I decided I want to try and shoot .22 airgun in PRS competition. Where I am, you can only shoot a .22 in competition (.25's or .30's airguns are NOT allowed).
Please provide your $.02 with an option and logic for your pick.
Considerations:
1. Dynamic .22- I pretty much ruled out an FX dynamic as I think it is a shame there is no cheek rest option on the air rifle (although aftermarket will likely pick it up sooner or later). Although I like the higher shot count.
2. FX Impact M3 .22 barrel kit and slug liner - I currently have a .25 FX Impact M3 with the power block and it shoots excellent. However, I have only shot pellets out of the gun to date. So I would look at the .22 barrel kit and a slug liner and use the existing M3 for .22 comp. Note I already have the ST arca rail on the gun. I like the gun is compact.
3. FX Panthera - this is a potential option, but there are some considerations. As per my back story below, I was not a big fan of the long 700mm barrel on the crown I owned. The issue with going to a 600mm barrel would be the reduced power potential. Also not liking the shot count on the Panthera.
4. Cost - it isn't a signficant consideration. Although, I am Irish, so keep that in mind
Back Story:
Crown Continuum (.22):
- I owned a FX crown Continuum (not 2) in .22 with the 700mm. Wish I never sold it becasue man did it shoot good. However, I sold it for two reasons...
1. It was near maxed out with 25.39 gr pellets at 900 fps.
2. I found the barrel like a broom stick and I knocked it a few times on the furnace and walls moving it around the safe etc.
FX Impact M3 (.25):
1. I exclusively shoot pellets out of the airgun.
2. Not sure I want to be changing back and forth between calibers on the M3? Which would mean the M3 would end up pretty much soley a .22 slug gun.
3. Does the power block FX impact M3 have enough juice to even throw .22 36 grain slugs arounbd 1000 fps?
Options:
1. Convert existing M3 to .22 in a 70mm or 800mm and shoot slugs? Likely won't want to switch back and forth between .22 and .25.
2. Get a Panthera / Dynamic (with arca) in 700mm? Length and shot count / no cheek rest.
3. Get a Panthera / Dynamic (with arca) in 600mm? Power potential.
4. Wait until FX releases its next model and see if it has better shot count AND a cheek riser / rest in one package. I am already getting older.
Please provide your $.02 with an option and logic for your pick.
Considerations:
1. Dynamic .22- I pretty much ruled out an FX dynamic as I think it is a shame there is no cheek rest option on the air rifle (although aftermarket will likely pick it up sooner or later). Although I like the higher shot count.
2. FX Impact M3 .22 barrel kit and slug liner - I currently have a .25 FX Impact M3 with the power block and it shoots excellent. However, I have only shot pellets out of the gun to date. So I would look at the .22 barrel kit and a slug liner and use the existing M3 for .22 comp. Note I already have the ST arca rail on the gun. I like the gun is compact.
3. FX Panthera - this is a potential option, but there are some considerations. As per my back story below, I was not a big fan of the long 700mm barrel on the crown I owned. The issue with going to a 600mm barrel would be the reduced power potential. Also not liking the shot count on the Panthera.
4. Cost - it isn't a signficant consideration. Although, I am Irish, so keep that in mind
Back Story:
Crown Continuum (.22):
- I owned a FX crown Continuum (not 2) in .22 with the 700mm. Wish I never sold it becasue man did it shoot good. However, I sold it for two reasons...
1. It was near maxed out with 25.39 gr pellets at 900 fps.
2. I found the barrel like a broom stick and I knocked it a few times on the furnace and walls moving it around the safe etc.
FX Impact M3 (.25):
1. I exclusively shoot pellets out of the airgun.
2. Not sure I want to be changing back and forth between calibers on the M3? Which would mean the M3 would end up pretty much soley a .22 slug gun.
3. Does the power block FX impact M3 have enough juice to even throw .22 36 grain slugs arounbd 1000 fps?
Options:
1. Convert existing M3 to .22 in a 70mm or 800mm and shoot slugs? Likely won't want to switch back and forth between .22 and .25.
2. Get a Panthera / Dynamic (with arca) in 700mm? Length and shot count / no cheek rest.
3. Get a Panthera / Dynamic (with arca) in 600mm? Power potential.
4. Wait until FX releases its next model and see if it has better shot count AND a cheek riser / rest in one package. I am already getting older.
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