If it was a gun you cojld easily replace then selling wouldn't be as big a deal. Discontinued guns are harder to replace unfortunately. Seller's remorse would hurt.
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FX Said I'd NEVER sell my FX Boss, BUT.....
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I just picked up a .25 DRS with 500mm barrel in walnut and the large plenum. It shoots awesome, however, I only get 30 shots per fill. I’m sure you get much more with the boss, so are you ready to go with a lower shot count?
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No, I'm not. After installing a new Huma reg a while back I'm getting up to 54 shots (six 9 shot mags) in .30 caliber! Used to only get around 27-30 shots. New reg made a huge difference.
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Gerry, if it's the cost of the pellets, have you considered casting them? Since I've started casting 30 cal NOE pellets, I bet I haven't open, one or two tins of my 30cal stash of JSB and Hatsan Supremes in the last year or so. They shoot really well out of my FX Crown. I call them "free" pellets after paying off the molds and accessories. I'm just using recycled pellets.
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Hadn't thought about casting. Not interested in the cost, labor & new learning curve. Another thing is the Original Smooth Twist barrels on my guns are a whole different animal from FX's other barrel systems. They were literally designed around specific pellets to be extremely accurate with those. It would probably be a gigantic PIA to cast pellets as perfectly weighted & sized as the gun needs. Wouldn't even consider it but thanks.
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@Gerry52
This may sound heartless, but it is actually heart felt
From what you have told us, you are dealing with the distinct possibility of losing someone of value to you.
Why on earth would you double the stress by engineering the loss of something else, also of value?
One loss is much better than two
Keep The Boss, please.
Edward
This may sound heartless, but it is actually heart felt
From what you have told us, you are dealing with the distinct possibility of losing someone of value to you.
Why on earth would you double the stress by engineering the loss of something else, also of value?
One loss is much better than two
Keep The Boss, please.
Edward
Hmmmm. Got me thinking Gerry.
I can’t recall, but I think I have an FX reg in my .30 Boss. When Newman Buck had it in for minor moderator service / replacement I think he said the reg was set to 150 BAR. But, I only get about 27-30 shots also.
I just bought some AEA 50.1g pellets as Mike N mentioned for me to give them a try, as they have a good BC. The 44g shoot at a very consistent 875 FPS with low ES. The 50.1g at about 830 FPS.
I’m wondering about replacing the reg with an FX AMP if it’s possible, or just go with anew Huma?
Trying to improve my scoring for the ‘slugs in the rings’ 100Y challenge with the 50.1g and maybe increase shot count with a new Huma.
What do you think?
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Not familiar with AMP reg. but the Huma HP reg in my Boss was set for 160 per Ernest Rowe's videos. Been almost 2 years with it now & I'm still thrilled with it.
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Tommy, I gotta tell you. The last couple times I looked at Huma's Boss regs I DID NOT see the "HP" (high power) version. There IS a regular Boss regulator but you might want to contact Huma & ask if the HP is still available. I had THEM set mine for 160 before shipping it to me. Thought that was important info to give you in case you decide on Huma.
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Scott, I already decided I'll keep my most loved Boss. It was a passing whim. Thanks to all you guys who convinced me to use common sense. BTW, things with my wife have done a 180 & she's back at home & we're working things out
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Gerry, good to hear. Now relax and shoot some 30 cal pellets. I'm waiting on spring.Scott, I already decided I'll keep my most loved Boss. It was a passing whim. Thanks to all you guys who convinced me to use common sense. BTW, things with my wife have done a 180 & she's back at home & we're working things out
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Scott, I already decided I'll keep my most loved Boss. It was a passing whim. Thanks to all you guys who convinced me to use common sense. BTW, things with my wife have done a 180 & she's back at home & we're working things out
I'd give all my guns away to save my marriage if it were in peril.
A friend in town just lost his machine shop to a fire this week. He lost every last item he owned except for clothing in the house (not harmed).
His wife told me that she'd have thrown in everything she owned too if she had to trade for him.
They are sad, broke and heartbroken but they have each other and that is more than any physical item in this world.
I'm happy you are working it out, be strong for her.
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