Fac Variation Needed

[philpot 4,966]

As most of you know, I bought into FAC air last year and became quite hooked along with a switch to FX Wildcats for their lightweight handling and have been toying with going for an FAC version for a little while. The only problem was the lack of them around to try out BUT whilst the wildcat is a gun I really enjoy using, it's bigger brother the Impact has had me very curious.

 

It is quite strange how these guns have grabbed my attention as I am not into military style guns at all but there is something with the Impact that I like even though it is an ugly bugger. Well the opportunity presented itself a few weeks ago to try a 12ft/lb one out for a couple of hours on the range, god it was accurate and felt good but I was not wanting another legal limit gun, then two weeks ago, a s/h Impact FAC came up for sale in my local RFD and I put a hold on it. The owner is a friend and agreed it was either going to me or he was having it himself so a perfect chance to do some range time under no pressure.

 

I had it out in the range four or five times and as my friend was on holiday, the gun was going nowhere, that is until today. I am now applying for a variation to my FAC ticket for this .25 gun for which in due course a .22 barrel kit will follow. It remains at the shop until my ticket is through but I am going to put another scope on it as the Bushnell is not my type of scope and continue playing with it there for now.

 

Sorry about the photo's, taken on my phone in a darkish range. The barrel shroud is not extended in these photo's.

 

 

 

I have popped on a Rapid bottle clamp in order to use my bi-pod and the only pellets tried are JSB Kings so I am going to be buying a few others to try.

 

Right now sit back, make myself comfortable and wait for the abuse............................................

 

Phil

Edited February 7, 2017 by philpot

[Rez 4,957]

Right. Potty pots pots has bought an impact on ticket. Mint.

 

Now personally it's the only rifle to have on ticket as long as it's the ft/lbs model. Although you might be taking it back for repair within weeks. Anyways. (Might as well bought a 17hmr)

 

Not read the whole text you've written pots, but will do, story is I'm just awaiting the usual late week day night naked pictures from Si that he keeps sending me. I don't know why he does it, but most week nights, he'll send me a picture of himself titled 'are you hungry sweet cheeks?"

 

I say no Si, I'm not mate.

 

[Rabid 1,936]

Will be very interested to see how you get on with the pellet testing, what does it group like at different ranges ?

 

I don't think they are that ugly ! ,! !

[Jonjon79 13,358]

Have you got any pictures of it with the stock on?

 

Just kidding Potts - it looks like a very purposeful bit of kit

[Paulnix 426]

The bipod and scope look ok.......

[si brown 8,486]

Right. Potty pots pots has bought an impact on ticket. Mint.

 

Now personally it's the only rifle to have on ticket as long as it's the ft/lbs model. Although you might be taking it back for repair within weeks. Anyways. (Might as well bought a 17hmr)

 

Not read the whole text you've written pots, but will do, story is I'm just awaiting the usual late week day night naked pictures from Si that he keeps sending me. I don't know why he does it, but most week nights, he'll send me a picture of himself titled 'are you hungry sweet cheeks?"

 

I say no Si, I'm not mate.

 

i thought i told you to keep stum about that rezmond..

its in my bale conditions no internet access allowed or back to the big hoose

 

where was my text?!

[si brown 8,486]

its a great bit of kit phil

looking forward to seeing how you get on with it!

once the cabinets fitted ill be there with you!!

 

atb si

[bigmac 97kt 13,776]

That range looks good Phil

 

BUT WHAT THE FECK IS THAT UGLY THING ON THE BENCH

 

 

 

O ITS A STAR WARS GUN

 

ATVBJIMMY :thumbs:

[David.evans 5,323]

Wrong Mac

Beam me up Scotty , lol

Atb

[steg 609]

Wrong David.....

 

"Come with me if you want to live!!"

(Arnold Schwarzenegger)

The Terminator lol

[Metalman2 45]

Looks nice, i take it, that has a telescopic shroud, how quiet is it? what did you put down as regards mod, if anything

Edited February 8, 2017 by Metalman2

[philpot 4,966]

Looks nice, i take it, that has a telescopic shroud, how quiet is it? what did you put down as regards mod, if anything

 

 

Yes it is a telescopic shroud and it certainly works but bear in mind that I am awaiting my variation ticket so only shot it in the range which is obviously louder than when used outside although you can fit a mod if required.

 

I have asked for the gun and mod on the variation request so it covers all situations if required.

 

Phil

[Metalman2 45]

With some forces, a "bonded" mod does not need a separate slot, but best to cover all as you say

[Rez 4,957]

The bipod and scope look ok.......

[Rez 4,957]

What are you gonna use it for Phil? Maybe a bit of bench rest... Its so clean and new, do you dare take it out

 

The amount of tech thats, in a way, exposed, would do my head with small grit and bits that always get on the rifle when its out in the field. Even if Im just sat under a tree, I find that the usual sh*t ends up on the action. Imagine that on that.

 

I personally love the look, but those impacts even more special than my HM. I suppose, you could always shoot from a wagon with that amount of juice on tap.