How to Choose the BEST Airgun for YOU

[@RGF56]

I have just upgraded from a Winchester nitro piston break barrel to a FX M4 impact with a 800mm barrel, Alpex 4K lrf scope Mainly walk and stalk as well as shooting from a vehicle . Hope I have made the right choice . Cheers for all the vids

[@thraplomongo6766]

My passion is airgun so what ever information regarding pcp it helps a lot to me... especially your channel Mat have a tons of information for pcp. .... thanks

[@shawnclemmer575]

BADASS video! 🤘🏼 i learned so much honestly im looking into getting my first pcp gun and it’s all because of your channel! 🤘🏼

[@raymondaguirre5825]

Good information that can be useful for deciding which air gun you want to purchase regardless of make or model. Thanks👍

[@JM10344]

Always great trusted info. Thanks, Matt.

[@charliec8849]

Awesome advise Matt. Thanks!

[@elhuervo6069]

I use a 300mm epic two .25 cal. I prefer using a short barrel with heavy pellet and let energy do the work, it may not work for everyone but it works for me within my range of needs

[@bestyoueverhad100]

That is a nice rifle man! I wish I could afford it

[@richie_is_not_rich]

You're wearing an AGS t-shirt!! I bought my Impact from Travis.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Travis is a great guy!

[@recklessjunkie]

Wow his panthera looks incredible super jelly 😮

[@DonAl9114]

Amazing analysis. Really interesting. Thank you. 😊😊😊

[@dinodaniels2142]

Matt please make a video of how these rifles compete against .22lr for hunting

[@recklessjunkie]

I’m sure if you’re looking at the FXDRS PRO you would already know this, but you don’t exactly have to buy that rifle you can get a 700 mm FXDRS and put it in a Delta force chassis or a saber tactical aftermarket chassis if you want to compete in “precision rifle or if you just wanna rigid well built chassis that’s something to consider but you can only get the mdt elite chassis by buying the FX drs pro.. And with the pro you’ll get the 30moa pic rail, SHP Plenum, slug power kit & match grade trigger. vs a stock drs you’ll have to upgrade that stuff and I think you might have trouble getting that match trigger huma does say they have it but I don’t know but it’s essentially a FX Boss trigger so if you have one of those it might fit. So maybe it’s worth just buying the rifle straight out like I did it’s a really nice rifle I just wish it came with the elite butt stock instead of the premier GEN2 version.. but over all it’s a premium set up for sure.

[@travelcompass591]

🤠 Good topic 👍I am looking at the FX Impact M4 Compact, and the FX Panthera Compact. Since I don’t own either of them I can only make comparisons based on presentations in KZbin channels. My only interest is hunting. And I would like to own and extra 700 mm barrel for either of the two I end up buying. My favorite caliber is ,30/7.62 and I’m thinking medium sized Boar for short distance hunts up to sixty meters average, and entertainment long distance shots for rabbits when I put in the long barrel. I have heard from owners that the good thing about the Panthera is that is simpler; and complaints from M3 owners about too much fiddling for adjustments, more finicky. But you seem to like the M3/M4 for hunting. What would be a good characterization of these guns to decide which one to buy?

[@JohnHowerton223]

I know you’re not asking me, but as a Impact and Maverick owner, pushing power with a short barrel 30 and hunting, I’d probably go with the Panthera and put the bottle in the back. The Plenum around the barrel is going to stiffen things up, improving accuracy. Still a decent amount of shots from the mag. Ability to dual bottle it. Had I bought the .30 Panthera first, I would not own the Maverick and would have taken longer to get a Impact. I still really want a Panthera and will probably still get one.. likely next. I’ve had one in my Utah cart for months 🤣 All that said, as far as geeking out and switching barrels, calibers, etc.. probably hard to beat the Impact.

[@travelcompass591]

@@JohnHowerton223 🤠 thank you for all the good information 🖐

[@travelcompass591]

@@JohnHowerton223 🤠 Thank you for all the good infomation 👍

[@JohnHowerton223]

@@travelcompass591 I had more but KZbin censored it. They're real good about that.

[@RaysAirgunsReview]

got the RAW Hm1000x .22, Gauntlet 30sl .30, Pitbull .357 carbine, Walther Reign .22 and Huben gk1 .22...competition, hunting, plinking id say covered..

[@camyota]

I have a benjamin akela and for my needs it is perfect aside from one thing. You can't touch the scope or barrel or it will no longer be zeroed. If i store it on a shelf on a bipod its fine. If I store it in the case i have to rezero. And obviously if i haul it in the truck i have to be careful not to bump the barrel or scope. Everything is tight.

[@chrisfigueroa3361]

Dam that sucks

[@MongProduction]

I have the same thing with my hatsan hydra it's absolutely driving me crazy! That's why I'm looking for a sturdy and precise pcp rifle. I think a drs will be perfect for me, i just need to test it somewhere.

[@CobosDoesItAll]

Ill stick with my modded zelos. Great rifle that does everything i need it to.

[@realblakrawb]

It works, there are differences. If you fx barrel swap the zelos then you have the best advantage fx has.

[@dawiebyleveld6913]

Nice information thanks Matt. My only question would be why no include a discussion about the different caliber you can get.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

That’s a good idea, although I might be the wrong person to discuss this because we are limited to .22 cal in South Africa

[@foztek]

thank you mate, great post.. what about calibers? how should we decide?

[@anthonygillespie7233]

I HAVE EVERYTHING FROM A 177 TO 35 CAL. IF I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN, i WOULD JUST BUY 22, AND 25 CAL GUNS WITH MAYBE A 30 CAL JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT. I BASICALLY CAN TAKE DOWN MEDIUM GAME WITH A 22 AND LARGE GAME WITH MY 25 CALS. AS FAR AS BRANDS, I WOULD GO WITH FX CROWN AND IMPACT, AIR VENTURI AVENGERS (OLDER MODELS, NEW MODEL IS TOO HEAVY), AND HATSAN NOVA STARS, ALL IN 22 AND 25 CAL. I HAVE MY 25 CALS TUNED TO TAKE DEER OR HOGS AT 50-100 YRDS USING HOLLOW POINT PELLETS OR SLUGS. I DO HAVE THE WESTERN SIDEWINDER IN 25 CAL BUT THAT GUN PACTS A LITTLE MORE POWER THAN THE IMPACT AND IT WILL CAUSE YOU TO SHOOT MORE AMMO SINCE ITS FULL AUTO, SO YOU HAVE TO DISIPLINE YOUSELF. NOT DOWNING ANYONE CHOICE OR PICKS OF GUNS, THESE ARE JUST THE ONES THAT I OWN AND FAVOR OVER THE OTHER 15-20 PCP GUNS I HAVE, BUT I LOVE ALL OF THE OTHERS ONE ALSO. MY MAIN CONCERNS ARE POWER AND ACCURACY, SHOT COUNT NOT SO MUCH BECAUSE IF YOU ARE ZEROED IN THEN IT SHOULDN'T TAKE 2-3 SHOTS TO HIT YOUR TARGET.

[@perlitacastro589]

Hi, great video! What portable PCP compresor do you recommended? Thank!!!

[@mackquack2929]

I like the premise. I think you should get other experienced airgunners to espouse their preferences. The chart is helpful. Everyone's list would be different.

[@tsuhuevang7779]

What about the FX panthera compact hunter, is this rifle good for long range hunting?

[@dr.muhammadnasrullah7992]

Good question i wanna know this too

[@stevenvosloo986]

Saw you filming your shoot the other night, you going to start posting those videos as well? Would be awesome💪🏼

[@michelezeffiro3086]

why you should by a pcp when u can have the same performance of a hi power pcp with a 22lr? usually for a lot less in terms of price? I didn’t found an answer to that back in time so i decide to by a 22. Maybe you have a good answer for that

[@k20dude41]

Pcp ships to your door,no questions asked .... No hassle. Pcp cheaper ammo.

[@michelezeffiro3086]

@ in italy hi power pcp (over 7.5j) are treated as firearms by any means. I also pay 0.15€ for each ammo (cci mini mag) having 1/2 moa grouping with no effort at 100m, with H&N 40 gr slug at 0.09€. there is for scure a price difference, but it’s not that big deal, at least for me, plus you have to do zero tuning on a 22lr in order to make it shoot well. And don’t get me wrong, pcp are very fascinating rifle, I would love to have one, but considering the air refilling problem and almost the triple of the price of a solid rimfire, for me it’s not worth it

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

My answer is easy… I need a license for a .22LR and not for an airgun. But I can totally understand that argument in a country where they aren’t regulated.

[@michelezeffiro3086]

@ i assume it’s a different and or more triky license to obtain than the one for centerfire rifle, right? could be interesting to know more about that, also about huting license in africa ecc. anyway i want to really congratulate with you for the cannel you have and for everything behind it, i really enjoy your content and i have also improved as a shooter

[@hollowell427]

Matt you forgot the dreamline lite bottle for walk and stalk. Also the 500mm Dynamic.

[@airguntrucker]

Just curious, have you ever shot a Skout EVO?

[@olfzwiers]

Heb je een max aan joules in SA of is dat onbeperkt net als in Nederland?

[@Ross3r]

Im looking to get a Reximex throne gen2

[@carlmaple9315]

Mostly plastic and very inaccurate

[@Ross3r]

@carlmaple9315 do you by any chance have one? I know a few folks that have and have personally shot their Reximex Throne gen2's and they are super accurate..

[@carlmaple9315]

​@@Ross3rmy brother bought one and we tried everything but he sent it back and got an FX Impact M4 and is very happy with it.

[@Ross3r]

@carlmaple9315 i imagine that must have been very frustrating, but is it possible he just bought a lemon? I bought a car like that once.. no matter what I did or who I took it to it just was not right, so I got rid of it. Please don't get me wrong, I would love a impact 4.. but I just can't justify paying so much for a air gun..

[@thorgraum1462]

i love my upgraded FX crown

[@thorgraum1462]

my wife also has the Air Venturi Avenger. its ok i guess. not compared to the crown

[@DMNitAllnicksRtaken]

Any info on release date of those gucci carbon cilinders for DRS?

[@janrobertbos]

...did not the RTI Mora win a long-distance precision rifle match this year?...it IS a bullpup...😀

[@tomeickhorst6787]

I’d love to have a pcp but my problem is they are so expensive yea you can get a 150 dollar pcp but then you are looking at a 5-600 dollar air pump or try to pump them by hand

[@skips1376]

Zelos or m60 and a 150$ pump Amazon pump has done me well for years before that I used a gauntlet 2 real world price great energy and accurate. If the pump dries just return it and get a new one free of charge if you buy the 35$ dollar warranty.

[@Steve-ev6vx]

I am not happy with what I am hearing about seals and longevity either. I am used to firearms that don't break down sitting in the safe.

[@skips1376]

@@Steve-ev6vx firearms don't use seals that hold 3000-4500psi it's the way it works for airguns,paintball and airsoft all the same . The seal kits are cheap and easy to replace for most guns.

[@LessThanLethalGamerZ]

Stoeger xm1 scout + gx pump cs2 = about $600

[@realblakrawb]

Long barrels 700 800mm are more trouble than theyre worth for most people. Theyre quieter and more efficient. You can achieve over 70 ft lbs with precision in 500mm if you're persistent. 600mm impact gets my vote and im 700mm.

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

Unfortunately it is impossible to get the power I need to compete against rimfires using 500 and 600mm barrels. I agree with you that shorter is generally better, but unfortunately with the low working pressures in PCP airguns we need more of a runway to push heavy projectiles at a decent speed.

[@recklessjunkie]

@@AirArmsHuntingSAexactly

[@MarkEdwards-p3i]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I need some advice: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@McCoggueriisskyyss]

If I'm not mistaken, I have seen you shoot a Huben K1...🤔😬You don't recommend it Matt? 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 fan.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

clearly its a 1322 with enough aftermarket add ons to cost as much as a reliable used car

[@Coowallsky]

Watching @JulianaCooper-m1f post like a maniac in here....PRICELESS!!!🤣😂

[@gboutdoors5198]

that music at 4:00 reminds me of ted

[@vitoballiana3544]

Hey mate Vito here from Australia I’ve just bought a FX Impact Mk4 700mm Sniper in .25cal Can you recommend some pellets and slugs for rabbits and birds out to 100 - 130mts please Also some settings if you could please Thank you

[@richardphelan5402]

No fx king or Dynamic 🤔

[@OLiverQueen_77]

selesai bebola bola 🔥

[@peter1873]

I hope to afford a Maverick one day😢😢😢😢😢

[@AIRGUNMADUNREAL]

Mat the tension barrel on the m3 dose it work on the m4 heard it doesn’t fit with the side rails is that correct, your we video by the way great 👍

[@realblakrawb]

Also don't get too wrapped up in power and accessories. Most of us hunted with sub 15 ft lb rifles as kids and it always worked. 40ft lbs will please most.

[@Steve-ev6vx]

@@realblakrawb how many foot pounds do you think you need for medium size game? Like say deer in the 150-200 pound range?

[@pjsnaturewalk5700]

OOM Matt plz sponser ons hoe kan meneer di windbukse bekostig

[@homey3051]

[@jegbataluna2829]

I need one of ur aiguns, how can i get? I love it

[@glockparaastra]

Opens wallet, nope, none, not one FX 😢

[@charliec8849]

quickly becoming a rich mans sport. LOL

[@deoclesiopawlak3042]

😊​@@charliec8849

[@realblakrawb]

Im not rich and I saved for years for an impact m3 when it was new. You can do it.

[@yuandavid2031]

Me too bro 😭😤

[@nelaballerevanth8570]

😅

[@nechirwankurd7811]

Mpact 😍😍😍👌

[@J0b0baggins]

Having watched allot of your videos, i could have answered the question for you without watching this vid. Buy an fx. Lol

[@philipsnyman1407]

R200k se guns op daai bank, my arm gat kan maar net wens

[@beastmode2990]

The thing is all these are not beginners friendly 2+k for an airgun for a beginner is too much for beginners is Artemis series and propably not so beginner considering they have great airguns at half the cost of an fx maverick FX series are over rated you can get the same results with a 600$ airgun

[@WW_SHTFF_WW]

Wanted to buy a couple of FX rifles, but they are very hard to get in the USA. Gave up on it. I don't want anything that hard to get. What will it be like to repair it? The dealers all seem kinda sketchy too. FX USA was a scam and went bankrupt.

[@newbs8851]

What are you talking about? You can get pretty much any FX rifle in the United States. There's multiple people that service them. I live in Wisconsin and I walked in and just bought an FX impact.

[@charliec8849]

Umm, Utah airguns and many other places will sell you an FX, And fix them too!!!

[@JohnHowerton223]

There’s like 1/2 dozen dealers online with oodles of models in stock 😆 Sketchy dealers? Utah, Pyramyd, Top-Gun? Physical stores, aftermarket support for about any thing or part could dream of? FX is unmatched in these areas with the exception of maybe Crosman who’s been around forever.

[@awambe8247]

My money is not enough... 😭😭😭

[@Airhuntingpk]

wlldn

[@HerbertCortes]

Could have been a great video. If there were more brands. But Of course it's one sided. too bad, it's a great video. I'm sure somebody else will have the balls to do it the correct way

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

You are VERY welcome to buy me a whole variety of brands and have them sent to me, I’ll happily give my honest opinions. Until then, I suggest you let me discuss what I actually own. As I said multiple times in this video, I’m not going to speculate about products I don’t have experience with, and I’m not in a position to just go out and buy every gun on the market just so I can give my opinion on them.

[@dinodaniels2142]

Listening is a skill my friend

[@wadebrewer7212]

​@@AirArmsHuntingSA​ man....much respect. I dont know how you guys put up with these guys. I just couldn't. The work and effort you guys (all of youtube for that matter) put into putting together all of the content....editing....its a lot of work. Thank you for the effort. Very informative. Its not about the brands....its about the form factor and what you are going to do with the it. This clown just wants someone to tell him what to buy without putting in the effort to learn about the hobby. Some of us call that lazy. Thank you for the work you do. Keep it up. For some of us...we always appreciate it. Thank you.

[@ManMak6]

The best air gun in the world is an FX Impact period! Ok bye!

[@lestaadipura4304]

Isn't there anything given to me for free, for example a telescope..?😅😅😅😅

[@adventurandhuntofficial]

The fx guns May be good For practice at home but what i have Feel And What is have Seen So far that these gun are the worst According to Holding the zero because every time You take it you need to rezero it Every time and that suckss😢 These gun Are Worst there poi shift even in the field you will be tired every time zeriong these gun the barrel system is failed accordin to Holding the zero and they a not rigid as the LW CZ Barrels those barrels are the best for Rough use And field use ❤❤❤❤

[@AirArmsHuntingSA]

I wouldn’t use these guns for big competitions if I didn’t trust them!

[@adventurandhuntofficial]

@AirArmsHuntingSA Matt i am really a big fan of you since you staryed hunting i have been watchin you from the s4/10 tdr and the s5/10 when you bought the fx impact and the Wildcate the first one and a thaught these are the best gun after watchin your videos ....and i also became a fan o the fx guns ..but as soon as i Search about them and use them With my own hands i felt that these guns have so many issue in the fields... as th pio shifts the leakage rezerion every time and Their price point i doesnt worth it ....After these all problems i faced now if some one ask me i will difinitly Say iif you are hunter you go out for trips you should buys those gun whivh comes With solid barrel these liner system that fx use are good for target shooting practice but in real life conditions these sucks.......i dony recomment these to any of my friends ...Thats my personal Experience with these guns ...Now i am using the guns with solid barrel no pio shifts no rezeroing every single time befor shooting it Helps me a lot..time monry effort all saved ♥️🥳🥳

[@slmanksa275]

M4 👎

[@Airhuntingpk]

wlldn