FX Maverick Sniper vs Compact - What's your choice?

FX Maverick Airgun​

The FX Maverick is purpose-built from the ground up with heavier pellet and slug shooting in mind. The Maverick features the largest power plenum yet on an FX rifle with the latest FX innovation, dual regulators!

The Dual FX AMP Regulators are brilliant in their concept and execution. The first regulator pre-reduces the pressure in preparation for the second regulator. This provides less stress on the second regulator and achieves a more constant output pressure with fewer standard deviations. Both AMP Regulators can be adjusted externally and should be adjusted in harmony with each other (maintaining a 30-40 BAR difference between the 1st & 2nd regulator).

The Dual Regulators work in tandem with the large 89cc Power Plenum. This large plenum, paired proportionately with the correct porting and valving, allows for a more consistent working pressure to be delivered. FX Maverick owners also have the option of picking up the FX Maverick Slug Power Kit. This kit includes a heavier hammer and slug pin probes that allow for even more power and velocities for heavier projectiles.

The Maverick utilizes the same rear power adjuster that was first introduced with the FX Wildcat MKIII. This breakthrough hammer adjuster allows for both micro and macro adjustments using the same dial which allows the Maverick to be fully adjusted in harmony with the Dual AMP Regulators for the chosen caliber and projectile.

Like all modern FX Airguns, the Maverick utilizes the world-class Smooth Twist X (STX) Interchangeable Barrel & Liner System. All FX Mavericks ship with Superior STX Standard liners, perfect for shooting pellets, hybrid slugs, and lighter weight slugs. Additional liners are available to tailor to different projectiles.

The Maverick has a more tactical body which will allow for aftermarket components to be added for further customization. All Mavericks have 20 MOA built into the picatinny scope rail, multiple picatinny accessory rails, standard AR grips and feature the rear FX buttpad. The FX Maverick has a customizable platform with the FX world-class accuracy and adjustability you have come to expect. It delivers all the accuracy and power that the FX Impact offers, but at a lower price point. The Maverick itself will remind shooters of both the FX Impact and FX Wildcat. Like a perfect blend of the two rifles, it offers the absolute best of both worlds.

Maverick Compact
Comes with 300 cc carbon fiber bottle and 500 mm barrel.
Maverick Sniper
Comes with 580 cc carbon fiber bottle and 700 mm barrel.
Maverick VP Edition
Comes with 400 cc aluminum bottle and 600 mm barrel.

Which model would you choose?
If you own one, let us know what you think!


The FX Maverick Specifications​

COCKING SYSTEMForward positioned sidelever
MAGAZINE TYPERemovable high capacity
22 shot when Cal .177
18 shot when Cal .22
16 shot when Cal .25
13 shot when Cal .30
STOCKAluminum chassis
Picatinny accessory rail
Adjustable recoil-pad
CALIBER4,5 (.177)
5,5 (.22)
6,35 (.25)
7,62 (.30)
BARRELFX Smooth Twist X Superior Liner
*all except caliber 4,5 which use STX.
Compact:
4,5 (.177) Length 500 mm
5,5 (.22) Length 500 mm
6,35 (.25) Length 500 mm
7,62 (.30) Length 500 mm
Sniper:
5,5 (.22) Length 700 mm
6,35 (.25) Length 700 mm
7,62 (.30) Length 700 mm
VP Edition:
5,5 (.22) Length 600 mm
6,35 (.25) Length 600 mm
7,62 (.30) Length 600 mm
SHOT CAPACITYCompact:
4,5 (.177)
≈ 180 shots
5,5 (.22):
≈ 110 shots with 18,1gr pellet @ 860fps
6,35 (.25):
≈ 70 shots with 25,4 pellet @ 895fps
7,62 (.30):
≈ 35 shots with 44,8gr pellet @ 860fps.
Sniper:
5,5 (.22):
≈ 270 shots with 18,1gr pellet @ 860fps
6,35 (.25):
≈ 170 shots with 25,4 pellet @ 895fps
7,62 (.30):
≈ 90 shots with 44,8gr pellet @ 860fps.
VP Edition:
5,5 (.22):
≈ 160 shots with 18,1gr pellet @ 860fps
6,35 (.25):
≈ 100 shots with 25,4 pellet @ 895fps
7,62 (.30):
≈ 55 shots with 44,8gr pellet @ 860fps.
FILL PRESSUREMax 250 bar (3600 psi)
*all except VP Edition which Max is
230 Bar (3300 psi)
SAFETYSwitch style
OPTICSPicatinny scope mount With 20 MOA angle
MUZZLEBuilt-In Shroud system
(variations may occur depending on the country).
PRESSURE GAUGEOne for airtube pressure
One for regulator pressure
TRIGGERAdjustable match trigger
ENERGYCompact
4,5 (.177): up to 27 Joule – 20ft/lbs.
5,5 (.22): up to 75 Joule – 55ft/lbs
with 33,9gr pellet@856fps
6,35 (.25): up to 90 Joule – 66ft/lbs
with 43,5gr slug@825fps
7,62 (.30): up to 128 Joule – 95ft/lbs
with 65,5gr slug@810fps
VP Edition:
5,5 (.22): up to 90 Joule – 67ft/lbs
with 33,9gr pellet@945fps
6,35 (.25): up to 107 Joule – 79ft/lbs
with 38,5gr slug@964fps
7,62 (.30): up to 145 Joule – 107ft/lbs
with 65,5gr slug @859fps
Sniper:
5,5 (.22): up to 96 Joule – 71ft/lbs
with 33,9gr pellet@968fps
6,35 (.25): up to 115 Joule – 85ft/lbs
with 38,5gr slug@995fps
7,62 (.30): up to 157 Joule – 116ft/lbs
with 65,5gr slug@895fps

* Maximum muzzle energy obtained using the FX Maverick Slug Power Kit, sold separately
AIR CAPACITYCompact: 300 cc
Sniper: 580 cc
VP Edition: 400 cc
AIR CYLINDERRemovable
Carbon fiber wrapped
*all except VP version which is aluminum
LENGTHCompact: 700 mm
Sniper: 915 mm
VP Edition: 800 mm
WEIGHTCompact: 2,9 kg
Sniper: 3,3 kg
VP Edition: 3,4 kg
CHARGINGFoster Quick Disconnect
MORE FEATURESPower adjuster (hammer spring tension),
Interchangeable Caliber System,
Dual AMP Regulators, fully adjustable.
Dual side accessory rails.

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I owned a Maverick compact and I thought it was an excellent pcp. From my understanding, the Sniper version is just the same except it's longer and has a better efficiency on making power.
For example, I tuned my compact .22 for 58 ft-lbs but I had a heavy hammer, stiffer spring, slug probe, and higher reg pressure. I also had to open up the transfer port just little. I noticed the Sniper version can be tuned to that power but with the stock hammer, stock spring, slug probe, and at a much lower reg pressure.
If anyone has/had both, let us know if this is true. If I had to choose, I would go with the Sniper version
 
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I have a .22 Maverick with a 600mm barrel. I purchased the VP model then purchased a factory 300cc bottle for 150 bucks . Gives me good efficiency and almost compact size . And I have 2 bottles for less than the other models cost. I'm shooting 25.4gr at 915 fps . Little under 50 fpe and my second reg is barely over 100 bar . It weighs 6lb 11oz w the 300cc tank and has good shot count 👍
 
I don’t have one yet but a .30 wildcat is almost certainly in my future. If I buy new, I’m leaning towards the VP with 600mm barrel and I’ll add carbon fiber tank later. I think that will be just about perfect for size, power and range. The other option is to buy used, and then I’ll end up with whatever caliber and length the best deal is on, and I’ll buy the .30 kit, I haven’t looked too much but not sure if the 600mm is available or if I’ll have to choose between 500 and 700. Or if it ever goes on sale for 20% off it’ll be new 600mm VP for sure!
 
I bought the vp in 25. Had cf bottles at home. Then bought the 500 and 700 mm barrels. I now have it set up with 700cc cf tank and 700 mm barrel. Tack driver with great shot count. I’ll put on a 480cc tank with 500mm for iguana hunting. I have 2 more 480cc tanks for hot swap when out in the field. Love this gun and cannot see any reason to upgrade to an impact as the natural progression would normally be. the modularity of this gun and almost boring accuracy make it one of my favorites in my collection.
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