Description
The FX Wildcat MkIII is the third generation of FX Airguns’ compact hunting bullpup, a regulated pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle with the forward side-lever and Smooth Twist X barrel system. This is the .22 (5.5 mm) BT Sniper version with the 700 mm barrel and 580 cc carbon-fibre bottle, removable, feeding from FX’s 18-shot Side-Shot magazine. The BT versions add the 89 cc Power Plenum in the stock and dual AMP regulators for slugs and heavy pellets. It suits off-hand and field hunting where a short, well-balanced rifle is wanted.
Features
- 580 cc carbon-fibre bottle, removable, 250 bar fill, Quick-charge MkII (Foster).
- Dual FX AMP regulators with 89 cc Power Plenum; rear power adjuster with 7 presets plus micro/macro adjustment.
- FX Smooth Twist X barrel with Superior STX liner, 700 mm; built-in shroud with 1/2″ UNF thread.
- 18-shot FX Side-Shot magazine in .22; forward-positioned side-lever above the trigger.
- Two-stage adjustable match trigger, manual safety, Picatinny optics rail.
- Synthetic soft-touch stock; overall length 890 mm.
- Importer-quoted maximum energy in .22: 93 J (69 ft/lb).
- Includes rifle, STX barrel liners and magazines. Optics, mounts and the FX Wildcat Slug Power Kit sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Wildcat MkIII Sniper, BT VP and BT Sniper?
The Sniper has a 300 cc fixed aluminium cylinder and single AMP regulator; the BT VP has a removable 400 cc aluminium bottle; the BT Sniper a removable 580 cc carbon-fibre bottle. Both BT versions add the 89 cc Power Plenum and dual AMP regulators. This listing is the BT Sniper.
How many shots does the magazine hold?
18 in .22 (22 in .177, 18 in .22, 16 in .25, 13 in .30).
Which magazines fit the Wildcat MkIII?
The FX Side-Shot magazine supplied with the rifle and the FX SS Mega side-shot magazines listed below.
Licensing
Air rifles of this type are firearms in Australia. They are supplied only to holders of a current Australian firearms licence of the appropriate category, together with a valid Permit to Acquire where one is required in your state. Interstate purchases are transferred dealer-to-dealer. 3 Gun Tactical, Licensed Firearms Dealer 50001578, Tingalpa QLD.
Specifications sourced from FX Airguns (fxairguns.com) and the Australian importer SJS Trading (fxairguns.com.au). Product photography is the importer’s and may show a scope that is not included.






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