How I set up my BRAND NEW FX Impact M3

[@drummerdavemax]

I just got a Wildcat from Utah Airguns a few weeks ago & same thing for me ...I don't just take it out of the box & use it as is! I got it in 25 cal specifically for shooting the Kings & Hades, so not much tuning needed, but I wanted it quiet so I tuned it to 844 fps average (42 ft.lbs) & made small reg & hammer spring adjustments to get the spread & deviation really low. And I always set my trigger up so it feels like my other guns, just like you said. Thanks for all the info videos! You are really helping to advance this sport by sharing your experience with the rest of us! Thank you Matt !!!!

[@simoncoher4841]

I’ve had my M3 for 5 months now it’s awesome in .25 takes a bit of time to set up ect but once done It’s great, Matt keeps these videos coming they are great love to learn especially about the M3 platform Keep them coming mate ..

[@Time_In1]

Are they too loud to shoot out in the backyard? Thanks

[@Time_In1]

I was gonna put a Donnyfl suppresser

[@paulineroyadair3505]

If I'M spindling that much money on a gun I probably have thought a bout all that be for getting it .. $2,998.00 Very amazing air rifle . love the quality of your videos thanks .Roy

[@erickcastillo2237]

The bronze Impact is such a looker Matt! Its my absolute favorite colour between black, silver and the other rare variants

[@chipsammich2078]

Yeah. I was surprised i ordered the blacked out sniper and recieved the bronze.. I didn't complain lol

[@joelanthony3308]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now, I’m in Canada and I just recently finally was able to get a impact m3 and it was worth the wait!! Love it and thanks for the inspiration Matt!

[@abengtebaran5346]

Thanks for informing about if we have a new gun ,needed to be check and tested make sure it's not leaks.absolutely thanks.

[@KR-ts8yh]

Thanks Matt! Just got mine today, your videos are gold, greatly appreciated. After all, it's your fault I bought this FX in the first place. Colorado USA

I enjoy watching your videos for several reasons, the long distance shots are almost surreal and the nature images are spectacular; my biggest dream is to have an Airguns FX, but here in Brazil it is very expensive, in beauty, no airgun compares to FX; make a video measuring your performance on the chronograph; and congratulations on everything!

[@Gabriel-rn1si]

Mais de 1000fps com slug bem pesados esse é o poder do impact m3

[@sjohnson1776]

As you do with your airguns, I have procedures I follow for every new centerfire rifle and pistol before ever firing them. I disassemble and deep clean everything as they come new with machine oil everywhere. With a semi auto pistol or rifle, I then rack the slide about a thousand times. Disassemble again and look for wear points. Same with bolt guns, rack the bolt hundreds and hundreds of times and assess. I run the borescope down the barrel looking for any tool marks or any other issue. After firing, I study the brass and precisely measure the case so I know exactly what my chamber looks like. I like to know what I'm dealing with LOL. Thanks Matt!

[@vascolopesdasilva4161]

I bought an M3 in December with an Element Helix 4-16 x44 FFP with no limits rings. My initial impressions were poor of the rifle as 34 gr slugs (Javelin) kept getting squibs. Since then I have shot lighter slugs still trying to understand the issue with the 34gr ones though. Keep up the videos! I also wish the Element Helix had a luminated reticle…

[@philcole2131]

Another great video... I originally got a mk2 30/700...caught the bug and got a 25/700mm barrel for it... Double bottled it all the great saber tactical kit and it became a dedicated benchrest gun as it was fat and heavy and incredibly accurate... It was a truck gun as you wouldn't move 20 feet from the truck.lol....had to get another mk2 for a woods walker in 25/500... I'm only going to add lightness and jsb 33.95.... This has a totally different character.... Great informative video, keep them coming

[@trshuster]

Thanks Matt. Looking forward to see the new gun in action. Love the bronze color!

[@terrible2u]

I would love to see a walkthrough of your house! Obviously, you have a nice living room, and a nice garage as well!

[@jleacock]

You’re a very lucky young man that have those options. I’ve an ‘out of the box Weihrauch HW 100 .22’ sub 12 ft pounds’ and there’s no tuning involved. Scope, zero and a know you yardage. That’s it. Still well capable of killing pigeons out to 40 yards. I’d love to have some of your kilt but hard to get in the UK. Good video though! Thank you.

[@bdog3869]

As always Matt well explained. Greatly appreciate your attention to detail and the explanation for each move. All the best Cheers

[@pabloteran7082]

Can you make a video on how to set up and tune the M3 for shooting pellets? I know everyone now likes to shoot slugs but for me in this moment i want to stick with the pellets and that’s why i am asking you if you can make a video on how to for pellets because you can’t find any videos of someone saying how to set up and tune your rifle for pellets, thanks for your helpful videos

[@jerryking3208]

Thank you. This will go a long way to help me set up my first Impact. Mk3 22 cal.

[@gilb9593]

Love your videos, have been watching for years. I would like to see a video on how you set up scope drop points with app from beginning to end and test it for accuracy.

[@vainparasite]

I really fancied an impact m3 but to be honest i want something that i could just take out of the case and shoot as im not that well up on set ups etc. I did consider the maverick but in the end i went for a wildcat MK3 compact. It does everything i want and more and is more within my technical abilities 👍👍👍

[@BionicRusty]

Great video, my friend. 👏👏 Keep up the good work 👍

[@lennoxoutdoors7649]

I have a mrk 2 I have it set up almost exactly the same as this it’s a tac driver Love the videos Iv been watching since the early air arms days

[@stephenbrown5844]

Always best to set up your rifle to your set up and you become more confident in the field👍😊🇬🇧♥️

[@agelualofa]

Beautiful video brother. Thank you for this. Love it all bro. Keep up the great work

[@yusvariharzairawan3525]

I do enjoy your video dude you are frontier for slug and you inspire many people and air gun industry . I think before you change probe you should test accuracy for slug 23, 26 and 30gn as reference point, so we can see howmuch improvement by changing probe, how much improvement for heavy superior liner, and how much improvement for changing probe linier and spring and which change is worse for baggage Thank you

[@joostvanleersum4332]

Awesome video Matt! I have the exact same setup! Hope they introduce the 300bar bottles soon. Stay safe!

[@the.original.throwback]

Kids love new toys! Have fun! Jess

[@imhunter3841]

Superb matt with suberb airgun Good combination.

[@joaxgolf]

oh boy i just got my Impact m3 less than a day. i fell in love with the build nice looking airgun. sadly it will be my first and last FX, the gun is so expensive and FX quality control is so bad. out from the box my unit leaks air out of the barrel. seems like the valve does not close properly, regulator 2 is lazy too. i was expecting everything to work for the money i paid for it. Now what is see with FX is all hype and money making thru accessories. ill be returning this unit. and thats that. This is my experience. Lucky are those that did not have this problem. Im going back to my trusted AGT Vulcan 700mm sluger.CHEAPER, simple reliable and accurate!

[@the_kestrelstudios]

Have really enjoyed your vids for years. Am expecting my new dream-tac to arrive today and thought I’d take a few minutes to watch this vid to get an idea of what I need to do. I realize it’s a different gun but I’m assuming some similarities. Thanks very much! Have subscribed (again, I think, though under a different User ID, I think).

[@precision_Air]

Absolutely love the information you share! Good video mate. About the carbon fiber sleeve, I received 2 (.22 & .25). Both were non concentric. The liner became ¼mm out of center using the CF sleeve. The liner wouldn't center up with the transfer port or the barrel nut. Hopefully this isn't a common issue.

[@airshootist]

The community thanks for your this one! 🍺🍻

[@mr.apingsvlog5873]

watching from Philippines 🤗😊

[@douglasmatthews4237]

HOLY COW BATMAN. How many FX'S do you have? I have been saving $ for my first FX for 2 years. As a 73yo disabled veteran, my cash flow is greatly reduced. Due to health issues, weight is a factor so supported will be preferred. Then there are night vision scope choices. When all is consiered, I likely will be too weak and old before I can afford a setup like yours. Regardless of these obstacles, My break barrel may have to suffice. Wish FX made a budget rifle for us old warriors. You videos are outstanding, your stock of weapons is maddening. HEE HEE. Any suggestions on sourcing used FX's and night scopes is appreciated. After 23 years as an Army Ranger, where cost was not a consideration, and end results meant everything I must keep costs under control. Thanks

[@Joelife73]

Great vídeo my friend! 💯👊Best regards from Portugal 👊😉🇵🇹

[@elonmust7470]

You pretty much read my mind with this video.

[@newt2010]

Been looking at the M3 for a while. Out of stock everywhere right now and not expected in until 3-23. Very sweet setup. Great video. Thanks Cheers

[@Edydisouza]

Essa é a mais linda Carabina top ,meu sonho

[@jennysok]

I want to see part 2 very soon.

[@pabuffa]

In the decision mode. I have a airforce texan SS .457 but it is a bit loud. Thinking M3 in .30. Thank you from SoCal.

[@Matt-ty6hp]

Really good video, Matt.

[@newt2010]

Instead of electric tape, have you looked into using marine grate shrink tubing? It has an adhesive in it that melts when heat is applied to shrink it. Maybe it won't work, because of the thickness of the tubing. I couldn't tell you how thick it is after shrinking. I have used it on may applications, and love the stuff.

[@nematiqbal1404]

This air rifle is just a dream... M still using break barrel air rifle.

[@brocwavra8813]

Why can you not put a sling on the gun? I am receiving my first impact on Wednesday. Looking forward to it. Utah air is supposed to tune to 34 grain pellets at around 900 fps. Can’t wait to try it out. Cheers.

[@PamelaRwal]

Hey Matt when are you going to do another Guinea fowl hunt? 🦃

[@Van88E]

You are making me want to order the mk3 now still have the first version. happy hunting.

[@kcderuyter6129]

Very educational thank you very Very much. You mentioned a high foot-pound torque wrench in this video did not make reference to it in the below section any suggestions on a purchase of similar design.

[@saifaljabry3169]

Hi, Matt, Are you participating at ADIHEX 2022? Abudhabi Hunting Exhibition?

[@kl90210]

Matt can you post the link to your full 1hr tuning video for the M3? Appreciate your knowledge sharing.

[@felleice]

I swaped the probe holder screw after stripping the original one. Used a set screw with a 2 mm hex instead of 1.5 mm = more surface area and better grip. Same threadsize but a harder material.

[@aomenedaiky1412]

Wow.!!!! Very nice sir..

[@alexandres4702]

Dear Matt, are you planning to make a video about the fx crown mk2 in the near future? That would be really awesome. I just got mine a few days ago with the new GRS stock, this thing looks just so beautiful... :-)

[@ooowilbur]

Info on the CF BARREL SHROUD !! WHAT IS THE OD ?? DOES IT FIT TIGHT INTO THE SCOPE RAIL ????

[@ronmartinii6561]

I do enjoy watching your videos your definitions and explanations of different things watching this particular video was also very informative. Please do not take this in anyway except for a person who is interested in the PCP who has some but not a lot of knowledge. I would like to see some thing you said you can’t do that is taken ethics M3 22 caliber 700 sniper out of the box put a modest scope on it a relatively inexpensive bipod may be a bag rider and start shooting it with pellets. The reason I would love to see this is majority of people who have spent over $2000 on this PCP unlimited budget can afford extra barrels all the bells and whistles etc. etc. to rack up another thousand plus dollars. I would like to see you or Air tac or mr. Gehard to do a simple video of the basic M3 out-of-the-box modest scope cheap bipod maybe a bag rider and turn it up to shoot pellets out to 75 maybe 100 yards. I truly believe this would help a great many new FX shooters to develop more into the sport than just having some videos with pure slug barrels high-end scopes the orca this the tripod mount that etc. everyone needs to start somewhere. And in my humble opinion I think you all have kind of forgotten the beginner to help them get into then launch forward into the FXM3. And in closing again I want to stress this is not a negative comment nor anything in a derogatory manner. Thank you for your time and reading this comment and hopefully a lot of positive benefits will come from it.

[@nickch96]

Can you give us an update now Matt of your setup ? With the 26 gr slugs. Valve, regs , hammer etc .

[@ResidentialRepairs]

You mentioned your slug probe had an adapter so you could use it for a 30 caliber I've never seen an FX slug probe come with that mostly they are 22 with an adapter for 25? Is that a new slug power kit that they just now put out?

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Are there air gun models with the strength of a centre fire, that also have magazine capability? Castro's son in Canada has not made them illegal yet.

[@ramrajdesaikupekar9869]

Make a video on power pup sniper edition.

[@ronaldpierattini6909]

What a good video, have a question. I recently had an M3 and I am setting it up. It is true that when the M3 is well set up you should hear it clearly when the plenum fills with air or is it a myth? I ask you why I don't hear it and to be clear that I have to keep insisting on searching for those sounds or maybe it's not necessary.

[@whiteykauai]

Do you index the liner?

[@jamesdenny4734]

I looked down below and didn't see the link to the long video on tuning ?

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

Hey, could you give your advise for FX M3 what model and caliber is the best for hunting, long range? No budget ) Many thanks

[@bobbycampagna5610]

I have a question. How do you remove, disassemble, replace standard.25cal 700mm m3 barrel sleeve and reassemble with carbon fiber sleeve, and reinstall barrel?? I'm forgot to have it installed at Utah airguns. I'm doing this on a extremely limited budget and can't afford to send it across the country to get it done. A video on how to do this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[@gilbertopicinat0]

Bom dia meu amigo Adoro seu trabalho Sou apaixonado por FX impact M3 tive 01 MK2 e 06 M3 tive problemas com POI com todas Agora pensando que FX royale não tem esse problema,então coloquei um cano máximo CZ da Uragan 2 12:23 na minha M3 ficou incrível Estou relatando porque talvez és

[@ingostroup]

Matt, I am about to enter a competition shoot with my Dubber edition .22 MkII slug gun. The shoot is pellet only, do you recommend I change the stock prob and air inlet valve and/or liner? I will be shooting the Exact jumbo 33.95 pellets in .22

[@Donny_Juanny]

Excellent. but oh how I wish you guys would get your hands on a 600mm in .30 and work your magic. And then of course share it with us, lol. Great great content! Thanks!

[@MrJohnyBoy00]

Waiting for my FX Impact .22 Compact from UA to arrive. Will follow your setup steps before shooting as I plan on shooting slugs. Going to order the slug kit and will need to order a tanto or tatsu since I did not choose to include the FX DonnyFL moderator/silencer. Will shoot it with the 300 cc bottle until I get a 300 bar bottle. What Patriot slugs should I use for the 500 mm barrel or should I buy a 600 mm? Thanks Matt for all the effort that you put into all of your videos

[@jmbcorreia72]

I am considering buying an M3, but honestly .... when I see these videos I always get the feeling that this airgun is useless out of the box. You always need to go into the tuning rabbit hole to make it work. At over 2000 EUR I would expect something working out of the box. Your thoughts?

[@JM10344]

Hi Matt, a cool bit of info I found out that you probably know. If you get a late model M2 Oct 18th maybe with the new butt come stock with a STX superior barrel to. Idk kinda cool.

[@bdog3869]

Matt as always awesome video. One question I do have is that I’ve seen more and more videos on indexing the barrel. What’s your thought on this. Would great appreciate your input. And again thank you for all the information you put out.

[@toddlish1892]

Will there be larger air bottles available?

[@flexiskill6796]

Wow truly love youre airgun sir i dream of that day ican get one..fx mkl.❤️❤️❤️❤️ From philipines

[@hannesmycloudtoday8313]

Hi Matt, thanks for another great video. Please could you send me the product code for the grip you fitted. I have looked on the FX website but I cant find them so I want to look for a local supplier here in the UK 🇬🇧. Thanks Hannes....also got the Element Nexus scope and looking forward to getting out there with the new kit. 😀

[@CajunAirgunner]

I really appreciate your videos and knowledge, Matt. I just converted my M3 from a .35 cal to the .22 cal with the 600mm and slug liner. Matt, what would be a good baseline to start tuning at? Thanks.

[@tohir8896]

Really this's my air rifle gun dream's 😁

[@alvinroe1903]

Take the back cap off the DonnyFL Fatboy 2.0, the end cap is a reducer from a larger set of threads.

[@nico-max]

Hello Champion , l watch all your videos , it’s super cool , l’m a new airgunner , is a muzzle brake useful on air rifle ? Thank

[@iantcroft]

Hi, I have an M3 on order. Could you please forward link to the setting up video, thanks.

[@rezadwihandoko1481]

Unit senapan angin idaman para penghoby Semangat terus

[@Two_Waters]

Thanks for the information

[@erikskanes5552]

Why is the scope rail so high on an Impact? Wouldn't you want the scope to be closer to the barrel?

[@sicktattoobro]

It has added MOA so you dont run out of elevation clicks on your scope if going stupid long range

[@unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055]

What’s that nice bit of silver bling doing on the back of your rifle 👀

[@yojimbosamurai11]

Hi Matt, Firstly, great videos! I am looking at purchasing an FX Impact M3 BUT I do not hold a firearms certificate. I am after a sub 12ft lbs rifle and would like to know, with regards to my intended purchase, what I should be looking to get in my package. I understand that being sub 12ft lbs there is limited 'tuning BUT massive customisation to make it as individual as i want. I will be using it for target and hunting. I wanted to know which length barrel as i prefer .177 for the flatter trajectory. Being new to the FX product and influenced by your excellent videos, I will also be looking at Elements glass to top the rifle. I was looking to get the Nexus as I believe the glass should be heavily invested in as it is the most important part of the rifle. I look forward to any advice, help that you may be able to give me. Kind regards, David

[@hu884rd]

Hi matt, is a 600mm barrel length your preferred barrel length? Ive just ordered an FX impact sniper with the 700mm barrel. I would like to get a decent range out of it and i would prefer shooting slugs. Would the original barrel and probe be ok to shoot slugs out of it as i would be worried i would mess things up if i tinkered with it.

[@TAYLORMCCLUNG]

Looks like you forgot to include a link to the slug tuning video.

[@charliebarclay3882]

Matt great video 👍

[@nephtalilucero8084]

Im interested in how much does the tape help in keeping barrel steady. Never thought of that. What have you found in acurazy for that trick? Thanks!!

[@kenstone5479]

Great video, thanks for the tips! 🙂

[@chrisrobinson7395]

Are the 500mm and 600mm barrels the same length when fitted on? Been told they are the same length when fitted on to the rifle.

[@All_Things_Metal]

What is the down side or effect of shooting pellets using the high flow slug port?

[@Absolutelynot868]

Great gun

[@tomkosteg]

Hi I’m a viewer from Norway. I love your videos. I have a question regarding zeroing your scope so you don’t run out of clicks. My hunting distance is from 10 to 150m. I’m using a turret tape made with Straylock pro. At what distance should I zero my scope?

[@404nitro]

This is a very interesting video Matt. I have a question for you though- FX tells me the regs are good to 170 bar, but that is pushing them pretty hard so life will be shortened obviously. With these new MK 3's, are the regs even stronger now and capable of sustaining those high pressures you mentioned in this video?One other question if you have the time to reply- will that slug power probe do much for my late version MK II with the power plenum they came with? I am shooting a 30 cal/700 with hybrids. I am running a fairly low reg pressure of 130 for durability. The guns shoots very well with the tune I have on it now, but if I can gain speed without having to up the reg and thus lose shot count, that would be great. Thanks.

[@stiger1985]

Any reason the slug power king in Australia doesn’t have a 30 cal adaptor and doesn’t seem to have an adaptor available? Will the probe work with 30 cal slugs without the sleeve.

[@Matt-ty6hp]

Have you thought about posting your hunting videos to Rumble?

[@biakmawia]

12:39 my problem some times they stuck even when i use dual hole with 23grain H&N

[@biakmawia]

let's comment on me haha. but now I know exactly why and now 100% problem solve.....

[@angelosbekas4736]

What do you think about barrelindexing !

[@samsawyer2145]

Worth doing even it’s just to find the highest poi to save some internal scope adjustment

[@gioanbuzzo3472]

Hi Matt, first of all I beg your pardon if I allow myself to disturb you but I have a worm that presses ... I too, like many others, have mounted the 700cc carbon cylinder from Alsafe on the new Impact M3 but I'm not sure if the first regulator supports the 300Bar, for this reason I am asking you, I am sure you know the subject much better than me, I hope to have a certain answer given your knowledge about it, thanks for your availability, Dario! p.s. thanks for all your videos

[@goodboyringo9716]

If they know the screw strips , why can't the factory install a harden screw ?

[@vonglee190]

Hi, mark i need you opinion i just bought fx impact M3 so witch scoop is the best i can buy

[@chriscrawford2197]

I have a weird question...I just installed the slug power kit on my M3. When I put the bottles back on,it leaks air from where the micro adjuster is located....leaks bad.