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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Gamo Gate => : nyairman March 10, 2007, 06:32:11 AM
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I sent my new CFX to CDT for a tune and new trigger so I thought I would do so target shootin with my S1k. After 50 or so shots and some real good groups it happened! All of a sudden my next 3 shots went way off target. I checked the scope...no problem. Then I cocked the barrel to load the next pellet and OH-OH....cocked way to easy. Shot the next pellet and noticed a real lack of power. Then I shook the rifle and I could hear something moving inside. NOT GOOD.
Anyone have a thought of what might be wrong? I am now left with my 760 pumpmaster :0 , and won't get my CFX back until sometime next week. I have never takin an air rifle apart before, but I'll take a chance and try to fix it.
If anyone has any ideas, and perhaps a quick lesson or link on takin it apart I would sure appreciate the info.
Thanks...Greg :0
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Not hard to fix, I believe that Rich in Mich can sell you good, used Gamo springs. Or you can upgrade as I'm sure you're aware.
To disassemble it, you can follow the directions that CDT has on his website for the B19. Obviously, you don't have to go all the way if you don't want to.
Personally, I don't use a spring compressor and I ain't all that strong - but do so at your own risk. When I'm ready to knock the rear pin out to release the spring, I just place the barrel/compression tube assembly upright on a wood surface, press down with my left hand and push the pin out with my right. It has about 65-70lbs of preload and about 2" of compression.
Or, I'll punch out the pin with a phillips screwdriver or a punch that's smaller than the pin. After the pin is driven out, the punch or the screwdriver will now be holding everything together. Do the same thing as above, and slide out the punch when it's unloaded.
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Thanks for the info Vince. Not having done this before (replace spring) I think a buddy of mine can take on the job. Rather watch him do it right and learn from him than muck it up myself. Anyway I couldn't wait another day to shoot so I went to Wally World and there was this Crosman Sierra Pro staring at me 8) . Needless to say it's siting on my gun vise ready to go!
Thanks again.
Greg