Gas Ram Spring vs. Break in period

[doc1310]

We all seem to know that new springer rifles need a break in period. Maybe a tin or so of pellets through it to get the rifle to settle down. Maybe to stop the dieseling and get all the lubes in the right place. What about the gas ram springs? Do they need a break in period? Since there are no lubes, ( or am I wrong about this? ) should a gas ram spring rifle shoot well out of the box?

I just pushed the button and bought a whisper .177 with the venturi gas ram from Pyramid. I've been sitting on this for awhile. I want a quiet rifle to use in the yard.....and NOW I just heard about the Crosman Nitro which has a noise level of 2 !!! Dang! I would have/ might have gone that way since the price is almost the same and the noise level is lower than the Whisper, but the weight is a whole lot more. It weights as much as my RWS 34 Pro.

Anyways, what should I look for, or does a gas ram need a break in period? I also just bought the GRT III to go with the Whisper.

Thanks Guys and Regards to all.


Paul S.

[hodgjy]

The gas-rammed rifles need breaking in, but not the gas ram.  In springers, both the spring and rifle need breaking in.  

Rifles need breaking in so all the parts mesh and wear in, the barrel gets seasoned, and the lubes can get burned off.  Yes, gas rammers have lubes.  

I hope this helps.

[OHPLNKR]

I agree with hodgjy. I've had a gas rammed .177 Whisper from PA for almost 2 Years . The power and accuracy have been pretty much the same throughout the time. I really enjoy my Whisper and I think you will too.Be ready to give more effort in cocking, that's the only thing that may take some getting used to.Put extra care in mounting the scope as the recoil caused movement for me at first. It's all settled out and it's All Good now. ..... Good shooting, John

[sshewins]

Well, it looks like you can get a GRT III trigger for the nitro.  It looks like the nitro is a tad quieter, althow  a bit heavier.  Some of the guys at the gamo gate are saying how junky the customer service at gamo is, so maybe the nitro is the way to go?

[doc1310]

Yeah, I was thinking about that but have already ordered my whisper. I already have a heavy rifle, RWS 34 Pro which shoots great from the bench. I wanted something lighter and this Whisper will fit the bill. If gamo keeps up the poor customer relations their sales will suffer. I don't mind sending nastygrams!

Be safe,
Paul