From England but living near Christchurch

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   Hey Pauly,
Definitely interested, thanks.  I've just been reading up on them and it seems like there are a lot of positve user reviews out there, certainly compared to some other gamos but it does seem that they still have some issues and need some work done to get them shooting very well. Ther trigger seems to be the main thing folks aren't happy with. 
Do you have any pictures of the rifle and how would you rate it? 
Also do you know the likely cost of shipping? I'm sure the rules here will be different than back home in the UK, so I have no idea how simple/complicated or cheap/expensive it would be to post an air rifle?

Feel free to send me a private message (assuming that's and option on here?) if that makes things simpler.

Cheers

Edited by Elliot87 - 20 Feb 2023 at 11:32pm

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Elliot87 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2023 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elliot87 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 11:21pm
	Hey Pauly, Definitely interested, thanks. I've just been reading up on them and it seems like there are a lot of positve user reviews out there, certainly compared to some other gamos but it does seem that they still have some issues and need some work done to get them shooting very well. Ther trigger seems to be the main thing folks aren't happy with. Do you have any pictures of the rifle and how would you rate it? Also do you know the likely cost of shipping? I'm sure the rules here will be different than back home in the UK, so I have no idea how simple/complicated or cheap/expensive it would be to post an air rifle? Feel free to send me a private message (assuming that's and option on here?) if that makes things simpler. Cheers Edited by Elliot87 - 20 Feb 2023 at 11:32pm
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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1410	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 2:28pm
	I have a used .177 Gamo CFX that is sitting unused in my safe. It functions as it should. I don't have a clue how it groups. I'm in Wellington, and would be happy with $100 + postage if you're interested. I might put a scope on it and shoot some groups if I get some time too.

Elliot87 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2023 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elliot87 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 12:08pm
	Hi Mercs, Thanks for the advice. My number one choice atm is a Cometa Fusion, having seen some very favourable reviews on this rifle. I want to compare it with some others like the Cometa Fenix to see if one suits my needs better than the other. I'm also leaning towards the nitro version of the Cometa Fusion but haven't read any actual comparisons between it and the conventional spring version, so not sure if the extra $100 being asked is worth it? It comes with a Hawke 3-9x40AO scope, I've had a few of these and always been happy with them but on pcp's, hopefully they will hold up to the recoil too. I'm certainly not discounting CO2. Having only used sub 12ftb air rifles previously, I'm very comfortable using these for hunting, so long as they are accurate, or should I say so long as I can be accurate with them. I know I will have to relearn good springer technique having gotten used to pcps. I took a lot of rabbits and squirrels with a 7ishft/lb Slavia rifle when i was a lad, it was very smooth and accurate, swapped it for an 11.5ft/lb webley xocet which recoiled quite violently imho and I think my success rates probably went down despite the extra power. That has made me a little shy of powerful spring rifles. I think I will go .22, that extra 5-10ft/lb of energy from the rifles over here I assume will make them a fair bit flatter shooting that the sub 12 versions in the UK. I'll have a look at the gamo CFX and other fixed barrel rifles too. Cheers
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mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 272	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 9:52pm
	Hi from Stratford, Taranaki. Great, you are asking the right questions for down under options. Stay away from Gen ii and Gen iii multi-shots. Wildcat is probably ok but I note it is not listed on Vaughan Sports sales list and they are the NZ supplier. When heading out to manage pests I choose a .22 which is lightweight and mid power 15-20ft/lbs. Have a look at fixed barrels, for Gamo this would be a CFX and please consider the .22 calibre, well proven and one of my most effective hunters. (see under reviews) I would steer clear of the higher power units >20 ft/lb, they are difficult to cock, harsh to operate and will wreck any scope. The large consumer brands all have good and bad options. I have many Gamo and several Umarex units which I am perfectly happy with but I recognise their limitations. Alternatively a preowned but well made European model with good maintenance will give many years of quality service. Do not discount a well mannered CO2 powered rifle, sub 12ftlb but fixed barrel will lend itself to accuracy. I will post up a few proven choices and please check out mine and other members reviews for a NZ point of view.

Elliot87 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2023 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elliot87 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 6:10pm
	The more I read about them, the more I'm getting the impression they should be avoided. What is a good option that is readily available in NZ? So far it seems to be gamo, crossman and stoeger at the couple of big stores locally. I'd considerer a CO2 rifle for more pcp like characteristics but none I have looked at seem powerful enough for hunting anything bigger than a rat at a reasonable distance.
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nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 08 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1009	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 6:04pm
	Welcome, I wouldnt touch the gamo myself, but i have worked on a lot of them fixing their crappy triggers. They might have improved over the years but ive seen nothing to lead me to think so, But everyone is different and depends on what you are wanting to do with it.
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Elliot87 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2023 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elliot87 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 5:24pm
	Hi folks, I spent a year in NZ in 2017/2018 and have just returned with the goal of settling here permanently. I used air rifles a lot for work and recreation back in England and I'm looking to buy an air rifle to help deal with some of the smaller pest species where I'm currently living. As a kid I used traditional springers but have got used to using pcp rifles (nothing fancy, a kral NP02 and BSA Ultra) but without a FAL currently those are not an option. I'm after a relatively quiet, accurate and reliable rifle, mostly for rats, rabbits and invasive bird pests, plus perhaps the occasional possum. It hasn't taken me long to realise the air rifle market is a lot more limited here in NZ (one of the very few things I prefer about the UK) so I'm hoping to get some recommendations from members here on which rifles to look at and which to avoid. A couple I've looked at so far are the Gamo Swarm Fusion Gen3i and the Gamo Wildcat Whisper. I use .177 back home because sub 12fpe .22 are slow and the trajectory sucks but I'm open to using either here with the higher power rifles. Thanks, looking forward to hearing what you all have to say.
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