2008 (2nd half) Pistol Competition

[Jim McArthur]

Hhmmmm....your comments about the light weight worry me, since that's the main problem I'm having with my Beeman.

The 20g weight you added to the Rohm: was that something you improvised?

Jim

[jefL]

The barrel weights are an aftermarket accessory for the lower spec models in the range. A rod screws into the front of the trigger guard extending forward under the air tank. Two sliding weights are provided and can be locked in place with a grub screw, I just use the one, as far forward as it will go.

Like this:- CLICKY

Except.......I made my own

Back to the Gamo trigger now.
I stripped the grips and inner cover off to access the trigger spring. A quick rummage in my bits box and I found a similar size spring (I NEVER throw anything away) that felt like half the effort was needed to stretch it compared with the stock item. Before I fitted it I removed both parts of the sear/trigger and polished them. Both bits are assembled from several stamped laminations and the steel is a bit rough. 5 minutes with a fine needle file, followed by 360 grade silicon carbide tape and oil and then solvol autosol (metal polish) applied with a lolly stick brought them up to a nice shine. A smear of sae30 oil on each part and the two pivot pins and I re-assembled the gun. The result? luuuuuuuuuuuuuverly smooth let off.
And the muzzle flip?......GONE
It was entirely down to me squeezing too hard
This alone seems to have cured the muzzle flip, at least from the quick test I have done so far, more shooting is needed to confirm but if it has cured it then the light weight of this pistol may yet turn out to be an advantage.

[spike240]

Could you put me down for the comp please? Gamo Compact.

Jeff - can I ask you what pellets you are using in your Gamo Compact?

cheers.

Regards

Brian

[jefL]

I am currently using RWS CO2 Target, they were the only wadcutters my local shop had in stock, they do however seem very good.

I usually use RWS Hobby in the Rohm and the Original 6 but I was getting a bit low on them and thought I'd try something different in the Gamo.

[Snooper601]

Put me down for the Gamo Compact again, please.

Cheers

John

[pollythedog]

New scoreboard and entrant list in place below the old one at the site ( www.shireshop.co.uk ) direct to page is http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/s...WEBPAGE&page=4
Names in black are confirmations, names in green are previous entrants who may or may not confirm before the second round (they have until then due to the 5 out of 6 rule)
Any names not confirmed after 2nd round will be removed from the scoreboard to make housekeeping neater and tidier.

Best of luck to all.
If the website does well again in the next 6 months then I will add 2nd and 3rd place "token" prizes again.

cheers
G

[barnesr]

Put me down again please, using Gamo Compact as before.

Junes scores, 42, 43, 43, 40.

[JONJAMJAR]

Ah do folks,

I'll have a go with my Beeman P-17 if it holds together long enough.

Sorry if this is a really basic question but at what height should i be setting the target?

Cheers

[pollythedog]

Ah do folks,

I'll have a go with my Beeman P-17 if it holds together long enough.

Sorry if this is a really basic question but at what height should i be setting the target?

Cheers

Hi there, as per ISSF rules, The centre of the target should be 1.4m +/-0.05m above the level of the floor of the firing point.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Graeme

[JONJAMJAR]

Thats great thanks.