FX - DRS press release (Pro, Classic, Sub12)
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Seems very small ????
Spec still read as a UPGRADE UPGRADE UPGRADE on many parts of this rig.
Tinker toy fiddling paying even more $$$ to get what the manufacturer should sell as a top shelf finished product from the onset.
JMO ...
Tinker toy fiddling paying even more $$$ to get what the manufacturer should sell as a top shelf finished product from the onset.
JMO ...
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Well you will be surprised how little we pea shooters actually need,even FAC pea shooters.
When i first got my Vulcan 3 it came with,,,,,,, Eeee i cant say assembled wrong, it was assembled wrong and then also made wrong so not something AGN could weasel out off easy, i firmly believe they knew this at the factory and just went along with it.
So yeah while i like my Vulcan 3 i am in no hurry to get another AGN rifleCUZ that thing, not really something i or others should ever see.
Anyways the result was there was 0 plenum in it, or at the MAX the 3-4 CC there might be in the hole in the end " cap )
Anyway i shot it several times before i saw that and the rifle actually shot pretty good, though i might only have shot pellets.
Anyway going from that 0 plenum or damn close, to the 90 CC or whatever the Vulcan 3 have in small plenum setup, absolutely no change in performance..
I am a bit sad even the rail to put on top of the dove tail rail is a extra, IMO something like that should come with the rifle.
Okay maybe most of us addicts have both dovetail and other scope rings ready at hand, but that's just us.
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All you have to do is reintroduce a proven winner such as the Axsor or Tarantula. Make it regged and sidelever for the current market. Here are photos to reference:
www.airgunnation.com
You already charge a boatload for your guns. This upgrade would be no different, as your customers are already accustomed to 3K rigs.
Wish I snagged the one above.
PCP Rifle - Like new FX Trantula .22
Fx Trantula .22 with 8 shot clip and moderator $750 plus shipping Email tstray 52 @ yahoo.com
www.airgunnation.com You already charge a boatload for your guns. This upgrade would be no different, as your customers are already accustomed to 3K rigs.
Wish I snagged the one above.
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Zero interest in sub 12 but it is sweet looking and no doubt that it won’t be long and a fac version will be out.
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Will it be able to be made to produce more energy? It would be cool if you could go from sub 12 FTP to a USA 16-20 FTP level. And then return to the sub 12 level. With the amount of adjustabilty FX puts into their rifles I would assume so. Thus adding to it's versatile resale value.
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I'll be the dissenting opinion and not just to be contrary....their decision to release a sub12fpe airgun is awesome. In recent years the industry has seen lots and lots and lots of focus on more power, bigger fpe, bigger bore, heavier projectiles...Kinda nice to see that they put some R&D and time and effort into a true airgun at traditional airgun fpe. And not more of the same, "let's make an air powered rimfire" that we've seen so much of lately.
I'd sell off my high power airguns before I'd sell off my low power stuff. With that thought, I just realized that my highest powered airgun (only 45-50fpe) gets shot the least.
I'd sell off my high power airguns before I'd sell off my low power stuff. With that thought, I just realized that my highest powered airgun (only 45-50fpe) gets shot the least.
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While I agree with Franklink about a purpose built sub 12 and not a dumbed down cannon, I don’t think a .22 shooting a 15gr pellet 880fps is a high powered gun. Hell, a Disco did it 20 years ago and it was as basic as basic gets. A high powered .22 is one that will push a MRD as fast as it takes. What will make me get out my credit card is if the gun can just be average. Not a slingshot and not a cannon.
edit: I absolutely cannot show a picture of this gun to my dad. This gun will probably be how I can get my BSA Ultra back from him.
edit: I absolutely cannot show a picture of this gun to my dad. This gun will probably be how I can get my BSA Ultra back from him.
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Exactly, I think one that shoots .22 cal 18.1 at 880 would be great. It would also be “back to the future” like the Streamline, Royale, DS Huntsman, Cricket mini Carbine, Taipan Mutant…. And the list goes on. Perhaps FX is looking to break into WFTF and/or AAFTA. They aren’t and haven’t been there yet…
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I skimmed through again, and read your first comment, I must have missed it the first time. My first perusal of this announcement discussion left me with the general sense that everybody was a wanting oodles more power.
But yep yep, 27-34fpe in a .22 is still on the somewhat low end of power, as I rate them. But it's also a pretty saturated market. For years most .22 PCPs were right there.
Most of my PCPs are set up for AAfTA, so just shy of 20fpe. My first <12fpe PCP came after numerous 18-19fpe guns and made lots of smiles.
Realistically, even in the US where power is not regulated by the powers that be, tons of airgunners are living in a subdivision with 30 yards in the back yard. Ie, <12 fpe is what would actually be most appropriate for MANY of us.
I read of guys loading up to go shoot at the range and just feel sad for them. If shooting airguns as a hobby (not competition) meant I was loading up to go to a range, I'd find a different hobby.
So I feel there's a market for decent <12 fpe airguns, even in the US, so long as guys can quit their
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