FX Repair in the U.S.

[PasadenaMike]

My fx wildcat mk3 was repaired by FX USA. Yes I had to send it back 3 times but they fixed it.

[Yogi]

Don't beat yourself up. Like most platforms FX is not for everyone.  FX platforms are more geared towards the seasoned air gunners that like to work on them and modify them with optional power accessories and such.  They don't typically come highly refined and ready to shoot at their max potential right out of the box like some other platforms may.  Maybe try a different platform from another maker.  There are plenty of great guns out there.

That doesn't make a lot of sense. FX airguns are among the most expensive that exist - why would they require "air gunners that like to work on them and modify them with optional power accessories and such" or "typically come highly refined and ready to shoot at their max potential right out of the box"?

Do you think FX would agree with these statements? Not by a longshot.

Actually, I tried everything else before I settled on FX. I owned at least a dozen rifles from Air Force, BSA, Daystate, Cricket - I can't remember them all. I sold all but my FX Wildcat and Crown because they are

- regulated
- extremely smooth and refined
- the most accurate of all, but a substantial margin

In fact, the Crown is *the most accurate rifle of any kind I have ever owned* - it will shoot .25" 50Y groups all day long.

(Ok, my Tikka in .17HMR does that too, but it's the only one.)

This issue is about FX US service, not FX airguns.

Your comments are all wet.

The guys at the range that shoot 200 yard 1/2 Moa with their FX guns are always debating wether to change their hammer spring pressure of their regulator  pressure.  Seems different slugs benefit with all the changes.  Yes FX airguns are VERY accurate.
FWIW-The president of FX and his son shoot at the RMAC competition with extremely highly modified air guns. 
If you want a set it and forget it airgun, get a springer....

-Y

PS any manufacture product can be improved upon, even FX airguns.

[triggertreat]

Don't beat yourself up. Like most platforms FX is not for everyone.  FX platforms are more geared towards the seasoned air gunners that like to work on them and modify them with optional power accessories and such.  They don't typically come highly refined and ready to shoot at their max potential right out of the box like some other platforms may.  Maybe try a different platform from another maker.  There are plenty of great guns out there.

That doesn't make a lot of sense. FX airguns are among the most expensive that exist - why would they require "air gunners that like to work on them and modify them with optional power accessories and such" or "typically come highly refined and ready to shoot at their max potential right out of the box"?

Do you think FX would agree with these statements? Not by a longshot.

Actually, I tried everything else before I settled on FX. I owned at least a dozen rifles from Air Force, BSA, Daystate, Cricket - I can't remember them all. I sold all but my FX Wildcat and Crown because they are

- regulated
- extremely smooth and refined
- the most accurate of all, but a substantial margin

In fact, the Crown is *the most accurate rifle of any kind I have ever owned* - it will shoot .25" 50Y groups all day long.

(Ok, my Tikka in .17HMR does that too, but it's the only one.)

This issue is about FX US service, not FX airguns.

Your comments are all wet.

Like all other comments this is just my opinion and experience.  Opinions are not worth much, especially to an opposing opinion.  Most FX air guns are great shooters right out of the box and is why they are so highly sought after.  FX also offers many aftermarket enhancements that some FX owners appreciate that can take their FX guns beyond their default retail potential.  I wish you much luck with getting yours like you like it.

[PaulFWI]

The guys at the range that shoot 200 yard 1/2 Moa with their FX guns are always debating wether to change their hammer spring pressure of their regulator  pressure.  Seems different slugs benefit with all the changes.  Yes FX airguns are VERY accurate.
FWIW-The president of FX and his son shoot at the RMAC competition with extremely highly modified air guns. 
If you want a set it and forget it airgun, get a springer....

-Y

PS any manufacture product can be improved upon, even FX airguns.

I think you missed the point. The guy I was replying to was implying that FX guns need more work to get them to shoot than other brands. But that's not true at all.

I've never done a single thing, nothing, no mod, no tweak to any of the three FX air rifles I've owned (still own two), and they outshot ever other brand.

Want to shoot an airgun at 200Y? Yes, then, OF COURSE you must do some work! DUH!

[PaulFWI]

Like all other comments this is just my opinion and experience.  Opinions are not worth much, especially to an opposing opinion.  Most FX air guns are great shooters right out of the box and is why they are so highly sought after.  FX also offers many aftermarket enhancements that some FX owners appreciate that can take their FX guns beyond their default retail potential.  I wish you much luck with getting yours like you like it.

This statement I agree with.

I was only stating that, out of the box, FX guns are the most smooth, well-built, accurate, and trouble-free of all the high-end PCPs I've tried.

[Yogi]

Like all other comments this is just my opinion and experience.  Opinions are not worth much, especially to an opposing opinion.  Most FX air guns are great shooters right out of the box and is why they are so highly sought after.  FX also offers many aftermarket enhancements that some FX owners appreciate that can take their FX guns beyond their default retail potential.  I wish you much luck with getting yours like you like it.

This statement I agree with.

I was only stating that, out of the box, FX guns are the most smooth, well-built, accurate, and trouble-free of all the high-end PCPs I've tried.

My understanding is, I'm a springer guy so this is all second hand knowledge from hanging around SERIOUS PCP shooters, that all PCP's need to have their o-rings changed regularly.  Maybe once a year ,maybe once every 2 years ,but all PCP's will eventually leak sooner rather than later.
If I were you, and I am glad that I am not, I would send it to Utah Airguns or Motorhead.

-Y