Need FX Crown Continuum advice

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DesAstor

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I got a question about the FX Crown Continuum. I had ordered one but when it arrived it turned out that it was a FX Crown Standard w/the 380 mm and 700 mm barrels. The seller argues that it's the "same gun", given the modular nature of the Continuum and does not understand why I am so frustrated about this. I just sold a large firearms collection and know that pedigree and provenance dictate the price of weapons especially when sold 20-50 years later (but who knows if the FX Crown Continuum will ever demand a particularly high premium over time as this gun is nothing "special" relatively). While I feel duped nevertheless, given that I had no say in this and I only found out after I did my own research (the gun in fact was manufactured 03/21 and had a very small defect on the foreend as if the gun had rested on something leaving an imprint), I am not sure if it is worth it returning the gun to insist getting a bona fide Continuum from FX. To make things worse, the FX Crown Continuum was advertised w/the padded and fitted case, but when I ordered the CRS stock, the gun arrived in a cheap ass long case (which was used and the baffles inside were torn up, but that is another story).reportedly bc the CRS stock is too big (which however raises question about the original advertisement (please bear in mind I am new to airguns and I had not read anywhere that if I were to buy a CRS stock, I get rewarded w/a cheap case, despite spending more money (this appears to be a FX issues and does not relate to the seller based on what I was told). Looking at my Impact case, it seems though that the CRS stock and the gun would fit if one shaves off some of the padding. Kind of pissed that FX is being so cheap on one of their flagship guns. 

I need some feedback by folks that are uninvolved as that would provide helpful advice. I don't need advice regarding principles as that is a clear issue and I would return the gun based on that. This is more about the practical approach as I am new to air guns. I never had anything like this happened in the 30 years I collected firearms and am just unsure if it is worse the hassle. Should I return the gun or just grimace and keep it as the new rifle will not be functionally any different (I presume bc I have not shot this rifle at all bc of this Standard/bona fide continuum issue). What however sticks in my craw is that the gun is a year old, seems to have sat on a shelf (the gun case is very scratched laterally consistent w/being moved back and forth across an opposing surface), and the seller not having disclosed the fact that I was being sold a gun that was assembled from parts. 

Thanks,

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Edited for spelling errors.
 
In the end, it sounds like you will always be unhappy with this gun. So best to deal with that situation right now.
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This is an insightful observation; I have not been able to get excited about the gun bc these issues are sticking in the back of my head. But, am I too unreasonable? I can adjust w/time I suppose. But again, I am new to air gunning and thus am not sure if this is a different culture from what I am used to and need to take breather?
 
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Couple things.... The continuum did originally come in a fitted case.

There is nothing that differentiates it from a normal Crown other than the 2 barrels and the case. 

There are reports lately of continuums coming in cheaper non-fitted cases now.

If you are a collector and desire the original case, maybe consider returning it and buy one elsewhere, or maybe source the case after the fact. Ultimately you have to decide. 
 
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You and I may look at guns and airguns very differently.

I look at them as tools, which are going to be used in the field. As such I take care of them mechanically, and do my best to prevent them from getting 'love marks' from use. It truly bums me out if I get a little scrape on a gun, especially if it wouldn't have happened if I just took a little more care in what I was doing with it at the time. But stuff happens. And in the end it is a tool which gives me the joy and satisfaction of using it, which doesn't come for free.

Other than routine care, I really never look at air guns as a potential investment which in the future may earn me some money. I always just see them as used guns, which either due to less warranty or little scrapes/dings from use, will have a value less than what I paid. It is my responsibility to reduce that loss in value to its minimum, while still enjoying the use of the gun 'in the wild.'

If I have a pristine gun which doesn't shoot well, or a gun which is laser accurate but has a few bruises, I know which one I prefer. Being that they are tools after all. 

But at the price of air guns, it is easy for me to see the other point of view as well.

Perhaps you might be better off purchasing a used gun, which is functionally solid but maybe not cosmetically perfect. Then you could look at it as a fun tool meant to be used, as opposed to a potential investment meant to be maintained in pristine condition (and subsequently used much less or not at all). Fewer Continuum packages available used, but I might guess that a Crown with a single 500 or 600mm barrel could give you great shooting joy, and might be more widely available on the used market.
 
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  • No, the Continuum is NOT special besides the barrels it comes with
  • No, the Continuum is NOT collectable
  • No, the GRS stock does NOT fit the padded case
  • Even if it fits the padded case it will NOT fit if the 700mm barrel is installed

If any of the above points bothers you then return or sell the gun! Antique road show does not apply to airguns or normal life in general! 



After spending 2k on a gun why would anyone complain about buying a 100 dollar case from amazon to suite their needs?


 
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You are fully correct in your call-outs Q (other than the GRS stock not fitting in a custom cut-out case - I have one, purchased in early 2021), but I think that the bigger factor here is that we have a brand new airgunner, who is questioning whether he received what he paid for (also brand new).

I have said elsewhere that FX has (currently does? I don't know since they change things on the fly) provided the GRS Continuum in a fitted case. But my opinion (like yours it seems) is that that OEM short Continuum case is not very useful, specifically for the reason you point out. If given the choice between the fitted Continuum case and the longer, open egg-crate case, I would choose the latter. If given the choice between an FX hard case and an FX cardboard box (at a $50 discount), I would once again choose the latter.
 
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Love my crown continuum with 2 barrels that have to be removed to fit into the outwardly sexy FX hardcase. The hard case is now in the rafters of my garage, holding what ever barrels, probes and magazines I'm not using. All manufacturers have runs of merchandise that come with different cases or soft sided bags within a model series and unfortunately, don't communicate which you'll receive very well. 

I understand the frustration you feel, but I had waited for 2 months for delivery for the rifle I now have, and after wringing it out with the two included barrels, plus a .177 barrel kit, I was just glad to have it in hand.

I had ordered a continuum, and recieved a rifle with most of the continuum features- but who knows? In .177, it doesn't shoot nearly as well as a couple friends Continuums that had been more recently purchased. I suspect there is another Uber liner to buy, but that's the world of airgunning. 

In .25, it's amazing and more than makes up for any other disappointment. I guess I'm saying, I'm happier with the bird in the hand that greener grass on the other side of the fence. You get my meaning? The gun shoots and that's all I'm interested in. If you want exactly what you thought you paid for, then you should proceed to exchange it. I've no regrets and am pleased everytime I use mine. 
 
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Honestly this continuum package rather useless! They should simply let anyone pick any caliber and length barrel and knock off 100 bucks on a second, third or fourth barrel regardless of caliber and length! FX is about flexibility and configurability so let us buy however we want to buy instead locking us into a package.


it is also my opinion that most people would only buy the 700mm barrel for bench and therefore would buy it with or for the ST chassis version. Thankfully the ST chassis folds and could possibly fit in a 42 inch case even with a 700mm case. A 46 inch case will definitely fit a ST crown with 700mm mounted

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@TMH: while I agree the GRS with the 380 barrel could fit but it really doesn’t fit that well without a bit of cutting. If someone wants to leave the adjusted shoulder pad extended then it’s a stretch. That gun is 2400 bucks so why skimp on a 100 dollar case to protect that investment and not have to adjust the stock every time just to put it away. For daily/normal use of to and from shooting a 50 dollar egg crate hard case will be more than sufficient as you mentioned AND I won’t have to readjust the stock. 


Also I found the collectibility part rather humorous. 😂


 
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My continuum came in the standard FX case I have fitted the GRS stock and it fits in the case I Alain have the 700mm barrel and when fitted it does not fit in the case. The continuum idea was a clever marketing ploy by FX nothing changed on the gun. I can understand you when to speak about the indentation on the stock if you spend a large chunk of change and find a fault then you are correct saying it’s not how it should be.

You have either been stiffed by you dealer on the case or FX have changed their spec I would say that you dealer stiffed you being as my cousin picked up a 2022 continuum a month ago and it had the correct case.

As to the gun well as others have said there is no difference at all just a extra barrel.



I would look at how your dealer advertised the gun re the case and most definitely kick off over the stock.


 
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