BobWright Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I have just been searching for FAC Air Rifles, to research, not to buy. I was disappointed to see the majority of them were less than 35ft lb...what is the point? Some were undisclosed and one was 50-80ft lb, but the majority out of 4 manufacturers were very underpowered for me, seeing as they are FAC. Anyone know of any manufacturers? plus which makes are the easiest to get uprated to FAC?...Some of them prices......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Depends on calibre, for .177 the most is probably about 30, .25 up to about 50. I would imagine at over that either consistency starts to drop off or the rifle becomes very hard/expensive to manufacture. For the same reason, be careful contemplating buying a non-FAC with a view to converting it. A gun designed to shoot accurately at 12 ft/lbs could just fall apart if pushed too far but that depends on the gun. You would need to check it out with a gunsmith for the specific gun you plan to upgrade as some guns are also fitted with anti-tamper devices to stop people doing this. Also bear in mind if it's a PCP you'll get less shots per charge. Besides that if you have a FAC then most people start to look at rim and centre fire if they want to extend the range they can shoot at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Up to 30ftlb is considered efficient use of the available amount of compressed air in the tank is the main reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 don`t know why you expect such big power from an air rifle.the fac air sits snugly between a normal air rifle and rimfire. too much power is a waste of air,hard to silence and takes a fairly hefty pellet so the blast of air does n`t blow it`s skirts out making it inaccurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 If you want that much power why not look at something like a .17 HMR or a .22LR with a good moderator, especially if you have your FAC? I use a moderated .22 and wouldn't go back to an air rifle except for roosting pigeons in an enclosed area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 why would you want 80 ft lb for a air rifle ? most of the rabbits you would be shooting would be under 60 yards if you need any more get a rimfire or a hmr as said above 30 ft lb as enough for a fac air and will be knocking bunnys out at some good range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 . I was disappointed to see the majority of them were less than 35ft lb...what is the point? Between 25-35ftlb is ample power for a fac air rifle,if your looking for more power than this get,a Hmr or .22Lr as already advised.Too much power will not compensate on getting basics right cant imagine why anyone would want a air rifle putting out 80ftlb ? I had one putting out 30ftlb and sent it back to get it reduced to 23ftlb, i found i had too many runners on 30 ft lb but once it was reduced,they just rolled over,and i shot a massive amount of rabbits in a three year period with that rifle and as already stated,you wount get a massive amount of shots with fac air,and you will find you may need to use,quite a heavy pellet,i always used Bisley magnums,did try Accupell but even at 23ftlb it blew the skirts out BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Perhaps he fancies one something like these; http://www.air-rifle.net/history/history.html ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Aware of a fair number of FAC Air rifles High power 50FP are mainly for States - Bench Resting where the Gun is often connected to Air bottle Which seems to be main use of them UK use is often around 30FP with .177 There are a growing number of FAC Rated pellets Around And around 40FP for .22 Yes main issue is shot count per fill But taking into account that on most shoots - you would be lucky to get 20-30 Shots - As the country get's more built upon - Air Gun's are coming into their own again BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 About 18/19ftb for .177 Around 28/35 for .22 Talk to guys that have used or own now. Regardless of what you read on the net or see on youtube the ave is as put above for UK hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) FAC air rifles, 177 30ftlb a bit OTT if you ask me that pellet has got to be shifting to put out that power.Its got to be an 11grn pellet doing 1100 fps that works out to be about 29 flb. Far too fast for any pellet that i know to be any where near accurate, should be more like 20ftlb. 22 cal well this is more like it, you can go up to 30grn or stick to you average weight pellet or a tad over say 18grn and be good at say 35 ftlb and the pellet doing about 950fps. with FAC air its all about the speed of the pellet some just will not go that fast. FAC air is good in some cases,it gives you the edge as far as correction for hold over at long range shots due to a flatter trajectory with practice it gives you more range, 60-70 even 100 yard shots with years of practice are more possible but at a cost. and just for the few i dont posses a tin hat, dont need one. you will find all your needs with some thing in the region of about 35flb as said before. there used to be a company not far from me that did 50cal air weapons at 300ftlb, but a tad OTT for the quarry your after,and pricey ATB Edited July 31, 2009 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyc Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I have just been searching for FAC Air Rifles, to research, not to buy. I was disappointed to see the majority of them were less than 35ft lb...what is the point? Some were undisclosed and one was 50-80ft lb, but the majority out of 4 manufacturers were very underpowered for me, seeing as they are FAC.Anyone know of any manufacturers? plus which makes are the easiest to get uprated to FAC?...Some of them prices......!! Bob W are u the same Bob that had that black pup off me??If so PM me your requirements and Ill give you the cheapest options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faisal Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 question is what is your quarry ? If you ever fancied shooting quarry that is big, then follow the link below http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/ and I figure to own one you 'll probably have to live out of UK as well. If you are only after UK quarry then whatever the others have said on this thread. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3ANO 24 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 hi i have a air riffle that can be uprated to reach the 80lb mark but at the moment its still just 12lb its for sale £500 daystate hunts man brass chamber the bloke who i bought it off said when i get my fac it can be uprated no problem at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Most `177 fac air-rifles are around the 17 to 20 ftlb range. Ive had a few FAC air in the past,and have now settled for my second .22 at 30 ftlb rapid 7.not to much and not to low.using bisley magnum pellets ,i find it a great tool to use,where my rimfire i find might be to much. also have a bog standard 22 rapid knocking out 12 ftlb. both get used when needed. As for power i wouldnt go above 30-35 ftlbs for air rifle, if you do,like the rest of the guys say, get a rimmy,,simple. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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