FX Royale 400
FX Airguns AB · Rifle · Discontinued · 2014
Also known as: Royale 400, FX Royale
Overview
The FX Royale 400 is a regulated pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle produced by FX Airguns of Sweden. It features a 400cc carbon-fibre air cylinder, a reversible side-lever cocking action, a 12-shot removable rotary magazine (16 shots in .177), and the FX Smooth Twist shrouded and moderated match barrel for a quiet report. A fully adjustable two-stage match trigger and a three-step power adjuster on the left side of the breech let shooters tune the rifle, which in .22 calibre produces around 30 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. It was a flagship sporter-stocked hunting and target rifle before being superseded by the FX Crown.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1030 mm (40.55") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 4 N (0.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 280 m/s (919 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 40 J (30 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 60 m (66 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Oil |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 cal, 5.5mm, .22 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Removable Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Regulated Pcp, Smooth Twist Barrel, Side Lever Cocking, Carbon Fiber Air Cylinder, Adjustable Power, Three Step Power Adjuster, Shrouded Barrel, Moderated Barrel, Picatinny Rail, Removable Rotary Magazine, Match Trigger
Variants
- FX Royale 500 - Larger Cylinder
Production
Production years: 2014-2018
Discontinued and replaced in the FX line-up by the Crown series.
Origin
Country of origin: Sweden
Designer: Fredrik Axelsson
Discontinued: 2018
Notes
Offered in .177, .22, and .25 calibres and in synthetic, walnut, and laminate stock options. The Royale 500 variant carried a larger 500cc cylinder for higher shot count. Synthetic models weigh about 3.2 kg and walnut about 3.4 kg.
Background
FX Airguns was founded by Swedish airgun designer Fredrik Axelsson, and the Royale represented the firm's high-end sporter PCP before its later modular platforms such as the Crown and Impact took over the top of the range.