I note that in the specs of the M3 it says in the barrel spec. “ MATCH GRADE” . This is not written in all other rifles specs with Superior liners in them. Does this mean we have the introduction of an other new liner ?
Well.... strange that FX official site only mentions “Match Grade” in the Impact M3 speccification ! I hope FX will give us a clarification in this thread.
You probably thinking free floating barrel is another new barrel/liner for the impact. Lol no its not. Free floating barrel means the barrel is free floating by not having a barrel band attach to stable it.
I thought the M3 liner had no o-rings anymore but a carbon sleeve ala Ernest Rowe’s. Only connection of this combi is in the breech hence free floating ?
Ok to make this clear. It doesnt matter if the liner/barrel has o rings or is touching the shroud. Free floating means the only thing holding the liner/barrel in place is the receiver. The impact liner/barrel is free floating because it it held by the receiver only. When the gun is shoot, it will vibrate but the liner/barrel will not touch the air tube or bottle. The benjamin marauder is another example of free floating. The marauder has a barrel band. But the barrel/shroud is center in the band and does not touch it. That is why it is also a free floating barrel even though the marauder also have a o ring holding it to the shroud. Think of the shroud and barrel become one and only the receiver is holding it in place. You guys should look into why some manufacturers make free floating barrel and what is the benefit vs a non free floating barrel to get a understanding.
can someone open up their M3 shroud and take a look to confirm? Unless they invented a completely different barrel system but I’m sure they will tell everyone about it if they did.