Long term ownership review of the AGT VIXEN LONG .22 pros & cons

[@PhilipMcDonough-rw8hn]

Thanks for sharing your video with us all,I've been thinking of buying one and i found your experience with your rifles very helpful and informative and probably now I'm pretty convinced that one of these is going to join my arsenal,kind regards,Phil

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Phil, thank you for your great comments there mate. I’m glad my genuine thoughts and experiences have helped you with your choice of buying a Vixen. I think watching a genuine owner review is much more real than watching someone who is being paid or gifted the item. Thank you again mate let me know how you get on with your Vixen.

[@jasonschwartz80]

Another great post. Just seems like you’re a real normal guy. With honest information. Not an influencer that’s sponsored. A couple months back I asked you which length and you recommended the long and I couldn’t be happier. Now I just need to get those mods. It also makes me happy with the decision to keep this over the cricket. Makes me happy with my purchase.. If I may ask, why do you not like FX? I don’t have any but I thought about that M4 as my next acquisition. Keep up the great work! Love seeing people love what they do. - Jas (So Cal)

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Jas, thank you for your kind comments! I just be myself on camera mate! what you see is what you get! I think it’s the best way to be on KZbin especially when it comes to reviewing products! As for FX I have owned one and it was absolutely terrible had it from new and leaked like a burst tyre mate! Couldn’t get any kind of reliability and forever loosing zero! Tried everything with the thing and lots of other people having same issues with same model at that time! Maybe they r got better now I don’t know but for me I don’t like them at all especially in sub 12! I honestly wouldn’t have one if I was offered one for free brand new I would decline it.

[@stevenralph8235]

Great channel mate. Really enjoy your vids as a fellow lefty Vixen shooter. I have 2 hypothetical questions for you. 1) If you were forced to give up an air gun would you keep the Hunstman or the Vixen? 2) If you did win the lottery what would be the first Airgun you’d buy? (Obviously price being no object)

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Steve, firstly thanks for watching mate, I love questions like this ok I can’t answer the first question I would never part with either of them mate! Sorry ok second question first gun would be the Airmaks Krait L in 177. Thanks again fella.

[@grahamritchie8118]

I bought my vixen second hand from blackpool airguns for £995 about 2 months ago fitted with a carbon shroud, the gun is pristine. I did want a short barrel but this was to good a deal to turn down and any way on seeing it the rifle looked superb and not long anyway, it's as light as a feather beautifully made and deadly accurate, I've fitted mine with a immersive optics 14 x 50 prismatic. I have a hw110k and thought it brilliant till owning the vixen. AGT make superb rifles and CZ barrels are among the best so together they make for an incredible combo. I think you're as happy with yours as i am with mine Denny.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Yes mate Blackpool air rifles are really good to deal with I believe mate! I’ve never personally dealt with them but I’ll be visiting the shop in the near future.

[@grahamritchie8118]

@@Ratsinthereticles saw the vixen on one of their vids got in contact and Lee said he would hold it behind the counter for me, i live in Hartlepool shop closed on a mon & tue so went down on wed and sure enough he had to go behind the counter to get it. Smashing lad and I'd have no trouble in buying from him any time.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

@@grahamritchie8118indeed mate only heard nice things about them, I’m looking forward to visiting next year.

[@terryaylward8178]

Yes, they look like great guns from what you say Denny. At the end of the day they are only as good as the muppet on the blunt end 🤣 I have the HW 100 and won’t part with it but if I’m ever in the market for a ‘top end’ rifle the AGT will be on my short list.

[@Mark-r4v1f]

Hi Denny, been thinking about getting the Vixen long for a good few months now, after watching this video you've made my mine up. I might wait till the shooting fair in Feb unless I see 1 on offer that I can't refuse. Great honest video by the way👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Cheers Mark glad you’ve made your mind up mate! You won’t be disappointed I’m sure! I might see you at the shooting fair mate come say hello if you do!

[@Mark-r4v1f]

Will do Denny👍

[@stevebailey2419]

Good video again Denny 👍🇬🇧

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Thanks for watching Steve.

[@PiperX1X]

Great video buddy, I may have not commented on all your videos but I’m watching them fella. Traps starting working this morning got a huge rat in the fenn mk 4. I’ve put a question out to see if the guys and girls from the YTPC want to see it on KZbin first as I don’t want any dramas kicking off again within the community! Anyhow first comments are saying yes let’s see it!

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Johnathan nownowirries mate I did enjoy your video with the traps! At the end of the day it’s educational pest control if people are offended they shouldn’t watch and kicking off about it is just stupid and childish! Keep em coming mate I’m watching. 👌🏻

[@three-phase562]

Interesting to hear your thoughts. Personally, I don't think there is a 'best' air rifle out there. There are a number of rifles that are equally as accurate and reliable as one another, and I think it comes down to preferred form factor and styling that the shooter wants. Probably buying a rifle and then investing in it is one of the better ways to go about getting your ideal rifle rather than working your way through owning different rifles just out the box. Never shot an AGT myself, probably one I should get round to at some point.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

I agree this is just my opinion on the Vixen I think it’s the perfect all rounder after my mods! Thanks for watching and commenting mate.

[@Phunkitup]

I'm with you on this. Everyone has their preference/taste. The way to go is like you mention. Make a list of 1. what you need (purpose), 2. what you can afford, 3. What you can/need to modify later on (if needed as you get familiar with the equipment), 4. Upgrade if the above isn't enough. There is no one fits all. That being said, I love the Vixen FAC long. However, the buttock is weak, and the guard rail needs an upgrade. The shroud is optional, in my opinion. Would recommend it if you can. All together, it becomes an expensive hobby quickly 😅. But when the wife goes shopping, there is no difference😂.

[@grahamritchie8118]

Always watch and enjoy your channel and vids Denny and with no sponsorship you're not likely to B.S. Keep up the entertainment cheers, Clint.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

I appreciate that mate thanks for watching etc mate.

[@palmer3977]

That chap you mentioned Pete, does he have a you tube channel?

[@24745037]

You sold a Vixen once, then got another, that says it all Denny, you stuck with your gut decision and good on you. I still would have taken your brother's hand off for his Vixen 177😂 My AGT rifles all shoot as well as the very best available, again from experience. 👍😎

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Pete, yes indeed it was instantly regretted but replaced like for like! I’m still pondering over to buy my bros I probably will end up getting it but what puts me off is my 22 becoming surplus and it’s just to good for that! Coz I know how good the Vixen is in 177 it’s like a mini FAC rifle! Thanks for watching as always mate and your continued support on the channel.

[@timhealy3707]

awesome vid.. can you post a link to the shroud.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Thank you I believe he’s took a break from making them or stopped making them have no idea I’m afraid.

[@palmer3977]

I have a HW9KT I'm thinking of getting a PCP just to see what they are like, ive narrowed it down to three after months of research either a HW100 T or a AGT Vixen long or a FX Dynamic 500, the HW100 & the Vixen are around the same money BUT with the aluminium bottom rail & the shroud upgrades that you recommend & say are essential then the Vixen is the same sort of money as the FX Dynamic 500, i haven't shot any PCPs at all let alone the three that i mentioned & really fancy, do you have any shooting time with the HW100 & the FX Dynamic as comparison to the Vixen?, your Vixen looks superb btw.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi I have shot the HW100 nice but I got a revere instead and don’t regret it! As for FX air guns I wouldn’t have one if I was offered it for free! And that’s the truth! Just my opinion and experience of sadly owning one a few years ago before I started KZbin it was awful and the reputation of them goes before them do some research and see for your self! When they’re good they’re good but it’s getting them to the good point! Not for me sadly.

[@crazycressy7986]

We can all blame this bloke ,he made me buy a Vixen lol i ended up with the short in .177 ,changed the pistol grip to a Hugo fat grip ,topped it with a 3x12 Arken Zulus,and a HW XLK mod and its dropping corvids at 56y with head shots ,i am use to shooting firearms and gave up after 20 years and went back to air rifles, this is the nearest fit to my old AR15 and is a joy to shoot, light weight, and stoots like a laser

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Sorry Pete my bad 🤣 thanks for watching as always fella!

[@arsenalfootballuk]

Hi Denny, nearly bought the Vixen, so close until I handled and shot the FX DRS! Amazing gun for the money

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi mate, thanks for watching if you know me you know I’m not a fan of anything FX! But each to there own mate glad you’ve found a rifle your happy with mate happy&safe shooting.

[@Retromikefin]

is there a massive difference between the long and short in performance? great videos

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi I’m guessing the longer will be slightly more accurate maybe? But most people who get the short end up putting a silencer/moderator on it as they bark like hell due to the shorter barrel and it end up being as long as the longer version due to the moderator I’ve seen 100s of vixens with a 4/6” moderator on them and it always makes me think why didn’t they just buy the vixen long? But I get why they opted for the short as some people like a very compact rifle.

[@daletaylor3163]

I went down the route of a tactical due to to being precious about my rifles!Had a Brocock and couldn’t get on with it and flogged it.Wasnt really impressed with the Rti’s just uncomfortable,just has a go with a Cricket 2 and that is sublime.Not had the chance to shoot a Vixen yet,trying to catch someone at the range who has one.

[@jp8351]

Good video. Regarding vixen 2, I was looking for a vixen long and noticed that there no stock. asked local shop and they did not have a lead time for ordering.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi thanks for watching. The last time I looked there was plenty of vixens available in uk? Just shows you how popular they are! Cheers mate.

[@michaelholt7963]

If you want to be FAC just get a 177 it's the closest to fac without having to get one, i know it sounds silly but it's a faster pellet. Don't like the pistol grip I've shouldered the uragan 2 then straight to vixen so thats more money on a grip then like you said compressor and rail, so it is expensive oh yeah more money on a shroud, so we are up a other 500 pound without compressor

[@Ratsinthereticles]

I agree mate I have a Daystate Revere in 177 it’s a mini FAC I get that mate.

[@24745037]

Hiya, the Vixen is fantastic, only thing that's really needed for a long version anyway is the alloy rail, been shooting mine for years, backyard friendly and very accurate, so your additional costs of owning a vixen is not necessarily accurate, most people will have a diver bottle, most would put up with the grip ( subjective) so in reality i spent 120 quid on top of purchase price. Now i accept some people would not have the extra to spend on top of initial investment. Totally agree with your 800fps 177💪

[@Trideboy1970]

Our air gunning guru Denny 😂

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Defiantly not a Guru mate still learning every single day i learn something new. Thanks for watching mate.

[@shaunoshea9979]

Great video again but come on a scouser without a record got to be a blue fan 😉(joking) 👍👍

[@Ratsinthereticles]

I am a blue mate indeed 🤣 we all have our faults😩 thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@shaunoshea9979]

@@Ratsinthereticles keep them coming pal great videos/reviews 👍👍

[@nicholasrichards2402]

What you want is a hand made Ripley not guns that look like you bought from a toy shop.

[@24745037]

Hiya, respectfully most people can't afford a Ripley, or indeed the years waiting on buying a new one, obviously everything is purely subjective. Lots of guys like the guns that look like they from a toy shop😅 From experience the Ripley doesn't necessarily perform any better than said Vixen, however i will totally agree that they are wonderful rifles hand made by true craftsman.