The older platforms seem to do quite well. Even the crown peaks my interest. Not saying I wouldn't own one, but it would be with a lot of reservations when clicking the complete checkout button.
Just the 30moa rail is different, but because of that, I'm sure is machined on a different program.
Consider maybe it's the way in which you said it? I've trashed almost every brand out there on AGN and somehow never had my hand smacked. And trust me - I've said plenty of trash about FX. Especially my Wildcat 3 .177 which would POI shift every mag.
Because it's true, whether you've been slapped on the wrist or not. Just stating what has happened to me. I didn't say anything malicious about them, nor about anyone on the forum(referring to my mod removal of my groups).
I get it, the warranty is something I don't factor in I guess. As for the auto industry, if you pay 100K for your new GMC work truck, and the transmission fails in 6 months, you wouldn't be mad? I'm sure you would be, especially if you have $1000/month payment. This is a bit different though. I digress...
Well I was open about my experience with my FX Maverick Compact 177. With the factory tune mine bent the valve pin within the first 1000 pellets. I had it two weeks. That caused damage to the block. It all was replaced by FX. After it returned it didn’t have that problem. Mine had randomly wondering POI. It could still be used as a hunting rifle, not a drastic change. But I shoot the 30YC targets and it was super frustrating. I scored a 197, but it would shift mid card (24 shots) and I would be in the high 180’s or low 190’s. For what I needed out of it, it was just too inconsistent. I needed a rifle that i could trust, so if my results were bad i know it’s me. The FX I had didn’t give me that confidence, but my Revere Safari does.
I get frustrated when a cheap gun doesn't do what it's intended for, but it's almost expected. As for something of this level, they should be like a Rolls Royce.
There are just brands that have a better reputation. Warranty is only one aspect when going with a brand. I’ve owned two rifles over $1500. A FX Maverick and a Kalibrgun. When buying the Cricket, because of its reputation, I never considered the warranty. The FX, it was something I was aware of.
Is the rail a bolt on or monolithic? if bolt on then same machine/program/tooling, assuming it was properly set up.
It's been rumored that FX can't make a .17 that functions, I'll take that under advisement because it's simply a rumor until enough step forward. My first Maverick had a nicked o-ring on one of the #1 regulator. A heck of a way to get introduced to a gun/brand.
Ouch, that has to cost, well at least assembly can't grab the wrong unmarked 0 MOA rails...on an entire batch that are suppose to have 20 MOA rales.
I was making a point that even though the King is based off the Panthera and Dynamic, It's machined different. Has a different program due to the 30moa rail. So, this might not be a problem in a Panthera or Dynamic. Just my 2 cents. I'll be contacting FX on Monday.
