FX Panthera 500mm Air Rifle

Product Description

Introduction

The FX Panthera is a revolutionary air rifle designed to dominate precision rifle competitions. As a dedicated, purpose-built air rifle made to win, it boasts a new Dynamic Block, a breech block designed from the ground up for performance slug shooting. This innovative technology accelerates the FX Airguns legacy, pushing the boundaries of airgun performance. With its consistent regulated pressurized plenum, allowing multiple plenum lengths, and immense and precise flow of air, the FX Panthera is an unparalleled force in the precision rifle world.

Innovation Meets Precision with FX Superior STX Barrel

At the heart of the FX Panthera 500 lies the Dynamic Block, a newly designed dynamic breech tailored for high-performance slug shooting. This new breech block enhances air flow and barrel rigidity, promoting exceptional accuracy and precision in competition shooting. This compact one-piece valve ensures a high power short impulse, maximizing power efficiency with every shot. Additionally, the impulse valve is extremely efficient, contributing to the airgun's performance and accuracy. The Dynamic Block is complemented by a newly designed deeper lid on the Standard Side-Shot Magazine, accommodating slugs up to 13mm in length. This innovative design makes the Panthera an ideal choice for shooters seeking to optimize their ammunition options, offering a larger breech than previous rifles.

Adding to its technological advancements is the Dynamic Plenum, a revolutionary system placed over the barrel. This consistent, regulated pressurised plenum surrounds the barrel, offering unprecedented rigidity while allowing for multiple plenum lengths to suit varying calibres and projectile weights. Choices include the Micro Plenum for sub-12 ft/lb applications, the Macro Plenum (62cc), and the Magnum XL Plenum (156cc). These options give shooters unmatched control over their air rifle’s settings, delivering superior results across a wide range of shooting conditions.

Superior Features for Competition Excellence

The FX Panthera 500 was designed with precision competition in mind, incorporating features that elevate both performance and user experience. The rifle is built around the FX Superior STX barrel, a hallmark of top-tier accuracy. This barrel is lined for both pellets and lightweight slugs, ensuring smoothness and precision with every projectile.

Thanks to the AMP MKII Regulator, the Panthera maintains regulated plenum pressure with extreme consistency. This regulator works seamlessly with the plenum feeding the Panthera to deliver extraordinary shot-to-shot precision. Testing has demonstrated consistent 10-shot strings, with standard deviations as low as 1.0–2.0 and extreme spreads as narrow as 3–4. These results underscore the rifle’s unbeatable reliability in high-pressure competition scenarios. Additionally, the dual angled manometers provide real-time readings of both the bottle pressure and the regulated plenum pressure, ensuring optimal performance.

The Panthera 500 features a Quick Tune System, which simplifies hammer spring adjustments with both macro and micro tuning options. This system means fine-tuning your rifle for specific shooting scenarios is easy and efficient, ensuring optimal results on demand.

Power Source

The FX Panthera’s power source is a 300cc carbon fiber bottle attached in the rear, filled via a rear located foster quick disconnect. This high-capacity bottle provides a reliable and consistent source of air, allowing for extended shooting sessions without the need for refills. The Dynamic Block utilizes a compact one-piece valve, which is extremely efficient and allows for an immense and precise flow of air. This, combined with the AMP MKII Regulator, maintains precise levels of pressure, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.

Ergonomic and Functional Design with Fully Adjustable Buttstock

Built for shooter comfort and adaptability, the Panthera 500 incorporates a range of features that enhance its usability. A fully adjustable buttstock allows for seamless customisation of length, cheekpiece height, and grip angle. Its ambidextrous sidelever cocking handle offers convenience for left- or right-handed shooters, ensuring comfort during extended shooting sessions.

A 14.75 long Arca rail complete with M-LOK slots runs along the fore-end, providing ample space for mounting accessories. The rail is optimised with a barricade block nestled next to the breech, making repetitive, stable positioning effortless during competitive settings. For further customisation, internal FX Barrel Weights or external M-LOK compatible weights can be added to achieve an ideal balance point, enabling pinpoint accuracy during demanding match scenarios. Additionally, barrel weights that attach can be used to enhance the performance and balance of the rifle, further improving stability.

The rifle’s zero-angle grip is inspired by AR-15 specifications, providing an ergonomic hold that supports straight-back recoil. To complete the package, the Panthera includes a 20 MOA Picatinny scope rail, which allows shooters to extend their scope’s adjustment range, essential for hitting targets across large distances.

Adaptability and Accessories

The FX Panthera 500 is not just a rifle; it’s a platform for customisation and performance enhancement. Barrel liners can be swapped out to accommodate longer length slugs, though changes in calibre and barrel length should be handled by authorised FX dealers for maximum safety and performance. The redesigned magazine includes a deeper lid to accommodate longer slugs, enhancing the rifle's performance and adaptability in precision shooting.

Optional accessories include barrel weights for improved stability, offset M-LOK weights, and bag riders to meet the specific requirements of competition shooters. A tailored cut-out hard case ensures the rifle is protected during transport and storage, keeping it competition-ready at all times.

For power and convenience, the Panthera 500 is equipped with a 300cc carbon fibre air bottle that attaches at the rear of the rifle. This design provides balance and keeps the rifle compact while delivering a maximum fill pressure of 250 BAR. Refilling is streamlined with a rear-located Foster quick disconnect port and included dust cap, providing quick and secure charging.

Performance That Redefines Your Limits with Consistent Regulated Pressurized Plenum

The FX Panthera is unlike any air rifle on the market, delivering key innovations that push the boundaries of airgun performance. This dedicated slug rifle is purpose-built to dominate precision rifle competitions, offering extremely efficient air flow, unrivalled accuracy, and versatile customisation options. Whether you’re competing on the world stage or pursuing long-range precision as a hobby, the Panthera offers the confidence and tools you need to excel. The precision 22lr enjoying straight performance of the Panthera makes it a standout choice for serious competitors.

With its incredible straight-back recoil, immense precision, and adaptability, the Panthera 500 has the feel of a precision .22 LR while delivering the versatile performance airguns are celebrated for. Surpassing any previous FX Airguns rifle, it’s designed to win, engineered to last, and crafted for those who settle for nothing less than perfection. The rifle FX Airguns commitment to innovation is evident in every aspect of the Panthera 500.

Maintenance and Support

To ensure optimal performance and longevity, regular maintenance is essential for the FX Panthera. The rifle features a fully adjustable buttstock and an adjustable cheekpiece, allowing for easy customization to fit individual shooters’ needs. The barricade block nestled next to the breech provides a stable shooting platform, while the external M-LOK compatible weights or internal FX Barrel Weights enable ideal balance point adjustment. The FX Panthera also employs the Quick Tune System, allowing for easy adjustments to the rifle’s performance. With its 20MOA picatinny scope rail and zero-angle grip, the FX Panthera is designed for precision and comfort. For support, FX Airguns offers a range of resources, including user manuals, instructional videos, and a dedicated customer service team. Additionally, authorized FX dealers can provide expert guidance and maintenance services, ensuring that the FX Panthera continues to perform at its best.

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