Quality of 5 Break Barrel Air Rifles

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

Verse of the day. Philippians 2:5-6 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

[@joeramirez7879]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Amen

[@joemorton9217]

💖🙏💖.

[@Creeezzz777]

Amen

[@larrybushman1]

Had a HW35 for over 50 years, been serviced twice. Shoot like a dream and the wood stock looks great. Thanks for the video.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@larrybushman1 You are welcome!😃👍 An HW35 would be a very nice addition!

[@jjohnson-stoker]

I chucked my hw35e. Build quality was excellent but the performance and consistency were very, very poor. Owned it from new and it never shot well. Others swear by them.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@jjohnson-stoker Perhaps it needs to break in more? Or you got a bad barrel? I know that I had to shoot my HW77 close to 2000 times for it to improve. Now it's one of my most accurate springers.

[@larrybushman1]

@@jjohnson-stoker That's not good I have a new one and that shoots as good as the old one. That said it is a springer and here in the Uk we cut our teeth on them so we do know how to hold them to shoot them well. Not easy I have to say

[@nickallen8333]

Great video Chuck! I agree, the Weihrauch rifles are very high quality. I went the gamo/hatsan route but as soon as I got a weihrauch I felt like I wasted my money in a way. Yes they cost more but knowing you have a rifle that will last a lifetime with basic maintenance is worth it to me.

[@MrXFIELD]

💯 Weihrauch is the top of spring piston air rifles.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@nickallen8333 Thank you Nick! Great comments!😃👍

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@MrXFIELD I really like mine!😃👍

[@edmundyepp8429]

Dr. Beeman said that other than replacing mainsprings, breech and piston seals, Weihrauchs will last generations.

[@markblackman3168]

Thanks for the video. I love my HW95 Luxus. I'll never let it go.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@markblackman3168 You are welcome Mark!😃👍

[@airgunnostalgia4210]

Great video Chuck!! Professionally presented too! That 34 really is a stunner. Enjoy your Sunday with the family

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@airgunnostalgia4210 Thank you Anton!😃👍 You have a great day or evening with your family also!😃👍

[@johnroberts3723]

Excellent reviews, i totally agree with you on the weihrauch rifles I've had several and not one has ever disappointed me.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnroberts3723 Thank you John!😃👍

[@superzuki5831]

Nice subject matter Chuck, after I bought a Weihrauch the others just sit there collecting dust.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@superzuki5831 Thank you 😃👍

[@gregbuehrer5955]

Always learn things from your vid's, Chuck. Little more than average in this one. Thanks!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@gregbuehrer5955 You are welcome Greg!😃👍

[@MrKapilsheth]

Great video and I appreciate and agree with your views... I did own a Gamo hunter once which I sold after I got my weihrauch hw97k and then got another hw35e... weihrauch is any day top class... have you ever owned an air arms?

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@MrKapilsheth Thank you so much!😃👍 I would love ❤️ to have an Air Arms TX200 or Pro Sport.

[@jasonnealey8325]

Thanks for posting , my 1st adult airgun was a Gamo Silent cat or something like that my only experience before that was multi pumps like the Daisy 880 , I thought mam this thing is awsum because you get power with only 1 pump , it shot ok but the big silencer/cooking aid turned me off it looked a little too space gun like almost like the spat guns in John Carter of Mars movie . I ended up selling it and bought the Ruger/ umerx riffle and really liked it , I ended up giving that one to my friend to convince him breakbarrels are as fun as 22cal lr plinking , then I got my Beeman RS2 I know a lot of people look down on it but for me its still a sweet hard hitting riffle , I know its Chinese made but for me its still a fine riffle with a good adjustable trigger. I've moved to pcp for the most part now but your discussion today made me remember how much I love that riffle , Im going to pull it out on my next trip. It's really evident you have a lot of knowledge on breakbarrels so thanks for sharing. On the Gamo products, they have gone overboard with huge plastic encased barrels and weird fake vents. I just can't appreciate the styling wood and steel are classic for a reason they ate the best materials for making a good riffle

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@jasonnealey8325 Thank you Jason!😃👍 John Carter!😂👍So funny.🤣 It doesn't matter what people think about your Chinese Beeman, all that matters is that you like it!😃👍

[@Moses1973]

Thanks for your service and reviews Chuck. Anyone that can make it in the Marines are tuff as crap.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Moses1973 Lol, thank you so much!😃👍

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

I almost got the Gamo arrow I'm so glad I watched your upload first I'm really enjoying my Hadsan invader, lots of fun with that thing and for the range it has it's plenty of accurate for shot after shot consistently on target, if good trigger control is maintained

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@adcaptandumvulgus4252 Thank you so much for checking out my video! 🤠👍 The airgun addiction is real!😃👍

[@tomallen6073]

I think Gamo is the entry point to break barrels for a lot of people, they do/did a lot of advertising in the gun mags that’s what got me interested, bought one and returned it to buy a Diana 48. Nest was my AA TX200 and Beeman R9. I wish Diana would get a little more exposure with their side levers, they are great guns also. Air guns should be more popular than they are, really great fun and you can shoot them in lot more environments than powder burners, and no ammo shortages. Keep up the good work!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@tomallen6073 Thank you so much Tom!😃👍 I agree Diana makes great rifles! Ps, I know what you mean, in South Dakota many people think of them as BB guns.

[@johnvanberrgem286]

I own a 48. Put a vortex pg3 steel kit in it ( transforms the gun. No more springbuzz and ads a little power) it is an acurate gun. Love it.

[@ianwoods1384]

Hi Chuck, I'm Ian, from the UK. Thank you for your video's and your honest opinion. If some folks want to blow a gasket about that, thats upto them. The Diana 34, as far as I'm aware, was launched to replace the Diana 35's. My father left me two Original Model 35's, in .177 and .22 calibre's. The Diana 35's, from my research weren't classed as great, and in the 1970's, didnt move with other rival manufacturer's and improve, so got left behind, hence the Model 34, which I understand was much improved. Your Model 34 looks great. I think they improved too. Both of dad's air guns, I'd guess, were owned by non air rifle enthusiasts. Their stocks weren't in the best shape, and looking through the underneath, the springs were very dry, unlubed and unloved/cared for. They also had buzz/twang, which I dont like. With my father in mind, I stripped both units. Both had leather piston seals, which I replaced for their modern equivalents, along with their breech seals. They didn't have top hats, so I made those out of delrin bar. I sleeved the spring guides and piston insides. I used the relevent greases and re-assembled. I was my first attempt at tuning and so excited to try out the airguns, to see how they shot, and to see if I'd gotten rid of their buzz/twang? It was last October/November time, and I really struggled with the weather, winds, and rain, for a settled opportunity to shoot. When I did, I'm pleased to say both air rifles shot great, no buzz or twang, more of a zip noise. Their triggers were'nt great, and I suspect part of the reason they were as popular. I feel I made the rifles as good as I could. I worked hard on them, made them the best I could, and amongst many other things, they make me think of dad when I'm with them, though I think of him anyway. That journey also made me realise which calibre I prefer, too, after shooting both identical units together. I chose .177 calibre when I began airgunning, and I'm glad I did. I found the .22 calibre slower in comparison, with much more trajectory. I found the .177 calibre flew much quicker and hit harder. It's .177 calibre for me. In your video, personally, I don't think Gamo spring air rifles have the might to be compared with the likes of Weihrauch, etc. You only have to look at the breech/lock up areas to realise the superior build quality and the over engineering of the Weihrauch's. There is no comparison for me. I just think the Gamo's etc are made to a budget and will appeal to a certain sector of the market, the sector that will buy them and not want to part with the money a Weihrauch/Air Arms would demand. Quality costs, its that simple. Personally, it's Weihrauch/Air Arms everyday of the week, for me. They are engingineering masterclasses and that's what you pay for. Best wishes, Ian.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@ianwoods1384 Hi Ian.😃👍 It was great to hear about your 2 Diana 35's, how you tuned them and most of all that you have the memories of your Dad every time that you shoot them!😃👍

[@ianwoods1384]

@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Hi Chuck, Thank you for your reply. Is nice to hear from you and read your opinion. When I first found the 35's, I thought they were Weihrauch HW35's. It was wintertime and dark. My humble opinion of them is they are very good air rifles, and I wish Diana had kept in line with their competitors and continued to improve them. However, they developed the Model 34 instead later. The .177 version is very good and great out upto forty yards. Obviously, things are different now. I'm older and in a different financial position. However, if I was a schoolboy and that was my rifle, I'd have been so thrilled, and I would have made sure I was efficient with it. I'm sure you'll know that Diana is a superb air rifle manufacturer. Their Models 48, Air King Pro, 52, and 56 are superb. They are sidelever actions. The Air King Pro is a beast. It's super solidly made and has pcp accuracy. I'd have one, only they are very heavy, and I prefer an underlever to a sidelever and they are loud cocking, though they are truly sublime, super built air rifles, and they'll out live us many times over. Best wishes, Ian.

[@martinlye7111]

@@ianwoods1384 good dads stay with you for ever. It's been about 3 years for me and I get in a mess every day. Wish it would ease a bit.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@martinlye7111 I lost my Dad about 10 and a half years ago.😥 Wish that I could roll back time.

[@ianwoods1384]

@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Hello My friends, Thank you for sharing your stories. Yes, I struggle, too. It was 2017 for us. I think I should have sought mental help at the time. However, I come from a time where mental health wasn't talked about, and if you did, it seemed to be a sign of weakness. Yes, I miss my dad every day. Some days, I'm stronger than others, though never that strong. With my Grandad, I got to a time when something told me my grieving was done, and it was time to move on, and I felt fine with that. I loved my grandad dearly, too. Though, I've not felt that with my dad. I feel close to dad when I'm shooting and fishing. When we lost our dearly loved dad, I found a block of beech amongst his belongings, which had the shape of a basic air rifle stock drawn out in pencil. I couldn't touch any of dad's belongings as he was a very private man, though I placed that block of wood to one side, and with mum's permission, some time later and with hand tools, as dad would, I shaped the stock to the pencil line. I loved my dad very much, and I knew what his hands looked like, especially his thumbs and around his wedding ring. When I was working wood, with the rasp file, my hands felt like my dad's, as the stock came to life. It was a really strange feeling, though that's what I felt. When I was younger, I took after my mum a lot. As I'm in my fifties now, I take much more after my dad. I shoot and fish and love making anything I can, though never to my dad's standard. I don't think the pain of loss ever goes away, I think it has to be managed. So there'll always be tough times. I don't think there's a finish line that we cross. I wish there was. It's good to talk. Thank you x. Ps. The air rifle stock I made from dad's blank, hangs on my wall. I actually made a duplicate, in pine, with a lovely wood grain, and that is a fly tying tool tidy. I drilled holes in it, and all my fly flying tools stand inside it. Although I think of my dad a lot anyway, these things are just another reminder. I used to stand behind my dad as he tied flies. Baby Dolls and Daddylonglegs, lol, we're the flies of the day. That was how I initially learned. There was no online and Utube back then.

[@summerlakephotog8239]

I bought a Gamo from Amazon a few months ago. I only target shoot to zero in a scope. The scope that came with it wasn’t very good so I got an inexpensive BSA. The rifle is a killing machine. I shot 27 Jack Rabbits and Cottontails this Summer. I love the 10 shot magazine because at a distance Jacks will give you more than one shot to adjust elevation and windage. I would love to try the Beeman R-9. I love that the gun runs on my own muscle energy. It’s a survivalist’s dream.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@summerlakephotog8239 It's super nice to hear about the success of your Gamo and your jackrabbit and cottontail 🐇 kills!😃👍 HW rifle's are superb and will last you a lifetime and more! Lastly; thank you for checking out my video and for your great comments!😃👍🐇

[@empoweryou1]

Your experience seems very close to mine. I started off with many of the brands you have and quickly moved up to German rifles. The difference is pretty stark. The Hatsan, the Gamo, are all gone now. I do regret selling my RWS48. I never owned the 34 but have heard good things about it. I thinned the herd completely down two custom builds from Paul Watts. A Beeman R9 in .20cal and an HW95 in 25cal. Appreciate the vid!!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@empoweryou1 Thank you for the great comments and checking out my video!😃👍 Ps, an HW50s in 22 caliber is on its way to my house!😃 I plan to make some videos with the HW50s also!😃👍

[@empoweryou1]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 That will be cool, I'll tag the notification bell.

[@geetee7154]

Great review, the Diana 34 with the T06 trigger is the equal of the Weihrauch,I own both the 34 & a HW95, in my opinion Weihrauch do make the best break barrel Airguns,I have recently purchased a Hw80k & that is proving to be outstanding. Here in the UK both Gamo & Hatsan are sold as budget Air Rifles, I have owned a couple of Gamo's & will never buy another, never owned a Hatsan, I do know a couple of models, the 55 & 60 do have a fairly strong following, my first Pcp was a Hatsan AT44, which was quite good, until I worked my way up to the realms of Daystate & FX, ATB 👍

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@geetee7154 Thank you for the great comments!😃👍

[@rshettle123]

I use to own a Theoben gas ram Crow Magnum in 20 cal well over 20 years ago. The closest rifle I could find today to match it was an HW90 in 20 cal, which I bought last year. 20 cal is the best. I can't believe how it lost its popularity over the years. The HW90 with the Theoben gas ram is very much like what my Crow Magnum was, as I recall, powerful and accurate. Like a fool, I sold my Crow Magnum. My HW90 has given back many fond memories.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@rshettle123 I have been looking at the Theoben Eliminator or Crow Magnum on eBay. All I can say is wow! So super nice! Glad that you got your HW90!😃👍

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

I'm sorry my friend but I don't care what anyone thinks Gamo to me isn't a quality gun and that proves it right there that they don't sell replacement parts showing that there not a serious quality company. I bought a Gamo once for a hundred and thirty dollars and it wasn't consistent at all for accuracy and I wouldn't buy anything cheap no more I feel you get what you pay for and I like quality guns even though I dint have the money for it I still buy them after I save my money so I can buy it and HW guns and TX guns are the ones I would buy when it comes to Springers it's just the way I am and if I do buy a lower quality gun we'll I'm just not gonna appreciate it and enjoy it and be happy with it. Take care buddy.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@JohnVentarino-ey5ln Thank you for your comments John, highly appreciated!😃👍

[@shortbarrel6781]

I started off with cheap Break Barrels. Over the years advanced to the Diana's, and HW;s. All mine have been professionally tuned by the notorious "MZ" tuner with advanced springs. I have a Diana 34 with the original Droop barrel which I love. What a shame they changed it. If you shot that gun, you would not believe how incredibly smooth it is I have a HW 30 that that I let the owner of Vortek air Springs use, to develop one of his springs for. It came back as one hell of a smooth, quiet, super shooter thanks for posting.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@shortbarrel6781 Thank you, and thank you for your great comments!😃👍

[@gobstoppa1633]

smk,s are extremely underated, they are accurate as hell.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@gobstoppa1633 Yes, this Crosman/XS19 is very accurate and my boy has a Stoeger s3000c/XS12 a nother favorite!😃👍

[@charlesoutdoors2424]

Great Video Chuck and I can vouch that everything you said is accurate whether others like it or not. I have spent basically my whole life shooting air rifles or BB guns, which started around 5-6 and got my first Benjamin somewhere around 9-10 years old. Over the last 15 years I've spent thousands of hours learning from the then older gentlemen on the GTA forum and have 102 pages of post their after it was archived around 2012 and I haven't checked the archives to see how many was there, but do use it to look up info and read from my old posts about my older airguns. It's almost like my journal because I posted, asked questions, answer question and debated ideas along with posting reviews almost daily until it seems KZbin and now Facebook groups have pulled many away from using the forum near as much. The airguns use a softer steel has been around as long as the GTA forums and I don't think any of them use a harder steel like a firearm would, But Hatsan does claim they use German steel in their air rifles for what it's worth so I would assume it's most likely as good or better than what some guns made in China might have, but that's just a guess. The Chinese can make quality air rifles these days if they want to or the company they are making them for specify it and stay on them about quality control. Hatsan is kinda the same way. Many people don't know that Hatsan makes firearms under their own name and for other's also, mostly shotguns that I know of. I'm more tolerant to modern plastics as Chuck calls them. I was skeptical of Glocks and their polymer frames when they came out out around 1982-83. I bought my first Glock about 6-7 years ago and have no issue with the modern materials when they're used in areas that don't have a lot of stress and wear. I wouldn't buy a Gamo after they went to the the polymer over steel on the barrels and polymer breech blocks somewhere around 2013, unless it had a steel breech block and barrel. A.I. is getting scary, Chuck you should Google " gamo breech block material " and read what A.I. learned from the internet, heck everyone look it up lol. I was impressed and scared at the same time what A.I. came up with. Anyone from this comment you can see I spent way to much time discussing and researching airguns and why I have 102 pages of post on GTA. Chucks video did give me an Idea though. I just bought what Gamo is calling the Gamo Rocket Gray, It still don't have that polymer over steel barrel lol, but the idea he gave me was to shoot and video that break barrel to death starting with the shots through the Chrony I have on video plus 25 or so shots off camera burning off the lube. Now I wish it was a .177 cal lol. Not really. I'll have to stock up on Crosman premier hollow points in .22. Still have 3 new tins of .177's of course, but on one new tin of .22's. I'll get about 2000 more and will just make a simple series of me plinking spinners and such with groups through in every tin of pellets I go through. I do like that gun, but if it wears out and I can't fix it my Gamo Shadow 1000 gets a new stock to wear. I will also video the pivot pin and the about of play it has to start with because it does have some, I checked the other day. It has some grease on it from the factory. The bottom line is the breech and pivot has the most pressure and should be made of steel. It's the most critical parts on a break barrel because if the lockup isn't solid it will never be accurate when the scope is mounted on the receiver/compression.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@charlesoutdoors2424 Wow Charles, that was a mouth full, lol. 😆😃👍 Thank you for your comments and knowledge!😃👍

[@charlesoutdoors2424]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Did you google that phrase?

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@charlesoutdoors2424 Which one? About the Gamo polymer?

[@charlesoutdoors2424]

@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 A.I. said they glued the bolt in and it couldn't be removed or tightened. Lol Bad when A.I. learns that from the internet.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@charlesoutdoors2424 That is scary. And shame on Gamo for doing such a thing.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

That Diana 34 looks a bit like a Gecado 27 i had.The Gecado 27 was pretty accurate and Gecado was one of the trade names used along with Diana, Original,Milbro and probably others too.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@kevanhubbard9673 Thank you Kevan!😃👍 So much history about airguns!😃👍

[@PedroGonzalez-yr7nw]

Which one is for sale

[@danielsalvia6689]

Greetings from Buenos Aires. My opinion: I like fixed barrel air rifles: Air Arms TX-200; Weihrauch; GAMO CFX as well (however, must say GAMO quality is somehow lower). Talking about break barrel, Weihrauch HW family (Germany) and (again, my opinion) Cometa Fusion (Spain). Regards.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@danielsalvia6689 Thank you for your comments Daniel!😃👍 I'm hearing great things about Cometa!😃👍

[@Tony-kl5tz]

Gamo has bought Crosman recently. I hope they do not apply their policy of not selling parts to their new possession. Crosman is very good at selling parts

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Tony-kl5tz Thank you Tony for your comments.🙂👍 I'm not really pleased about Gamo's purchase of Crosman. As you have said, hopefully they will keep selling parts. Hopefully they will not go to a plastic breech block and wedge detent on the Crosman line of air rifles.

[@ronaldzelinski145]

Just bought a Diana 54 airking pro in .22 cal. Accurate and powerful, a real Howitzer!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@ronaldzelinski145 Super nice Ronald!😃👍 Those Air Kings are real looker's😃👍

[@ronaldzelinski145]

The newer one with the red laminate stock, sweet!

[@r123brown]

I bought Diana rifles listed in Shotgun News back in the early 70’s.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@r123brown Awesome!😃👍 Was this in Great Britain?

[@pprudowe]

Keep em coming!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@pprudowe Will do! Thank you!😃👍

[@zeeshaneastchem7387]

there is a 35ftlb rifle named fox or artemis gr 1600w do yo u have any experience with that the most powerful .22 gasram

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@zeeshaneastchem7387 I have no experience with it and I would have to see the chronograph results to verify that. But I did have a Hatsan 125 25 caliber that produced 34 FPE.

[@zeeshaneastchem7387]

May be its china made so thats why its not seen in usa but its more powerful than hatsan 125 and trigger is exaxt copy of Wheirauch hw air guns.its supermagnum i think you should Google it

[@raynicholl4446]

Had a feinwerkbau in 177,most accurate air rifle i ever owned,had anshutz,weirach,bsa,webley,air arms,feinwerkbau was untouchable

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@raynicholl4446 Yes, I have heard very good things about the Feinwerkbau spring piston rifles!😃👍 It is sad 😐 that many high quality spring piston rifles are no longer in production. Ps, thank you for checking out my video and your great comments!😃👍

[@jsd8981]

.22 webly & Scott Vulcan Mk1 break barrel, BSA 2x40 Scopes loved that rifle, took some amazing shots with that rifle, like you I sold it now I'm I'm sorry I did....this was many years ago and I still miss it....

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@jsd8981 Don't know what you got until it's gone. Lol 😆 Thank you for checking out my video!😃👍

[@RealAirgunAdventures]

Nice video Chuck, very insightful. The Germans make the best break barrels, but I have a couple of really good Hatsans. Thanks for making this.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@RealAirgunAdventures Thank you brother.😀👍 Good barrel good rifle.👍

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

Another UK shooter here. Thanks for the video. I bought my first rifle aged 14, 52 years ago - so I've been doing this for a while. As far a quality goes, when shopping I'll start with three brands: Air Arms, BSA and Weihrauch (Beeman in the US). The most costly in perceived value for money is Air Arms but you will never regret spending the money once you own one. Build quality, finish, accuracy and smoothness of operation are hard to fault. The oldest rifle I have had from new is an AA S400, it has shot tens of thousands of pellets, is still as accurate as the day I bought it and the equal of anything else I own. Last year I bought an Air Arms TX200, my first springer in decades. OK, its an under-lever rather than a break-barrel and its a bit heavy for hunting but I only shoot on the range and it does not disappoint. Have fun and shoot safe.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@TheRealWindlePoons Thank you for the great comments and I would like to know more about the Air Arms 400s!😃👍 In the USA everything is powder burners and little is known compared to other countries!😃👍

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Air Arms S400 is a single-shot unregulated PCP, available in .177" and .22". It has a Lothar Walther barrel and is generally sold as 12 ft-lb as this power level does not require a firearm certificate in the UK. It comes with various stock options, left and right-handed, beech or walnut, rifle or carbine length. The S400 is currently their entry-level rifle. At £669 UK pounds it isn't cheap. Am currently re-building mine for air rifle bench-rest and have fitted an after-market (Lane, no affiliation) regulator. Consistency as standard is pretty good but regulated is four times better. My firearm certificate came up for renewal during covid lockdown when all the ranges were closed, so I sold all my powder burners and went back to air exclusively. I shoot or have shot targets from 6m air pistol to 1000yard target rifle with clays (skeet) in between. With air I currently shoot 10-50 yards rifle and pistol on my local rifle range.😀

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Air Arms S400 is their entry-level rifle, an unregulated PCP. They use a Lothar Walther barrel. There are various walnut and beech stock options and either rifle or carbine lengths. Standard power in the UK is 12 ft-lb as this does not require a firearm certificate. I am currently rebuilding mine for air rifle bench-rest and have added an after-market regulator. 😀

[@randallwells2892]

You get what you pay for. I have had several $ 200 air rifles and none were even close in accuracy to my Weihrauch HW 30.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

Love my HW's!😃👍

[@stevekincaid4382]

i like your videos. I also was a Rifle and Pistol Range Coach. I love air rifles, but I am pretty much a PCP person now. I do love a good springer though. Semper Fi!!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@stevekincaid4382 Semper Fi brother!😃👍 And God bless!😃👍

[@kouroshdavoudi7828]

Friend, I just want you to know that I agree with you 100% Thanks to your videos and my research I have no Gamo 😊 And I also think if you can afford it buy one good German air rifle rather than few cheap junk I think HW and Diana aren't expensive for what they really are. God bless the German for their workmanship.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@kouroshdavoudi7828 Thank you for your great comments!😃👍

[@cassioaugusto77]

Eu tenho uma Cometa 220, uma Krall AI001, uma Gamo Big Cat (preparada para competição) e uma CBC 345 ... Parabens pela coleção

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@cassioaugusto77 Thank you for checking out my video and for your great comments! 🤠👍 My son and wife are studying Spanish, hopefully one day I will understand everything.😃👍

[@Kryptokeeper9]

My 350 magnum always loosen the screws at first, ive been tempted to get a BSA lighting i love the way it looks, but being manufactured by gamo I always just cant do it. Its a shame.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Kryptokeeper9 The stock does look great. I have seen mixed reviews of the BSA Lightning. I hear that they have a long second stage trigger.

[@martinlye7111]

@@Kryptokeeper9 be careful my friend. Look for the veggie shooter. Makes me giggle.

[@PeterMadin]

Hi there, its really very simple , if you need a quality spring piston Air Rifle , go on line and look at the Germans , to be exact any of the Weirauch HW range . I hate to say this because im English , but the build quality is sublime , ive shot this brand of Air Rifle for over 45 yrs , with no problems what so ever look no further problem solved ...

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@PeterMadin I agree with you Peter!😃👍 I do hear lots of good things about Air Arms TX200 and Pro Sport. Hopefully the Weihrauch family was never part of the sins of WW2. Lots of us have some German blood in us, me included, but I have no idea of that family line.👍

[@PeterMadin]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 good job they didnt find out the formula to build Spitfires , heaven knows how that would have ended ,

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I went on a lentil and beans diet in order to buy a Weihrauch HW97. It wasn't cheap, but It's the first and last underlever rifle that I'll ever want or need. I did the obligatory trigger group polish and took a few hard edges off when I got it and I used thread locker on the action screws as they like to unwind themselves, but aside from that... nothing. If anything, it goes better than when it was new and it still looks like new ( I baby it!). 4,500+ rounds through it, and I'm still happy that I spent the extra cash, well and truly.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 Lol, 😆 bean and lentil diet. That's great, and thank you for your great comments!😃👍

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

The best air rifle out of the box is the Air Arms Pro sport, I've shot tuned HW's that come close though the Q/C at HW isn't what it used to be, over greasing and even swarf in the cylinder these are easy problems to put right though, I wouldn't touch a HW 99 at all, it has a problem people call galling where the barrel is out of line with the cylinder causing deep gouges, I don't know if this problem has been rectified but it's been going on for a few years.

[@raymondgullan4508]

Gamo does occasionally make quality air rifles and sells them on their website only. The Hunter Extreme pro .22 was all steel& wood. Now they offer a .25 version.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@raymondgullan4508 I was very tempted by that Gamo.😃 Ps, thanks for checking out my video!😃👍

[@mtnviewtow88]

great video! I shoot a hw98 and hw80.. and just got a diana 54 got some gamo's to there tools to me as well i pest control on a farm! im having a lil trouble on shot placement not very fond of the diana 54 i just got pretty heavy and cost was big! and i dont get to shoot from a bench rest im thinking of buying a hw90 in .25 but really dont know what to exspect i need to shoot pretty fare somtimes! i love my hw98 its an accurate air rifle in ,22 but i feel like i need a little more punch for bigger pest.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@mtnviewtow88 Thank you!😃👍 I think that the 90 is heavy like the 80. Going to 25 caliber is going to make for a much bigger trajectory and have a little more smack, but won't penetrate as well as a 22.

[@mtnviewtow88]

thats what i was wounding. thans bud saved me a grade..lol i do wounder if i can get my 98 powered up a lil though

[@bramster-b9v]

All I can say about the Diana 34 EMS is that prices have fallen very quickly from €300 to close to €200 and these EMS are not very highly regarded here in Germany. I think the old 34 is a lot better. You can't get a Gamo for less than 200 € here either ;). The HW 95 is a precision tool and I still love it.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@bramster-b9v Thank you for the information!😃👍

[@paultowns9880]

Great video Chuck. Some interesting points. Take care.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@paultowns9880 Thank you Paul!😃👍

[@david.69]

En los 60, 70 y 80 Gamo fabricaba carabinas de acero y madera con una calidad excelente...luego vino la era del plástico y Gamo dejó de ser lo que era

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@david.69 No way for me to translate, but thank you for your comments!😃👍

[@stuartswindells5955]

@@david.69 Google translation In the 60s, 70s and 80s, Gamo manufactured steel and wood rifles with excellent quality... then came the plastic era and Gamo stopped being what it was.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

​@@stuartswindells5955 Thank you Stuart!😃👍

[@stuartswindells5955]

I am in the UK where there is a strict 12ft lbs power limit. Many of the spring guns lose power quickly. They broadly fall into two categories, the ones that start at around 10ft lbs and drop to 8 or 9 and the 11.5 ft lbs rifles that drop to 9 or 10 ft lbs. These may be the same models as you have in America but something has been changed. The more expensive rifles tend to be at the 11ft lbs end but in some cases they have poor springs. Gamo guns are relatively inexpensive, although more expensive than in the US, but they tend to be around the 11 ft lbs and have reasonable springs and seals. Being lower power may mean they last longer and they certainly shoot with less recoil. The .22 spring guns have less recoil and shoot smoother than .177 as they need less spring power, being around 10% more efficient. So things are a bit different on our side of the pond. Thanks for your videos.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@stuartswindells5955 Thank you Stuart for checking out my video and for your comments!😃👍 I was shooting my Crosman Storm XT/XS or Bam19 in 177 caliber, with about 15 FPE. It is way over-sprung, and has a very harsh shot cycle. If I don't sell it, I plan to remove about 3 coils from the mainspring, in hopes of a nicer shooting rifle. It won't bother me to have it as a sub 12 FPE springer. God bless!😃👍

[@KamranKhan-x8w]

I ve a hatsun 1100 a diana ar8 and a Beeman 3000 Underlevr sold Gamo whisper yesterday

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@KamranKhan-x8w Thank you for your comments Kamran!😃👍

[@simplemann556]

Crosman is a great company that caters to its customers. I have a couple of Crosman multi pumps that IMHO are one of the most versatile/reliable air guns out there for the money. They are also very customizable with many venders selling custom parts. John 3:18

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@simplemann556 Thank you for your great comments and for the Bible verse!😃👍 John 3:18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 🙏🙂👍

[@joemorton9217]

I love all your videos man! I’m sure you’ve read my other comments about me purchasing a Gamo Wildcat Whisper and I was debating on returning it for a different gun. I went ahead and broke it open and shot it a few times and then mounted my scope. So far, everything seems to be ok with it but I haven’t sighted in my scope yet because I live in a townhome. I plan on sighting it in tomorrow at my parents house and see what happens. I’m gonna buy a couple more guns over the next few months and you’ve helped out a lot with my decision making. I’m just gonna use this Gamo as a first gun as practice and also I’d love to see how the gun holds up over the next year and I’ll keep you updated on the journey. I haven’t made my mind up on which ones I’ll purchase so any suggestions from you on a reliable gun, I’m all ears! God bless and much love brother 💖🙏💖.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@joemorton9217 Thank you so much Joe!😃👍 Air rifles are very addicting and fun! I appreciate you and keeping me updated on your airgun fun. They only get more expensive 🫰 but we always find a way to purchase them, lol.😂 I have been hearing good things about Cometa air rifles, but they are a little more expensive than a Hatsan 95 or a Crosman Optimist. This is a link to the Cometa's.👇keystoneairguns.com/

[@joemorton9217]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 cool thanks! I’m leaning towards the Optimus right now to go along side with my full plastic Gamo 😂. After that, I’ll save up for a more expensive very reliable pellet gun.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@joemorton9217 If it's accurate and you have fun with it that is all that matters. Have a good evening 🌆 Joe.

[@joemorton9217]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 ok… finally finally decided!!! My wife might shoot me with them afterwards but… I’m actually gonna buy an Umarex Prymex and the Crosman Optimus. I’m just trying to decide whether to get 177 or 22. I was gonna say though, if you wanted me to have the Optimus shipped to your local FedEx or straight to you so you can review it on your channel, I can pay to have it shipped to me on my cost. Just a thought!!! If not, I’ll review it and keep you updated.

[@joemorton9217]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 just sent you an email!

[@PapaTAdventures]

Sometimes you just have to sit down and lay out your thoughts. It doesn't matter what it is, there is always someone who has reason to argue the opposite. As for the "budget" realm, they are all hit or miss on how they do. Not sure how I've missed your channel, but dropped a sub.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@PapaTAdventures Awesome! I highly appreciate your subscription!😃👍 I see that you have airgun content and I have subscribed to you too!😃👍

[@PapaTAdventures]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 much appreciated ❤️. 🙏

[@blt3120]

Damn those are some sweet rifles! Wish I had a bigger budget.☹

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@blt3120 Thank you.😃 I had to slowly save up my finances, and getting some Christmas 🎄 money from my Mom 😍 made it so that I could buy some of my HW's and Diana's.😃👍

[@joeramirez7879]

Don't buy Gamo for me they are junk. I've had many and returned them because they had issues.

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Pure shit ,, I agree

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@joeramirez7879 Sounds good Joe!😃👍

[@stanpotter7764]

Had several and never had an issue. One has about 1500 + pellets through it. What issues did you have?

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@stanpotter7764 Watch the video and find out.

[@sergentcolon1]

You should try one of the Cometa rifles, they are seriously underrated. Reasonably priced, good quality, very accurate and made in Spain not China. I have three Weihrauch rifles a HW50S, HW95 and a HW97 (a real tack driver). I Also have a Cometa Fennix 400 Star and while it’s not quite as good in build quality as the Weihrauch’s it cost less than half the price and is just as accurate as the 95 and 50.

[@andrewblakesley4202]

I think we're lucky in the UK to have the lower powered (16j 12ft/lb) Gamos. They seem to do fine at that power. Anything above that and I think you need a heavier all-steel construction. Weihrauchs shoot brilliantly at lower powers.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@andrewblakesley4202 Thank you for your comments Andrew!😃👍

[@martinlye7111]

Had 2 when I was younger bsa gold star 10 shot. And a hw 77. My mate had webley tracker. And tx 200. I thought all were made equal lol. Please forgive me.. sold for peanuts. 25 years on impulse buying gamo igt. No problem when I fitted a red dot. Then a pal liked it so much he swapped his hw80k. I Couldn't hit a thing with the 80. Changed all internals now ok. Kicks like mule. 😂

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@martinlye7111 Thank you for the great comments Martin!😃👍

[@johnlavin-ford8372]

Really enjoyed that mate…. Great upload and ty for serving and also this upload…. Just Subbed (supporting you to make more)… now i need to upload too lol

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnlavin-ford8372 Thank you so much John for your subscription and support!😃👍 Have an awesome day🌞or evening! 🌆

[@Happy-Me.]

I shoot a TX200 but I also own the two best break barrels out there which are basically the same gun, the HW95 and HW98.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Happy-Me. Very nice!😃👍

[@johnnyhouston9913]

Cool video Chuck, you've not had much luck with a few of those rifles, but I know you still have quite a few amazing ones, at least you gave the not so good rifles a chance 😄😄👍👍 your 95 Luxus and Diana are great rifles.. Look great and shoot great.. I'm still looking for a 95 Luxus... But they are very rare, I don't blame guys for keeping hold of them.. 😄😄👍👍 Take care and I hope your and your family are doing well. 👍✌️👌

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnnyhouston9913 Thank you so much Johnny Wild Man!😃👍 I even have fun with the budget breakers.😃👍

[@johnnyhouston9913]

I know you by now Chuck, you'll try and make the best out of any rifle, even the cheaper not as good ones 😄😄👌✌️👍

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnnyhouston9913 You know it, Johnny Wild Man! 😃👍

[@ronbolak]

On the Pin that won't come out try heating with a soldering iron or heat gun. I once had this problem trying to remove a universal joint ptin on my chevy s10. Then I found out they used epoxy to hold in the pins.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@ronbolak It has a plastic covered barrel. Do you think that is okay?

[@firstknight6057]

Wierauch HW80 .22 with a theoben .177 gas ram 20+ftlb smooth as the day it was made 30+years never letting it go

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@firstknight6057 Super nice!😃👍

[@rshettle123]

Not sure, but I don't think HW80 was ever a gas ram. It was a Beeman R1 back in the day. You may be thinking the HW90, which I have and use to be a Beeman RX1 when sold under the Beeman name, also back in the day.

[@firstknight6057]

@@rshettle123 no Hw80 retro fitted with a theoben gas ram simple and easy upgrade did it myself

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

If you have a stubborn screw or fitting, use a torch and laser temp reader to bring it to about 275 to 300 and the adhesive they use will loosen.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@whiskeykilmer1866 On a plastic encased barrel, use a torch?

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 I wasn't being specific to your gun or to you. A lot of them have adhesive on the barrels and shrouds, especially Air Arms.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 You might be able to use a soldering iron to the same affect without doing too much damage. It's a trick that I've used in the past with success.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 Thank you David!😃👍

[@ThePstorm]

Very honest reviews. I'm in the UK (the land of high prices) and decided to just bite the bullet and buy an HW95K. Yes, it's a bit twangy but I'd bet my son could pass it down to his son.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@ThePstorm Congratulations on your 95!❤️😃👍

[@felgate11]

Personally Chuck, I think Springers, decent ones that is, shoot much better & more consistently in "Sub 12". You're not sending the pellets down range "Supersonic" which greatly affects the pellets stability In flight. They have a tendency to Tumble. Sub 12, (& I'm talking 9 ft/Lb +) has more than enough power to take down the usual small game & vermin up to around 30/40 yards.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@felgate11 Sounds good!😃👍

[@tomsvennblad8374]

I actually own 2 Gamo rifles and 1 El Gamo rifle😊. One of them is a 1250 Magnum (spring), one is a Hunter IGT (gasram) and one is my first airrifle El Gamo Magnum from 1984. I actually like them all😂. Only 5% of my airrifles are Gamo.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@tomsvennblad8374 That is great to hear Tom!😃👍 I wish that I had one of those old Gamo's!😃👍

[@mikekyle-y8i]

Interesting. I have and still shoot a Diana model 45. I enjoy taking an inexpensive rifle and making it an accurate shooter. I have had great success with the different Beeman dual caliber models. Finding the right pellet(s) is part of the process. One of the Beeman's (in 177) was real dog until I shot some sabot rounds which turned it into a tack driver. A cheapo gun can be a decent rifle if you set it up properly and know it's limitations. I have several pistols that I have done this to as well.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@mikekyle-y8i Thank you for your great comments!😃👍

[@MisterBaker5]

No more Air Arms..???? not heard anything about that. btw 100% agree, those gamos dont last very long, soft as metal all round.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@MisterBaker5 The Air Arms Pro Elite was only in production a short while and then discontinued because of some defects.

[@christopherswildadventures1526]

very interesting.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@christopherswildadventures1526 Thank you Christopher and thank you for your help!😃👍

[@christopherswildadventures1526]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 you are welcome.😊

[@AlicanteTrailCam]

I've got a Gamo break barrel, it's a bit rubbish but mainly because of the sights. The rear sight is part of the plastic moulding around the barrel is possibly the worst thing I've ever used. I've tried a couple of scopes on it and it's capable of producing tight groups, the recoil breaks scopes though. A friend has a PCP Gamo that won't shoot decent groups. The cocking mechanism could be better as well. I'll sell the Gamo and buy something nicer. I have just ordered a Gamo Compact pistol which seems to get a lot of love, it's not arrived yet.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@AlicanteTrailCam Thank you for checking out my video and for your great comments!😃👍

[@TheGV50]

When you handle and shoot the Beeman and Diana offerings It's hard to take Gammo rifles seriously. I have also read reviews about their poor quality control and less than helpful customer service. Gamo's extensive use of plastic Is also why I don't want to take a chance buying one too!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@TheGV50 Thank you for the great comments!😃👍

[@MartMatthijs]

Thanks bro. You are right.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@MartMatthijs Thank you Martin!😃👍

[@stephengamble9388]

I have a TX200 Mk111 and a HW97KT. The build quality, and overall finish of the Air Arms is superior. I always show people the locating mount for the fore end stock screws, just to prove the point. The HW has just a bent piece of metal with two tapped holes. The TX has a machined Aluminium block. Sums up the extra quality throughout the rifle for me. That does not detract from the fact, that these are two very, very accurate rifles. At present the HW sports an Element Helix. The TX, a Sytong HT60. So the only reason that the HW currently out shots the TX past 50 yards, is the greater magnification. As a basic rule of thumb, "You get what you pay for". And don't buy anything that you can not pronounce the name of. Nice video.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@stephengamble9388 Thank you Stephen for checking out my video!😃👍 The subject was break barrel air rifles, not under levers. I have an HW77 22 and would not trade it for a TX200. Plus I have seen enough videos showing equal accuracy from both rifles. Ps, I can buy whatever I want! 😉👍

[@hobikusenapan]

i use to be springers.. after login to pcp my diana n hws goes to my locker.. n play smtime if i mizz em.. i need pcp coz for my active pesting.. need speed.. weight n accuracy coz i hv contract with the city for rating.. i try with my springer.. after 50 shot my hand is numb.. especially hunting after midnight.. n bark too.. 😁

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@hobikusenapan Sounds like a fun job! 😃👍

[@mrniceb8727]

My favourite springer his a hw 80 guaranteed 1000000 ov shots with good power

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@mrniceb8727 Thank you for your great comment!😃👍

[@stevenbodum3405]

its simple, buy a german springer old or new, weihrauch, diana, walther lgv/lgu, feinwerkbau you cant go wrong and spare parts are mostly no problem. beside some other good rifles most are crap and not worth the little money they cost.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

100% Agree!😃👍

[@scavengernick3191]

Good points. I have the XS underlever in canadian detuned. I didn't know the breaker was just another optimus. Glad to know 👍

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@scavengernick3191 Thank you!😃👍 Yes, the Crosman Optimist, Storm XT, and many others under the Crosman/Benjamin brand are just rebranded Chinese XS19 rifles. Ps, looks like you have some good content on your channel and I just subscribed!😃👍

[@scavengernick3191]

@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 cheers 🍻 I do no license sub 500 fps airguns. Kid stuff for grown-ups 😉

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@scavengernick3191 Sub 500 FPS is still lots of fun!👍

[@jayc4715]

Kris Kyle used a hatsan 95 as his primary sniper rifle

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@jayc4715 Ok lol

[@faiza5549]

Diana is the best

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@faiza5549 Diana is probably the 2nd or 3rd best.😃👍

[@waynemayle865]

I have a benjamin nitro piston np trail that will not shoot good groups

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@waynemayle865 Sorry to hear that.😕 I had a Benjamin Black Lightning ⚡ that had a moderator that was removable. When I removed the moderator, accuracy improved dramatically. Also, I added holes with a drill bit in the end of the moderator and that improved accuracy with the moderator on. Ps, check all stock and scope mount screws 🪛 for tightness, because loose screws will cause accuracy to wander. Make sure that the barrel is cleaned out good. Try different pellets and try a different scope. I hope some of these suggestions can help you.😃👍 Sometimes the muzzle needs to be deburred.

[@waynemayle865]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 thank you

[@garywillacey9979]

I definitely will not be purchasing Gamo after this! I want a servicable rifle that will last.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@garywillacey9979 Alright Gary!👍 Anyway I can help, let me know!😃👍

[@JohnShea-d2x]

Does it do the expected job? If so, its OK. Everything else is frosting on the cake.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@JohnShea-d2x The Gamo?

[@paulgough6120]

Theoben for break barrel air guns . Gas ram . No springs ;)

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@paulgough6120 Alright Paul!😃👍

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Maybe Gamo subscribes to planned obsolescence?

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@whiskeykilmer1866 Thank you for your comment!😃👍

[@paulgough6120]

Wiehraech hw90 . Gas ram by theoben . No springs = no problems

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@paulgough6120 That is very good to hear Paul.🙂👍 Thank you for checking out my video!😃🙂

[@statgenie6575]

I had problems with everyone of my gas ram guns, they all lose power over time and piston seals go bad a lot more frequently than spring guns. Mine are Crosman and Gamo. Your brand may differ

[@petegower2031]

Don't bother with fixing it, bin it. Gamo Crossman Benjamin Stoeger Hatsan (barrels suspect) All are very cheaply made compared to Diana and Weihrauch. If you tune air rifles you know this.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@petegower2031 Thank you for your comments Pete!😃👍

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Subbed!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@georgefitzhugh6455 Awesome George! I highly appreciate your subscription!😃👍

[@milesstover3724]

hatsan is by far the worst. you talk about Gamo not selling parts, I get that critique. Difference between hatsan and gamo is that when you get a bad gamo or something fails, you will have a 1-3-5 year warranty on the gun that gamo ALWAYS honors. I know because I own 8 gamo break barrels and have done warranty repair/replace 4 different times, always getting a good gun as a result. When I bought an expensive .25 break barrel from hatsan, the rifle came to me with the barrel assembly and lockup position being completely bent/warped out of spec. To the point the gun would shoot 2 feet high and to the left at close range, it was unusable. I paid money to ship it back to hatsan, they ghosted me for at least 5 or 6 weeks, and when I finally got a hold of them they had a horrible attitude like they couldnt care less and told me they would be willing to "help" me by selling me a $150 new barrel assembly for my almost $300 supposedly new break barrel. I was shocked by this and needless to say never had any confidence in hatsan ever again. I had one of their Jet pistols explode in my face when the firing pin shattered, they didnt care at all about that one either and told me "sorry we're out of pins" and when I inquired further they ghosted me again. I pretty much take any opportunity to crap on hatsan because of how badly theyve crapped on me. But i sing Gamos praises, their newer gas piston guns are phenomenal when you get a nice one, I just got my 8th and newest gamo break barrel the other day, a Swarm DX in .22, paid $152 out the door and this thing shoots like an absolute dream. Its my second gen1 swarm maxxim style rifle from gamo, after owning so many gamos this design is by far my favorite so I had to get a second one. put a 3-12x BugBuster on that thing and it runs a soft shooting 650fps with crosman 14.3s, its quickly becoming my favorite break barrel. Some day Ill have a weihrauch if I can stop buying Gamos lol

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@milesstover3724 Thank you for the comments Miles! 😃👍 Sorry to hear about your experience with Hatsan. I did mention some of the negative things about my Hatsan rifles. These companies keep on losing customers because of the cruddy customer service and pore quality control at the factory. 🏭😐 I know that Gamo makes good barrels, but I just can't bring my self to but any more plastic breech block's. God bless!😃👍

[@martinlye7111]

@@milesstover3724 I got a second hand gamo and thought it was brilliant.Only reason I changed my friend is 75 and he couldn't hold his hw80. Mine was gas ram. Camo but the camo wares off

[@milesstover3724]

@@martinlye7111 yeah gamos are awesome. love the lightweight plastics as opposed to heavy wood and too much bulky steel. I like to have a scoped, total rig weight under 7 pounds for all day offhand shooting. a fully kitted, full size Weihrauch will put me around 10 or 11 pounds, too heavy for me shooting all-day offhand.

[@KamranKhan-x8w]

Gamo are junkyard airguns....agreed no aftersale service plastic stoppers not durable

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@KamranKhan-x8w Thank you for your comments and checking out my video!😃👍

[@MichaelParker-t3h]

If gamo would make better quality make them last they would really have something they got power down just blows seals I'm on my second gamo swarm mag I don't shoot it much want it to last other maybe 1k shots blew seal

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@MichaelParker-t3h You won't be able to get any seals from Gamo, but you may be able to find some, somewhere else. I just found this.😃👍 www.customairseals.com/product/gamo-33mm-piston-seal/

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Before 1969 if it wasent British or German it was shit , now it's only German, Weirauch is the best , this only applies to springers,

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069 What about Air Arms?

[@tomsvennblad8374]

Air Arms is very good guns.. Prosport and TX200 is superbly built! Now they are too expensive compared to Weihrauchs.

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Yea there good , But give me WEIRAUCH any day

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Yea there good but give me a WEIRAUCH all day long , reliable, easy to repair , quality components, easy to get components, interchangeable parts a and to top it off BOMBPROOF , England lost the mass produced quality in air rifles and pistols years ago along with the decline of Britain itself, the old webley and Bsa stuff from yesteryear are miles ahead of the crap we make today , alloys and rolled pins in an air rifle make me feel sick🤣 Our quality shotguns still have a world ranking though, but sadly on a very quick decline ,,,,,,, great channel by the way 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

@@tomsvennblad8374 True 👍🍻

[@meathead2676]

Did you know you can use baby 👶🏻 oil and make your air rifle shoot like a 22 rifle? And you don't even have to use gun oil to do it...😅

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@meathead2676 I do not recommend using baby oil or anything that will cause an artificial combustion in a spring piston or gas piston rifle. To do so will cause your piston seal to burn up. I have done this before by accident, trying to oil my mainspring. Air rifles are about accuracy and not absolute power. I can shoot my 22 rimfire if I want more power, and not wreck it.

[@mikepaquete1996]

The only inexpensive spri ger that I have is a cz634 and it's amazing how accurate it is ...very ugly but the best $100 I spent.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@mikepaquete1996 Hi Mike.🙂👍 I have only heard good things about the CZ springers.😃👍 I wish that they were not discontinued.

[@johnwilson1935]

Re e breach bolt,a little heat would have softened the ''glue'' and away it goes.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnwilson1935 John, it has a plastic breach block? I don't understand why some people don't get this, that heat will melt the plastic?

[@johnwilson1935]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 I have several Gamos mate,never had a problem.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnwilson1935 No problem with using a torch on a plastic encased barrel?

[@johnwilson1935]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Not a soldering /gas gun matey,a hair dryer keeping the heat sensible would soften enough to crack the threads.

[@johnwilson1935]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Heat from a hairdryer not a soldering torch....

[@RobertoMartinez-hp9lj]

Tube diana 350 Magnum. Beeman r9. Mucho mejor. Saludos desde Tehuacán Puebla México . AIRGUNS TEHUACÁN

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@RobertoMartinez-hp9lj Beeman R9😃👍

[@johnvanberrgem286]

Gamo. Not so expensive. Not very good. If you shoot often they don't last long. Lots of plastic where metal is a must.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@johnvanberrgem286 I agree with you John!😃👍

[@Beesa10]

A break barrel with plastic or pot metal in that all important breech block /lock up area is not designed to last, whereas the likes of Diana and HW break barrel rifles if not abused will easily outlast the owner

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Beesa10 Thank you for your great comments!😃👍

[@Beesa10]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Thanks for the airgun content! I've got a 1985 RWS Diana Model 24 with original box, hope to find a 34 at some point also. I love the precision engineered adjustable rear sight on these rifles, it's above and beyond what's needed on a youth model airgun, pretty cool!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@Beesa10 My boy was gifted a 24J and he and I really like it. I really think that Diana needs to get back to some of these old quality style of rifles.

[@Beesa10]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 Yeah they've put plastic sights on the newer rifles and the 34 EMS was designed to have a modular barrel/ lockup system, but Diana are not offering parts to support the 'modular' system idea. Instead of a redesign they could've just made the sights out of steel!

[@rick31869]

get a good drill bit and drill the gamo !

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@rick31869 Thought about it, but a friend looked up on Gamo and found out that the pivot bolt 🔩 is glued in and is not possible to remove. If I drill out all the threads on my attempt, I will have nothing to screw into, and I'm not going to spend lots of money on a machinist.

[@rick31869]

​@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 could not you use that special bolt like they use on some knives , its like a bolt in a bolt system , male and female bolt , i hate to see this stopping you from shooting your gamo , i got a couple , once broken in ,at least 500 shots , they shoot as good as the rest . good luck to you whatever you decide bro !!!

[@matthewnorthrup5506]

Someone needs to build a whitworth bore air rifle. These round bores are all child's play and an inexpensive excuse that justifies m.o.a.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@matthewnorthrup5506 What is a "whitworth"?

[@matthewnorthrup5506]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 hex bore, .451, 1 in 20 twist. Originally built for black powder it was a 2000yard accurate black powder rifle with about 1200 fps. The black powder was an issue. They required cleaning after every shot. Certainly not practical in a modern firearm or brass case application and there was no pneumatic rifles when it was engineered. In theory, it's more efficient in an air rifle because there's no spiraling for pressure to escape around the projectile. Cleaner too. The projectile itself has a 1inch moa at 500yards in black powder. Adding a whitworth bore also defeats every modern air rifle pattent so technically you could copy almost any know design changing it to a whitworth bore and still be safe. 451 was the only caliber built. I'm thinking you knock this down to a 30cal, put it in a 48inch barrel and add 4500 psi... You got a serious piece of hardware. Another thing is you look into the future... Powder propellant has a ceiling. Compressed air does not. There's potential here to create the most high powered rifle in existence. As technology advances and better tanks, better valves are invented, air rifles will surpass power eventually. Then it comes down to most accurate. Whitworth is the most accurate by a very large margin over round bore. There will be a day air rifles can be tuned to the air molecule for shot consistency. That's more accurate than powder that might burn differently each time. Again adds to long range accuracy. Check it all out for yourself. It adds up.

[@matthewnorthrup5506]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 take this theory to the battlefield where crack thump rules the night. If a sniper were to engage a 308 with a pneumatic whitworth of equivalent fps, it's a battle won. These whitworth projectiles sound like they have a v8 strapped to them when they come in. The pneumatic application foils any crack thump. A modern sniper would have no clue how far out you are or what's even being fired at him. He will expose himself to find your muzzle flash but there is none. That is when the battle is over.

[@matthewnorthrup5506]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 YT may have hidden several of my comments on this. I believe there's a way to find those comments from my profile page if this topic interests you.

[@matthewnorthrup5506]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 yt redacted a few comments

[@joaquinporcalla3710]

I got gamo igt , its almost 5 years now and got no problem with it. The spring piston is bullshit coz if you leave it cock for a period of time the spring becomes weak. The gamo igt piston performs good with 1300 fps.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@joaquinporcalla3710 R U sure?

[@CandidZulu]

I was unsubbed for some reason ...

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@CandidZulu Well, I hope that you are resubbed, lol 😆👍! Thank you for your support!😃👍 KZbin has been bad for removing subscribers and blocking comments. I think that they have a screw 🪛 loose lol. God bless.😃👍

[@CandidZulu]

@@springpistonriflefeverlone9611 I have had two strikes for comments the last two weeks. And I haven't a clue why really! Btw, It's Air Arms if you can afford it, and Weihrauch if you don't, both shoot straight!

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@CandidZulu Hard to say. KZbin was on my backside at one time, but they have backed off thankfully.

[@stonepvv]

Hip. If you want rubbish, buy a Hatsan.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@stonepvv It's an opinion.

[@xfghsthsh]

Gamo is overrated crap. They market it like anything with big players.

[@springpistonriflefeverlone9611]

@@xfghsthsh Thank you for checking out my video!😃👍