Gamo gas strut conversion ?

[HunterMike]

Hi , Tony Thank you very much for extra information , i wasn't sure if welsh willy did a kit for a gun of that age, he is only half an hour away i may check him out cheers mike

[TonyL]

Hi , Tony Thank you very much for extra information , i wasn't sure if welsh willy did a kit for a gun of that age, he is only half an hour away i may check him out cheers mike

Although I don't know for sure, I'd guess that the action on your Shadow is the same as my Vipermax. In which case, Will's kit will work wonders.

Does yours have the metal trigger cassette?

If it's the same action, you'll have a slim metal rod as the guide, backed up by a shorter spacer. On the face of it, that shorter spacer is a good idea and is a nice, spinning fit on the base, but the main length of the guide is far too narrow compared to the spring internal diameter, leading to the dreadful twang. The metal "guide" can be simply driven out of the end block and replaced by Will's guide. Allied to the top hat and matching spring, the twang is gone. I also really like the design of that end block. Secured by the pin and backed up by the bolt.

Hope this helps.

[look no hands]

I'm here now

Like Tony says the rams can't be adjusted as they are sealed, I have one in my Brocock which is a Gamo action in a fancy stock, I was lucky enough to get a ram from the sales section, it is a Brazilian made ram, I had a good chat with a guy who works for the company who makes them, they supply them in different pressure levels, which you'll have to try and work out (there is a chart on their website) which one you'll need for your rifles power, the one I have isn't strong enough for my rifle, so it's only producing about 10ftp, the only problem I've found is that the postage from Brazil is pretty high (about £40), so they work out quit expensive, I am considering getting some stuff sent from them in the future (other projects have got in the way tho), personally I'd go down the Welsh Willy spring kit route as they are superb and you can adjust the power if needed, as you are just down the road from Will, I'd go and visit him and see what he can do.

Pete

[TonyL]

Cheers for jumping in and enlightening us, Pete.

[HunterMike]

Hi, a really big thank you to all you have all been very helpful , i will give will a ring next week, i will keep you informed how i get on cheers mike

[Shedder]

Blackpool Air Rifles website still seems to list Theoben gas rams including one for some Gamos. I guess it must be out of date?

[Neil54]

SMK were able to supply mine through my RFD.

The part is BT6M22AYL

The dimensions are tube 18mm rod 8mm loa 260mm. rod is 110 long (protruding out) and tube 149 long.

There is a gas ram company in Derby that can make them but they would need one to compare.
A refill is £18. You can put gas in but you cant take it out.