{"product_id":"fx-airguns-5-5mm-drs-walnut-pcp-air-rifle","title":"FX Airguns 5.5mm DRS Walnut PCP Air Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for Precision. Ready for the Bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're clearing rats from a grain store on the Highveld or working the edges of a smallholding for hares and feral pigeons, you need a PCP that delivers the same point of impact on shot one as it does on shot forty. The FX DRS Walnut 5.5mm is that rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the FX DRS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX DRS (Dual Regulated System) is a Swedish-engineered PCP air rifle featuring a two-stage pressure regulation system. Where a single regulator controls the air delivered to the valve, the DRS adds a secondary regulation stage - the result is an exceptionally flat velocity curve across a long shot string. For the South African hunter or pest controller, this means your zero holds from the first shot to the last, without the velocity drop-off that plagues unregulated or single-regulated platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Walnut Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut stock on the DRS isn't just aesthetic. Walnut is dimensionally stable in South Africa's variable climate - from the humid coastal bush of KwaZulu-Natal to the dry Karoo air - and it ages with character. It sits naturally in the shoulder, balances the rifle well, and gives the DRS a classic profile that stands apart from the polymer-stocked field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5.5mm - The Right Calibre for South African Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5mm (.22 calibre) is the workhorse of the PCP world for good reason. It carries enough energy to anchor a hare cleanly at practical field distances, cycles reliably through FX's rotary magazine system, and offers a wide selection of quality pellets available in South Africa. For pest control - rats in the feed room, feral pigeons on the roof, sparrows in the warehouse - the 5.5mm delivers decisive results without the over-penetration risk of larger calibres in confined spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide-Lever Action - Smooth and Silent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side-lever cocking mechanism keeps your head down and your eye on the target. There's no need to break your cheek weld between shots, and the action cycles with the kind of mechanical smoothness you expect from a Swedish-built firearm. In a hide or against a wall waiting for a rat run, that silence and smoothness matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Shroud - Neighbour-Friendly Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated barrel shroud reduces muzzle report significantly - a practical necessity for suburban pest control in South African residential areas where noise complaints are a real concern. You stay effective. Your neighbours stay happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the FX DRS Walnut Performs in South Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuburban and smallholding pest control\u003c\/strong\u003e - rats, feral pigeons, sparrows, mynas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall game hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e - hares and rabbits on open Highveld and Karoo terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard precision training\u003c\/strong\u003e - consistent regulation makes it an excellent training platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField target and informal competition\u003c\/strong\u003e - the regulated shot string suits target disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunior shooter development\u003c\/strong\u003e - manageable recoil impulse and precise trigger for building fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLicence Requirements in South Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a PCP air rifle producing energy levels associated with the FX DRS platform, buyers should confirm current SAPS licensing requirements with LT Air at point of sale. Regulations governing air rifles above certain energy thresholds apply in South Africa, and compliance is your responsibility as the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy the FX DRS Walnut from LT Air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLT Air stocks the FX DRS Walnut 5.5mm as part of a curated selection of high-performance PCP air rifles. Our staff understand the South African hunting and pest control context - we don't just sell rifles, we help you choose the right tool for your terrain and application. Fill equipment, pellets, and optics to complement the DRS are available in-store and online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e FX Airguns (Sweden)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e FX DRS Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction \/ Power Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm (.22)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes - Dual Regulated System (DRS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-Lever, Repeater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShroud \/ Moderator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated barrel shroud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope Rail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunting, pest control, field target, precision training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence Required (SA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm with LT Air at point of sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7333493043258\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FX Airguns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67746383200355,"sku":"FX-0051","price":23499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5641\/2515\/files\/FX0022_1-lt.png?v=1792483745","url":"https:\/\/ltair.co.za\/products\/fx-airguns-5-5mm-drs-walnut-pcp-air-rifle","provider":"LT Air","version":"1.0","type":"link"}