Tuning FX Impact barrel stiffener, by FX

[Corvid_hunter]

I was just watching the latest Matt Dubber video and he mentioned that FX will be offering a barrel stiffener made by Hein Froman. He picked up his 700mm barreled MKII by the barrel with this new add on installed. I took a screen shot from the video. He didn't mention when it would be available to purchase.

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Fx Crown needs this. I've made an older smooth twist barrel with a tensioned shroud. But a new stx would be nice

 

[ram2jeep]

I love my FX brand but if you ever hear soon that really means 6 to 9 months out. I’m still waiting on the slug liner for the .35 and the big bore tuner. I’m hoping it will be much sooner and that they will offer the stiffener for allllll their calibers.

 

[Airgunmann]

Why in the hell would you ever need to handle a gun like that if mine doesn't shift point of impact with a sleeve and tensioned I mean get ruff with stuff and I can see walking threw the woods something could hit the barrel but I'm usually pretty careful when I got a good amount of money tied up in something like a pellet gun or even a nice PB correct me if I'm wrong but jeez

 

[FelixS]

Why in the hell would you ever need to handle a gun like that if mine doesn't shift point of impact with a sleeve and tensioned I mean get ruff with stuff and I can see walking threw the woods something could hit the barrel but I'm usually pretty careful when I got a good amount of money tied up in something like a pellet gun or even a nice PB correct me if I'm wrong but jeez

It's to demonstrate the feature.

 

[qball]

This is definitely a worthy upgrade for my MK2PP!!! Well, I hope it will fit the MK2 or I'm buying the M4?

 

[Airgunmann]

Ok I understand that it was for demonstration but won't it change harmonics if you're getting good groups with out it I'd be interested in seeing some accuracy tests. If it fits MK2 I might try it also. My point was when I got slot of money in to something I'm more careful with it but yes I'd be willing to give it a try given it doesn't cost a arm and leg 

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

This should only improve harmonics. Change, yes. 

 

[qball]

It’s just a small aluminum block with a clamp plus a carbon tube so it shouldn’t cost an arm and leg or someone else will make something similar for cheaper.

 

[whitetail17]

Is the aluminum block to go against the gun, lock with set screws, then add the carbon sleeve of the barrel , tensioned by the moderator? Does this then take the tension pressure off the only set screw that holds the barrel in place back by the magazine? And also remove the tension pressure against the front on the gun? I believe that piece is only support by a couple mounting screws.

If so , this would stiffen the barrel , but still have movement right where barrel enters the gun and supported by an O-rings.

Does anyone know any more about this and how it works?

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Sounds about right. I can't figure anything else if it only clamps on 

 

[Airisking]

Hi guys I'm new to the form and pcp air guns my second purchase will be FX impact M3 .30 or .35 I watched this video today definitely a must for me.

 

[coloradochris]

I love Matt’s videos Re:800mm barrel kits BUT this teaser is driving me nuts. Anyone else with me ?? come on Sweden,,,when do we get the opportunity to upgrade.. I’m ready I’ll take two M2 22. & M3 25.. Love to hear from anyone with any solid info.. Thanks 

 

[corny]

They have been talking about this tensioning system for the better part of a year now. 


from what I could gather. The design replaces the small barrel block with a redesigned block that clamps the barrel. 
this allow tension on barrel between the trigger assembly and the muzzle.

I’m not a fan of tensioned barrels. From my experience, they never stop moving with temp changes

 

[Seeker]

Barrel holder seems to be a good alternative. Just google it.

 

[bigHUN]

The part is easy to make, if you have a machinist friend you can get it in no time instead of waiting for FX to release...and that could be never....

Not for me, I baby my guns.

My concern is eliminating the free floating barrel, me personally like it this way better, how it is.

 

[AirGunAction]

This modification might work if you are shooting slugs that are on the heavy side. I fail to see how it will improve shooting pellets at 100yards.

Also, no mention in the video of the huge increase in sound, you will need ear mufs or a huge silencer.