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FX Impact M3 Compact, Bronze PCP Air Rifle

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Swedish manufacturer FX Airguns continues to turn out new models, blending power and accuracy into a very small package with the new Impact M3 Compact! Featuring a 500mm barrel and an overall length of just 25", the Compact only comes up short in one area, and that's the length!  A stubby 300cc removable carbon fiber bottle is the only other departure from the standard Impact, and still provides a solid shot count despite the small size. 

From a 250 BAR fill, you can expect up to 150 shots in .177, 110 shots in .22, 70 shots in .25 and 30 shots in .30 caliber.  With plenty of energy to accompany those shot counts, you can expect up to 25 FPE in .177, 45 FPE in .22, 60 FPE in .25 and a whopping 80 FPE in .30!  Long time fans and followers of the Impact platform may recall that early versions of the standard size rifle produced about those same specs, with a longer barrel and larger air cylinder.  FX is able to achieve this impressive stat line thanks to the power plenum 720!  Increasing the firing chamber volume to 72cc along with new valving allows for these impressive numbers that simply couldn't be achieved before this innovation.

As of early 2022, FX Introduced the Impact M3 with the new rear Power Block. The power plenum stages the power capabilities of the FX Impact, the rear block handles that transfer of power much like a car’s carburetor. FX has completely redesigned the rear block and the valve house which allows for better air flow, efficiency, and power potential.
The Power Block will be especially useful for those who desire to shoot heavy slugs. The pressure in the plenum can better translate to the pressure behind the slug upon firing, allowing higher speeds and power. Those shooting heavy slugs are encouraged to add the FX Impact Tungsten Hammer weight to also allow for higher working pressures.

Of course, the rest of the rifle packs all the innovation the Impact is known for.  This includes dual AMP regulators, external hammer spring adjustment and valve control. This creates the new Quick Tune System!  The Compact still utilizes the Smooth Twist X Superior barrel liner system, which has proven to be astonishingly accurate. This means you can easily change out calibers and liners. You can even turn your Impact Compact into a standard size Impact if you so desire.  The possibilities are truly endless with this platform!

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FX Impact M3 Compact, Bronze PCP Air Rifle

  • 500mm FX Smooth Twist X Superior (STX) Barrel System
  • Power Block, redesigned rear block
  • End of shroud is threaded 1/2" x 20 to accept a moderator (not included)
  • Interchangeable Calibers and Barrel Liners (Sold Separately)
  • 250 BAR (3,625 PSI) Max Fill Pressure
  • Equipped with the 72cc Power Plenum 720 - allowing for an even wider range of power adjustment
  • .22 and .25 cal M3's feature Dual transfer ports - one optimized for pellets, one for slugs
  • Male Quick Disconnect Fitting
  • Reversible Forward Mounted Sidelever Cocking
  • Removable 300cc Carbon Fiber Air Cylinder (Additional Cylinders Sold Separately)
  • Picatinny/Weaver Scope Mounting Rail with 20 MOA Compensation 
  • Picatinny accessory rails below cylinder and on each side of the forearm
  • Two Stage Adjustable, Match Trigger
  • Improved, Wika dual pressure gauges: one for air cylinder pressure, one for second regulator pressure. First regulator has a standard FX gauge. 
  • Featuring the new FX Quick Tune System for nearly tool-free tuning
  • Dual Externally Adjustable AMP (Adjustable Match Precision) Regulator
  • Externally Adjustable Hammer Spring Tension with Macro and Micro adjustments 
  • Externally Adjustable Valve Control
  • Height Adjustable Rubber buttpad
  • AR15 style Hogue pistol grip
  • AR15 style manual safety
  • Side Shot Magazine Capacity:  38 rds. in .177, 28 rds. in .22, 25 rds. in .25, 21 rds. in .30
  • Maximum Muzzle Energy: 25 FPE in .177, 45 FPE in .22, 60 FPE in .25, 80 FPE in .30
  • Includes one side shot magazine and 3 year transferable warranty

Tech Note: While the manual states the M3 models are capable of 300 BAR fill pressures, this is only achievable with aftermarket carbon fiber bottles. The current factory bottles from FX that are included on the rifles are rated for 250 BAR fill pressures and should not be filled over this pressure.

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Specifications

Max Velocity
900 fps
Grip
Ambi
Color
Bronze
Scopeable
Weaver/Picatinny
Overall Length
25.0"
Buttplate
Adjustable
Function
Repeater
Weight
6.1 lbs
Safety
Manual
Suggested for
Small game hunting/target practice
Caliber
.22 (5.5mm)
Muzzle Energy
45 ft/lbs
Loudness
4-Medium-High
Barrel Length
19.68"
Shot Capacity
28
Barrel
Rifled
Front Sights
none
Rear Sights
none
Trigger
Two-stage adjustable
Action
Sidelever
Powerplant
Pre-charged pneumatic
Max Shots per Fill
110
Body Type
Rifle
Fixed/adj. power
Multiple settings
Cylinder Size
300 cc
Shrouded
Yes
Operating Pressure
3625 PSI / 250 BAR

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Gun is awesome, have a mk2 and figure I would play with 177 for a bit and change it. Lol I have not changed it. Still shooting in 177. Luckily tins are in 500.

Not sure, all my fx guns are nice.

Just buy one and enjoy yourself, never stop having fun. Thats what matters

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Very accurate, perfect trigger, low report, 28 shot mag, being able to make so many adjustments, the quality, easy to shoot offhand even in this compact version. Fx makes the best rifles in the world.

I would have liked more of the rifle to be bronze instead just the middle part.

While the price is very high you do get what you pay for. If I could do it over again I would not buy the cheaper guns and start out with only the FX guns.

Gitano34 Sep 17, 2023

You get what you pay for! FX other guns are like comparing a luxury car to an everyday sedan. These are a luxury line of guns that nobody is forcing you to buy so stop hating cuz you can't afford it, and just let it be.

Michael May 13, 2023

Barrel liners are only a little over a 100, the whole Barrel system is 350, I agree its expensive but no one is forcing you to buy it, and if you own an FX gun you'd understand why there expensive, nothing out there compares to the quality, versatility, accuracy, Shot count and aftermarket parts to make it custom to how you like it, maybe handle one and shoot it before you put the brand down.

Mitchell Mar 30, 2023

I've had my .22 cal FX Dreamline for a couple years now, and my particular gun is nothing but quality and accuracy. My son and I can shoot dime-size groups with it all day (using JSB 18.1 grain pellets). It's sad that others have had such a bad time, but I have nothing but adulations for FX and my gun!

Matt May 13, 2022

the price isnt High, Its ridiculous. Every accessory, every piece cost 10 times more than what it should be. Barrel liners are like $350+ with that then a few extra caliber barrels in different lengths, the barrel liners, decent scope, moderator, bipod, you would be over $5000. Its a whole system to make money

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5

Great upgrades from previous versions.

Gun came with a small charge of air from factory. About 200 bar. The Gun, during the scope set up, made it to 20 shots and then began a bleed out till tank was empty. Quality control from FX is going down hill. I bought a Nexus scope and had to return it for repair just upon initial inspection. They have a top line product with C- rated quality control department. I have apprehensions now on Fx products bought "off the shelf". I may have to go back to buying only through the Tuning Services.

Great gun but I'm concerned about quality control issues which really hit consumers.

nervous twitch Jun 11, 2023

I ordered a Mavcerick sniper .30 cal everything was good to go no scratches nothing great quality control !!!!

Charly Dec 23, 2022

I am total agreed with Keith on the FX quality controls... Those airguns cost 2-3 times much more than the regular riffles. I recently bought the Impact M3+power block with barrel tensioner front rest installed in .25cal which is the latest out of the FX factory from Utah Airgun. When I received the riffle has internal air leaks badly 20-30bar leaks in less than 24hours when in full 250bar, I test shooting on FX Hybrid slug 26gr grouping impacted all over the place it does not matter what velocity I tuned it to will not grouping at all. Called FX Airgun USA talk to tech support and they recommend to send the riffle back to them for repair, FX Airgun USA still have my riffle there as of 12-23-2022. (My riffle has been in their service Dept. for 2 and halve weeks already). Hopefully I should get my M3 back soon. My first FX air gun I bought few years back has the same air leaks issued. Due to my personal experience with FX air gun quality control I will rate them with 3 stars.

Roy H Aug 31, 2022

Zero issues with new 25 cal. Perfect in all aspects. Shoots hole in hole, if I do my job with stock tune. I did add a few add-ons not because It needed them, I just wanted them. In fact, this is such of a great air gun, I will be recieving a new Maverick Compact in 22 cal, with 30 cal mag and barrel kit (compact) with more goodies today, 8/31/22 I dont get why you guys are claiming to have such bad luck when my experience has been stellar. Anyways, hope it all works out for those being salty.

Matt May 13, 2022

Yeah Im good. Its a marketing ploy to sell you every piece you need at outrageous cost. Daystate, Brocock, R.A.W. shoot just as good if not better and dont cost $5000 total to have a couple different setups

Phillip Jan 21, 2022

100% Ordered a Streamline Classic GRS, and the barrel would slide forward when the probe pushed a pellet into the breech. After fixing that, the gun wouldn't group at all and shot consistency was all over the place. The barrel drooped horribly and the little plastic ring that FX uses to try and correct this seemed to force the barrel upward beyond level. It went back. Bought a maverick Sniper in .30 and it was so rough and stiff cocking it felt like something was binding. It arrived with the 1st reg @ 125 bar and the 2nd reg wide open. Gun wouldn't gain velocity regardless of hammer spring preload adjustment if 2nd reg was set to over 125bar, maxed out @ 935fps avg with fx hybrids when the maverick should easily be able to average 960 without being maxed out and should be able to run higher than 125bar on 2nd reg. FX is not the FX it used to be. My Wildcat Mk III is a dream, my Impact mk II has been a nickle and dime unreliable gun but even it is better than anything lately.

Thomas Oct 13, 2021

Any gun at this price should be automatically tuned and leak-tested, period. some of the smaller shops do this and send you a shot card. I understand it delays the delivery a couple of days but who cares it beats problems both for dealers and buyers.

William Aug 02, 2021

I also ran into issues. I will now pay for tuning procedure during order. This will have Pyramid "tune" and any defects will get stopped before the rifle is shipped to me. Previous experieince tells me to have them find the issues before back and forth shipping and other dialogue, to avoid further expense.

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I like everything about this rifle. It's super accurate, powerful, and was worth the wait. I own 2 AirForce .25 rifle and others and this is now my favorite. Just cannot put it down. Super compact. I placed a Helix scope on top and it gives me all the distance I need to hit my targets. Cannot wait to try those new Fx slugs. Every bit of this rifle is worth it. Don't hesitate, get yours now.

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When I purchased my rifle, I was sent the wrong magazine. I received a .22 cal mag instead of a .30 cal mag. Disappointed to say the least. Trying to load this rifle one pellet a time without a mag is a pain in the but. The guys at Pyramyd air said it was shipped like that from the manufacture. When I got on the phone with them, they handled my case and contacted the Fx warehouse directly. I truly don't know who to blame, but I've had my rifle since December 27th and a month has passed and I still haven't gotten my magazine. I was forced to buy one until my original mag arrive. Still pissed off and I hope it arrives soon. Would have given a 5 star, but this was a big blunder.

Jaime Jul 10, 2021

I am on your side. You spent $2,000 plus tax to line the pockets of Pyramyd. To hear that Pyramyd Air could not have had you send in the .22 magazine in exchange for a .30 caliber magazine. Really Pyramyd did NOTHING? Just a phone call? Wow pyramyd, shame shame on you. They made you buy a .30 mag? That is like ordering a steak rare and getting it medium rare with no knife or fork. How long did pyramyd take before you actually got the correct magazine? I am disappointed for you and to hear that a successful outfit that makes millions of dollars annually cannot take the high road. Leupold offers a lifetime warranty, if it gets broken they will fix it without a receipt whether or not you are the original owner, putting the client first over mishaps or their cost.

t-rex Feb 28, 2021

Should of give this 5 stars, it was not the guns fault the wrong mag. was sent.

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