Thinking seriously about getting one. This would be a step up in power for sure over my Hatsan 95 Vortex. I see the "Pro" model has GAMO's gas-ram power plant, anyone have a problem as yet with the ram leaking down? I've been down that road with the Hatsan 95, that's not a fun deal. The GAMO folks are making it very difficult for me to look away, pricing that rifle at $249 (on line only) with free shipping no less. That seems like a pretty decent deal. Anyone think it is a BAD idea to buy one? Plinking and back yard varmint hunting would be my primary uses of the rifle.
I am just a little envious of you getting a Gamo Extreme pro. I l ook forward to some more information about it when you get used to it . I have a Hunter Maxim which is a much less powerful gun and a delight to shoot .l also have a Umarex Octane Elite that puts out 22 to 25 ft/lbsit is heavy powerful and a but unwieldy to shoot so A comparison would be interesting but not possible from this end. One thing for sure is your Gamo will be a better presented gun . Don't worry about the dirty barrel. All Gamos come like that.One other thing I am curious about is the muZle brake . Does it add lenght to the cocking leverage or try to do some sound reducing.
Quote from: Novagun on January 22, 2024, 07:22:56 PMI am just a little envious of you getting a Gamo Extreme pro. I l ook forward to some more information about it when you get used to it . I have a Hunter Maxim which is a much less powerful gun and a delight to shoot .l also have a Umarex Octane Elite that puts out 22 to 25 ft/lbsit is heavy powerful and a but unwieldy to shoot so A comparison would be interesting but not possible from this end. One thing for sure is your Gamo will be a better presented gun . Don't worry about the dirty barrel. All Gamos come like that.One other thing I am curious about is the muZle brake . Does it add lenght to the cocking leverage or try to do some sound reducing.Good to know about the barrel (I think... ). It was REALLY dirty, coal black patches coming out as I mentioned. It finally "cleaned up" after about 10 patches! The brake (moderator?) does both (provides extra leverage AND some sound reduction). The only thing I don't like regarding the moderator, is that it makes it near impossible to use a "PatchWorm" for cleaning (my preferred method). I'm going to fabricate a short piece of aluminum or brass tubing to pass through the moderator, and extending to the barrel crown, so the PatchWorm will be able to pass through easily. It's either that or the moderator will have to be taken apart so that the baffles don't interfere period. There is a video regarding that particular technique. As I mentioned, waiting on scope mounting rings before further testing. Any comments on GAMO's "recoil reducing" rail? Does it seem to actually WORK?
Quote from: Novagun on January 22, 2024, 07:22:56 PMI am just a little envious of you getting a Gamo Extreme pro. I l ook forward to some more information about it when you get used to it . I have a Hunter Maxim which is a much less powerful gun and a delight to shoot .l also have a Umarex Octane Elite that puts out 22 to 25 ft/lbsit is heavy powerful and a but unwieldy to shoot so A comparison would be interesting but not possible from this end. One thing for sure is your Gamo will be a better presented gun . Don't worry about the dirty barrel. All Gamos come like that.One other thing I am curious about is the muzzle brake . Does it add length to the cocking leverage or try to do some sound reducing.Good to know about the barrel (I think... ). It was REALLY dirty, coal black patches coming out as I mentioned. It finally "cleaned up" after about 10 patches! The brake (moderator?) does both (provides extra leverage AND some sound reduction). The only thing I don't like regarding the moderator, is that it makes it near impossible to use a "PatchWorm" for cleaning (my preferred method). I'm going to fabricate a short piece of aluminum or brass tubing to pass through the moderator, and extending to the barrel crown, so the PatchWorm will be able to pass through easily. It's either that or the moderator will have to be taken apart so that the baffles don't interfere period. There is a video regarding that particular technique. As I mentioned, waiting on scope mounting rings before further testing. Any comments on GAMO's "recoil reducing" rail? Does it seem to actually WORK?
I am just a little envious of you getting a Gamo Extreme pro. I l ook forward to some more information about it when you get used to it . I have a Hunter Maxim which is a much less powerful gun and a delight to shoot .l also have a Umarex Octane Elite that puts out 22 to 25 ft/lbsit is heavy powerful and a but unwieldy to shoot so A comparison would be interesting but not possible from this end. One thing for sure is your Gamo will be a better presented gun . Don't worry about the dirty barrel. All Gamos come like that.One other thing I am curious about is the muzzle brake . Does it add length to the cocking leverage or try to do some sound reducing.
Quote from: H95Kidd on January 23, 2024, 07:21:10 AMQuote from: Novagun on January 22, 2024, 07:22:56 PMI am just a little envious of you getting a Gamo Extreme pro. I l ook forward to some more information about it when you get used to it . I have a Hunter Maxim which is a much less powerful gun and a delight to shoot .l also have a Umarex Octane Elite that puts out 22 to 25 ft/lbsit is heavy powerful and a but unwieldy to shoot so A comparison would be interesting but not possible from this end. One thing for sure is your Gamo will be a better presented gun . Don't worry about the dirty barrel. All Gamos come like that.One other thing I am curious about is the muzzle brake . Does it add length to the cocking leverage or try to do some sound reducing.Good to know about the barrel (I think... ). It was REALLY dirty, coal black patches coming out as I mentioned. It finally "cleaned up" after about 10 patches! The brake (moderator?) does both (provides extra leverage AND some sound reduction). The only thing I don't like regarding the moderator, is that it makes it near impossible to use a "PatchWorm" for cleaning (my preferred method). I'm going to fabricate a short piece of aluminum or brass tubing to pass through the moderator, and extending to the barrel crown, so the PatchWorm will be able to pass through easily. It's either that or the moderator will have to be taken apart so that the baffles don't interfere period. There is a video regarding that particular technique. As I mentioned, waiting on scope mounting rings before further testing. Any comments on GAMO's "recoil reducing" rail? Does it seem to actually WORK?Continuing to play with the Extreme Pro rifle a bit... Picked up a piece of 1/4" OD rigid aluminum tubing from ACE hardware, works great for passing it through the moderator to allow a PatchWorm (my preferred method) to be used for cleaning. Installed a longer M2.5 x .45P screw in the CAT trigger (found some in stainless steel at Home Depot for less than $1.50/bag of two, but need shortened), to reduce the LONG 2nd stage trigger pull. The factory adjustment screw was already bottomed out as received from Gamo, the 2nd stage pull was WAY too long and could not be adjusted any further since the adjustment screw was ALREADY bottomed out. Instead of fabbing up a custom screw like I did, one can just annie up $10 and obtain one from Airgun Detectives. He has a video up about this product/installation on his website. Either way, with careful adjustment, you can make the CAT trigger very usable, but still very safe as well. The usual "disclaimers" about working on triggers apply here, DON'T do it unless you are very experienced and knowledgable regarding trigger work. What I can say is it made a tremendous difference in the CAT trigger's 2nd stage pull. 'Nuff said on that subject... The rifle is smoothing out nicely after perhaps 100 shots or so, and it looks like a keeper. Still waiting on scope rings to mount up the BugBuster scope (hurry up Optics Planet, they USED to have very quick delivery times ) so I can get a better idea of the type of accuracy the Pro will deliver.
yes sir thats the first thing to do, some guys put a longer screw in it i have been in many many airguns and thats not the safe way. David
No sir it isnt, the geometry of the trigger design is a huge factor, Charlie explained this all to me years back he was a engineer for a automotive company and will also say he was a grumpy old coot Now Gene wasn't, he was down to earth and shared every thing with who ever wanted to learn. I'm sure Tom met Charlie and Gene at one of the shoots. David
Thousands of them out there for well over 12 years i know of, So something must be right. David