlb rifle. The FAC version has a different hammer, spring and valve to get to higher power levels. Over 12ftlb is classed as a firearm in the U.K. and would require a firearm licence

[@gwilko6452]

Nice looking kit. Isnt a folding stock illegal in the UK?

[@NottsPestControl]

G Wilko No mate the length restriction doesn’t apply to airguns

[@gwilko6452]

@@NottsPestControl spoke to Giles and Tony Pulis last year about the Brocock cammander about the folding stock. Grey area over it depending on length due to uk laws

[@paulstevostevens4813]

Great video, really want one of these my self. How you finding it on the rabbit's and on some of the longer range shots. I have a hw100kt in .177 ratworks tuned.

[@NottsPestControl]

It’s a lovely rifle. My favourite FX gun is the Dreamline compact it’s very accurate and lightweight

[@paulstevostevens4813]

@@NottsPestControl whats it like at distance

[@paulstevostevens4813]

Also is it .177 or .22. Your not to far from me, im a Nottingham lad. I do abit of pest control with my air rifle and get out with the ferrets

[@NottsPestControl]

It’s 0.177 buddy

[@paulstevostevens4813]

Nice, my hw100kt is in .177 but I think I'm going to go for a. 22 next as its a little more forgiving. I'm looking at getting the compact hopefully this week. I wouldn't mind getting one in the shoulder before hand though.

[@casperboo5465]

Nice video mate and im sure it will help some one out, i just got an air arms s510 Tdr, im taking iy out next week, see what i can get with it, , you mentioned a shooting range, where is it at mate, please ?? im in worksop notts, and i wouldnt mind going to a range for a change, Cheers mate

[@shaunharris3690]

How can I get hold of a moderator

[@Kennnyboy888]

What bipod have you got on there?

[@NottsPestControl]

Hi mate it’s just a Chinese copy of an atlas bipod

[@Kennnyboy888]

@@NottsPestControl ah cheers mate!

[@NottsPestControl]

No problem 😉

[@Kennnyboy888]

@@NottsPestControl I've been eyeing some up on ebay and Ive seem some go for about £16 and another about £50. What did you pay, and is it any good?

[@NottsPestControl]

I think it was about £20 if I recall. They aren’t the best but worth £20 I suppose!

[@unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055]

Groups well would you say its the same par as the impact great video 👍

[@NottsPestControl]

Thanks mate. I’d say it was as good as any previous fx gun I’ve had especially to say it’s only got a 300mm barrel. Less than ideal conditions for pellet testing so I was quite pleasantly surprised how good it was. It likes those express 7.87gn

[@OriginalMarkyBoy]

Heavys 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😊👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽nice buddy 😊 Nice! 😜

[@fedaykeen]

My crown prefers the 4.53

[@NottsPestControl]

My Wolverine R does too. Just shows how a tiny difference can make all the difference

[@adilkashmiripigeon7942]

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