Good decisions outstanding build quality are always topics of discussion. I had an early generation Crown, and it was a constant frustration because of changing POI. I assume they have improved the design to something a bit more robust. The challenge with using a thin, flimsy liner is to have a very strong and stable way of maintaining it, and their manufacturing process demands such material. Liners have been around forever, and are often used in restoring old and damaged rifle and shotgun barrels. But, those are pressed in place permanently. The process of pressing the rifling profile in from the outside is not new either, just another form of hammer forging, but using very thin metal to avoid the heavy and expensive hammer forge. The FX design of combining a liner, sleeve, and shroud may be brilliant, but, like other innovative designs, its practical application can be challenging. My guess, other makers recognize that many shooters prefer a simpler, more robust rifle, and right or wrong, don't really like the liner system.I couldn't say it better.
Some people can't get over that FX has overrun the market because of good decisions and outstanding build quality and manufacturing on their part. All FX has to do is keep cranking out killer products that people like and they will keep all the others in the dust trying to play catch up. It's evident because everyone including Daystate, AirArms, and HW, Brocock, LCS, & (insert any manufacture you want here) are trying to get in on the FX Impact Marketshare with their crap copies that no one wants.
I love watching it as it drives people to compete, and we all win in the end.
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