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Description:
The FX Wildcat MKIII Compact is a premium Swedish-made PCP (pre-charged pneumatic) bullpup air rifle.
It’s the shorter, lighter version of FX’s popular Wildcat platform, designed for excellent maneuverability while still delivering strong accuracy and power.
Key Specs & Features (Compact / 500 mm barrel version)
Design: True bullpup layout with sidelever action. The compact size comes from placing the action toward the rear, letting you keep a useful barrel length in a short package.
Barrel: 500 mm (≈19.7") Superior Smooth Twist X (STX) — FX’s high-quality, swappable liner system. Easy to change calibers or optimize for slugs.
Air System: 230 cc aluminum tube (the standard Compact). Fill pressure 230 bar (≈3,335 psi). Dual pressure gauges (cylinder + regulator).
Power & Tuning: Externally adjustable AMP regulator + a convenient rear power adjuster with 7 macro positions and micro-adjustment. Very user-friendly for dialing power up or down.
Other highlights: Crisp two-stage adjustable trigger, Picatinny rail, moderator-ready threading (½" UNF), manual safety, synthetic stock. Comes with a hard case.
Why You Should it
Here’s why this rifle stands out and is worth considering:
Outstanding compactness without major compromises — You get a short, handy rifle that’s easy to carry, shoulder quickly, and maneuver in brush or tight spaces, yet it still has enough barrel length for good velocity and efficiency.
Excellent accuracy and consistency — The STX barrel + regulated system produces tight groups and low shot-to-shot variation. Reviewers regularly report sub-MOA performance with good pellets or slugs (after tuning).
Great trigger and ergonomics — The two-stage trigger is light, crisp, and highly praised. The bullpup balance makes it one of the better offhand-shooting PCPs available.
User-friendly tuning — The rear power wheel and external regulator let you easily adjust for different ammo or situations (plinking vs. hunting) without complicated disassembly.
Strong real-world hunting/pest control performance — Light weight + short length = comfortable all-day carry. It hits hard enough for small-to-medium game depending on caliber and tune, and many owners call it one of their favorite hunting PCPs.
Premium build at a relatively accessible price — High-quality materials and engineering from FX, but generally more affordable than their flagship Impact models while still delivering top-tier performance in a practical package.
Versatile platform — Swappable barrel liners, power adjustment, and the ability to add a good moderator make it adaptable for backyard plinking, target shooting, or serious field use.
Summary
Bottom line: Buy it if you want a light, short, accurate, and fun-to-shoot bullpup PCP that excels at hunting and general use without the bulk or higher cost of more competition-oriented rifles.
It’s especially appealing if maneuverability and offhand handling matter to you.
It’s not the absolute cheapest option, and it uses a fill probe (not a quick-connect), but for most shooters who value quality, compactness, and performance, the Wildcat MKIII Compact is a very strong choice.
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