New: Blaser FBX Competition Shotgun

Blaser has pulled the curtain on what the company calls its “latest masterpiece,” a new FBX sporting shotgun with fat body receiver.

More from Blaser: “This newest version of the Blaser F3 line combines ultimate balance and stability for peak performance in competition. The FBX is a symphony of optimally aligned components resulting in extraordinary balance and weight distribution for an effortless swing and fatigue-free shooting. This is aided by the fat body receiver with semi-round contour which guarantees a stable center of gravity on the hinge axis for improved balance between the hands. Instead of attaching weights to the barrel, the FBX balancer system is integrated into the fore-end for easy, customizable weight distribution.”

“You feel the difference the minute you pick up the FBX,” Jason Evans, CEO of the Blaser Group said. “The balance and handling are a thing of beauty, and its overall design and performance is German engineering at its finest.”

The FBX Competition over-under 12-gauge shotgun will be initially available in sporting stock configuration and with an adjustable comb paired with a 12-gauge low rib competition barrel. As for the receiver, it’s a monocoque design with detachable trigger unit for easy maintenance. Additionally, the FBX Competition shotgun also features Blaser’s IBS Anti-Double System and Ejection Ball System.

Barrels are available with Briley thin wall extended chokes or a fixed choke option, and sport ventilated side rails for reduced weight and improved barrel cooling. The newly designed barrels have consistent wall thickness and contour even with the extended chokes, along with extended forcing cones to help reduce felt recoil.

The comb shape and drop allow for repeatable, precise mounting and reduced muzzle flip, making it easy on the cheek bone.

Felt recoil is also reduced thanks to the large contact surface of the recoil pad and special stock geometry. A steeper pistol grip design with optimized palm swell increases control of the gun before and during shooting, also allowing the hand to absorb part of the recoil. The comb shape and drop make for repeatable, precise mounting and reduced muzzle flip. Stock balance can also be set to personal preference with an integrated balancer system located in the butt stock.

Lastly, a Black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating is on all visible steel surfaces for increased durability and protection against corrosion.

MSRP for the Blaser FBX Competition shotgun is $13,995. Visit the Blaser website to learn more.