philpot 4,928 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 I applied for a variation on my firearms ticket to allow me to buy a .25 fac air rifle which as some of you know I have really missed having in my hunting life and whilst my .22 fac Wildcat is a great gun, I NEED a .25 again. Well my ticket came through on Saturday so I am ready to go and buy one other than the win on the lotto that would be quite helpful , it is in my mind to move on my Tikka .22lr and my Sako Quad hmr / wmr because the .25 will be totally fed on slugs (not the slimy ones) so I am not so sure I need the rimfire rifles now. A trip to Pickering Guns is on the cards soon. Phil 1 Quote Link to post
Boss-Hog 269 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 theirs 2.5 rapid on gun trader cheap [BANNED TEXT] Quote Link to post
philpot 4,928 Posted March 11 Author Report Share Posted March 11 46 minutes ago, Boss-Hog said: theirs 2.5 rapid on gun trader cheap [BANNED TEXT] I used to own a Rapid .22 fac but I don't think I would go that route now but thanks for the heads up on that. Quote Link to post
philpot 4,928 Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 The new FX DRS has hit the shops, my buddy has bought a .177, I was under the impression that this model would only be available in sub 12 but on one of the facebook groups, a couple of guys said they have ordered DRS fac version. If this is correct and not some pillock at the Sportsman Gun Centre saying they can get an fac version, then at about £750, it will be half the cost of any other models in the FX stable. Has anyone heard if fac versions are coming out. Phil Quote Link to post
philpot 4,928 Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 Just checked the FX website and the .25 is only available in fac which is good BUT limited number of shots per fill and no regulator is perhaps a step too far from what I want so I will now start to look for a s/h Crown / Maverick / Wildcat BT / Impact. Mine and my pal's Mk1 Impacts are still in the rfd but as parts are not as easy to get as I found out when a few parts needed replacing a couple of years ago, then add the fact that I would need to update the barrel as they are the original smooth twist barrels on these guns so not suited to slug use otherwise I may have considered buying my pal's old gun as it was a Mk1 / 2 crossover and newer than mine.......................... feck knows, I go round in circles in my head with this, I need a lotto win. Phil Quote Link to post
Jemma 1 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 On 30/03/2024 at 21:32, philpot said: The new FX DRS has hit the shops, my buddy has bought a .177, I was under the impression that this model would only be available in sub 12 but on one of the facebook groups, a couple of guys said they have ordered DRS fac version. If this is correct and not some pillock at the Sportsman Gun Centre saying they can get an fac version, then at about £750, it will be half the cost of any other models in the FX stable. Has anyone heard if fac versions are coming out. Phil It's intriguing to hear about the availability of the FX DRS in FAC versions. If true, the price point could certainly shake up the market. Exciting times for airgun enthusiasts! 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 4,928 Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 5 hours ago, Jemma said: It's intriguing to hear about the availability of the FX DRS in FAC versions. If true, the price point could certainly shake up the market. Exciting times for airgun enthusiasts! My thoughts exactly Jemma. Phil Quote Link to post
Jemma 1 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 3 hours ago, philpot said: My thoughts exactly Jemma. Phil Ok friend.you are right. Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,892 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 On 04/04/2024 at 10:13, philpot said: Just checked the FX website and the .25 is only available in fac which is good BUT limited number of shots per fill and no regulator is perhaps a step too far from what I want so I will now start to look for a s/h Crown / Maverick / Wildcat BT / Impact. Mine and my pal's Mk1 Impacts are still in the rfd but as parts are not as easy to get as I found out when a few parts needed replacing a couple of years ago, then add the fact that I would need to update the barrel as they are the original smooth twist barrels on these guns so not suited to slug use otherwise I may have considered buying my pal's old gun as it was a Mk1 / 2 crossover and newer than mine.......................... feck knows, I go round in circles in my head with this, I need a lotto win. Phil Theres No need for a lottery win surely Oldboy? them cheapo nasty looking synthetic DRS/FX guns are all available on interest free credit over a 12 month,£100 deposit on pre order.....just over a bag of sand for a grade 2 walnut one,Ive 1 on the way for my 14 yr old 2 Quote Link to post
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