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aircube · Veteran Member

in the light of day I see that my breech seal does have a small tear in it. No probs, I don't mind replacing it, you just push it on with your thumb. I tried to order some parts to have on hand, or even just the wee little rubber oring for the breech and this is th reply i got from GAMO USA when iasked about purchasing a replacment seal:

"""If you want any internal parts unfortunately, they will not be able to ship unless you are a license and insured dealer.

Thank you,

Customer Service

Gamo USA Corp

Phone: 954.581.5822

Fax: 954.581.3165"""

I told them:

I guess i'll just return it then. Airguns are a hobby for me, and if I can't buy a simple replacement part like a rubber breech seal, then I will buy another brand of airgun. Thats a bummer, I really wanted to buy a, Extreme CO2 rifle and a Hunter Extreme this year, but wow, if I can't get the simplest replacement parts theres no way!

VERY disapointed in GAMO! Evil or Very Mad

Slavia · Moderator

That wild boar in the Gamo video didn't die from a pellet - he died waiting for Gamo to support their products.

Rogerflat · Silver Status Member

It's because Gamo doesn't sell directly to retail customers.

aircube · Veteran Member

This place is across the pond, but the guy that contacted me was great. It would be worth paying a bit more to have somone cool to deal with.

http://www.gunspares.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=24437&cat=PT80

By the way, the breech sell cracked and blew off after about 1000 pellets. Poor design i suppose, either that or they are hoping people will send them in for servie so they can charge.

I cleaned a small O-ring with acetone and celaned the valve pin and glued my mod-o-ring to the valve pin. Let it dry for and hour, put a light coat of silicine grease on it and then gave it a whril.

Did't have much time at lunch, but I was able to test 32 pellets through it and its holding. Smile

PROS- looks like the velocity is much more stable with a heavy duty oring that is capable of holding back the pressure. These O-rings are really cheap, like 10 for a $1. Smile

CONS, WTF why should I have to fix a brand new gun, and why the heck won't GAMO or anyone that sells parts in US or Canada send me one? I have no idea how long its goning to last, one day or 10 years.... Evil or Very Mad

Alstone · Moderator & Site Supporter

I buy parts from Chambers a genuine company you will have no problem with them.

Al

aircube · Veteran Member

Thanks Al, I am going to order some parts from him.

The new O-ring lasted about 8 more shots and went out through the barrel with the last pellet. Evil or Very Mad

I made another seal, this time out of a peice of neoprene fuel hose. Its a tight fit, so it should hold a bit longer.