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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Gamo Gate => : longislandhunter June 08, 2007, 01:29:46 PM
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The FEDEX guy showed up at 1 pm and handed me the box containing my new .22 CFX. Took the box down to my shop and opened her up. First thing I checked out was the scope. The corner of the scope box was crushed and when I inspected the scope I saw that one of the screw on turret caps had a little piece broken off of it. The missing piece was still in the bag and it fits back in place perfectly, so a little super glue will fix that. Other than that the scope was in good shape. I took the scope outside and gave it a visual test. I was really impressed with how clear and bright the image was and the crosshairs were really nice. I'm familiar with the scope, since I have a couple of em, and they work well for me. I expected the AO to be set at 50 yards on the scope, but my 30 yard target range proved the AO on this scope to be perfectly clear and sharp at 30 yards, which is a nice surprise. I don't know why it's that way but I'm not gonna complain. I hadn't planned on using this scope on the CFX but I may just install it and see how it works. I'll be using the gun for small game hunting anyway so a 4x32 will work just fine. I can always change it out with a golden antler 3x9 if I decide to.
Now for the rifle. I took the rifle out of the plastic bag it was wrapped in and gave it a close inspection. After going over it from one end to the other I couldn't find a single scratch, dent, ding, or mar anywhere. The bluing is really very nice, deep in color and very uniform. The open sights, which I don't intend to use, work well and functioned well as far as elevation and windage adjustment. The raised scope rail is cleanly mounted onto the top of the receiver, and it is perfectly centered down the middle of the receiver top. Long story short,,,,,, the rifle is in perfect condition.
One of the other members posted that he received his CFX yesterday and his gun had laser etched onto the receiver "1200 FPS with PBA pellets" "1000 FPS with lead pellets". Mine has the same laser etching. The other GTA member (who's name eludes me right now) deduced that GAMO must've originally made the receivers for .177 cal guns and then used them to build these .22 guns. Perhaps he is right, seems to be a logical deduction.
I haven't gotten to fire it yet, probably won't for awhile since we are leaving tomorrow for our South Carolina vacation. But when we return home the first thing I'm gonna do is install the scope and test her out.
Jeff
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Can't for your review Jeff, And if the wife will let me I'll see you in SC.
Mike
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Hey Mike,
That would be great. I am going to do my best to be at the shootout, sure hope I can make it. I'm even gonna bring my GPS navigation unit with me so I can use it in the rental car in case the wife says I can go.
As for the CFX,, I really wish I had the time tomorrow to clean the barrel, slap on a scope and start shootin, but there are so many last minute things I have to get done before we leave for the airport that I know I just don't have the time to shoot :(
At least I know she'll be here waitin for me when I get home. :)
Jeff
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I know what you mean about them last min things Jeff. I think I have her talked into letting me go :D , but I can not sit long enough to go by myself, back probs. :0 If I can find a codriver I will be there. 8)
Mike
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........I still haven't seen my Dyson and woot is only about 45 minutes away......
hehe,
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I got mine today too... But they sent me a .177 with a BSA 2-7x40 AO scope & rings. Quick call to Pyramid and they E-Mailed me a FedEx return lable and an RMA number.... I was hoping to get some shootn done today. Guess I'll have to wait another 2 weeks........................
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Congrat's Jeff, you haven't shot her yet?. :o Well let us know how she throw's lead when you get back but maby mine will be in soon and I'll be shootin P-DOG'S by next weekend. :D Have a safe trip buddy. Ed
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Hey Jeff, I'm glad you got your rifle. Looking forward to a shooting report. I think I am going to chrony mine today as I have about 400 pellets throught it. Hope you can enjoy your vacation knowing what you have to look forward to when you return.:) I guess all the animals at the duck farm can relax for a while eh?
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Yeah Dave, the duck farm critters have a reprieve,,,,,,, at least until I get back from vacation and get the new CFX sighted in :)
Then those critters are gonna get to taste some CFX lead :)
Jeff
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No markings on my reciever, only caliber, mine was born a .22, made in 2007 according to the serialnumber.
The .22 version has always been for sale in EU, we can also still buy new gamo1250 in .22
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Checked on my baby, tracking said she willl be here Wednesday the 13th. :D Ed
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LOL Kenneth, Just rub it in buddy hehe.. And I was lucky enough to buy a CFX Royal .22 from the UK a year ago.. The wood is beautiful and with a CDT trigger and Turbo tune it shoots so smooth..:) I still am amazed though how accurate the CFX air rifles are out of the box. They only get better after time..:)
Gene