FLEX .30 Field test and review

[Nomadic Pirate]

OK than, this is my little cameo appearance on the PCP gate.






1st impression of the gun is that the build is complete quality, solid no nonsense carbine this one is.



been raining a lot but I did some shooting yesterday to get aqquinted with the rifle,

The trigger is crazy crisp and light ( I'll definitely need much more practice before trying for serious groups and definitely for hunting )

......I got several shots off before I was ready, groups at 50 yards even than where a rugged hole unless I messed something up, accuracy is definitely there even in the early stages.

The bolt action is precise, very professional work there.




the gun is remarcabely quiet for this power level, the sound signature very different than any other rifle I've shot, almost metallic.

the noise of the pellet hitting the target is significantly louder than the gun.


I like that the design and the Weaver rail lets you, with low rings to get the scope pretty much right on the barrel ( to me that is very important )




The fact that you can use any type of AR15 furnitures is pretty cool too about this gun, can personalise it the way you want.

both barrel and probe are removable so you can go from .30 to .25 in minutes.

only had yesterday with the gun, but weather and project permitting I'll put some serious time on her and eventually take her hunting.

 

[30cal]

Hey welcome back! That gun is looking good so far. I like how they mount the stock lower than the barrel and use smaller mags so that you can get the scope down where it belongs. I wish more air guns would do this. How hard is the bolt to cock? The large knob makes me think it may be rather stiff.

 

[Ronin001]

Nice... Was wondering if you were going to get this rifle to play with.

Hey look a magazine thats only $15 how is that possible to all you other air gun manufactures..

 

[Jay85]

Haha, why sell at $15 when they know we will pay the $100 for a magazine? Really though would be nice. Seems like an awesome rifle! 

 

[ajshoots]

Is WAR making there own .30 magazines?? If they are the .30 marauder mags that Lloyd makes, they are $40 each.

 

[Ronin001]

I know the WAR Flex is designed to use Marauder Magazine now for the 30 cal I guess it is an aftermarket Benjamin Magazine 30 cal. Still an aftermarket .30 magazine price is still only $40 half that Daystate, FX and little less than half with RAW at $72. When WAR come out with 25 and 22 barrels etc... it will use the $15 Benjamin M. magazines. 

 

[ajshoots]

Yes, I know that the Flex uses mrod mags. I was wondering if they were making there own .30 mags or just using Lloyds? Either way, the .30 mags use a .25 housing and a new inner wheel and clear cover is made to make it .30.

 

[Ronin001]

oh sorry... I miss read

 

[FearnLoading]

Good to see you back manny. Do let us know how she shoots. Can't wait to hear more about the flex from you. 

 

[Gunnertrones]

Man, look at that serial number!

 

[Nomadic Pirate]

"FearnLoading"Good to see you back manny. Do let us know how she shoots. Can't wait to hear more about the flex from you.

as I mentioned the trigger is Phenomenal,
accuracy is great, even with me making mistakes and not being used to the trigger it's hard not to make a 7 shot rugged hole at 50 yards, the shot count is darn good too, seems that those guns are optimized to really not waste air and that makes them pretty quiet too.

pouring here and I'm running out of pellets, have to wait for the Pyramyd order to come in and the weather to switch

 

[Ronin001]

Manny,
Can you give measurements on the gun: stock collapsed, uncollapsed, with and with out LDC?

 

[Nomadic Pirate]

"Ronin001"Manny,
Can you give measurements on the gun: stock collapsed, uncollapsed, with and with out LDC?

Will do, it's been pouring here so taking pictures is a pain, as it clears and dries I'll cover all bases

 

[Ronin001]

ajshoots,
I emailed Travis and the initial shipment of guns do have Lloyds magazines but WAR has started making there own and will be shipping/selling with the rifles in the near future.

.25 barrel kit will cost $230... (thats a good price)

(Manny, sorry Im not trying to hijack your post/review)

 

[Nomadic Pirate]

No, go ahead any info is good,
no worries brother

 

[Windmeister]

Manny, 

Got to agree 100% on the trigger, it's spectacular. It's almost like going from Budweiser too something from Stone Brewery, all of a sudden the bud taste like carbonated urine.

It's so crisp and predictable, it also teaches you good gun habits, like keeping your finger off the trigger before you ready to shoot. I also found that I am more relaxed and my hand and trigger finger is much less tense during the shot cycle.

 

[SomalinThai]

Just wondering if anyone has a weight on one of these? I know they will differ based on what ar furniture is on them, but wanted to get an idea.

 

[fe7565]

Looks customizable like the FX Impact as far as caliber swap, AR-grip, tactical accessories options. Price for a high-end option model is close to $1900. Hope to see more about its performance in the future. Good to see a "Made in the USA" high-quality rifle and the personalized prompt customer service that comes with that, but wonder if the FX Impact will give the Flex a run for the money....or vice-versa?

 

[Nomadic Pirate]

"SomalinThai"Just wondering if anyone has a weight on one of these? I know they will differ based on what ar furniture is on them, but wanted to get an idea.

8 pounds, 

 

[steeve]

Main thing I am thinking is that barrel looks verrrry short. So wondering about velocity and accuracy. The FX Impact barrel goes all the way back to the Butt, so has much more length. Otherwise gun looks good