Terrific video! Thanks for all you do. You have made me decide to get into airguns. I love the quiet shooting and overall fun! Now, I have to decide what I want as my first pellet pusher!
34 magazines before things go pear shaped-that is amazing! So glad to see you on the tube again Giles, I hope you can find a time when you can sing Baa-Baa-Blacksheep again.
I understand the second batch of FX guns have some changes, they have listened to the shooters who mentioned exactly what problems came about... Giles, your review is grand, and to the point. And must say, I love your style of presenting each and every review. Love the Accent you have as well, and humor. Being from California myself, it's refreshing. Been into airguns for many years now, and thanks the most of the UK airgunners and their "very helpful" videos I have way more knowledge of this favorite sport of ours. Even as a very young boy I was into all things UK. It must have been the Sherlock Holmes books and English movies lol.
Hey! I really appreciate your videos! Production quality is getting better and better every video you make. Big thanks for your airguns entertainment. / John from Sweden
An old subscriber is speaking: Great, funny video! I love it, waiting for my Impact to arrive for more than 5 months now...Thank You Giles for the tasteful video.
Hi Giles big fan of your reviews, i have to say I've been shooting mine in 177 for 12 months and its been spot on no problems whatsoever, BUT I've been after a 22 barrel for some time and got one 6 weeks ago, and i have to agree with you you 100 % what a big improvement on an already superb gun I'm shooting JSB jumbo heavy 18 gr and the grouping is tighter less floaty in outdoor conditions and more reliable, don't get me wrong love it in 177 but the 22 has the edge, plus it carries one hell of a punch when it comes to knock down power regards paul
Good honest testing - excellent. I expect the wind was responsible for the left to right string small though it was. There was very little vertical stringing - good trigger control. Nice work keep it up please
Fantastic review Giles. I think this is now top of the list for my next rifle although it's going to be a while as I need to save some pennies. Also love the class room section.
The new version of the impact has had a grove cut in around the fill probe to help release the fill adaptor. I got mine 2 weeks ago and it's the newer version 👍🏻
Great video Giles. I love your style in these reviews. Thanks for taking the enormous amount of time needed to film, edit and publish these. BTW is Ted still in the Loo or is it can? ;)
One other thing. I really need help choosing between two rifles and thought you could help me out. The rifles that I'm looking at are the air arms s400 and the air arms s200 I don't really want a multi shot but I would like to do a bit of hunting with it and target shooting preferably a .177 cause that's what I'm used too. Great video and thanks again Sam
Nice review Giles, I am surprised how little difference in power their was between .177 and .22 given the rifle squirts the same amount of air for each. I would have expected to lose at least 1 ft lb of energy going to .177 from .22.
When I did the calculations I sat back and went, nnaa that can't be right, but did it again and again, and yep it was, I think the .32 and .23 swaps round.....the ports for the barrel and probe are really different when you look at them.....Have a good weekend. G
AirgunGearShow Yeah it seems the perfect air rifle in many ways, my only worry would be frightening the public wandering around a field shooting bunnies with it! It's a bit like using a S&W 1522 in the field!
You should be stealthy like me, then they won't see you. I have a camo suit, its actually a net to cover a tank with but fits me fine. They think its just a hedge in the field.
Great work on this VID ! I've had a deposit down on an Impacted for months ! here in the States. Getting pretty excited to be about to shoot one! And see what all the hype is about! Ordered it with a .22 & .25 barrels Mean while I'm pretty happy with my R-10 in .177 and My DayState wolverine B Hi Lite in .25 in picture.
Thanks for the great video. Does the FX Impact have a history of being a air leaker from bad 0-rings? I want a Impact but I was told they are bad leakers.. Thanks again..
Why not try the Air Arms 18 grain pellet? It's made by JSB, but with Air Arms' own pellet dies. It's been said the AA pellets have tighter control over head diameter. just a thought.
What a rifle and a great review, except for one glaring mistake Giles..... The blonde one from ABBA was a Russian Sniper! But apart from that mistake this rifle is just fantastic in every way, super huge shot count and so accurate too and the looks are just WOW!! Top of the class again Giles, well done sir! Joe
Stupid question coming from me here potentially. If you buy in .177 and then drop in the .22 barrel won't you be over 12ft/lbs and need to adjust either reg pressure or hammer spring?
Love your show and I am new to the world of airguns. Oh, the classroom bit was hilarious! I have a question! Does the FX Impact come with a semi-auto package?
Hi I have a question. Is possible move the rectangle shape piece which is connected to the side lever? But without using the lever. Because of left hand shooter to reloading with left hand. If I want to connect some bolt or other handle for example like the way of operation in Kalibrgun Colibri, what You think will it work?
this actually may be ok because all the adjustment has been taken out so these should be more reliable. not like the US models.next question is the UK price lot better? the stripped down version should be a lot cheaper.I see the transfer ports it tiny on the UK .22 sub12fpe
Is the regulator still adjustable for fine tuning on the limited one? Its only the front hammer "power" adjuster that is locked out right? One could clearly see the adjuster screw in the guard, and the power wheel on the side is still there adjusting hammer stroke length. It seems only to be the spring tensioner in the front that isnt adjustable on these.. So it could still be tuned for competition right?
hey mate been looking at the rifle for a long while and hopefully getting on Xmas morning as a treat can't wait thanks for the review BTW when buying the gun does it come with 2 barrels (177 and 22) also in a hard case thanks
Great video as always Giles. Could you let me know if the Impact can be used by a left hander? Bit concerned the large mag will be in the way of my cheek? Could you ask Fredrik if they are going to bring out a left hand version pretty please lol? Cheers Giles
maybe a stupid question . Are 12 ft pound enough to kill a rabit ? and what would be the correct distance to shoot ... ? thanks for an excelent review ...
The first thing is that you need to deliver 4 fpe to the head, or 5 fpe to the body to kill a rabbit, or any other small fury creature under 5 pounds. The fun part is calculating at what distance your muzzle energy will still have the 4 fpe for accuracy delivery. Let us say your gun can deliver 4 fpe at up to 50 yards, great! Not so fast, you need need to have your shooting accuracy to within 2 MOA, or 1 inch grouping at 50 yards, or you will only torture kill the animal with a body shot outside the required 1 inch group for the accurate head shot. O.K., so much for the sniper career out the window. Now, at what range can you deliver a one inch group? That is your hunting distance and can your gun pellet combination deliver the 5 fpe at your hunting distance? If so, go for it! Make sure you use a range finder and/or know your scopes MOA or mil-dot interpretation. One mil-dot is 1/1000th the range to your target, so a one inch group inside a mil-dot spacing would be 1,000 x 1 inch to equal 5,000 inches and dividing by 12 gives 416.666 feet and further dividing by 3 gives 138.888 yards. Now that is a challenge to accomplish and a most enjoyable one. So, it appears that the major limiting factor is your shooting ability with the proper combination of gun and pellet weight. For best accuracy, indoors, no wind, Olympic 10 meter range, shoot at a velocity of 567.89 fps; either lower the pressure, or select a heavier pellet. For silhouette power and accuracy combination do the same as stated but use 890 fps, which is Mach 0.8, which varies slightly by environmental and location. The biggest advise is to watch as many TH-cam airguns ballistic videos and keep in mind that over 90% of claims are only opinions. I base my opinions on the laws of physics, thermodynamics, maths, mechanical statistics and a hell of a lot of experimental shooting. Get yourself a gun of different power plants such as CO2, break barrel spring and gas piston, PCP, HPA, and if you win the lotto, buy me a helium airgun because I am dying of curiosity. Enjoy your hunting journey.
With the latest Impact having X barrel and bigger Reg would you say that in .177 it now shoots better than the previous MK1 version in sub 12ft . 177 Giles ? Thank you
Yep, I'll 2nd that. Was going to get one till I see problems some are having. Do your research people, don't just look at the good, look at the FX Impact problems as well as the forums. I see a gun shop saying “WE ARE NOT STOCKING THIS PRODUCT ,UNTIL WE ARE HAPPY ITS WORKING CORRECTLY.”
Hi Giles I was just wondering if you were gonna do a review on the air arms s200 the one piece stock version because I noticed it on the shelf and was thinking of getting one my self as my first pcp rifle. Yours sincerely Sam
Hi Sam, Yes I have one, its on my display. Great little gun. A video......its all about time. Maybe towards the end of the year when everything else quietens down. Thanks for watching. Giles
Hello, i'm from Spain and i've been following You for quite some time, the thing is that i've finally decided to buy a BB gun (4.5mm) and I wanna know which pistols fit me the best, This is what i'm looking for, I hope it helps: -100-200 euros (more or less) -Full metal -Accurate af -Reliable and durable -CO2 is prefered but it would not matter if it's pump action -don't really mind about the type of magazine -good old 400fps or more -I don't mind at all about blowback. I think it is enough, thank You very much whether You respond or not. I love your videos btw, greetings from Spain! Have a good day!
Out of interest, if you buy it in 12ft/lb .22 then swap out to a .177 won't it be shooting over 12ft/lb? The .22 uses more air to get the right velocity doesn't it? *Edit* you mention this about 3 minutes after I commented haha!
Greetings from Canada Giles. Here in Canada non FAC airguns are limited to 500 fps by law and are typically sold at 495 fps. I'm not familiar with the ft. lb. rating you use so my question is how many fps equates to 12 ft. lbs. with a .22 pellet? I called the FX distributor for Canada yesterday and while they do offer the Impact, it is only available in the FAC version. If you can obtain the rifle "locked down" as you said, not to exeed 12 ft.lbs., why can't I get the same thing not to exeed 500 fps??? Any thoughts on this? I currently use the Benjamin NP2 in .22 with a Hawke airmax sidewinder scope, but I would like to get something with far more accuracy. I didn't mind the commedy bit and have enjoyed your videos for some time. Here's another thumbs up. Edited: I guess I should have watched the whole video before I started typing this query. Can I assume then that 560 fps is 12 ft. lbs.? Darn it, that is 60 fps too much. Any ideas? Perhaps deal with the factory directly on a custom build?
Hi Darrin, are you making a statement or asking a question? I'll assume that's a question. If an airgun produces a consistent volume of air at a consistent pressure (psi) for each and every shot, then the velocity will vary if you use assorted pellets of different weights. Lighter pellets would travel faster than heavier. The "energy" however would be the same. You can look up the formula to compute that if you wish. That's why I consider the English method of standardizing energy to be superior for a law to Canada's method of standardizing velocity. I just went through the 8 different brands and types of .22 pellets I have on hand and they range in weight from 15.43grn. for the heaviest down to 11.5 grn. for the lightest. I don't have access to a chrono but just for the hell of it, let's say that my rifle shoots the RWS 15.43 match pellet at a muzzle velocity of 495 fps. That would be legal in Canada for a non FAC gun. Now what happens if the R.C.M.P. seize my rifle to test it but they use a 14 grn. pellet instead, or worse yet an 11.5 grn. pellet. Now I can't tell you what fps. those lighter pellets would chrono, but I know it would exceed 500 fps. Presto, I just became a criminal. Not a very good system to base a law on if you ask me! I have since contacted the factory and they will custom build me a FX Impact in .22 that conforms to Canada's non FAC legislation. I will have to import it through the Canadian FX distributor and it won't be cheap, but at least it's an option. Thanks for your response Darrin. I hope this answered your question. Best wishes from Canada.
Hello again thanks for replying. Sorry to bug you but i am trying to get into hunting but there aren't many places around where I live. There is a farm at the top of my road and was wondering if you could give me any tips on how to get a permission, surely I can't just wonder up to his door with a air rifle and ask him? Thanks again Sam
Hi Sam, Don't go anywhere that you don't have permission with a rifle, it may not end well. Its tricky, the farmer could like or dislike shooters so I don't have the golden answer. Maybe, print your details out and ask to shoot tins only in a field first. Build confidence, then ask if he has anything he needs doing. Just a thought. Best of luck. Giles
This is the first video of this fellow's that I've seen... it's pure gold. He is the Jeremy Clarkson of airgun reviews... I need more.
Lots of smiles, brought by Giles, delivering the beauty that is the FX Impact. What a gorgeous piece of engineering!!
Simply Lovely! 😁👍
Giles, you just nailed that line at the end. Two thumbs up from Texas !!
Great video Giles. Thanks for the mention😂 Made my day!
Glad you like it Matt, could not leave you out. See you next week. G
Terrific video! Thanks for all you do. You have made me decide to get into airguns. I love the quiet shooting and overall fun! Now, I have to decide what I want as my first pellet pusher!
34 magazines before things go pear shaped-that is amazing! So glad to see you on the tube again Giles, I hope you can find a time when you can sing Baa-Baa-Blacksheep again.
I understand the second batch of FX guns have some changes, they have listened to the shooters who mentioned exactly what problems came about... Giles, your review is grand, and to the point. And must say, I love your style of presenting each and every review. Love the Accent you have as well, and humor. Being from California myself, it's refreshing. Been into airguns for many years now, and thanks the most of the UK airgunners and their "very helpful" videos I have way more knowledge of this favorite sport of ours. Even as a very young boy I was into all things UK. It must have been the Sherlock Holmes books and English movies lol.
Hey! I really appreciate your videos! Production quality is getting better and better every video you make. Big thanks for your airguns entertainment. / John from Sweden
An old subscriber is speaking: Great, funny video! I love it, waiting for my Impact to arrive for more than 5 months now...Thank You Giles for the tasteful video.
Can only say I've had no problems and it shoots like a dream.... FANTASTIC GUN !
Mick Beckett is she still doing good
Awesome review Giles! Absolutely love your work- Thank you!
Thanks for watching. Giles
Be nice to meet a legend like you giles . let me know when you visit your next airgun show...cheers 👍
Giles that was absolutely brilliant . Love your vids n always eagerly await the next. Thank for what you do. Chris.
Hi Giles big fan of your reviews, i have to say I've been shooting mine in 177 for 12 months and its been spot on no problems whatsoever, BUT I've been after a 22 barrel for some time and got one 6 weeks ago, and i have to agree with you you 100 % what a big improvement on an already superb gun I'm shooting JSB jumbo heavy 18 gr and the grouping is tighter less floaty in outdoor conditions and more reliable, don't get me wrong love it in 177 but the 22 has the edge, plus it carries one hell of a punch when it comes to knock down power
regards paul
Great review Giles I've been waiting for this. Hopefully I'll have this fx one day currently running a Hatsan at44/10 in .22 of course...
hey buddy, you are the best and most entertaining guy doing air gun videos on youtube. bloody well done, mate
Good honest testing - excellent. I expect the wind was responsible for the left to right string small though it was. There was very little vertical stringing - good trigger control. Nice work keep it up please
Fantastic review Giles. I think this is now top of the list for my next rifle although it's going to be a while as I need to save some pennies. Also love the class room section.
love the blazing saddles inserts
One of my favourite films of all time. Thanks for watching. Giles
Thank you Giles for a great review, i always enjoy your vids.
atb brian
Always been a .22 fan. Good video as always. 👍👍
great comparison at the end Giles 👍
I get more clearly on your demo when changing every caliber.
This Intro will be legendary Hahahahaha
Gil, this is masterpiece :)
Thank you for the kind comment and for watching. Giles
Antonio Mrva i8
love your videos. i am from Norway and you made me Bay a wildcat and i love it 👍
The new version of the impact has had a grove cut in around the fill probe to help release the fill adaptor. I got mine 2 weeks ago and it's the newer version 👍🏻
Mine is 4 months old, so I have the old model, now I am going to have to buy the new model......Thanks for watching. Giles
Most professional Air Guns review in UK
Thank you, I am just an amateur video maker who loves the editing and filming process. Thanks for watching. Giles
Best video EVER ! Well done Giles
Hilarious. Tony should be known as "The Dancing Queen" from this day forward.
Very good video Giles! You sold it to me...! I'll put in an order for one!!!
Dig your "show" great info. looks like you have fun.
Great video Giles. I love your style in these reviews. Thanks for taking the enormous amount of time needed to film, edit and publish these. BTW is Ted still in the Loo or is it can? ;)
One other thing. I really need help choosing between two rifles and thought you could help me out. The rifles that I'm looking at are the air arms s400 and the air arms s200 I don't really want a multi shot but I would like to do a bit of hunting with it and target shooting preferably a .177 cause that's what I'm used too.
Great video and thanks again
Sam
Nice work Giles, Love the intro!
Thank you Mr.Airgun, I enjoyed filming it. Thanks for watching. Giles
That latex analogy killed me! 🤣
Nice review Giles, I am surprised how little difference in power their was between .177 and .22 given the rifle squirts the same amount of air for each. I would have expected to lose at least 1 ft lb of energy going to .177 from .22.
When I did the calculations I sat back and went, nnaa that can't be right, but did it again and again, and yep it was, I think the .32 and .23 swaps round.....the ports for the barrel and probe are really different when you look at them.....Have a good weekend. G
AirgunGearShow Yeah it seems the perfect air rifle in many ways, my only worry would be frightening the public wandering around a field shooting bunnies with it! It's a bit like using a S&W 1522 in the field!
You should be stealthy like me, then they won't see you. I have a camo suit, its actually a net to cover a tank with but fits me fine. They think its just a hedge in the field.
as always, fantastic reviews! thanks!
@ 3:50 why Giles do you say out side the UK more power etc, surley anyone with a sec 1, can get the same rifle as say in the states..?
Great work on this VID ! I've had a deposit down on an Impacted for months ! here in the States. Getting pretty excited to be about to shoot one! And see what all the hype is about! Ordered it with a .22 & .25 barrels Mean while I'm pretty happy with my R-10 in .177 and My DayState wolverine B Hi Lite in .25 in picture.
Giles, imagine your shot count with the power plenum installed!!! wow
Another great review please keep them coming.
Hilarious, i just enjoyed this one , fun and very informative as always Giles !! Greetings from FX Country :D
Thanks for the great video. Does the FX Impact have a history of being a air leaker from bad 0-rings? I want a Impact but I was told they are bad leakers.. Thanks again..
The impact likes JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy 18.13 gr in 22 cal. The groups would be no bigger than a quarter.
Why not try the Air Arms 18 grain pellet? It's made by JSB, but with Air Arms' own pellet dies. It's been said the AA pellets have tighter control over head diameter. just a thought.
What a rifle and a great review, except for one glaring mistake Giles..... The blonde one from ABBA was a Russian Sniper!
But apart from that mistake this rifle is just fantastic in every way, super huge shot count and so accurate too and the looks are just WOW!!
Top of the class again Giles, well done sir!
Joe
Great stuff as always :) do you think you will ever do more shotgun related vids ?
Hi Giles was the impact shot on full power during the test
great video.i would love a Impact.but they dont do a left handed version.
I am looking to buy one of these but I can't decide on the .177 or .22 i also have a hw100kt adjustable laminated .177
you are a good shot, i would struggle against you in a competition
Thats incredible your shot count 720 shots.
Great review, I'm not convinced on the smooth twist barrel with that accuracy. Very nice rifle though. Thanks from Australia.
I'm not convinced either, don't like smooth twist
22 is love 22 is life
Another top notch review Giles. Where oh where can one purchase an Impact in the UK?
Stupid question coming from me here potentially. If you buy in .177 and then drop in the .22 barrel won't you be over 12ft/lbs and need to adjust either reg pressure or hammer spring?
You said you filled it to just below.250bar and got 600 shots before drop any drop off,can you tell me what you filled it to?, cheers
Hi Giles please do a review of the gamo coyote in .177 your my favourite channel at the minute love your vids keep up the great work
Regards jayme
good shot and the best pcp air gun
tank u for best videos
Nice, how much does the fx cost can I get one in Australia
Love your show and I am new to the world of airguns. Oh, the classroom bit was hilarious!
I have a question!
Does the FX Impact come with a semi-auto package?
Hi I have a question. Is possible move the rectangle shape piece which is connected to the side lever? But without using the lever. Because of left hand shooter to reloading with left hand. If I want to connect some bolt or other handle for example like the way of operation in Kalibrgun Colibri, what You think will it work?
Awesome .thanks for sharing.
6.5 Swedish Mauser? I got one. Really accurate.
I had four foxes in the garden after the start of this video.
Dear Santa, I know what I want for Christmas............
Good video, Giles. Thank you.
Hope Santa brings you what you want. Thanks for watching. Giles
Hello...what's distance 11:41 ??
how many pelets did it take to line the barrel before the accuracy came in
this actually may be ok because all the adjustment has been taken out so these should be more reliable. not like the US models.next question is the UK price lot better? the stripped down version should be a lot cheaper.I see the transfer ports it tiny on the UK .22 sub12fpe
i ilove fx impack 💕💕💕💕
Is the regulator still adjustable for fine tuning on the limited one? Its only the front hammer "power" adjuster that is locked out right? One could clearly see the adjuster screw in the guard, and the power wheel on the side is still there adjusting hammer stroke length. It seems only to be the spring tensioner in the front that isnt adjustable on these.. So it could still be tuned for competition right?
How long does it take to fill? Specifically if you're using the FX foot pump
It looks similar to the RTI Priest from Slovenia.
I will look it up. Thanks for watching. Giles
I would love to see them 2 compared.
4 calibre barrels too.
AR stands for Armalite rifle. Armalite was the name of the company that designed the AR.
"Gently... Gently" dont go ramming it in.. Where have I heard that before!
hey mate been looking at the rifle for a long while and hopefully getting on Xmas morning as a treat can't wait thanks for the review BTW when buying the gun does it come with 2 barrels (177 and 22) also in a hard case thanks
Great video as always Giles. Could you let me know if the Impact can be used by a left hander? Bit concerned the large mag will be in the way of my cheek? Could you ask Fredrik if they are going to bring out a left hand version pretty please lol? Cheers Giles
Very nice review... Please refrain from wearing all latex in future reviews (preemptive suggestion).
maybe a stupid question . Are 12 ft pound enough to kill a rabit ? and what would be the correct distance to shoot ... ? thanks for an excelent review ...
The first thing is that you need to deliver 4 fpe to the head, or 5 fpe to the body to kill a rabbit, or any other small fury creature under 5 pounds. The fun part is calculating at what distance your muzzle energy will still have the 4 fpe for accuracy delivery.
Let us say your gun can deliver 4 fpe at up to 50 yards, great! Not so fast, you need need to have your shooting accuracy to within 2 MOA, or 1 inch grouping at 50 yards, or you will only torture kill the animal with a body shot outside the required 1 inch group for the accurate head shot.
O.K., so much for the sniper career out the window. Now, at what range can you deliver a one inch group? That is your hunting distance and can your gun pellet combination deliver the 5 fpe at your hunting distance? If so, go for it! Make sure you use a range finder and/or know your scopes MOA or mil-dot interpretation.
One mil-dot is 1/1000th the range to your target, so a one inch group inside a mil-dot spacing would be 1,000 x 1 inch to equal 5,000 inches and dividing by 12 gives 416.666 feet and further dividing by 3 gives 138.888 yards.
Now that is a challenge to accomplish and a most enjoyable one.
So, it appears that the major limiting factor is your shooting ability with the proper combination of gun and pellet weight.
For best accuracy, indoors, no wind, Olympic 10 meter range, shoot at a velocity of 567.89 fps; either lower the pressure, or select a heavier pellet. For silhouette power and accuracy combination do the same as stated but use 890 fps, which is Mach 0.8, which varies slightly by environmental and location.
The biggest advise is to watch as many TH-cam airguns ballistic videos and keep in mind that over 90% of claims are only opinions. I base my opinions on the laws of physics, thermodynamics, maths, mechanical statistics and a hell of a lot of experimental shooting.
Get yourself a gun of different power plants such as CO2, break barrel spring and gas piston, PCP, HPA, and if you win the lotto, buy me a helium airgun because I am dying of curiosity.
Enjoy your hunting journey.
Can you review the Dan Wesson 715 pellet revolver?
With the latest Impact having X barrel and bigger Reg would you say that in .177 it now shoots better than the previous MK1 version in sub 12ft . 177 Giles ?
Thank you
that thing hanging behind your torch, what is that? also most airgun, I'm my own veiw only, is best in .22. But have you seen the Logun S16Xs?
nice video review. thanks
Forgot to mention £1500 just for the gun and the reliability issues that come included for free!
Yep, I'll 2nd that.
Was going to get one till I see problems some are having.
Do your research people, don't just look at the good, look at the FX Impact problems as well as the forums.
I see a gun shop saying “WE ARE NOT STOCKING THIS PRODUCT ,UNTIL WE ARE HAPPY ITS WORKING CORRECTLY.”
Hi Giles I was just wondering if you were gonna do a review on the air arms s200 the one piece stock version because I noticed it on the shelf and was thinking of getting one my self as my first pcp rifle. Yours sincerely
Sam
Hi Sam, Yes I have one, its on my display. Great little gun. A video......its all about time. Maybe towards the end of the year when everything else quietens down. Thanks for watching. Giles
1800 pound thats 2 x hw100s with scopes on an 10 tins a pellets Crazzzzzzy
great review giles
Thanks Jason, the gun makes it easy to video. Thanks for watching. Giles
Hello, i'm from Spain and i've been following You for quite some time, the thing is that i've finally decided to buy a BB gun (4.5mm) and I wanna know which pistols fit me the best, This is what i'm looking for, I hope it helps:
-100-200 euros (more or less)
-Full metal
-Accurate af
-Reliable and durable
-CO2 is prefered but it would not matter if it's pump action
-don't really mind about the type of magazine
-good old 400fps or more
-I don't mind at all about blowback.
I think it is enough, thank You very much whether You respond or not.
I love your videos btw, greetings from Spain! Have a good day!
Out of interest, if you buy it in 12ft/lb .22 then swap out to a .177 won't it be shooting over 12ft/lb? The .22 uses more air to get the right velocity doesn't it? *Edit* you mention this about 3 minutes after I commented haha!
everything is listed but the pellet box, WHERE is it from! SOS! o/
Very nice video... I hope regulations change in India so that we too can enjoy this beauty.
Greetings from Canada Giles.
Here in Canada non FAC airguns are limited to 500 fps by law and are typically sold at 495 fps. I'm not familiar with the ft. lb. rating you use so my question is how many fps equates to 12 ft. lbs. with a .22 pellet?
I called the FX distributor for Canada yesterday and while they do offer the Impact, it is only available in the FAC version. If you can obtain the rifle "locked down" as you said, not to exeed 12 ft.lbs., why can't I get the same thing not to exeed 500 fps???
Any thoughts on this?
I currently use the Benjamin NP2 in .22 with a Hawke airmax sidewinder scope, but I would like to get something with far more accuracy.
I didn't mind the commedy bit and have enjoyed your videos for some time. Here's another thumbs up.
Edited: I guess I should have watched the whole video before I started typing this query. Can I assume then that 560 fps is 12 ft. lbs.? Darn it, that is 60 fps too much.
Any ideas? Perhaps deal with the factory directly on a custom build?
Kevin Parker the fps will depend on the weight of the pellet ??
Hi Darrin, are you making a statement or asking a question? I'll assume that's a question.
If an airgun produces a consistent volume of air at a consistent pressure (psi) for each and every shot, then the velocity will vary if you use assorted pellets of different weights. Lighter pellets would travel faster than heavier. The "energy" however would be the same. You can look up the formula to compute that if you wish.
That's why I consider the English method of standardizing energy to be superior for a law to Canada's method of standardizing velocity.
I just went through the 8 different brands and types of .22 pellets I have on hand and they range in weight from 15.43grn. for the heaviest down to 11.5 grn. for the lightest.
I don't have access to a chrono but just for the hell of it, let's say that my rifle shoots the RWS 15.43 match pellet at a muzzle velocity of 495 fps. That would be legal in Canada for a non FAC gun.
Now what happens if the R.C.M.P. seize my rifle to test it but they use a 14 grn. pellet instead, or worse yet an 11.5 grn. pellet. Now I can't tell you what fps. those lighter pellets would chrono, but I know it would exceed 500 fps. Presto, I just became a criminal.
Not a very good system to base a law on if you ask me!
I have since contacted the factory and they will custom build me a FX Impact in .22 that conforms to Canada's non FAC legislation. I will have to import it through the Canadian FX distributor and it won't be cheap, but at least it's an option.
Thanks for your response Darrin. I hope this answered your question.
Best wishes from Canada.
Hello again thanks for replying. Sorry to bug you but i am trying to get into hunting but there aren't many places around where I live. There is a farm at the top of my road and was wondering if you could give me any tips on how to get a permission, surely I can't just wonder up to his door with a air rifle and ask him? Thanks again
Sam
Hi Sam, Don't go anywhere that you don't have permission with a rifle, it may not end well. Its tricky, the farmer could like or dislike shooters so I don't have the golden answer. Maybe, print your details out and ask to shoot tins only in a field first. Build confidence, then ask if he has anything he needs doing. Just a thought. Best of luck. Giles
did you test the .177 for shot, good video Giles.
Yes Steve, its in the video. Thanks for watching. Giles
Still can't see the shot count for a .177? sorry
AirgunGearShow
starts and ends hilariously
Awesome video thanks
Thanks for watching Parminder. Giles
Great review Giles, nice to see someone standing up for .22, the Tony and Ted sketch very funny. Thanks. How would you rate it against the Pulsar?
I already asked. He won't do that comparison. Not hard to guess why :_(
What would the shot count be like at 12fpe in .177
you can get this at 20 flb in .30 outside the uk kinda just seems to make this seem less exciting :(