I'm about done with waiting for the Crown Unobtainium being on intergalactic backorder. Do any of you guys have any insight on the FX Boss .30cal? I had gotten so tired of waiting that I bought a Benjamin Kratos and I absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable PCP, so I have .22cal covered. But I still am looking for a .30cal for hunting, do you guys think the Boss is a good idea? Can you recommend something else? Or am I jumping from the frying pan into the fire?
Talk to me about the FX Boss .30cal***update***
- Thread starter strangeluck65
- Start date
I think you'd do yourself a favor likely going with the Boss over the Crown in .30. Very dependable platform.
Upvote 0
Not sure but both my 30 FX Bobcat (same action as Royal/Boss) and Boss rifle shoot so ridiculously accurate with 44gr JSBs hadn't even given any thought on replacing their barrels.
Upvote 0
What he said 
.. if you are set on 30 cal? Which wouldn’t really require the hammer adjustment wheel? Right? Who turns down a 30 cal? Anywho, I would take the Bobby or the boss, in 30 cal , over the crown! And I have two Crowns
But that’s me?
.. if you are set on 30 cal? Which wouldn’t really require the hammer adjustment wheel? Right? Who turns down a 30 cal? Anywho, I would take the Bobby or the boss, in 30 cal , over the crown! And I have two Crowns But that’s me?Upvote 0
What he said
With you having two Crowns, gives your opinion a little more weight. Thanks, now if I can find one in stock....
Upvote 0
I’ve had a Boss for years. Super accurate and a great platform. Mine also likes the 44g JSB. It will shoot quarter size groups at 100 yards if you do your part. With the 44g JSB mine is shooting at 75ft/lb.
Upvote 0
Love my Boss, I was shooting it today. It is amazingly accurate and powerful. If I could only have one PCP, it would be the Boss.
Upvote 0
With the right parts and a bit of work you can change calibers on a Boss. Or use a STX system on a Boss.
Here's mine with an unchoked German made LW polygon I had turned to fit.
Above it is a modified STX assembly in 600mm that will work in .22/.25/.30 with the right liner lock/stainless connector/brass inlet, then this extender I had made up so it'll take 700mm liners also.
It's been shot a tonne but never in .30 haha.
Upvote 0
I'm more likely to leave it a .30, but put a 700mm heavy slug barrel assy on it , if it will fit without re-inventing the wheel.
Upvote 0
Also, what's the straight scoop on the moderator. It looks very different than the rest of the FX line, keep in mind I've only seen small images of it on websites.
Upvote 0
With the right parts and a bit of work you can change calibers on a Boss. Or use a STX system on a Boss.
Here's mine with an unchoked German made LW polygon I had turned to fit.
Above it is a modified STX assembly in 600mm that will work in .22/.25/.30 with the right liner lock/stainless connector/brass inlet, then this extender I had made up so it'll take 700mm liners also.
It's been shot a tonne but never in .30 haha.
That, is a cool Gun! Wow, how fun is that!
Upvote 0
You'd just need an STX setup, liner of your choice. Depending which you bought youd have to file down the inlet. (Maybe it's because I used Impact parts) its brass so it files easily. Then where the blued barrel house slides into the breech youd have to sand off a little like .5 to 1mm so it'll slide into the action.
As for the shroud maybe getting a kit for Impact would be best because the clearance on the barrel wont allow using a Crown shroud. And a 700mm Impact shroud will end just short of the cf bottle (not sure about aluminum bottle) so I imagine a 600 kit would do the same.
So you'd just need an STX kit for impact and you could modify that and make it work very well from a Boss with a couple hours work. (Sanding (barrel house), re-bluing(area sanded) and filing (brass barrel inlet)
Is it drop in? No.
Is it a worthwhile platform to spend a bit of time on? YES
I'd recommend getting a Huma reg if you go the heavy slug liner. Its smaller so gives you a bit more plenum space and can run well at higher pressures. It will never make the power of an Impact but I imagine you could get 100fpe out of one easily stock with a 700mm in .30.
Upvote 0
Hi
I have had the royale and bobcat are the same block to hunt I would go for the bobcat the boss I find it too long for what you want it you will go hitting the moderator everywhere. This is what my bobcat did
I have had the royale and bobcat are the same block to hunt I would go for the bobcat the boss I find it too long for what you want it you will go hitting the moderator everywhere. This is what my bobcat did
Upvote 0
No experience with the Boss, but I have a Royale 400 and it is a great rifle, and I believe they share the same platform. The Royale/Boss rifle is the only FX product I care to own. They are simple, robust, accurate, and do not suffer from a wandering POI as displayed by many of the liner/sleeve designs. If I need to take care of a pest, I know the Royale will shoot where I aim, every time, regardless of how long it may have been sitting in the cabinet. I can't remember the last time I cleaned the barrel, which is not uncommon in these rifles, they just don't foul much.
Upvote 0
The "Boss" is the simplest, most accurate, dependable & trouble free rifle I own! You WILL NOT be disappointed. My record kill distance is 178 yards. I'm sure a better shooter than me could easily stretch it to 200+. One of the quietest .30's out there (imho). They are phenomenal pieces of equipment.
Upvote 0
With the right parts and a bit of work you can change calibers on a Boss. Or use a STX system on a Boss.
Here's mine with an unchoked German made LW polygon I had turned to fit.
Above it is a modified STX assembly in 600mm that will work in .22/.25/.30 with the right liner lock/stainless connector/brass inlet, then this extender I had made up so it'll take 700mm liners also.
It's been shot a tonne but never in .30 haha.
I'm still curious about the moderator, in box stock form - is it different than the rest of the FX line?
Upvote 0