N/A Question for you FX Boss owners
- Thread starter lhandy
- Start date
The newer bosses are shorter.
FX cut a piece of the shroud (about 5cm/2 inches) so the air rifle can fit in their standard case and they have 1 less case type to manufacture. (costs)
So the new bosses sound like crap (shrilly or what's the word for it...) and i think they're less accurate too but i can't prove that last bit.
I personally think it's crazy to just cut off the shroud of such an iconic rifle only to cut down production cost a bit, but i'm not a marketing expert obviously.
FX cut a piece of the shroud (about 5cm/2 inches) so the air rifle can fit in their standard case and they have 1 less case type to manufacture. (costs)
So the new bosses sound like crap (shrilly or what's the word for it...) and i think they're less accurate too but i can't prove that last bit.
I personally think it's crazy to just cut off the shroud of such an iconic rifle only to cut down production cost a bit, but i'm not a marketing expert obviously.
Upvote 0
Upvote 0
My Royale does not have a power wheel.
Perhaps it fell off!
And Ive never heard about FX cutting a few inch's off the Boss, to fit a case either!
Upvote 0
The early Royales and Boss's, were nice and simple, and had no regulator and no power wheel.
Upvote 0
Well at the latest from the moment they got those QR scan codes on the side.
And the Boss never had/has a power wheel.
The Royale did not have a regulator. (never had i think but not sure on that)
The Boss always had a regulator.
@Airgun Al
After someone in my shooting group tried my FX boss at his range (because i couldn't get it to group for sh*t) he noticed mine was shorter.
Measured it, 5cm shorter. Barrel is same length.
I email FX about this, like "wtf why did you do this" except nicer, and they replied they did it because, and i quote:
"Barrel it self is not shorten, it is the shroud. This was made because it was hard to find case for the FX boss with longer shroud."
Of course this is kind of a bullpoop reason, because the FX boss comes IN A CASE, so i think they just didn't want to produce an extra type of case anymore just for the boss, and wanted the boss to fit in a standard case so they thought:, "well lets make it shorter then yolo" .
FYI , the absolute newest Panthera's also come in pooptier cases now. It's greyish instead of black and it's less thick.
Upvote 0
A little clarification:
According the FX Parts Schematic the Rpyale 400 is equipped with a regulator
The 500 too, I believe
Edward
Upvote 0
Yes i see now, somewhere during it's lifetime it received a regulator.
I have no idea when that happened, thanks for clarification
FX - FX Royale 400: ADDING a Huma regulator
I have an unregulated FX Royale 400 If I install a Huma regulator, what do I do to provide the necessary venting. Are there any other considerations when doing the task? I'd really like to hear from folks that have done this. Thanks Edward
www.airgunnation.com Upvote 0
Just a update on my search for a Boss.
First off I haven't been watching this thread and to be honest I thought it had drifted off into AGN's history.
As for the purchase of the new Boss at the local shop I have not. Just can't justify the price for a gun I would like to have but don't need.
I do have a question for you guys that own a Boss. Is the newer shorter version (which is the one that the local shop has). Lesser of a gun then the older style gun? As in louder or harder to tune for a certain pellet or issues with reliablity?
First off I haven't been watching this thread and to be honest I thought it had drifted off into AGN's history.
As for the purchase of the new Boss at the local shop I have not. Just can't justify the price for a gun I would like to have but don't need.
I do have a question for you guys that own a Boss. Is the newer shorter version (which is the one that the local shop has). Lesser of a gun then the older style gun? As in louder or harder to tune for a certain pellet or issues with reliablity?
Upvote 0
It's louder.
But I'm not sure if it shoots groups worse than the old version.
I just don't know
But I'm not sure if it shoots groups worse than the old version.
I just don't know
Upvote 0
I think it is the same barrel, so I wouldn't expect any change in average accuracy. If you want the original longer moderator shroud, I'm sure you can order one. I've had mine off my Royale, and it comes off easily with the application of heat.
Upvote 0
Ha ha…
You sure have a lot of questions (and interest) for someone who has repeatedly said that you don’t need or can justify the $2K price. Are you sure you don’t want one?
Upvote 0
LOL! I absolutely want one. The reason for the question is I have a line on an older Boss. It has the synthetic stock and aluminum bottle which is not what I was looking for. But the price is more inline with what I’m willing to pay. So I was just wondering if there was a difference from new to old.
Upvote 0
Curious - How much is the cheaper Boss?
For your consideration as you think about this scenario……
If the cheaper Boss with synthetic stock and aluminum bottle is not what you want, go take a drive and make an offer for the one you want. Ask if there is a warrantee and for how long.
Look - you have been drooling over this platform for six years. Your words, not mine. Better to get the gun you want vs. getting a used Boss that you will be unhappy with.
Btw - I don’t know of one unhappy Boss owner on AGN. I love mine, and I bought it used and in fantastic shape from an AGN reputable member.
Upvote 0
FX Boss .30 N50 and EBR 100y cards
I brought the FX Boss .30 cal with me today at the range. I have not shot this rifle in months, as I normally shoot .22 /.177's for the 30 & 40Y target challenge cards with 23-32 FPE rifles. Newman Buck set this up for me about 18 months ago, and it still shoots very accurately at both 50 and...
www.airgunnation.com Just trying to tempt you…
Upvote 0
Just a quick question? Is the FX boss so much more expensive in the USA than over here in Europe?
2000 dollars seems like a lot
2000 dollars seems like a lot
Upvote 0