Question re: new CFX

I'm expecting my new CFX from PyramidAir on Friday. Is there anything I should do to the gun initially (like running an oiled patch thru the bore several times) other than cock, load, and shoot?
This will be my first air rifle since my Daisy Red Ryder back in the '50s.

[CharlieDaTuna]

Running a patch through it using a pull through is a good idea but do not use oil on it. If anything, clean it using GooGone on the patch and then dry patches until it is clean. Barrels, once cleaned, do not need to be cleaned very often and need to be "seasoned" when cleaned, especially if strip cleaned. I suggest pulling a patch through it every 4-5 tins of pellets.

[NMCA_Ron]

Doug,

Welcome to the forum! I have a CFX in .177 caliber at my place and I can tell you, it is one great rifle. Good luck with your new baby.

Ron

Thanks, Charlie and Ron.

My CFX is .22 caliber. Do I understand correctly that  accuracy, velocity, and general smoothness of operation of the gun will improve the more it is used?

Also, I have to ask-is it in fact damaging to the gun to open the breech before the rifle is cocked, as I have read on several sites online? I saw  on pyramidair's blog that the cocking lever can  be opened  slightly (not fully cocked) and the breech opened and a pellet loaded, without damaging the gun. What about that?

[NMCA_Ron]

Da Tuna will prbably chime in again here, but it has been my experience that the rifle will have an initial "break-in" period of around 1200-1500 shots after which the rifle will settle down and become consistent. As for damaging the rifle by opening the breech prior to cocking it, I do not know. I do know, however, it is very difficult to load it otherwise. My suggestion would be to cock it before opening the breech.

Ron

[Gene_SC]

I also may add that when CDT says 4-5 tins, he is referring to tins of 500 ea....

Gene

If you MUST load a pellet without cocking/firing, you can move the cocking lever down just a few inches, hold it, and then rotate the loading block.  Same to rotate it back.  If you try to rotate it with the loading lever not activated, you'll probably damage the seal.
Explanation.  Moving the cocking lever down just a little takes the spring pressure off the piston and loading block, but you must hold it while rotating the block.

not to freak you out. But I highly suggest a charlie da tuna trigger. The best $35 you will ever spend!!!

Yeah, it seems that the CDT trigger is a must have for the CFX, but the instructions on his webpage for removing the trigger housing from the stock mentions a "#25 Torx screwdriver." so it seems that I would need this special tool to remove and to re-attach the stock. Is that correct?

[PeakChick]

You will need a Torx driver, but they are pretty commonly available. I have a set of Craftsman's from Sears. All the newer Gamo rifles use Torx head screws.

Yea any hardware store will have them. If you have a screw driver with those removable tips you can buy just the bits. Just go in and mention the size to a clerk and they will show you exactly what you need.  Good luck and any more questions make sure you ask on here!

[CharlieDaTuna]

You should never rotate the breech without the pressure being relieved or the gun cocked. It is extremely hard on the breech seal itself although it won't hurt the outer seal. Also take care to not pull the trigger after cocked with the rotary open either. The back pressure can easily cause spring cant, collapse the spring or spring fatigue and also blow out the rotary breech outer seal.  :0  :0  A good way to make a 9 inch spring ...lol...