FX Wildcat MkIII
FX Airguns AB · Rifle · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Wildcat MkIII, FX Wildcat MK3
Overview
The FX Wildcat MkIII is a Swedish pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle in a compact bullpup layout, chambered for .22 (5.5mm) and other pellet and slug calibers. It uses a sidelever-cocking action feeding from a removable rotary magazine, dual FX AMP regulators with externally adjustable power, and the FX Smooth Twist X barrel system. Popular for hunting and off-hand field target shooting, it balances a short overall length with high shot-count consistency.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 890 mm (35.04") |
| Barrel Length | 700 mm (27.56") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable Match |
| Magazine Capacity | 18 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 262 m/s (860 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 54 J (40 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 70 m (77 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Sidelever Cocking, Dual Amp Regulators, External Power Adjustment, Smooth Twist X Barrel, Carbon Fiber Air Bottle, Removable Rotary Magazine, Picatinny Optics Rail, Shrouded Barrel
Variants
- FX Wildcat MkIII Compact - Compact
- FX Wildcat MkIII Sniper - Long Barrel
- FX Wildcat MkIII BT - Bottle
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Origin
Country of origin: Sweden
Notes
Offered in 4.5mm (.177), 5.5mm (.22), 6.35mm (.25) and 7.62mm (.30). Sold in Compact (tube) and BT/Sniper (carbon-fiber bottle) configurations; barrel lengths and shot counts vary by version. Specifications listed reflect a typical .22 Sniper configuration.
Background
FX Airguns of Sweden built its reputation on the Smooth Twist barrel concept; the Wildcat bullpup line became one of the brand's best-selling hunting PCPs, with the MkIII adding the AMP regulator system and power plenum.