FX Leopard Compact Bottle PCP, .177 (4.5 mm)

The FX Leopard Compact Bottle is a regulated bullpup PCP air rifle in .177 (4.5 mm) with a 500 mm barrel and an overall length of just 690 mm. The Bottle version combines the APB barrel system with a carbon fibre bottle, giving a total air volume of 510 cc at 230 bar. The rifle weighs 3460 g with the aluminium stock, and FX quotes up to 54 J in .177 (4.5 mm).

The Leopard is FX's latest bullpup and brings together the strongest solutions from several FX platforms. The Bottle version is built for long days on the range: with the bottle there is air for considerably more shots per fill than on the Tube version, and the built-in cant in the scope rail plus the Picatinny rail underneath make the rifle well suited to benchrest and long range.

Bullpup with bottle, 54 cc plenum and Quick Tune

Five features that define the Leopard:

• 54 cc plenum in the stock: The power plenum is built into the stock, where it takes up no room in the fore-end, and gives a consistent volume of air per shot.
• Quick Tune and AMP MKII regulator: The energy can quickly be switched between light diabolo pellets and heavy slugs, and the regulator can be adjusted from the outside. Two pressure gauges show system and regulator pressure.
• APB barrel system with STX liner: The air sits in the tube around the barrel, which gives a stiff barrel assembly and a low profile. Inside is FX's interchangeable STX liner.
• Wide rotary magazine: The magazine holds 22 shots in .177 (4.5 mm) and takes projectiles up to 13 mm long, so long slugs can also be used.
• Canted scope rail and adjustable trigger: The scope rail has a built-in cant for long range, and a Picatinny rail under the fore-end takes a bipod. The two-stage trigger is adjustable, and the butt pad can be set.

Maintenance and safety

• Only fill with clean, dry compressed air via the Foster fitting, and do not exceed 230 bar.
• Check the O-rings at the fill port and magazine regularly, and replace them when worn.
• Use Quick Tune and the regulator to match the energy to the ammunition – do not shoot light diabolo pellets on a setting meant for heavy slugs.
• Store the rifle unloaded and out of reach of children. Check the air rifle regulations in your country before purchase – rules on power and age limits differ across the EU.