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Offline TexasShooter72

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A New Gamo PCP???
« on: April 01, 2010, 11:10:34 AM »
Looks like our friends at Gamo have adopted a few of BSA's tricks of the trade!  For those whom are new and may not be aware...  BSA moved all of their spring gun production to Gamo in Spain some time back(last two years?).  Obviously these two parties are putting their heads together and crossing trade secrets.  Does the shape of that stock look familiar to anyone?  

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Gamo_DynaMax_3-9x50_RGB_Dot_Scope_Combo/2029
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Super Sport XL .177
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Lightning XL .22
CDT Tuned Gamo Hunter Elite .177
Big Gene Tuned, Ed(Shadow)Chocolate Chip Camo Gamo Shadow 1000 .177


Offline JimL911

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 11:26:27 AM »
That's because Gamo bought BSA.

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010, 11:32:49 AM »
Not a shrouded barrel. Won't go as well in the US considering its competition.

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 11:32:58 AM »
I've been out of the loop.  Had no idea.  Interesting concept.  Does anyone know if BSA's PCP production is still in the hands of the English?  If they were indeed bought out(which sounds like they have been) what are the long term affects of Gamos hands on BSA's production in the UK?  The BSA PCP's are some fine rifles.  I'd hate to see their PCP production quality falter...
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Super Sport XL .177
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Lightning XL .22
CDT Tuned Gamo Hunter Elite .177
Big Gene Tuned, Ed(Shadow)Chocolate Chip Camo Gamo Shadow 1000 .177


Offline PeakChick

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2010, 11:55:56 AM »
Gamo has owned BSA since the 1980s. BSA PCP rifles are still made in the Birmingham U.K. factory (including this Gamo labeled rifle, I'm sure). BSA springers are assembled in the Gamo plant in Spain, although some of the components are still made in Birmingham.

The Gamo Dynamax is just a rehash of the BSA Sportsman HV.
The current stable, (arsenal, quiver?): BSA Lightning XL .177, BSA Sportsman HV .22, BSA Ultra .177, CZ634 .177, Daystate Harrier X .177, TAU 200 Senior .177, HW 97 .177, HW 50s .177, HW 30 .177, RWS 92 .177, Gamo 126 MC Super, Gamo Big Cat .177, AR2078A, QB78 .177, Quest 1000 .177, Beeman SS650 .177., Beeman P17 .177.
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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2010, 11:59:26 AM »
Thanks Peak, that helps!  Just trying to get a better picture of whats happening out there!
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Super Sport XL .177
David Slade Tuned, Theoben Gas Ram BSA Lightning XL .22
CDT Tuned Gamo Hunter Elite .177
Big Gene Tuned, Ed(Shadow)Chocolate Chip Camo Gamo Shadow 1000 .177


Offline redroush00

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2010, 05:36:01 AM »
iTS...um..ugly!
Ruger Airhawk
Gamo Hunter Sport.
Gamo Big Cat 1200

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RE: A New Gamo PCP???
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2010, 06:25:01 AM »
It's one of the best looking "GAMO" rifles.  It would lokk better if they would have included the shroud that the BSA branded rifles have.  They left it off for some reason that's why there is the big gap between the barrel  & the air tube.  The cocking sequence`if a strike against it for me.  I love the stock though.