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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Gamo Gate => : Randino July 09, 2007, 05:58:15 PM
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1 in .177 and 1 in .22.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing that. Specifically for a Hunter 220, but any advice is appreciated.
Is it easy to change back and forth, or would I be better off saving for a new gun in .22
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No it is not easy to change barrels on the Gamo's. Most are very hard to get out of the breech block. I have done two conversions from .177 to L/W barrels in .20 and .177. The first one was very tight and the second one was tighter..:) So I now have 4 S1K's.. :) A .177 stock barrel, a .22 stock barrel, and two L/W rifleled and choked barrels in .177 and .20.. So I have all the calibers in my S1K collection..
Gene
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Another alternative for a "switch barrel" gun is one of the Mendoza (also sold as the Hammerli X2) or Beeman switch barrel guns. They both come with a .177 and a .22 barrel and use two different systems for easy switching between calibers. They are both big, full sized guns. Neither is horribly expensive. I haven't read any reviews on performance yet.
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Or you can go with a Talon PCP :-). VERY easy to switch barrels, and the cost isn't that high. Air Force barrels are all Lothar Walther, come in 12, 18, and 24 inch, and .177 or .22. Others, like Mac 1, make them in other calibers, .20 and .25 seem to be pretty popular. Apparently a Talon with a 24" .25 barrel is pretty incredible.
Regarding the switch barrel Mendoza that Stephanie mentioned, I can't remember where I saw it, but I have seen a review on it, and it wasn't good. Unfortunately, I don't remember any of the details, other than the reviewers bottom line was don't waste your money.
Hey, one of the best things about multiple calibers is an excuse to buy more airguns :-)! Good luck.
Dave
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...is to have 2 assemblies, barrel+breach block+front sight+cocking lever.
And yes, I would highly recommend just getting a 2nd gun.