CFX newbie

I was over at Cabelas the other day looking at pellet rifles and found one CFX on the shelf.  Took it out to check where the serial number was located and there it was on top of the barrel.  I have read a lot of favorable posts here and like the looks of it so I bought the rifle.  I have heard here that the spring is prone to breaking if using heavier pellets and was wondering if that is still a concern after a tune by Charlie.  I believe he mentions that he replaces the spring, so is there any concern once the spring is replaced?  Does he replace it with a stronger spring?  Also is it better to wait to send them for a tune after you have ran a few pellets through or right out of the box?  I like buying an airgun at a store so as with this one I can inspect it for things such as where the serial number is located.  Picked up some superdomes today as well.
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[longislandhunter]

Congrats  on your new rifle.  Good luck with it.  I have one, also with the serial # on top of the barrel, and that gun shoots superdomes crazy accurate.  My gun is stock, except for charlies trigger, so I have no experience with pre/post tune spring performance, but I'm sure some of the other guys can give you good data regarding the spring thing.   Anyway,  congrats again and enjoy the gun.

Jeff

[Gene_SC]

Welcome aboard Jeffery

Welcome to the world of Gamo.. The CFX is the cadallac of the Gamo line of rifles as far as I am concerned. Very very accurate and has more than enough ummmfff for small game.

The trigger seems to be the worst part on any Gamo. CDT sells a GRT-III trigger for $28.00 plus shipping. That will start you off good. Put a few tins through your CFX before you send it to CDT. Once you get a Turbo Tune from him, your CFX will probably never need anything done to it in your life time.... He use one of the finest replacement springs in the industry, and also replaces the Gamo guide iwth his custom guide. That ain't all either. Much much more goes into his tunes.

Good luck and have fun shooting. Hope you return with more post of  your experiences and questions. Someone here is always willing to answer them for you. Vince is the Gamo moderator and he has allot of knowledge about different parts and rifles.

Gene

[daved]

Hi, Jeff, welcome!  If you check Bob's (Charlies) web site, he lists exactly what he does for the various tunes, both parts and labor.  He uses new Maccari springs, but still strongly suggests not exceeding 9 gr. pellets in .177.  The wire in the JM spring is thicker than the stock Gamo spring, which increases the spring rate, but really doesn't increase the guns power.  Sounds a little confusing, or maybe I'm just confused (Gene, I heard that!), but it does work.

Regarding spring breakage, my opinion is that it's just the less than great springs Gamo uses in their guns.  My sping let go after less than 3000 pellets, and I was NOT using heavy pellets.  My suggestion would be to shoot it until it breaks, or until you feel you're ready to move up.  Then have it tuned.  Superdomes are a good pellet in these rifles, so are JSB Exacts, and Beeman FTS's.  For weight reasons, I've never shot Kodiaks in my CFX, but lots of people swear by them.  Hope this helps, and have fun.

Dave

Thanks guys.  My only air guns up until now have been my Benji 392 and a 1377 carbine.  I like them both but all that pumping can leave you shaking and hard to get off a steady shot.  My 392 had been tuned and the last few pumps take some effort.  I will be glad to only cock this rifle once and shoot.   Do you think a Leapers 4x16x50 is too much scope for my CFX?   What one piece mount is best.  Part no.?  Do you order high or med mount?   Thanks in advance.
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I really love my b-square adjustable mount.

[daved]

I don't know about that scope, Jeff.  According to the Leapers web site, that thing is around 15 1/2 inches long.  At that length, it WILL get in the way of the loading port.  I have a 3-12x44 on mine, and it just makes it without interfering.  It's about an inch shorter.  I don't think 4-16 is too much scope, though.  A lot of guys have the 4-16x56, it's a 30 mm side wheel AO, big brother to mine.

For mounts, if you go 1" tube, Beeman 5039 1 pc. adjustable.  Can't beat it.  Too bad they don't make a 30 mm version.  For 30 mm, go B-Square adjustable.  I'd go adjustable, my CFX needed over 2 full turns of the elevation knob to get on target.  Same for my RWS 350, with a different scope.  Both are readily available, check around for best price.

Mount height is partly personal preference, but can be dictated by the scope you choose.  Up to about 40 mm objective you can use a low mount.  Up to about 50 mm takes a medium.  And anything over that needs a high mount.  This is typical, some gun/scope combos are different.  Hope this helps.

Dave

To me on a scope it depends on what your going to do with the rifle, punch paper or hunt with it.

 If just punching paper and a odd varmit or two in the back yard  scope it up.But  if your going to hunt with it would go with a lighter scope, who wnats to carry aroung an extra pound and a half of scope.

After all the bunny is the same size in a 3X9x40 as it is in a 3X9X52 you just get more senery around Mr. Bbunny.

That Beeman one piece is what I will probably order.  Has anyone been able to beat that $59.00 price I have been seeing on this mount?
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Sorry, posted in the wrong order.  Has anyone found that adjustable Beeman scope mount 1 piece for less then $59.00?  I am also looking for a good sale on a scope for my cfx.  I came with a scope in the box but am looking for something better.
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