Hi everyone literally just joined I have a question regarding a brand new fx compact 12ft lbs I have just purchased never owned one before I must admit to being a bit nervous herd a lot about leaks and being sent off and coming back with the same leaks so on etc, but caution to the wind it just felt right when I picked it up, so to the point can anyone give be some advice on weather to clean the barrel before shooting or not heard a lot about you should or should not etc and any tips tricks to get the best out of the gun and hopefully get some great groups out of it any advice will be gravely appreciated.
if you get a leak they are easy to fix, barrel cleaning is the same as all other rifles, if you use dirty pellets it could foul up so it would hurt to clean it from time to time, but after a clean bear in mind you will need to "condition" the barrel with a few pellets before it will group like a lazer again.
I got a new one about 6 weeks ago and it wouldnt group very well at 30yrds with .177 jsb 8.44 so I swapped out the valve housing as I heard that the spring could bind up. that solved the grouping and I was able to get it up to 11.4FPE (from 10.2)
Then it dumped all of its air - turned out the valve "Delrin" seat wasnt delrin - is a hard rubber oring, mine came off so the brass collar was loose. I swapped it for a standard valve pin and its worked perfectly since,
So the UK versions as standard leave a little to be desired, but are easily fixed
Mind you not as bad as my wildcat - when I got that it maxxed out on hammer pos 7 at 8FPE, this has been fettled and tweaked and is on 11.7 with jsb 18g. and is super consistent.
I wouldn't want anyone messing about with my FX's -so if you have any issues let me know.
My main point here is that as the FX's are so well designed and made - they are a delight to work on
I got a new one about 6 weeks ago and it wouldnt group very well at 30yrds with .177 jsb 8.44 so I swapped out the valve housing as I heard that the spring could bind up. that solved the grouping and I was able to get it up to 11.4FPE (from 10.2)
Then it dumped all of its air - turned out the valve "Delrin" seat wasnt delrin - is a hard rubber oring, mine came off so the brass collar was loose. I swapped it for a standard valve pin and its worked perfectly since,
So the UK versions as standard leave a little to be desired, but are easily fixed
Mind you not as bad as my wildcat - when I got that it maxxed out on hammer pos 7 at 8FPE, this has been fettled and tweaked and is on 11.7 with jsb 18g. and is super consistent.
I wouldn't want anyone messing about with my FX's -so if you have any issues let me know.
My main point here is that as the FX's are so well designed and made - they are a delight to work on
Also I got the Saber tactial butt pad and rail for mine - well worth it, made it even easir to use, and easier to hold on target after each shot
Hi thanks for the reply, yes I’ve ordered the saber tactical Swiss rail for the compact got a bag riser on order from the wife for Christmas and a but pad
I’m ok with working on them I bought with doing my own thing with it like you said I don’t want anyone messing with mine either lol, good to have a contact for any help I’m sure I’ll be in touch thanks again for replying,
I’m ok with working on them I bought with doing my own thing with it like you said I don’t want anyone messing with mine either lol, good to have a contact for any help I’m sure I’ll be in touch thanks again for replying,
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