FX Wildcat mk3 Review & Accuracy Test - "A delight to shoot"

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We take a look at the FX Wildcat mk3 - with a full run-through of the rifle and some practice shooting.
Presented by Richard Saunders from Alpha Militaria - an air rifle review and information site. Richard, has been shooting air rifles for nearly forty years. Today he hunts and carries out pest control on more than a thousand acres spread across different locations in the south of England. He is a regular contributor to Airgun Shooter magazine, writing mainly hunting features and product reviews, as well The Airgun Show on KZbin.
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[@kiwicam6419]

Appreciate the detailed walkthrough Richard! I have an FAC Sniper, but it's good to check that I'm doing things right and good to hear your thoughts.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much. Great rifles in FAC format!

[@stephenspencer8224]

Now that is a bull pup I would enjoy shooting. Once again an excellent and informative review of what appears to a well designed and engineered air weapon. Great for hunting in confined spaces and woodland.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much. The Wildcat is one of the best!

[@nlmeireles5109]

I am a sub. from Portugal 👍🏻 Hello Richard,Nice review.another excellent one, I have to stop watching these videos,but I can not. cheers.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Luis. Thanks very much. Sorry for that!

[@markhomer7628]

Being only " right hand " and no leftie option , I considered having a slot cut out of my cheekbone ( on the NHS hopefully ) to accommodate the manhole cover size magazine .. bought the RTI Prophet instead , and I'm extremely pleased with it .. fantastic review though Richard , loving your vids / channel ... Oh ! And let's not forget your extremely manicured goatie , of which I have yet to achieve myself .. keep up the excellent work mate

[@alphamilitaria2756]

😂 That would be extreme. Might affect your goatie as well Mark! Thanks very much for watching.

[@kevinarmitage4813]

Yet another very good review thank you 👍

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much Kevin.

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[@antpassalacqua]

Seems great for a woods walk, they really should have included provisions for a sling at this price point

[@SuperBenjamin1965]

Just ordered the US version of the 30 Cal compact they had one left I wanted something to put in my backpack on mountain bike rides had issues with wolves and coyotes in the past I think this will do fine with my digital hawk red dot reflect I got the standard Donnie FL moderator as well I wanted Hard hitting power I know the shot count is not as much as the sniper but it would be harder to fit into a pack being 26 inches is more than beneficial happy hunting

[@UnderPr3ssuRe]

Great review Rifle looks stunning

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@UnderPr3ssuRe]

@@alphamilitaria2756 Welcome mate 👍

[@therrienmichael08]

I did not know MK was for Mark. Learning something all the time.

[@chalky3320]

well put together review thanks. one little gripe is you always forget to mention final shot count at the end l

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Steve. And you're right. I completely forgot 😖. I managed around 120 and still had plenty of air left.

[@darrenm7964]

Thanks Richard

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks for watching...

[@garyhaden2390]

Was really thinking of getting this but don't like the magazine, shame really if it wasn't for the mag id have gotten 1, great review though mate

[@henrymoreland8719]

I believe FX made a few lefty for the UK market only, smaller mag. they are a nice gun, thanks for showing Richard.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks for that Henry.

[@user045-key77]

Very genuine and well finished airgun videos you make would like to see how it does at 80 m and there about.accuracy of PCP at 50 is a given .

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Jeremy. To be honest, just about all my air rifle shooting is hunting/pest control so I don't even try to shoot beyond 30/40 metres with a 12 ft. lbs. rifle. I've heard great things from folks who shoot the Wildcat in FAC at longer distances...

[@justingreen9262]

Looks a nice rifle Richard.I think it would be nice in walnut though. Great review as always and very informative. Cheers.👍🏻😀

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Justin. I think you can have whatever colour and material stock you want...as long as its black synthetic 😉.

[@justingreen9262]

@@alphamilitaria2756 🤣👍🏻

[@noodles8638]

The Benjamin Akela is a copy of the Wildcat in walnut I think, and it's about £500, the gun ain't as good as the FX, but for the price, it looks like a Wildcat with a wooden stock.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

The placement of the cocking lever that the mk1 wildcat introduced to shooters was a game changer,I've never liked bullpups because of the bolt position, I just couldn't get used to them, my first bullpup was a skan new ultra, and I didn't enjoy the experience, the gun had to many design flaws, my next was the air arms Galahad , I loved that,the way air arms created the cocking lever towards the middle / fore end of the stock was brilliant ,bit of an ugly duckling to some ,but I really enjoyed the one I had ,until I sold it . It would be good if air arms made an updated version with less of a gap between the barrel and the cylinder,If more people tried the Galahad they would really enjoy the way it handles ,and the fact that you can switch the cocking lever to either side was way ahead of the crowd. A make Galahad please air arms, I love their new s510 tactical ,some similar treatment to the Galahad would have me interested .

[@Aj-om4dt]

Nice video sir, I have a FX impact mk3 And you can add a power plenum for your regulator & in .35 you can tune them to shoot all the way upto 140ft/lbs using 85gr slugs/pellets & even in .22 it’s perfectly capable of achieving 70ft/lbs But as an experienced shooter like yourself I’m sure you know about different regulators & fine tuning (on high power versions of course.) Good luck with your videos

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Adam,. Yes, very easy to tune up to high power levels. I have .22, .25 and .30 HP models up to 100 ft. lbs. Great rifles. Thanks for watching.

[@cjnev9618]

Great vid as always, any chance you could get hold of a snowpeak p35 to do a comparison between that and the wildcat, very similar looking guns, would be great to see if they shoot as well as each other especially as the p35 is half the price 👍🏻😉

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Chris. If we ever get the opportunity we'll be sure to review the P35. Too many great guns and not enough time!

[@cjnev9618]

@@alphamilitaria2756 your not wrong there, so many great rifles just makes it impossible to choose 🤯

[@shedman234]

Loved your review and just wondering-would it take a Pard 008 LRF scope OK or would you need any shims?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much Robin - very nice of you to say. A lot of people find they have to shim the NV008, including me. The issue is that once you zero the scope the reticle ends up really low in the image window. Its very easy to do though. I used some small pieces of cut up coke can but I understand PARD provides a pack of shims now. Put the shims between the NV008 unit and the mount that it screws on to. Eagle Vision do a bespoke Pard NV008 rail which I've not used (shims work fine for me) but I understand its very good (costs a few quid mind). eaglevisioncam.com/shop/scope-mount/008-pard-forward-elevation-windage-108-moa-adjustable-picatinny/

[@ruansiebert]

Danke

[@roccodenisco7709]

davvero un gioiello..👍

[@grahamedwards9920]

Nice review but what a faff that magazine is. I’ve get a Mk1 in FAC and keep thinking of upgrading to the Mk3 but that magazine is a compelling reason not to bother. I like the way you give the hard facts/ stats and don’t waffle with lots of vague generalisations. Good stuff.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much Graham. In all honesty, I find the magazine very easy, but having to do it cack-handed for the camera probably made it look more complicated than it really is.

[@grahamedwards9920]

Thanks - it does get easier as you say ( I’ve got the Dreamline tact ) - I’m just puzzled by manufacturers making sub 12ftlb hunting air rifles ever more complicated - the law of diminishing returns etc. Having said that at the age of 70 I’m still checking the latest reviews for the next big break through - go figure😆. I’ll be watching the next review whatever they come up with. Stay safe👍

[@fredde90210]

I am a sub. from Sweden 👍🏻

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Welcome Fredde!

[@zrxrobbo]

Fx do a left-handed version of this mk3, the only difference being the cheekpiece which covers the wildcat mk3 logo which is a shame, and it will only take a mini-mag (13 shot in .177), the magazine is loaded from the top rather than the side, cracking gun I love mine

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks Rob.

[@stevennewham5273]

Nice review of a very capable rifle. I'm a bit surprised there was a 0.4fpe from an FX rifle (maybe pellets, maybe more bedding in reqd.), but why'o'why do they put the safety catch so far from the trigger? I just don't get it??? When i'm out, I wan't the safety within reach of the trigger without taking my hand away from the grip.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much. Don't get me started on safety catches! I'm never satisfied - they're either too close (within the trigger guard) to the trigger or too far away! I think you're right about the rifle bedding in. It was brand new out of the box. In fact, I've been shooting it a lot since the video and although I've not bothered putting it on the chrono again, its blisteringly accurate.

[@andyfry745]

Nice review...we’re getting to a point where these guns will be redundant as a new rm8 groups the same at £1000 less.

[@JURASSICDIVERUK]

Another awesome review. Would love to see you do one of the FX Dreamline Laminate!☺️

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much. Me too!

[@kennethpettersson7807]

Very good reveiw, pity about the enerving muzak.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks. Not sure what enerving muzak is though?

[@darrenm7964]

hi richard been thinking about getting a bullpup and the wildcat was one id been looking at looks a nice gun,the magazine looks a bit of a faf ? i noticed your fx chrono the writing that gives you the average ,std dev etc is in white mines in red very hard to see in the sunlight is there a way to change the colour,thanks for another decent review

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much Darren. It was probably my ham fisted filming trying to get the magazine in focus and doing everything cack-handed, because the magazine is very easy to fill. It takes a while because it takes so many pellets. The plus side is that you don't have to fill it in so often of course. I don't think there is a colour change option on the FX - perhaps you have a newer/older model than mine? Hopefully someone else might come along with an answer. Could it be down to your phone rather than the chrono app?

[@markbrown2834]

I had no luck with my rilfe crap

[@spr00sem00se]

i find it ironic that no one uses bisley pellets anymore. I used to use wasps but i think its time they updatede their slogan

[@alphamilitaria2756]

The Eley Wasps you can buy today are unfortunately nowhere near as good as those we used in our youth. I know some people like Bisley Magnums but I've never got on with them. Thanks for watching.

[@spr00sem00se]

@@alphamilitaria2756 i have some old wasps, dont really want to use them, its a shame that plinking pellets today are junk, I just get cheap gamo wad cutters for the kids to play with. decent pellets have become pricey.

[@jrsuk1170]

This rifle does come in a left hand model. It's in my shopping basket at the Sportsman centre.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Does it have the same large capacity magazine or smaller?

[@jrsuk1170]

@@alphamilitaria2756 I don't know. I've just heard from one of your other commentators that it may have a smaller magazine. I noticed the cocking lever was still on the right, which I prefer. To be honest I was more than happy with the old style mag on my old mk1.

[@davidinghram2494]

Very nice rifle, but I think I`ll just keep my old single shot Matador.

[@chrisbarker1895]

Did you get wandering poi after putting it back in case or even refilling it making the need to constantly rezero, my mk3 was terrible and suffered this as most do I hear

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Chris. I can't say I did to be honest. Are you sure the issue isn't with your scope (not that that would be affected by refilling of course). I had the Wildcat for longer than most rifles I review and used it quite a bit without any problems. Though I do recall having to adjust the zero a couple of times, it wasn't by much and no more than I find myself having to with other rifles.

[@chrisbarker1895]

Alpha Militaria Sadly it wasn’t scopes as we tried three, I even purchased the picc rail at an extra £90 but its shown in all pics as included 🤐 The first liner was swapped foc as it was a shotgun, then we could see this poi properly, we tried various scopes and mounts and after many frustrating range visits it turned out the straw liner/barrel system flexing and not strong enough to return, even putting it back it its case and trying again the poi had moved, it was finally exchanged by the importer and I sold the replacement as Id lost all confidence in it, especially after useing a Kalibrgun for a long time the wildcat mk3 was a let down, not a patch on the cricket. There are a few 3d printers making barrel supports now and theres even a stainless barrel sleeve now to stiffen it up.

[@AlmustChannel]

Good unit bullpup

[@alphamilitaria2756]

One of the best...

[@nephtalilucero8084]

How far can you shoot acurate compared to sniper version. How many shots with the 230 vs 300 air bottle shooting slugs?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. Much depends on the calibre, weight of the slug and power setting. But you'll get more shots from a larger air bottle. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@coolbananaboy5075]

Love the show - but don't agree that FX Bullpup ushered much in. Even the bobcat followed others ... I think the wildcat has been follower. Edgun Matadors (and Kalibrgun Crickets) and other had a much bigger influence.

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much. Indeed there were plenty of bullpups before the Wildcat, but it does seem to have been a rifle that caught the imagination of people more than others.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Mk 3 still saving for a mk 1 blimey

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Keep putting those pennies in the jar!

[@kims2r]

They never went up in price though so keep saving;) in belgium both mk1 and mk3 cost 1200€ give or take, no difference

[@tank618]

How many shots per charge? Must have missed it 🤔 🙏 P.s. subscribed 😎👍

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much Tank. You didn't miss it, I completely forgot 😖. I managed around 120 and still had plenty of air left.

[@tank618]

@@alphamilitaria2756 great thanks 😊 🙏

[@lesrush6298]

How many shots out of a full cylinder

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Les. I can't remember exactly, but it was over 200 shots. If you join the FX owners' FB site and ask, I'm sure someone will be along and let you know exactly how many before too long.

[@joielazaro6670]

nice gun sir. do you have a gun store sir

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Joie. Yes indeed alphamilitaria.com/. However, we are not selling rifles at this stage.

[@garyritterstrings]

how accurate is that short barrel at long distance?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Gary. Plenty accurate at 50 metres based on my testing of a 12 ft lbs rifle (targets) and I've shot rabbits out to 40 metres with a .177. I've not shot one, but I understand from colleagues who hunt with FAC rifles that it is capable of humane shots at 50/60 metres...I hope that helps.

[@2bobski]

Don't get a left hand version like I did...you can't use the high capacity mags...you get a 13 shot mag that comes from the fx royale...its a nasty fiddly mag...that becomes sloppy as the tiny o ring wears and this affect accuracy as the pellets catch during the loading cycle

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks for that Rob. I wasn't event aware FX did a left hand version. Hopefully the M3 is the start of that changing on other models.

[@jrsuk1170]

Cheers for that. I've been on the verge of getting a left hand model. I like the original magazines anyway.

[@rommypals4761]

FX wildcat is interchangeable barrel type?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. Yes, certainly the Wildcat mk3. I'm not sure about older models, but guessing you can change the barrel/calibre on the mk 2 as well. Thanks for watching.

[@Reagusmage]

You forgot to share the shot count

[@jainybadu5707]

Very good and details information. Jai hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks very much.

[@user-zl9ps1yg2q]

Is the price of standard and extended models the same?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. By 'extended' do you mean longer barrel? Or high power models? In fact either way, any price difference is small. Thanks for watching.

[@user-zl9ps1yg2q]

@@alphamilitaria2756 Thank you for your answer, which makes me know more about this gun

[@mindaugas7396]

Hi, I am very interested in this rifle, can you tell me what is the maximum shooting speed? I would be grateful for the information🙂

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. It depends on the calibre and weight of pellet/slug, but where laws allow' 1000 fps is achievable. 6,35 (.25): ≈ 35 shots @ 55ft/lbs. 7,62 (.30): ≈ 18 shots @ 67ft/lbs. 5,5 (.22): ≈ 90 shots @ 34ft/lbs. 6,35 (.25): ≈ 55 shots @ 47ft/lbs. 7,62 (.30): ≈ 35 shots @ 75ft/lbs.

[@mindaugas7396]

@@alphamilitaria2756 it is, as I understand it, with a .22 cal, a freely achievable velocity of 300m/s ?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

@@mindaugas7396 Hi. At 30 ft/lbs a 16 grain .22 pellet will travel at around 920 fps or 280 m/s.

[@mindaugas7396]

@@alphamilitaria2756 A little low speed... Why all pcp have less speed than with spring source 🤔 Thanks for the reply :)

[@alphamilitaria2756]

@@mindaugas7396 With the greatest of respect, I don't think you understand correctly. PCPs are significantly more powerful than spring powered air rifles. 30 ft/lbs delivers 920 fps / 280 fps with 16 grain pellets, which equates to 620 mph. What kind of velocity are you expecting?

[@evronaldo.9220]

Wow beautiful gun you are good shooter ❤️👍👍

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Thanks but its all down to the gun !

[@nugrohofebri5806]

Hello Mr Alpha...how can i buy this airgun?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi - where are you located?

[@nugrohofebri5806]

@@alphamilitaria2756 ...i live in Bali, Indonesia

[@alphamilitaria2756]

@@nugrohofebri5806 Hi. This might help you: fxairguns.com/retailers/asia/

[@johnwilson6707]

did you forget the shot count sir

[@alphamilitaria2756]

I think I did. And now I can't remember! I believe it is north of 200 though at 12 ft/lbs.

[@jaimegajardo6342]

hola amigo hacen envios a Chile?

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. FX lists a retailer in Chile. Please see: fxairguns.com/retailers/america/

[@jaimegajardo6342]

@@alphamilitaria2756 muchas gracias, en su pais es mucho mas economico jaja saludos

[@alphamilitaria2756]

@@jaimegajardo6342 I'm afraid so!

[@pjsmoggy963]

You said you would give the shot count 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Is that you're way of asking what the shot count is?

[@RenegadeAL]

@@alphamilitaria2756 Could you give the shot count please, if you know it still? Thanks for your videos, very informative.

[@HungPham-rn6ef]

Ok

[@tseiboudzuvichu6029]

Can a 12ftp be tune up

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi. Yes, the Wildcat can be tuned to power output higher than 12 ft/lbs where the law permits.

[@tseiboudzuvichu6029]

@@alphamilitaria2756 will the 12ftp regulator not be lock

[@alphamilitaria2756]

@@tseiboudzuvichu6029 My advice would be to take your rifle to a gunsmith. The regulator will be protected by an anti-tamper device.

[@tseiboudzuvichu6029]

@@alphamilitaria2756 thanks for the prompt reply.

[@jimomalley1518]

12 ft lbs !

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Correct.

[@shaunjones6049]

It looks good 👍 but if isn’t consistently accurate and reliable it’s a waste of time and money. I like the guns design 👍 but put off by the reviews of the people who have bought this brand of guns and have had to endure fault after fault with their new gun 😧 shocking reliability. Was on my purchase list 🤔 but my money will be going elsewhere

[@alphamilitaria2756]

Hi Shaun. If I implied the Wildcat isn't consistently accurate and reliable I'm sorry about that because my experience is completely the opposite. I have three FX rifles and they have all been reliable, consistent and accurate.

[@bksaun]

12 ft pounds! I can shoot a spit wad harder than that!🙄

[@alphamilitaria2756]

And I'm guessing you probably do...

[@bksaun]

@@alphamilitaria2756 my point is, why so light? Indoor plinking maybe,

[@EB-xz1nq]

His government doesn’t trust him with higher fpe.