munkybiz_9881 - 8/12/2009 7:35 PM
My friend just received a whisper with the gas ram and I really like it.
Very smooth cocking and the recoil is more managable while trying to hold on target. This alone makes me want to try one in my cfx. My cfx will go from 3'' groups to one hole groups at 35 yards depending on how I hold the gun while shooting. His new whisper groups quite consistantly no matter the hold, so far not as tight as my cfx, but consistant.
The consistancy is what Im after, I go from bipod to free hand and everywhere in between while hunting, and cant always get the same hold on the rifle. The ram seems to be less hold sensitive (my observation only). Anyone else notice this?
If the rams last very long at all I say they might be worth it. I'd take a consistant 3/4" group all the time over one hole only if I can hold the rifle "just right" some of the time.
My question is can I have the cfx converted to a gas ram, and who will do this, how much $$$$?
I just yesterday received my .22 caliber CFX with the Air Venturi gas ram installed, as the original spring snapped.
Its muzzle velocity is about the same as with the original spring, but I agree that the cocking effort feels different, although it seems about the same as with the spring.
Instead of getting progressively stiffer until the spring latches at the end, it is full resistance, with no change throughout the cycle.
I don't really consider that an issue, but then, I am no small fry (6'4"/240lbs).
The recoil impulse is a surprise, as it is brisk, without that familiar torque and faint rattle of the spring.
The accuracy is every bit as good as before, which is to say very good.
I can still print .25-.40" groups, depending on the pellet, with the JSB Exact Jumbo taking top honors.
Another very real advantage of the gas ram over the spring that I have yet to hear anyone else mention, is that - unlike with springs - the gas ram can fire any pellet you want to feed your gun, with no fear of damaging it.
This means you can launch even the super-heavyweight Eun Jins and not worry about flattening the coils of a fragile spring.
That would sure make decking larger animals easier!
Another huge advantage, although better known, should not go unmentioned, which is that a gas ram can be left cocked indefinitely, with no fear of damage.
Another plus when out hunting, as people don't usually find say a nasty old Starling sitting up in a tree who will sit long enough for the hunter to cock, load, then perforate him.
In answer to your question, you can get this same conversion by PyramydAir, who charges $110 for the ram itself, but they will install it at NO CHARGE.
I sent mine in two weeks ago, paying UPS $25 to ship and pack it.
I probably could have knocked off nearly half of that price if I had packed it myself, but I have no suitable boxes for a rifle.
PA charges only the shipping charge for the gas ram itself, which is less than $10.
Oh, you should also know that PA has some discount coupon codes out there, one of which I used by hopping on to
http://www.retailmenot.comJust feed that site the URL for pyramydair.com and it will kick back a code good for 10% off.
That allowed me to get the whole thing for less than $110 total!
Not a bad price at all.
Good luck!
Now, *I* have a problem of my own.
Since having that gas ram installed in my own CFX, I have discovered some pretty rapid scope skid.
Since both rings - B-Square two piece with four screws per ring and integral vertical recoil stop pins, both of which are engaged - are not moving, but only the scope is slicking inexorably rearward, I am unsure how to put a stop to this.
The scope has slid well over an inch rearward, after having fired only about 100 pellets through the gas ram CFX it is mounted to.
Does anyone have any suggestions how to put a stop to that slide?
The rings' clamp screws are already tightened all the way down, so it looks as if I will need to use something within the ring clamps themselves to create enough friction to put a halt to the skid.
Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller? Bueller?
Thanks
