It’s highly advisable to fully read the FX Crown Manual before attempting to do so, or you might ruin your regulator. You will need to be extremely careful while making adjustments. We think this is a great feature, but it does come with a warning… You can easily keep an eye on the pressure gauge while adjusting the knob there’s no need to tear apart the gun. That’s a lot of adjustability, and it’s the other main reason this could easily be your only air rifle.Īfter all, why not tweak what you’re already familiar shooting instead of getting a second rifle for different shooting scenarios? Anyone that enjoys tinkering will appreciate how easy it is to tweak the pressure. This airgun has an externally adjustable regulator, adjustable transfer port, and an adjustable power wheel and hammer spring. We, therefore, think this is one of the most adjustable air rifles there is.Īnd there are so many more features to discuss… Regardless of which pellets you prefer to use, you can easily tune this air rifle as needed. This system allows you to change the twist rates as well as the barrel liner. Not only that, but with the new FX Smooth Twist X barrel system, things get even more customizable. You don’t need to purchase a new rifle if you want to change calibers. Not only is this air rifle available in multiple barrel calibers, but you can also easily switch them out. One of the most important of which takes us back to the barrel. There are a few features that make this one of the best air rifles for the money.
It is, after all, rather hard to upgrade from the Crown.īut what sets it apart from other air rifles? That’s because people don’t tend to sell them on as quickly as with other air rifles. This air rifle is so loved that you’ll have trouble finding a used FX Crown for sale. That means lots of fun before you need a top-up on air. This can be filled to a max pressure of 250 bar, which will provide roughly 200 shots per fill. That means it is equipped with a removable carbon-fiber wrapped 480cc air cylinder. For now, it’s important to also note the air cylinder this is a PCP (pre-charged pneumatic) air rifle. It really makes things so much more enjoyable.īut again, you’ll have to wait for the top features section below. We like how easily this removes and reloads. However, the velocity numbers shown above are adjustable, as detailed below.Įqually awesome is the large-capacity magazine that allows for multiple shots before reloading. This means the numbers given below tend to be more accurate than with other manufacturers.Īs you can see in the above numbers, the FX Crown is one hard-hitting air rifle, especially in the larger big bore. One great thing about FX is that they do all their testing with lead pellets, rather than alloy. One is the pellets used, and the other is the barrel caliber chosen. However, as any experienced airgun shooters know, the power is related to a couple of factors. Then again, you’ll never be left alone with ‘can I try it?’ prompts from friends and strangers alike.īeyond the caliber options, the main thing every shooter is going to want to know is the power. These options will truly set your rig apart from your friends. It’s less likely to get blemished by the hard knocks experienced while tracking through the underbrush.įX also makes three different laminate stock options that are rather eye-catching. However, if you’re heading out hunting, you might prefer the synthetic stock option. It not only makes for one of the best sporting air rifles, but it’s also too pretty to resist. If we could afford to add one of these to our collection, we’d likely choose this absolutely gorgeous walnut stock Crown. We looked at the beautiful Walnut stock option, but there are others… In fact, the FX Crown was the rifle of choice for the winner of the 2017 Extreme Benchrest Competition. 30 caliber option, are excellent for long-range benchrest marksmen. The larger calibers, in particular, the big bore. FX is, as they say, known for its top-quality competition air rifle designs. Or, you could use it for field target competitions as the manufacturer had in mind. It’s also good for the occasional squirrel that won’t stay out of the garden.
177 caliber is ideal for those looking to shoot mostly paper targets. The FX Crown is available in four different barrel calibers. Options are, after all, the best way to make anyone happy. Luckily, this is a great place to start on the Crown.
The first thing every shooter checks on any airgun is the barrel sizes available. But first, let’s look over some details that make the air rifle so popular. There is a long list of features that have made this one of the best air rifles since its debut in 2017.