FX Independence
FX Airguns AB · Rifle · Discontinued · 2014
Also known as: FX Airguns Independence, FX Independence Hybrid
Overview
The FX Independence is a precharged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle produced by FX Airguns of Sweden. Its defining feature is a fully integrated hand pump built into the buttstock, allowing the shooter to recharge the onboard air reservoir in the field without any external tank, hand pump, or scuba source. Chambered here in .22 (5.5mm), it delivers up to roughly 30 ft-lbs of energy and around seven full-power shots per charge, after which a few strokes of the internal pump restore pressure. It uses FX's proprietary Smooth Twist barrel and a side-lever cocking single-shot action.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3629 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1105 mm (43.50") |
| Barrel Length | 495 mm (19.49") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 280 m/s (919 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 41 J (30 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Black |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Single Shot Pellet Probe
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Integrated Hand Pump, Onboard Air Compression, Smooth Twist Barrel, Side Lever Cocking, Single Shot, Self Contained Pcp, 11mm Dovetail Rail, No External Air Source Required
Production
Production years: 2014-2019
Niche field/survival PCP; later effectively superseded in the FX lineup by newer self-regulating models
Origin
Country of origin: Sweden
Designer: Fredrik Axelsson
Notes
Marketed as the world's first self-contained PCP air rifle with a fully integrated onboard hand pump. Offered in .177, .22, .25, and .30 calibers. Approximately three pump strokes are needed per shot when topping off, and roughly 15 to 18 strokes bring a spent reservoir back to full capacity.
Background
The Independence answered a long-standing PCP airgun problem: reliance on bulky external air sources. By folding a hand pump directly into the stock, FX let hunters and pest controllers stay in the field indefinitely, trading a few pump strokes for total independence from tanks and compressors.