Dekers Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 OK, my Falcon FN 19 Skeleton which I bought new in about 2000 is in need of more work. Its not been the most reliable gun in the world throughout its life, but more problems now. I'm beginning to think it is time for a new gun, technology has changed a lot in the last 23 years. Let me be clear, this is a work gun, my Falcon has run between about 19-30ft lb throughout is life as circumstances dictated, it is currently running at 28, which works fine for the work it is generally doing now, that gives me a first zero around 12 yard and a zero of 58 yards with little more than an inch high between. The incredible thing is, despite the rifles assorted shortcomings, and having a barrel about as flexible as a bass guitar string, it has always been remarkably accurate. I was doing pigeons at several schools over the half term and knocking them down to 60 yards with no problem at all. So, I need a decent shot count, power to potentially 30 ft lb and ACCURACY! Suggestions appreciated please. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Dekers said: OK, my Falcon FN 19 Skeleton which I bought new in about 2000 is in need of more work. Its not been the most reliable gun in the world throughout its life, but more problems now. I'm beginning to think it is time for a new gun, technology has changed a lot in the last 23 years. Let me be clear, this is a work gun, my Falcon has run between about 19-30ft lb throughout is life as circumstances dictated, it is currently running at 28, which works fine for the work it is generally doing now, that gives me a first zero around 12 yard and a zero of 58 yards with little more than an inch high between. The incredible thing is, despite the rifles assorted shortcomings, and having a barrel about as flexible as a bass guitar string, it has always been remarkably accurate. I was doing pigeons at several schools over the half term and knocking them down to 60 yards with no problem at all. So, I need a decent shot count, power to potentially 30 ft lb and ACCURACY! Suggestions appreciated please. Many thanks. Air Arms S510 FAC? I have the S410 version at 28 ft/lb Edited February 25, 2023 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Hello, is that bottle or air tube, being your falcon is lighter than most fac air rifles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidelever Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 I run an Air Arms S410 Xtra @28ft/lb very accurate and quiet,usually get 50 shots per fill. Had a very good BSA Superten before same power but with a buddy bottle I had more shot per fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, is that bottle or air tube, being your falcon is lighter than most fac air rifles On board reservoir, and skeleton stock, so yes, it is very light. At 28Ftlb I get about 32 full power shots, its beginning to tail off there, but that's 4 full mags and is ok (I could do with a few more just the same). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Rapid 7 , the original and best ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Gameking said: Rapid 7 , the original and best ! I had one of those as well, I had 2 x FAC Air, sold the Rapid about 8 months back, how daft is that, so gone from 2 to none! Rapid is great and likely to last a long time, but I'm looking for more modern technology now! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 gunpower stealth .22 or .25 lots of shots and easy to adjust the power my .25 f.a.c. will do 8ft1lbs to 34 1/2 ft1lbs unregulated or 34 1/2 ft1lbs regulated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Dekers said: On board reservoir, and skeleton stock, so yes, it is very light. At 28Ftlb I get about 32 full power shots, its beginning to tail off there, but that's 4 full mags and is ok (I could do with a few more just the same). Hello, you will not get much lighter than you falcon, those fac rifles with air tubes tend to be around 6.5 LLB, shot count up to 50 shots per fill, a friend has a HW 100 doing 27 ft llb and like Steve's AA 510 it's very slick loading ,that's 7.5 LLB, what's your budget ? Have you thought to get your falcon serviced ? Edited February 25, 2023 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, you will not get much lighter than you falcon, those fac rifles with air tubes tend to be around 6.5 LLB, shot count up to 50 shots per fill, a friend has a HW 100 doing 27 ft llb, that's 7.5 LLB, what's your budget ? Have you thought to get your falcon serviced ? I'm looking to get it fixed, it has a couple of issues, not sure if this will be possible or cost effective, so thinking it may be time to invest in something newer. No sure, but I seem to remember my Falcon is about 5.8 lb, someone will know, whatever, it is very light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dekers said: I'm looking to get it fixed, it has a couple of issues, not sure if this will be possible or cost effective, so thinking it may be time to invest in something newer. No sure, but I seem to remember my Falcon is about 5.8 lb, someone will know, whatever, it is very light! Hello, my book says just over 6llb, something newer ? There are some very nice fac rifles now away from the heavy rapids, good luck with your choice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 A mates mate has an XS (?) something or other. He was telling me it puts out some incredible ft/Ibs and he‘d pinged one rabbit at 105 yds the other night and his mate killed it with a head shot. I’ll get in touch with him and see if I can get more detailed info’; I was up a ladder when he was telling me over the phone so was a bit distracted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 49 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Air Arms S510 FAC? I have the S410 version at 28 ft/lb The S510, even regged, only gives around 40 shots at full power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Fx use aluminium air tubes and carbon bottles these make the gun very light . I would suggest you take a look at the fx range probably a wildcat as its more compact and simpler than some of the other fx models . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Look on for sale page Fx cyclone on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, sam triple said: Look on for sale page Fx cyclone on there it was Dave- G i think he had an f.a.c. cyclone for sale a full kit very good rifles if you get the older one's with the solid barrel Edited February 25, 2023 by scarecrow243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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