Gamo Compact Storage?

[Odjick29]

I'll give that a go. When closing the gun after cocking there is definitely a healthy pressure there but that doesn't seem to translate into what I am feeling upon firing. I will do the pressure checks now and report back.
Thanks for all the help by the way, it is very much appreciated.

[Andy W]

To be honest, unless you are a long distance from the shop where you bought it, I'd take it back to them & let them do all the fiddling about. If you do too much, then take it back, they might say that you've done the damage to it.
ATB
Andy.

[Odjick29]

Well the pressure is fine, exactly the same whether straight after cocking or if left for a bit. I can only assume that the air is venting into the cavity around the breech and I am just getting a small breeze exiting though the side of the frame. I will leave it as is for the minute and call McAvoys in the morning as they are closed all day today.
I don't have any Pellgun oil so I am unable to lubricate the internals but going off the rest of the gun, I doubt they are dry. McAvoys had just taken delivery of the gun and it's protective bag had a good amount of lubrication inside that was still wet. Hey ho, looks like another road trip tomorrow.

[Prone Shooter]

Well the pressure is fine, exactly the same whether straight after cocking or if left for a bit. I can only assume that the air is venting into the cavity around the breech and I am just getting a small breeze exiting though the side of the frame. I will leave it as is for the minute and call McAvoys in the morning as they are closed all day today.
I don't have any Pellgun oil so I am unable to lubricate the internals but going off the rest of the gun, I doubt they are dry. McAvoys had just taken delivery of the gun and it's protective bag had a good amount of lubrication inside that was still wet. Hey ho, looks like another road trip tomorrow.

Try some different pellets if you have any. Gamo pellets are not always the best for the Compact and PR45's.


Bob

[peteswright]

Well the pressure is fine, exactly the same whether straight after cocking or if left for a bit. I can only assume that the air is venting into the cavity around the breech and I am just getting a small breeze exiting though the side of the frame. I will leave it as is for the minute and call McAvoys in the morning as they are closed all day today.
I don't have any Pellgun oil so I am unable to lubricate the internals but going off the rest of the gun, I doubt they are dry. McAvoys had just taken delivery of the gun and it's protective bag had a good amount of lubrication inside that was still wet. Hey ho, looks like another road trip tomorrow.

Don't lose heart. Its a great gun. You've just been unlucky like many of us. I think nowadays, we're all mad to think everything will go smoothly. Pete.

[Odjick29]

Thanks, I have some Eley pellets here that I can have a go with, we'll see if they get anywhere!! It's disappointing for a new gun not to work and that is compounded by the Gamo quality approved sticker still on the butt!! It is a lovely gun though and I will be happy to either replace for another or even get this one sent away for repair. I am still looking forward to fettling the trigger and adjusting the grip to fit perfectly which will involve Dremel and re-oiling, so I still have plenty of enthusiasm for the gun.
Thanks again chaps, great help and advice.
Jon.

[Odjick29]

Well it's been a long afternoon but I may have solved the problem. I think the seal between the breech and the port were not right and it was only by adjusting and readjusting time after time that I finally got it right and the pellets are flying. They seem to flying at a healthy pace too but I will chrono it on Sunday at the club to make sure. I do know for certain it likes Eley match pellets better than the Gamo ones it came with. Much happier than I was earlier though. Hopefully a bit of persistence has paid off.

[peteswright]

Well it's been a long afternoon but I may have solved the problem. I think the seal between the breech and the port were not right and it was only by adjusting and readjusting time after time that I finally got it right and the pellets are flying. They seem to flying at a healthy pace too but I will chrono it on Sunday at the club to make sure. I do know for certain it likes Eley match pellets better than the Gamo ones it came with. Much happier than I was earlier though. Hopefully a bit of persistence has paid off.

Glad you're making progress. I use geco's and Hobby's in all my guns.