FX Airguns DRS Classic Deep Dive Testing and Tuning Techniques

The FX Airguns DRS platform including the DRS Classic and Pro is revolutionizing the airgun shooting experience. From the traditional firearm-like form factor of the FX DRS to the world-renowned precision FX is known for, the DRS design approach to airgun architecture has many airgunners (including myself) wondering what makes this thing tick? I was lucky enough to get one of the very first DRS platforms in the United States this past week. Needless to say I really and I mean REALLY dug into this airgun. 

A lot of the buzz has been around the over-the-barrel air reservoir, but there is so much more going on the inside of this airgun. After a week of tearing this thing apart and shooting a ton of different projectiles, the efficiency of this DRS valve has blown me away. Getting a ton of shots off a mere 220 bar fill, could this thing be the ULTIMATE prepper/survivalist PCP Airgun combo?

When was the last time you measured the torque specs on your Airgun? You should! The FX DRS action is very similar to a Remington 700 clone. I’ve seen a huge difference it playing with exact torque changes on action screws ranging from my 6.5 CM to .22LRs. This same technique can now be used with the FX DRS platform!

The FX DRS Classic paired with the Lil’ Foot Mobile Compressor from DonnyFL just I was able to fill the 220cc-ish reservoir and the plenum is sooooo fast to get 30-40 shots per fill depending on ammo. If I had to hand pump this Airgun it would totally be doable. 

I have been shooting slugs with ramped-up FX PCP airguns for so long I forgot the pure enjoyment of shooting pellets. The level of pellet precision I have been able to get out of this thing so far has been quite impressive. Follow my journey as I take this entry-level FX Airguns DRS from pellet plinker to slug slinger. This is what airgunning should feel like. Pure. Pellet. Precision. Period.