I wanted to preface that this is more of a rant than anything else, but I'm frustrated regardless.
I ordered my M3 04/28/21, and it arrived on my doorstep 07/22/21. This is my first PCP air rifle, but I've been an avid shooter and hunter for about 25 years. Knowing there'd be some wait for the M3, I ordered items like optics, different grip, bipod, and compressor ahead of time. I was definitely anxious to get the rifle in to say the least. Two of my friends ordered their M3s after I did, but got theirs first. Both got their rifles with some charge left in the tanks, so I found it a bit odd when mine arrived completely empty. I charged up the tank and test fired at 25 yards to zero my scope. M3 worked flawlessly and grouped well with some minor adjustments to the macro/micro adjustments Tuesday, when the rifle arrived. I stopped shooting for the evening with 125bar left in the tank. I checked it yesterday after work, and it went down to about 110 bar, but I chalked that up to potential temperature drop since it was slightly cooler, but out of curiosity, I filled the tank back to 250 bar around 9:00pm. Around midnight, it had dropped to about 200 bar.
I usually use soapy water to test for air leaks with cars and tires, but I didn't want to leave residue so I decided to use distilled water with iso rubbing alcohol and found a leak at the back of the power plenum. The leak can be seen in the video below, which I sent to Utah, where I purchased the rifle.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LcfQDiQfepSrhBby8
I called and spoke with a tech this morning, and he told me to dry fire the rifle several times, and to screw down the valve adjuster knob all the way in and then dry fire it and then back to current settings to see if the leak is still there. If there is still a leak, to call back.
As many others have voiced, I'm very disappointed in the QC of FX and starting to question my choice for first PCP. I have no issues with potentially needing to change out parts in terms of the work, but the fact that it left the factory this way, and then left Utah Air this way is a serious let down. I'm going to do the recommended tests tonight and see if I can get the o-rings to seat, which is what I assume I'm doing here, but I'd rathe be enjoying my rifle shooting it, not troubleshooting issues from the factory. I chose the M3 because of the perceived quality from FX, but that was before seeing all the various threads of issues here. I'll update findings after work, sorry for the rant.
Jerry
I ordered my M3 04/28/21, and it arrived on my doorstep 07/22/21. This is my first PCP air rifle, but I've been an avid shooter and hunter for about 25 years. Knowing there'd be some wait for the M3, I ordered items like optics, different grip, bipod, and compressor ahead of time. I was definitely anxious to get the rifle in to say the least. Two of my friends ordered their M3s after I did, but got theirs first. Both got their rifles with some charge left in the tanks, so I found it a bit odd when mine arrived completely empty. I charged up the tank and test fired at 25 yards to zero my scope. M3 worked flawlessly and grouped well with some minor adjustments to the macro/micro adjustments Tuesday, when the rifle arrived. I stopped shooting for the evening with 125bar left in the tank. I checked it yesterday after work, and it went down to about 110 bar, but I chalked that up to potential temperature drop since it was slightly cooler, but out of curiosity, I filled the tank back to 250 bar around 9:00pm. Around midnight, it had dropped to about 200 bar.
I usually use soapy water to test for air leaks with cars and tires, but I didn't want to leave residue so I decided to use distilled water with iso rubbing alcohol and found a leak at the back of the power plenum. The leak can be seen in the video below, which I sent to Utah, where I purchased the rifle.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LcfQDiQfepSrhBby8
I called and spoke with a tech this morning, and he told me to dry fire the rifle several times, and to screw down the valve adjuster knob all the way in and then dry fire it and then back to current settings to see if the leak is still there. If there is still a leak, to call back.
As many others have voiced, I'm very disappointed in the QC of FX and starting to question my choice for first PCP. I have no issues with potentially needing to change out parts in terms of the work, but the fact that it left the factory this way, and then left Utah Air this way is a serious let down. I'm going to do the recommended tests tonight and see if I can get the o-rings to seat, which is what I assume I'm doing here, but I'd rathe be enjoying my rifle shooting it, not troubleshooting issues from the factory. I chose the M3 because of the perceived quality from FX, but that was before seeing all the various threads of issues here. I'll update findings after work, sorry for the rant.
Jerry
