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Title: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Marc on May 27, 2013, 12:16:47 AM
Besides the CFX / CFR - what Gamo guns is the most accurate?
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Post by: longislandhunter on May 27, 2013, 12:22:15 AM
My .177 and .22 CFX are without a doubt consistently my most accurate GAMO rifles,  however, that being said I also have to say that my other GAMO rifles are darn close.   All my GAMO rifles are the "older" rifles from before they switched over to their plastic polymer encased barrels so I can't comment on the accuracy of the "new" breed of GAMO's,,,, but those "old" ones sure were shooters after a little TLC   :)

Jeff
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Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 27, 2013, 12:41:24 AM
probably the discontinued dynamax pcp, followed by tge discontinued hunter extreme/ hunter 1250
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Post by: Dick Tracey on May 27, 2013, 01:12:24 AM
I think I would have to go with the 126 target rifle, especially if it had the LW barrel on it.

This is my collection two 126's one a Daisy, CFX .177, Gamo Bone Collector Sling Shot with light and Lazer,  not shown recent addition CFX Royal .22 Tuned.

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k526/DT4321/IMAG0404.jpg)

DT
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Bullit on May 27, 2013, 12:48:26 PM
The older model Shadow is a good breakbarrel. Same with the Hunter series.  Add the GRTIII trigger and you'll get the most from them.
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Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 27, 2013, 02:05:54 PM
Nice collection of Gamos, DT.  I didn't know Gamo ever produced a match rifle. 
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Post by: Marc on May 27, 2013, 02:56:32 PM
I am looking possibly for a little lower cost gun than my HW30S, with a little more power.  I really like the looks and weight of the Bone Collector Bull Whisper IGT, but don't want a scatter gun.  What do you think of this Model?

My son's Titan GP is NOT a gun I'd buy again for multiple reasons.

Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 27, 2013, 03:21:51 PM
I think it will do.  Just clean the barrel and shoot a few groups as soon as you get her to make sure you didn't get a lemon.  Order from somewhere with a good return policy and you are good to go. Hard to beat Gamo for lightweight hunters.  I want a classic Whisper for myself.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: chiro972b on May 27, 2013, 03:25:08 PM
My experience with new, plastic gamos is not favorable. Especially if you have a hw30, you are likely to be very disappointed with any recent gamo. For an inexpensive break barrel that will likely have acceptable accuracy, look to a ruger air hawk or an xs25 from mike mellick. JMHO
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Bullit on May 27, 2013, 04:12:51 PM
These Hunter 220 refurbs are a good buy (at $85) in the old steel and wood, quality Gamo.  Again, investing the small amount of money and time, in Bob's drop in GRTIII trigger brings them way up. Cheap package for a 14fpe hunter.
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch (http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch)
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Marc on May 27, 2013, 04:37:38 PM
Well - maybe I'll be happier dropping $379 on a new HW50S than $200 on the Gamo.  A year from now I won't remember the cash, but I'll still have the HW.
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Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 27, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Please don't let this become another Gamo bashing thread!
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Post by: Dick Tracey on May 27, 2013, 08:10:48 PM
Nice collection of Gamos, DT.  I didn't know Gamo ever produced a match rifle. 

Thanks.  It is a very interesting rifle.  I beleive it is more air pressure rather than spring power.  When you pull the side lever back you can let go of it, no pressure on it no bear trap.  Load pellet and when you close the lever it charges the chamber.  Really unique and accurate.
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Post by: Mpac on May 27, 2013, 10:58:07 PM
Years ago I had this one from walmart and could kick myself for taking it back it was a real accurate shooter.
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Post by: Tater on May 28, 2013, 01:37:23 AM
These Hunter 220 refurbs are a good buy (at $85) in the old steel and wood, quality Gamo.  Again, investing the small amount of money and time, in Bob's drop in GRTIII trigger brings them way up. Cheap package for a 14fpe hunter.
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch (http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch)

That's a great deal Bullit.
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Post by: uglymike on May 28, 2013, 09:33:08 PM
These Hunter 220 refurbs are a good buy (at $85) in the old steel and wood, quality Gamo.  Again, investing the small amount of money and time, in Bob's drop in GRTIII trigger brings them way up. Cheap package for a 14fpe hunter.
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch (http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=GNZR009854R&src=exrbSrch)
I went that route, got the JM drop in tune kit/lubes, downloaded the info. from the GTA library. Deburr, crosshatch, GRTlll trigger blade, lube properly as per instructions. Put a BSA 3X9X40AO from Natchez, Leapers Accushot 1 piece high mount. The Gamo 220 is now smooth as a babies butt and very accurate.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 28, 2013, 09:48:51 PM
 ;) My Gamo Whisper .177 shoots consistent 7mm 5 shot groups at 10 yds when I do my part and it is one of the of the new plastic polymer covered barrels. I will not knock the gamo rifles could they be better probably but so can any other rifle out there. From all the posts I have read
there are very few pellet rifles being made today unless you can afford to pay for a custom will benefit from a little TLC from the owners when first purchased.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: KawTech on May 31, 2013, 01:46:48 PM
Hi folks.

This is my first post ANYWHERE so I may not be doing everything right.  I watched a video on UTube with a guy whose name I can't recall, although I've still got it in my favorites.  He demonstrated a shooting method he called, "The Artillery Hold."  He says not to try to lock the Gamo or any heavy recoil springer down when you hold it, but let it float and that vibration won't be transmitted clear to the muzzle and fling the round.  I haven't tried it yet, but my son just got me one of the polymer wrapped Shadows and I couldn't get a grouping to save my soul.  Of course I was trying to hard to hold the thing down thinking that I shouldn't let it vibrate on discharge.  I haven't tried the Artillery Hold yet, but the theory makes sense.  I'm a guitar/banjo player and know a little something about waves and nodes and such involved with music theory.  So it seems reasonable.  Anyway, I'm going to try sending a few rounds downrange that way to see if there's anything to it.

Edgar
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Post by: Bullit on May 31, 2013, 01:59:08 PM
The Artillery hold is very effective, as you will soon find.  Tom Gaylord is an elder in the world of airgunning, and did a great video on it...if that's the one you are referring to.  If not, try to look his video up.   Anyway,  learn the Artillery hold, and trigger control and you'll see some Good Shoot'n.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: CorvidKiller on May 31, 2013, 02:49:23 PM
My CFR. is tack driver accurate with the consistency of the gas ram. If you do get a gamo you should also get a CDT trigger.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: George on May 31, 2013, 04:07:53 PM
I have a Gamo 880 Wood stock and all steel barrel that has been tuned by Shadow with a cdt trigger that is a tack driver.That gun will not leave my flock. Others my go but that 880 will remain in my hand unless some one steals it.!!!
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 31, 2013, 08:15:34 PM
My CFR. is tack driver accurate with the consistency of the gas ram. If you do get a gamo you should also get a CDT trigger.
The trigger from CDT and a decent scope for tired old eyes will help but hold and technique are VERY important especially if you arejust getting started (one fairly newbie ) to another  ;)    ;D
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Post by: Mopplvl57 on June 01, 2013, 12:45:14 AM
I would have to agree with Bryan on the .177 Dynamax. I took mine to work not too long ago and at 35yds we were shooting thumb tacks, finishing nails and splitting playing cards in half consistently. It really blew their minds that an air rifle could be this accurate.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Hub on June 03, 2013, 11:37:51 PM
My .177 Bone Collector shoots !/2" at 20 yards with the right pellet.  I bought this gun last fall to shoot pecan stealing tree rats and I had no idea that an air rifle could be so particular about pellets.

After trying a dozen different pellets I finally found three that would shoot under 3/4" at 20 yards which is what I like for squirrels.  The
CPHP shoot about one inch and will do but I really like the 8 grain predators shooting half that size group.  Gives me a little edge for that rare shooter error ;D.  Also, I put the Charlie D Tuna Gold trigger on mine 8)

Ken 
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Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 04, 2013, 06:57:28 AM
 ;D I'll let you know haw my Whisper does at 20yds and beyond after Saturday when I go out to my brothers right now I know consistent 7mm groups at 10yds ;D ;)
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: fez on June 04, 2013, 06:54:01 PM
I'm new to modern air guns but I thought I'd chime in. I have a Gamo Big Cat and find nothing wrong with it. Any short comings are because of my inexperience with it. I preped it and took it to the range for the first time Sun. 12 yards is the max distance. I had to break a lot of habits that were ingrained from shooting conventional firearms. I have a ways to go yet. I eventually got to where I could put some shots into a 1in sq. I am not concerned with tight groups at this stage. However,I was not consistent enough yet. Not all shots were in the sq but that is due to me and maybe the ammo. I'm sure if I handed this rifle to a more competent shooter of springers he would fair much better. Just my 2c.
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Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 04, 2013, 09:11:08 PM
I'm new to modern air guns but I thought I'd chime in. I have a Gamo Big Cat and find nothing wrong with it. Any short comings are because of my inexperience with it. I preped it and took it to the range for the first time Sun. 12 yards is the max distance. I had to break a lot of habits that were ingrained from shooting conventional firearms. I have a ways to go yet. I eventually got to where I could put some shots into a 1in sq. I am not concerned with tight groups at this stage. However,I was not consistent enough yet. Not all shots were in the sq but that is due to me and maybe the ammo. I'm sure if I handed this rifle to a more competent shooter of springers he would fair much better. Just my 2c.
There are a lot of posts that are negative about the new Gamos but I think they are a decent product at the price they sell at
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Post by: fez on June 04, 2013, 11:19:15 PM
As my father told me many years ago " A competent,experienced marksman can overcome some deficiencies of a less expensive rifle but a poor shooter can make the best rifle look bad". LOL
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: UCChris on June 05, 2013, 12:52:14 AM
My friend has a Whisper Deluxe II that he takes birds/squirrels with. He can peg a starling in the noggin and 35-40 yards.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: ivanpros on June 05, 2013, 01:25:36 AM
I used to be a Gamo fan. Here is my history at 25 yards (best avg. groups):
Gamo Big Cat 3/4" groups (stock)
Gamo Varmint Hunter 3/8" groups (tuned)
Gamo Hunter Sport 5/8" to 3/4" groups (tuned)
Gamo Whisper Deluxe 3/8" groups (stock)
Gamo Whisper Fusion 1/2" groups (stock-returning to Pyramyd Air this week)

I will be moving to the "DARK SIDE" pretty soon.
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Marc on June 05, 2013, 03:38:14 AM
The groups from the stock Whispers look pretty good!  Nice to see!
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Post by: BenjiHunter on June 05, 2013, 05:34:31 AM
The Hunter sport is pretty accurate.
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Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 05, 2013, 07:04:39 AM
I used to be a Gamo fan. Here is my history at 25 yards (best avg. groups):
Gamo Big Cat 3/4" groups (stock)
Gamo Varmint Hunter 3/8" groups (tuned)
Gamo Hunter Sport 5/8" to 3/4" groups (tuned)
Gamo Whisper Deluxe 3/8" groups (stock)
Gamo Whisper Fusion 1/2" groups stock (stock-returning to Pyramyd Air this week)

I will be moving to the "DARK SIDE" pretty soon.
   ;D  ;) Don't forget to list them on the classified gate so you can fund your "DARK SIDE" addiction.  ;D ;D ;D Gotta love this sport 8)
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: OleTomCat on June 05, 2013, 06:01:56 PM
Besides the CFX / CFR - what Gamo guns is the most accurate?

I have been avoiding making a comment in this thread but here I go....

My silent Cat is very accurate for me, the other rifles I have tuned for others are also accurate for me.  Does this mean they are accurate for you, no.

The best answer that I can give is, the one that YOU can consistantly hit your POA with...

All of these inexpensive guns can benefit from some TLC, IMO more so than the more expensive ones, and give you sub MOA accuracy...
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: fez on June 05, 2013, 06:56:02 PM
Because of $ considerations sometimes you have to make what you have work. Just takes more practice.
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Post by: Bullit on June 05, 2013, 07:11:44 PM
fez...  I like your attitude!
"Beware the man with one gun" 
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Post by: umpreacher on June 05, 2013, 10:59:47 PM
Ole Tom Cat's Silent Cat is indeed very accurate. I shot it at the 2013 Fun Shoot and was able to hit what I shot at. I was impressed. It was a pleasure to shoot it.


Bullit, thanks for the info on the Hammer scopes and Gamo Hunter.
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Post by: ivanpros on June 06, 2013, 12:26:27 AM
Well, unfortunately no classifieds for any of my Gamos now; all out of my nest, with the exception of the Gamo Hunter Sport that I use for comparison, but I really enjoyed the Gamo Varmint Hunter. Also, all time favorite the Gamo Whisper, which I gave to my brother who works in pest control and raves about what a accurate rifle it is  :-\( but happy he is putting to good use)

 

Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: fez on June 06, 2013, 10:07:46 AM
Bullit. Things are so tight right now that my wife and I get the economy lunch when eating out: A glass of water, a tooth pick and a napkin. LOL
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Post by: Bullit on June 06, 2013, 10:11:41 AM
Happy to help guys ;)
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Post by: Dick Tracey on June 06, 2013, 02:14:49 PM
Bullit. Things are so tight right now that my wife and I get the economy lunch when eating out: A glass of water, a tooth pick and a napkin. LOL

My wife and I order a timber float.  Same thing but you get a slice of lemon and a toothpick floating in the water.  LOL
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Post by: LET on June 06, 2013, 03:06:01 PM
I have a Gamo Silent Stalker, IGT (not whisper). At 10yds I can shoot dime size groups, at 20yrds quarter size. I am 67 years old and someone younger that is steadier than I could do better. I use cphp. Lots of fun. I use it to get read of "back yard pests". 1 shot 1 kill.  ;)
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Post by: Kamera41 on June 12, 2013, 07:26:33 PM
i simply love my whisper with nitro conversion, scope and trigger upgrade. picked it up for fun but had no idea it would be this much fun... and accurate.  quarter size at 30 yards.....!!!!!
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: tehsquirrel on June 14, 2013, 12:55:29 AM
The little cat is pretty killer for being a youth sized AG...  Mine has been very consistent.
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Post by: Wood Boats on June 14, 2013, 04:30:14 PM

I have been avoiding making a comment in this thread but here I go....

My silent Cat is very accurate for me, the other rifles I have tuned for others are also accurate for me.  Does this mean they are accurate for you, no.

The best answer that I can give is, the one that YOU can consistantly hit your POA with...

All of these inexpensive guns can benefit from some TLC, IMO more so than the more expensive ones, and give you sub MOA accuracy...

I was not going to say anything either because a noob with only one gun is not a data point.  On the tech I defer to Ole Tom Cat any day he has helped me and I would listen to him before I would listen to me.

I too have a Silent Cat that is delightful and horrible all at the same time.  Trigger is bad beyond belief.  I do not really like the stock but it was what was there at the price point.  The polymer covered everything does not tickle my fancy.

All the above said the rifle shoots amazingly well.  I have not done the trigger upgrade on mine so I did my best to learn to shoot it as it is.  Once you get used to the idea of a consistent press on a trigger with no consistent break it can be a great training tool.  Learn to shoot it in the bad state then the new trigger reinforces the good habits one is forced to develop when using something like a bad trigger.  At 40 feet in the back yard it will shot the center out of any target one wishes to hang.

I paid $149.00 at Academy for the spring version on a closeout.  I am digging the airgun thing enough that I just bought a fully tuned Mike Melick XS28M in .22. 

While there are many things I do not particularly like about the Silent Cat it is good enough to convince me I wanted to make an investment in air rifles.

I would think the majority of the products from Gamo in the spring piston closeouts would be pretty much the same.  I would not have paid full retail but I felt good at $149.

Sorry for rambling

 

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Post by: OleTomCat on June 14, 2013, 07:30:45 PM
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....
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Post by: Wood Boats on June 14, 2013, 10:20:09 PM
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....

Ours didn't

Academy gave up the last of the spring guns before the gas springs
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: OleTomCat on June 14, 2013, 10:33:12 PM
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....

Ours didn't

Academy gave up the last of the spring guns before the gas springs

Just looked it up, they are out of stock online too....
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Wood Boats on June 14, 2013, 11:07:14 PM
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....
Steve,

Walmart has the Silent Cat every day for $148.99.....

Ours didn't

Academy gave up the last of the spring guns before the gas springs

Just looked it up, they are out of stock online too....

At $149 the springer was the close out prior to the introduction of the gas spring gun.  All that IGT gas spring s**t dont'cha know?

http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=321 (http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=321)  Here is the new one at substantially more money than a spring gun

IGT and the new bad trigger made me think a Flying Dragon tuned gun might be the way to go.

Me and a friend sat on the back porch and shot the centers out of targets with the Gamo. 

As to longevity I cannot speak  the Gamo is not a great gun by any means.  It is not the crappiest gun one would shoot either. 

My Silent Cat is like a Glock.  Combat Tupperware has never been my thing

Like the Glock the Gamo is a fine gun



Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: OleTomCat on June 14, 2013, 11:39:30 PM
I like combat Tupperware....

I have a S&W Sigma....
Title: Re: What Gamo is most Accurate?
Post by: Wood Boats on June 15, 2013, 09:43:52 PM
I like combat Tupperware....

I have a S&W Sigma....

I did not mean to offend and apologize if I did.  I guess I am more of a traditionalist that I care to admit.  Guns are supposed to be wood and steel. 

I would buy the Gamo again and recommended them to several friends who were looking at air guns after shooting mine.  With a proper tune and CDT trigger I imagine it would be a fine rifle.
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Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 16, 2013, 09:18:37 PM
 ;D my younger brother 60 is using my Gamo Whisper out to 60 ft for pests in the back yard with 1 shot 1 kill noggin shots and lights out for the pests.