Fx Royale 500 - Feedback Prior to Purchase

"TonyT"The FX moderator does not do a good job of silencing the report of the FX500. I would consider having AOA installing a Huggett although that will add to the length of an already long gun. The Huggettt on my Airwolf 25 makes it dead quiet - all one hears is the sound of the pellet hitting the target. In contrast the factory moderator on myFX400 only moderates but does not silence the rifles report.

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I had a different experience. The Wolverine B Hi-lite in .25 that I had with a Hugget was remarkably louder than my Royale 500 with the stock moderator. Would be interested to hear others opinions also.

Don't you just love those "long brown boxes"? Now you know where my user name came from. I saw some said it was loud but I didn't want to get in that argument. My Daystate MCT is a bit quieter, my Verminator with a full Huggett Shroud is a bit quieter (.22) BUT the 500 isn't loud! If you go to the Extreme Bench Rest in October you will meet Frederick Axelson. (FX Owner) He will tell you not to clean the barrel unless it stops hitting what you aim at. Even then check to make sure you haven't changed the power wheel or you changed magnification. I truly think it's bulletproof! I've had my first about 3 years. I've cleaned the outside but not the barrel. My friend Scott has a 500 with about 40,000 rounds thru it & just had his first problem. He took it apart to really clean it & found a damaged pin in the cocking mechanism. Still never cleaned the barrel. I can already tell you are loving it. Welcome to the dark side!

Awesome SBKnives, always great to see another vote of confidence from a first time Royale user as a testament to how incredibly accurate they are. Can't wait to see some pictures of groups and certainly some pictures of the gun in that beautiful laminate stock! Enjoy in good health! Now that you've received it and it's turned out to be a good experience I can say that I hope I helped influence your decision haha. Happy shooting, don't forget the pics!

Regards,
Cliff

Just too pretty!

That laminate is gorgeous. SBKnives where did you order yours?

I think you all have convinced me Royale 500 is the way to go.

 Awesome gun. BTW, over 80 shots per fill (they all come regulated now) and the fill is 220 bar, not 230 or 250 on some other comparable .25 rifles. Nothing to not like about it, except perhaps the length. Hope it arrives soon. Enjoy the Royale 500!

"chasdicapua" Awesome gun. BTW, over 80 shots per fill (they all come regulated now) and the fill is 220 bar, not 230 or 250 on some other comparable .25 rifles. Nothing to not like about it, except perhaps the length. Hope it arrives soon. Enjoy the Royale 500!

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You can fill to 250 bar with the regulator installed, just like the FX Boss and Bobcat MKII.
The breech is also used for unregulated Royales, hence the 220 bar marking to prevent valve lock.
I fill my Boss to 250 bar and the R400 regulated to 230 bar, the indicated maximum working pressure for the 500cc (250b) and 400cc (232b) bottles.

Two words: LOVE MINE!!

There's a knockoff on Ebay. $150 for 3 of them and they load easier. 
edit: I don't know if they've got them in .25 yet. sorry man. 
You could get a single load insert and skip the mag entirely.