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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Gamo Gate => : Big_Bill March 25, 2008, 04:46:41 AM
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Hey GAMO Owners,
What is your FAVORITE GAMO RIFLE and WHY ?
I have a Gamo 890 Hunter and I love it, It is light and handy, and is very accurate with CPP's. It is well balanced andisa quick and a natural pointer. I fell in love with it after I put a GRT-III trigger on her, unlike many here, it took me over 5 years to find this little beauty, and I still smile when I pick her up and see the Gold Trigger on her, It made an enormous difference to my accuracy and the enjoyment factor whenI shoot her ! :-)
Bill
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Bill,
My favorite Gamo? Hmmmm... It depends on what I am going to be doing with it. If I want to plink in the back yard, I like my Hunter 440. The break action is quicker than the rotary breech loading of the CFX. Now, if I want to knock the stuffing out of a nut muncher, I grab the CFX. It is the most accurate of my stable and I would rather have a well placed shot than not. If I am going out in the woods to shoot, where I know the gun will be subjected to the elements, I grab my old S1K. The synthetic stock will take a beating and this rifle is lighter than the CFX so it is easier to carry on a long hike.
Just my opinions!
Ron
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Hey everyone. Kinda new to the forum. My favorite is the hunter 220. It is very accurate with all the pellets ive tried. This rifle is five years old and has been dropped down a flight of stairs( long story) when I picked it up the scope was still zeroed. Best part is I bought it from Dicks sporting goods for $50.00. It is and will always remain my go to gun. Peejay
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Well Bill I'm with you on the hunter series they are really nice rifles and with just a little work I think they are fantastic guns for the money. I have two, a Hunter Elite that received the full CDT treatment and a Natchez ninety nine dollar 440 that's my on going project rifle. There is no doubt the Elite takes first place. It's a real powerhouse and you just can't beat the looks. There are no disappointments with this gun, oh there is one, I can't get one in .22. The 440 is a great looker also. It doesn't quite have the power of the Elite but there are some Starlings around that really couldn't tell the difference. The best part of the 440 has been learning to dissemble, clean, lube tune, add a gold trigger and reassemble a Gamo. Now I are a expert too. Ha!
W
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I too am fairly new to air rifles although I have several firearms. Glad to see someone else has the Hunter Elite. Had mine a couple of weeks and just installed the GRT-III. First time I'd removed the stock, but like Charley says...takes about 10 minutes if you keep track of where you lay the screws and stuff.
Really enjoy shooting the Elite. Took it to a range last week end and tried to zero in the scope at 30 yards (factory trigger). Finally got a five shot group to about two to three inch spread, but was not using a good rest and it was breezy. Was fun and I was happy. Anxious to zero in with new trigger.
Question Walt, do you have a favorite wadcutter for paper targets...RWS Meisterkugeln seem pretty consistent?
Jerry
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Hey Walt,
If you realy want a .22 cal. you could always have a new barrel put on her !
Gene had one of his Shadows made into a .20 cal., my favorite cal. ! And he has been very happy with the power and accuracy of his new Lother Walter barrel ! So why not do that to one of your Gamo rifles and have what you want ? Of course you could also look for a use Gamo rifle in .22, they do pop up from time to time. :)
Bill
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The Shadow 1000 I bought 4+ years ago and has a gazillion pellets through it. Still prefer it over my 220 or 440, or even my CFX. It's tied with the CFX as the easiest to shoot well, although the CFX (I think) is a hair more consistent.
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I really like my CFX (.22) Why? Because it’s the only Gamo I own! However, it is one of my favorites in the stable. She is accurate and very forgiving when it comes to compensating for my sometimes inconsistent shooting habits. :o I know, practice, practice, practice!!!!!!!!!
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I have had some pistols in the past, but my CFX is my first rifle. Just got it this morning, put the scope on and get er sighted in. It shoots better than my other rifles, as far as acuracy, and I like the feel of it. Its a lil hefty, but I like that in a rifle myself. Being 6'2" and 260lbs I am sure wouldnt have anything to do with it......right?
TH
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OOOOOps, I should have said my first GAMO rifle. :p
TH
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I started out with a S1K and kept buying Gamo's untill last fall. I own 12 of them now and love to shoot each and everyone of them..:) I have moded three of the S1K's. 2 of them have L/W choked barrels which are fantastically accurate..:) Those two have the CDT GRT-III trigger installed. One of them is a .20 and the other is .177. The third S1K . 177 has had a complete turbo tune which includes a CDT GRT-III trigger and it is a great hunting rifle. I also own three CFX's.. One of them is a synthectic stock .177 and is extremely accurate. The second and third CFX's are Royals with great wood. One in .22 which I purchase from the UK and the other is a .177 which was purchased here. All three of them have been turbo tuned with a CDT GRT-III trigger installed. I have a Hunter 440, which I have not shot yet and has had not work done on it yet..:) A Recon and Sporter which have not been shot yet and still need a turbo tune and triggers. I have some more up stairs but forgot which ones they are.. hehe
I love the two SIK's with the L/W barrels on them for target shooting. They both sport Simmons ProAir Scopes with accushot mounts. The .177 S1K I like to hunt with. The rest of the Gamo's that I own and have shot are very sweet to plink with.
I love them al Big Bill...:) Cannot just pick one.. hehe
Gene
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Not too experienced with air rifles also. Just got three Gamos in the past month...A Big Cat, Whisper and a Viper. For accuracy the Viper comes in first, the Whisper 2nd and the Big Cat third. The Whisper is the quietest (Of course...), the Viper the "Twangest"...but holds steady and the Big Cat the lightest. But I love them all.... :) ....they're doing their stuff, I just need to do mine.
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Yeah Gary, I REALLY liked that one also, hated to let her go :0 but she's in a good home and still comes to visit. :) So my fav now would have to be my S1K, she's had alot of work and shoots a smooth, consistant 940. 8)
Mike
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Well buddy,
I don't have that problem...yet, but I LOVE my 890, and she treats me good.
maybe we can have Fix make you up a fixture so that you can shoot 4 or 5 airguns at atime? LOL
What a GREAT Collection you have Gene, you have stock in Gamo that you can enjoy :)
Bill
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I love my Shadow .177, light, accurate as me, and so much fun :)
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Jerry
I have put part of a tin of the Meisterkugeln and most of a tin of Gamo Match through in the garage at about twenty four feet I have been able to hold both to about a half inch for ten round groups. Outside at about sixty feet I seem to have my best luck with CPHP's. No wind, a shot of aiming fluid to steady the nerves and I can keep it to three quarters or just a hair more. Actually it seems to do pretty good with most pellets I've tried. The only anomaly I've noticed is, it tends to occasionally, not always, shoot a flyer when you first start shooting. It appears she likes to be warmed up with five to ten shots then for some reason it really settles in.
W
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Bill
I already have about four hundred sixty in this Gamo not including shipping charges. How much should a person expect to have to put in to a moderately priced gun before it's the gun you really thought you bought. LOL. Who does barrel changes and what do you think they run dollar wise? My other question is what happens to my polymer shroud? I know people *_*_*_*_*_* about the plastic but I really like it. Not just for looks, it makes a great cocking handle also.
W
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Hey Walt,
The only thing that I have done to my Gamo is Bob's GREAT GRT-III trigger, and I love it. I considered putting a 20 cal. barrel on the 890, but thought twice about it, and bought a R-9 in .20 cal., I love her also ! 8)
As for the what you thought, you bought, I can't answer your expectations, but if you have a CDT tuned rifle with his GRT-III trigger, your at 100%. At this point you will need to try different pellets, maybe a sample pack from Straight Shooters will help you find the best pellet for the job. And work on you shooting, find and hold that position that you fired great groups with, it doesnt matter where you hit as long as you have a good group, cause you can always correct the scope or sights for the group.
You have corrected all the rifles problems, you just need to become acquainted with the rifle, and how she likes to be held. Try holding her about one inch in front of the trigger housing, many find this this to be her sweet spot. I put a spot on some paper, and just shoot, using the spot as my aiming point. I don't care where the pellets hit, I just aim for the spot. After I find a pellet and hold that works, I adjust the sights for the new pellet and position...And Walt, those Wadcutters don't do so good in the wind and at longer distances, try Crosman Premier Lights or JSB Exacts for longer distance, my 890 loves them !
Keep me informed on your progress or any further questions that you might have.
Bill
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My favorite GAMO??? Hmmmm,,,, guess I'd have to say the very first Shadow that I bought at Wallyworld. The reason??? Because she was my first and it was because of her that I got so heavily into air guns and got involved with GTA and all the nice folks here :D
I guess I should also mention that rifle shoots hard and straight and has taken her share of starlings and pigeons too :)
Jeff
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That's easy.... My cfx in 177. Of course I am biased in the fact that the barrel is fixed. Accuracy accuracy accuracy.... Right out of the box to now wtih over 1500 rounds through it. As accurate as the day I bought it and just as much fun. Now that I've found out about Charlies trigger mod... I really cant wait to see what it will do.
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my favorite so far for pests is the cfx .22...when i use the polymer tipped pellets, i can't miss, and what an effective combo...but for fun, i really like moving target practice with my viper express...even thinking of getting a shadow express...i know not many ppl like em, but, i'm hooked...i also really like tactical looking guns, so i'm really excited for the whisper varmint hunter to come out...i think we can all agree on one thing though...GAMO'S ARE SOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!
Dave
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Well I only have one and don't care for it at all. The customer service is worse than the company I work for and my company"s is Beyond horrible. I've had an interest in a CFX but would prefer not dealing with Gamo's anymore. Maybe later on I'll change my mind. If I get lucky enough to stumble on a tuned S1K cheap enough I may give it a try again. I know everyone has had bad luck with one brand or another but for me it's the customer service part that's let a bad taste in my mouth. :0
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Jason, I have a old S1k that I would like to sell. It's in good shape, only thing wrong is the fiber optic strand in the rear sight is missing. I stuffed the stock with old socks (clean, of course) and a roll of pennies. Better balanced and less noise. I need to recoup some of the money that I spent on my CFX the other day. I have become addicted to this "hobby" like so many others and when my Hammerli Titan developed a bent spring (which I intend to get fixed) - I used that as an excuse to go out and buy the CFX. Being disabled and on a very tight budget, I'm going to have to sell some in order to buy others. I could ship it to CDT for him to tune and you could get reaquainted with Gamo. Let me know if you are interested. Terry
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I know this is an old post but I will chime in anyway.My favorite Gamo rifle? The Hunter Extreme .177. This gun is a hunter. Heavy as sin, hard on optics if you compromise with cheapo scopes and mounts but if you set it up right and shoot CP 10.5 gr pellets you have a consumate killer.This Gamo model is made in England at BSA and is well built.Very accurate if you address properly scope, mount, and pellet choice issues.Mine shoots CP heavies at 1030 fps and hits what I aim at.Any squirrels or other game I shoot stays dead.Flat shooting and hunter accurate to 50 yds.
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The only Gamo I own is my .177 CFX and I love it. Bought the GRT III within a week of owning it and turned it into a whole different rifle. I recently tore it down and replaced the spring, seal, and gave it a fitted guide and tophat. Now it's easy enough for my 4 year old to shoot! It puts CPL's where the trigger breaks within an acceptable range (30-40yards). This is the rifle all my others have to live up to. None of them out shoot it yet.
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I am gonna give my opinion on an old question.....I own four GAMO rifles...HUNTER EXTREME,1250 HUNTER,890 S,CFX......IMO the EXTREME & 1250 HUNTER are not your average GAMO,as they are both made in England by BSA(controlling interest owned by GAMO)I beleive that the older GAMO rifles are better made than the newer ones,out of the CFX & 890 S,both made from GAMO,I think the 890 S is a better gun........I am not a big fan of the EXTREME,although it is a well built gun......My two favorite GAMO rifles are hands down...by far the 1250 HUNTER & than THE 890 S..Two of the last original GAMO,of which one is a BSA made gun......
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My favorite GAMO is without a doubt my 1250 .22 caliber !! Beautiful rifle and just an outstanding hunter :)
Next favorite would probably by my 890. I haven't shot it in a long time but she is a sweety :) I'm gonna have to reach into the back of the gun safe and take her on a hunt soon......
Jeff
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Jeff, What's up with two L.I. BOYS with the same thoughts?
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Us Island Boys gots to stick togeather !!!!! :)
Jeff
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My .22 CFX. Smoother shooter than my .177. Both are more buzzy and twangy than my other rifles, but are very accurate with their favorite pellets.
Charles
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My favorite of all over the Gamo line I own is the TF-89.
Charles
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My favorite is the Gamo CFX for all the reasons previously given and because of the rotating loading port. Anyone who has had a springer apart knows there is a tremendous amount of force held by the sear in the trigger mechanism. As a result, most springers are susceptible to accidental firing if handled roughly even with the safety on. However, the CFX cannot force a pellet down the barrel unless the loading port is rotated to firing position. The CFX loading port can be used as a completely effective safety. I use my CFX for pest control within close proximity to my neighbors. So, I appreciate being able to carry the rifle cocked & loaded but incapable of firing a pellet until I am on target and rotate the loading port to the firing position.
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I have 4. CFX, 2 Whisper Deluxes 1 tuned by the Fish with a GRT on it, and just got a Shadow Fox that's being tuned as we speak. That Whisper D, that the Tuna tuned, has got to be the most reliable, consistent, smooth, quiet, fun *_*_*_*_*_* I ever played with!!!! I might change my mind after Bob tunes the CFX, but I doubt it!!