Panthera FX Bull barrel for Panthera

[Billm]

Hate to say this but the King in ST chasis is a lot nicer than the Benckmark in that stupid ugly stock, I know the stock on the Bechmark is for 100 yard bench rest. If I were to do it over I would purchase the Benchmark , scap the Benchmark stock, put the Mk 2 .30 action in a ST chasis , with long bottom rail 700 cc bottle . . Then I would I have a LIGIT 100 yard bench rifle & a hunting rifle , that would be duel purpose. Your wording is offf. I was referring when I owned the King, I took it out of the GRS stock, & put it in the ST chasis. FX calls it the King because it action was in a GRS stock, did you forget that ? Essentially the MK 2 Dynamic block is the upgraded action version with improved trigger. I was referring to my MK 1 King to compare it to the UGLY Benchmark. I rather have in my opinion a DUEL purpose rifle, not have a 100 yard bench rifle . Don't forget FX is great @ marketing, that's why the came out with the Benchmark, so people say OOH I have to get this! .

You’re missing the point that the Benchmark is a very specific niche rifle. It’s designed for “free recoil” benchrest shooting where there is almost no contact with the rifle. They sit behind the rifle, not at the side of it. These style of stocks are dominating European benchrest shooting. I haven’t forgotten what makes a King a King. That’s what why your post was confusing me a little. “If I When I tell you it would blow away the new Fx Bench Mark. That rifle was a game changer. That's why the Panthera better be a true performer .” I took that to mean you were implying it was ballistically superior, when in actuality the stock/chassis of the King is an aesthetic difference. FX is definitely into marketing, but the MKII Dynamic block and trigger assembly is definitely superior to the original Dynamic.

 

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You’re missing the point that the Benchmark is a very specific niche rifle. It’s designed for “free recoil” benchrest shooting where there is almost no contact with the rifle. They sit behind the rifle, not at the side of it. These style of stocks are dominating European benchrest shooting. I haven’t forgotten what makes a King a King. That’s what why your post was confusing me a little. “If I When I tell you it would blow away the new Fx Bench Mark. That rifle was a game changer. That's why the Panthera better be a true performer .” I took that to mean you were implying it was ballistically superior, when in actuality the stock/chassis of the King is an aesthetic difference. FX is definitely into marketing, but the MKII Dynamic block and trigger assembly is definitely superior to the original Dynamic.

I still woudldn't purchase the Benchmark even if I were shooting 100 yard bench rest. This is my opinion , certainly , but the Benchmark is not my cup of Joe If it were to be free recoil why are they adding weights in the buttstock. I don't like that stock, it is not proven yet, It's for marketing @ this point Or better yet go & purchase it & test it out They should of made that stock in a 1 piece aluminum stock , like a Thomas. Then it would of been appealing Even what you said about sitting behind the rifle , no . one is even doing that ? They are all sitting with their rig to the left or right of themselves. I am not missing anything , you are what seems to myself are defending FX. I see it @ face value, I am not partial to one maufacturer to another. I happen to own some of the best airfiles out their . Thomas, Daystate , Raw, Fx American Air Arms. I said it before, & I will say it again , I only keep the ones that are true performers. They have a job to do & they have to do it , amazing & not leave myself wondering. I am free spoken. I will have to say though, you yourself are truly de-voted to this, . I always read your post , you do a remarkable job, & I Thank YOU for it, keep up the great work. You are someone @ times I will have to agree to disagree, if that makes sense. Sometimes I need a little coaching, I am someone who has high demands, as you know FX has let myself done. but I pick myself up & put my best foot forward , to strive & hopefully get the best out of it PS They actualy say the Benchmark is ensetialy a KING LOL