FX Streamline .22 who owns & loves it like me?

[Marc In Iowa]

... best bet for customer service will be airgun depot for these guns ... if pyramyd had them they would also be a good option

Interesting that Airgun Depot and Pyramid Air are part of the same company but AD sells FX and PA doesn't.

[tomiboy]

I tried everything I could as far as ammo and scopes.  I then called AOA and talked to a less than kind gent who chewed me out for shooting it so much and would not exchange it but if I paid the shipping both ways they would look at it.  To make a long story a bit shorter I just ask to return it and they told me I would have to pay a 15% restock fee.  I lost a bit over $265 all told.  The boss called me a couple days later and apologized for the chap I talked to and offered my restock fee back on my next purchase of a new gun. 
 Now I don't care for fusses so I have moved on.  I'm pleased to hear about others getting a great Streamline in 22 cal.  I bought a used 25 cal laminated off the yellow and it is everything any one could want.  Brian

  AIRGUN DEPOT ! ... never the place in AZ .... if this gun was available in .30 I would own 1 right now .. your best bet for customer service will be airgun depot for these guns ... if pyramyd had them they would also be a good option .. I have returned a lot of guns to them, and never had a problem .

This!!

[CatbirdSHV]

I tried everything I could as far as ammo and scopes.  I then called AOA and talked to a less than kind gent who chewed me out for shooting it so much and would not exchange it but if I paid the shipping both ways they would look at it.  To make a long story a bit shorter I just ask to return it and they told me I would have to pay a 15% restock fee.  I lost a bit over $265 all told.  The boss called me a couple days later and apologized for the chap I talked to and offered my restock fee back on my next purchase of a new gun. 
 Now I don't care for fusses so I have moved on.  I'm pleased to hear about others getting a great Streamline in 22 cal.  I bought a used 25 cal laminated off the yellow and it is everything any one could want.  Brian

  AIRGUN DEPOT ! ... never the place in AZ .... if this gun was available in .30 I would own 1 right now .. your best bet for customer service will be airgun depot for these guns ... if pyramyd had them they would also be a good option .. I have returned a lot of guns to them, and never had a problem .

This!!

I would be contacting FX corporate folks to find out if they support this kind of treatment.  My bet is they don't.  Maybe this kind of behavior is why they took over US distribution.

[Dan H]

Sorry to hear it Brian. Looks like you ran right into the well known Airazona Customer Service Wall.

Knife

well I guess we can chalk this up to = even with the  expensive better guns high end guns you can get a lemon ..air leaking ,and accuracy issues ..

[Marc In Iowa]

Hmph.

Just noticed that this $1000+ rifle comes with a 1 year warranty. Even Crosman now offers a 5 year warranty.

My GAMO Urban (paid $172 on sale) has a 5 year warranty.

[Dan H]

Hmph.

Just noticed that this $1000+ rifle comes with a 1 year warranty. Even Crosman now offers a 5 year warranty.

My GAMO Urban (paid $172 on sale) has a 5 year warranty.

I guess the synthetic stocks have a problem breaking from some resent research that I have done.... one of the main problems with FX is the tax rate in Sweden  ... a good chunk of the money goes for taxes on those guns ... making them more  expensive ... mag's cost way more than average also ...the advantage FX streamline has is weight ... I get the same accuracy out of my hatsan guns as the guy in the fx streamline youtube review was getting, and he is a good shooter ... so I know he was getting the correct results ..   

[Thiel]

Hey Sebastian, do you have power restrictions for air guns in Austria?

yes, ldc / silencers are strictly forbidden (shrouded barrels too). everything whats quiet down.
no restriction until 6mm pellets. .177 and .22 are allowed. (no power limit)
.25 is not free available.

[Johnsairmadness]

After I received my .22 Streamline, my Dad order one in .25. Both with syn. soft touch stocks. It was a total different beast. It had more recoil, resulting in harder to shoot due to the light weight of rifle. It wasn't near as accurate as my .22. My .22 doesn't move.  Also the butt pad was not even close to match the stock. And the stock had several blemishes. Ended up sending it back to Airgun Depot for a return.

[JoeKool]

Received my pellet shipment yesterday (6 tins of H&N Sniper Magnum .22 cal. 17.90 gr).  So naturally one has to test a tin for accuracy, energy, & velocity.  .22 cal. FX Streamline Walnut loves’m!  Target, 8 shot string chronograph results, and equipment pictured below (Rifle, Primos Gen. 2 shooting sticks, and Hill MK4 pump).  25 yards any flyer was 100% me.   Bulls consist of 5/8” red, 3/4”black, & 1” red.  Some 5, 3 , (1)single shot groups.  Groups don’t grow much out to 50 yards either.  All from a “too expensive, AOA purchased, non-leaking, accurate, FX”...  “I be dang"!

[JoeKool]

Just for fun 25 yards (not concentrating).  Same gun same pellets .  Flyers 100% all me.  Bagged 6 squirrels with head shots, doubt they’ll taste good.  Kind of skinny, lol!

[Dan H]

After I received my .22 Streamline, my Dad order one in .25. Both with syn. soft touch stocks. It was a total different beast. It had more recoil, resulting in harder to shoot due to the light weight of rifle. It wasn't near as accurate as my .22. My .22 doesn't move.  Also the butt pad was not even close to match the stock. And the stock had several blemishes. Ended up sending it back to Airgun Depot for a return.

ya know was kinda wondering how this light weight would work in the larger calibers ... hatsan bt65 carnivore .30 has some weight to it ,and I think it helps in accuracy .. the one I have stacks pellets at 50 yrds    ... sounds like this FX gun in  .22 would be ok ...glad you posted what you guys figured out ...

[RDB]

Good deal Joe!

Went by a local place today and they had the sniper lites. Just had to try some for the heck of it. Thought I might be pushing them to hard at around 920. Didn't punch any paper but there hitting what I aim at. What surprised me was they seem to shoot a little flatter than the jsb flavor. Launch a few at 100 yards and see what you think.

[JoeKool]

Good deal Joe!

Went by a local place today and they had the sniper lites. Just had to try some for the heck of it. Thought I might be pushing them to hard at around 920. Didn't punch any paper but there hitting what I aim at. What surprised me was they seem to shoot a little flatter than the jsb flavor. Launch a few at 100 yards and see what you think.

Thanks!
H&N Sniper pellets have been accurate for me the Sniper lights 14gr. fly @ 960 fps and are dead on, with about 29 fpe.  The Sniper Magnums 17.90 gr. fly @ 905 with 32 fpe and are fairy wind stable.  The Sniper Magnums mimic the performance of the JSB 18.13 verv closely at least in my rifle.  Weight similarities I suppose.  Soon I’ll post some 50 and 100 yard groups with both.  H&N Sniper Magnum vs JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy in .22 cal.

[Wayne52]

I've tried the Hunter Extremes and really didn't care for them. I still do better with JSB's against similar style pellets from H&N.  I might order me a couple tins of the Airarms pellets on my next order.

[JoeKool]

I've tried the Hunter Extremes and really didn't care for them. I still do better with JSB's against similar style pellets from H&N.  I might order me a couple tins of the Airarms pellets on my next order.

I now agree with you Mr. Wayne after shooting side by side comparative 5 shot groups with JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy(left) & H&N Sniper Magnums(right) with the FX Streamline .  Pictured below are 10 five shot groups with each pellet from 50 yards.  I first shot the H&N 17.90’s groups were not as tight as the groups with the JSB 18.13’s.  It’s said that smooth twist barrels were designed around JSB Exact’s.  Seemed true while and after shooting these groups back to back.  See for yourself, before and after pics.
(shot off bipod)

[Markez]

Sounds like you got a keeper good to hear I have a .25 in walnut
And it shoots the 25gr. about the same as you.
I read somewhere if you heat up the adjustment nut before you try
Turning it you won't strip it out. My Wildcat has the same adjustment
Nut not sure why the used such a weak piece for that. I too had the
Same screws back out on me. The .25 shot count isn't as good but I
Have an air max extreme compressor so I'm spoiled. I'm happy with
Mine it always shoots the same if I do my part.

[tomiboy]

Joe,

Have you tried the redesigned JSB 25 grains? They are supposed to be good. I have some, but it's too cold and snowy here to get out to try them!

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/jsb-redesigned-monster-pellets-22-200-ct?p=1420

[JoeKool]

Sounds like you got a keeper good to hear I have a .25 in walnut
And it shoots the 25gr. about the same as you.
I read somewhere if you heat up the adjustment nut before you try
Turning it you won't strip it out. My Wildcat has the same adjustment
Nut not sure why the used such a weak piece for that. I too had the
Same screws back out on me. The .25 shot count isn't as good but I
Have an air max extreme compressor so I'm spoiled. I'm happy with
Mine it always shoots the same if I do my part.

Yes applying heat does work, but I have long since replaced the hammer spring adjustment plug with a custom brass one.  It was made by a local machining shop and is much more user friendly for making adjustments.  FX probably didn’t want the original tampered with but...   Poo on that I tune my air rifles to my liking!

Joe,

Have you tried the redesigned JSB 25 grains? They are supposed to be good. I have some, but it's too cold and snowy here to get out to try them!

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/jsb-redesigned-monster-pellets-22-200-ct?p=1420

The heaviest pellets I’ve tried are the H&N Baracuda Match at 21.14gr.  They, on high power produced 33 fpe in the mid 800 fps.  I prefer 900ish fps due to flatter trajectories & less holdover.  I may try a tin of the 25 grain JSB’s some day but doubt I’ll care for the slow and heavy.  I’m more of a fast and hard hitter for a preferred pellet’s performance. JSB 18.13 & 15.89’s do it for me.
Thanks bro!

[CatbirdSHV]

Can someone point me to instructions on eliminating trigger creep on the Streamline?  The 2nd stage weight is perfect at 16 oz., but the creep is just not up to par.

[JoeKool]

Can someone point me to instructions on eliminating trigger creep on the Streamline?  The 2nd stage weight is perfect at 16 oz., but the creep is just not up to par.

It’s a FX Royale, but exactly like a Streamline trigger’s mechanics.  Hope this helps.  The guy in the video is Earnest Rowe.  He runs the new FX factory supply warehouse in the USA.  (North Carolina)  He knows his stuff when it comes to FX’s.