FX Anyone got there FX DRS in yet??

[Vetmx]

Been doing some pesting with the Classic. There is one thing that I have to mention that is so refreshing with a conventional rifle compared to a bullpup. Scope height. Engaging close to medium range targets with a bullpup is a pain in the butt. We get used to it because we have no choice. But then you do the same style shooting with a conventional style rifle with a scope not towering over the bore and think my god, this is so easy.

 

[Mr.H]

Just a little update because there is another topic going on about slow first shots. My gun came set 2% below the plateau. I am not going to poke my reg with a stick by playing with it. I’m just going to continue shooting it and see if things improve with my first shot. Right now my DRS is competing with my Zbroia for a slot in my safe. The DRS has an advantage because it shoots an 18gr the speed my Zbroia shoots a 16gr. But as of now the DRS is lacking in the first shot category. Just to be clear, I think blowing off a few shots in the dirt before you shoot is absolutely BS. If I had to do it with the seven other brands of guns I own, there might be some validity to it. But I don’t. The DRS had been sitting 24 hours, 837, 853, 859, 864. Target velocity is the 865-870fps range. My Zbroia has been in the safe for six months, 856, 855, 862, 862. Target velocity is 860-865fps. I will give the gun more break in time before I just assume that this is an issue that FX just can’t overcome with their guns. WARNING!!! @MongooseV8 DO NOT LOOK AT THIS PICTURE!!!

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Which model is your Zbroia? I don't recognize your scope, either.

 

[Tack Driver]

My .22 DRS is on the way, cant wait!

My experience with FX:
Impact M3 sniper .25...perfect
Panthera 700 .22...perfect
Crown MKII 500 .25 synthetic...perfect
Crown MkII 600 .22 saber chassis...perfect

100% so far but I buy new and from people who test guns before they ship

 

[Vetmx]

Which model is your Zbroia? I don't recognize your scope, either.

Hortitsia

 

[Vetmx]

Headed to my parents tomorrow. My dad is a walnut stock guru. I think he’ll like the DRS.

 

[Peashooter]

Nice PIC @Vetmx

 

[Vetmx]

Nice PIC @Vetmx

Thanks. I like the gun so I gave it some love. I had a Hawke scope on it but the dang thing is so light I had to dig into my bloated airgun scope stash and find something heavier. Never thought I would ever say that with an airgun. It’s a feather. Thinking about a heavier mod also. But I don’t want the gun to start handling weird.

 

[MongooseV8]

Thanks. I like the gun so I gave it some love. I had a Hawke scope on it but the dang thing is so light I had to dig into my bloated airgun scope stash and find something heavier. Never thought I would ever say that with an airgun. It’s a feather. Thinking about a heavier mod also. But I don’t want the gun to start handling weird.

Wait, did you add a forend cap, sling studs, and refinish it? Your previous pic is a standard walnut?

 

[Vetmx]

Yes. Refinish, front swivel stud and some black paint. The wood is quite remarkable. I was staring at the gun while filling it a couple days ago and really took notice that it had some real nice grain. I wondered if I could get it to pop. It did. The picture doesn’t do it justice. F plastic.

 

[MongooseV8]

Yes. Refinish, front swivel stud and some black paint. The wood is quite remarkable. I was staring at the gun while filling it a couple days ago and really took notice that it had some real nice grain. I wondered if I could get it to pop. It did. The picture doesn’t do it justice. F plastic.

What finish did you use it turned out great? Pics never catch the grain in a nice wood stock, so I can use my imagination.

 

[Vetmx]

I always use Tru Oil. It’s not convenient or quick but it’s for guns and holds up to solvents and other stuff that guns go through. Here’s another picture.

 

[coastal drifter]

Good looking rifle, classic. Have you got a nice sling for it?

 

[MongooseV8]

Tru-Oil is my favorite finish too but Cali banned it several years ago. Here is a stock I did way back with Tru-Oil.

 

[Leatherman]

The matte finish on the walnut stock doesn’t do justice for any grain on wood. It also doesn’t fill the grain which the Tru Oil does. Your faux nose cap looks great and is a lot easier than attaching a real one like I did. Nice job.. I also get what you say about the rifle being too light weight. My maple stock added about 7 ounces over the classic synthetic stock which helped but I’m thinking of adding some more weight in the forearm under the barrel . I am loving the conventional rifle feel of this DRS too.

 

[Vetmx]

I was getting nervous because it just kept sucking up the Tru Oil and it was very blotchy for a while. But it eventually started to even out. I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that its light weight makes for an active gun from the bench. But, it’s not a bench gun even though it’s so comfortable shooting it from the bags. I have to keep reminding myself of that when I start stretching the distance.

 

[Vetmx]

Good looking rifle, classic. Have you got a nice sling for it?

I have a pile of slings but I think I’ll use a leather one I made when I was a kid in shop.

 

[R0B]

Anyone else think that the comb is too low on the walnut DRS?. I'm not very impressed with mine.

 

[keesbo]

I always use Tru Oil. It’s not convenient or quick but it’s for guns and holds up to solvents and other stuff that guns go through. Here’s another picture.

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A black gauge would look great

 

[Vetmx]

A black gauge would look great

You are correct. If I ever have to degas the gun for some reason, I’ll put that on my list. Hopefully this version of their gun has the 1/8 gauge threads and not the M8.

 

[Vetmx]

Anyone else think that the comb is too low on the walnut DRS?. I'm not very impressed with mine.

No. I just mounted my scope as low as possible and still have plenty of magazine clearance. I have zero interest in their pic rail for this gun. It’s fine the way it is.