Steve brownell Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hi guys thinking of getting a cheap pcp and saw a good deal on line of a game phox in 22, pump scope and bag for good money I was hoping some could tell me if they are any good ….. thoughts please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hello, I did look at the phox and gx40 in a gun shop, the 40 has good reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted August 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 For the money they look a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 you will find them on you tube it will give you a better idea if they will suit you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Don't know if you bought one of these but my experience... bought one of these in Jan this year from a local gun store, mainly to practice my rifle shooting prior to DSC1 shooting test so it hasn't had a hard life by any means. Having put 400 pellets through it: O-ring sheared off pellet probe - no replacement o-rings in the supplied spares from gamo O-ring snapped in magazine - no replacement o-rings in the supplied spares from gamo Bolt wouldn't feed properly any more Took the gun back to the shop, their advice - buy a new mag. £70!!? No thanks, 2x packs of orings off ebay and the pellet probe now seals and mag holds pellets again. Bolt feed seemed related to the position of the mag/oring being slightly proud of the seat, but seems also to recur now and again. And after all the above, re-zeroing and test firing another 20 pellets there seems to be a catch on the bolt that isn't engaging intermittently which prevents it from cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 not the best start for you this is why quality second hand is a better buy than cheap new my used s510 has been faultless since buying several years ago hope it’s a cheap fix for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, clangerman said: not the best start for you this is why quality second hand is a better buy than cheap new my used s510 has been faultless since buying several years ago hope it’s a cheap fix for you this^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Yeah, second hand s510 is exactly what I wanted but at the time there was nothing on the market nearby. Had hoped for a bit better from this though "made in England" etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 28/09/2021 at 11:29, kentish said: Don't know if you bought one of these but my experience... bought one of these in Jan this year from a local gun store, mainly to practice my rifle shooting prior to DSC1 shooting test so it hasn't had a hard life by any means. Having put 400 pellets through it: O-ring sheared off pellet probe - no replacement o-rings in the supplied spares from gamo O-ring snapped in magazine - no replacement o-rings in the supplied spares from gamo Bolt wouldn't feed properly any more Took the gun back to the shop, their advice - buy a new mag. £70!!? No thanks, 2x packs of orings off ebay and the pellet probe now seals and mag holds pellets again. Bolt feed seemed related to the position of the mag/oring being slightly proud of the seat, but seems also to recur now and again. And after all the above, re-zeroing and test firing another 20 pellets there seems to be a catch on the bolt that isn't engaging intermittently which prevents it from cycling. Hello, did you get the rifle sorted, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, did you get the rifle sorted, ? Actually it got worse, it's no longer intermittent, but won't cycle at all. I think it's the trigger sear. I emailed Gamo who said first instance take it back to the gun shop, and otherwise contact BSA, with a link to their contact page on their site. Broken link, page not found. Actually there are no contact details at all on the BSA website! I would rather not deal with the gun shop (see above) but phoned them and they reluctantly told me to bring it in for them to look at (whilst insinuating it's my fault for being too rough with the bolt ("these are cheap rifles you'll break the sears if you're too happy slappy with it". ***). I understand this could happen with any rifle, but based on my experience, I would avoid buying one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, kentish said: Actually it got worse, it's no longer intermittent, but won't cycle at all. I think it's the trigger sear. I emailed Gamo who said first instance take it back to the gun shop, and otherwise contact BSA, with a link to their contact page on their site. Broken link, page not found. Actually there are no contact details at all on the BSA website! I would rather not deal with the gun shop (see above) but phoned them and they reluctantly told me to bring it in for them to look at (whilst insinuating it's my fault for being too rough with the bolt ("these are cheap rifles you'll break the sears if you're too happy slappy with it". ***). I understand this could happen with any rifle, but based on my experience, I would avoid buying one of these. Hello, sorry to hear that, BSA will not deal direct and they are snowed under with returns, , if still under warrant take it back and get a refund , the RFD is taking the pee , any other RFDs in your area ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Thanks, I'm taking it back, no other choice really. Just don't particularly want to deal with them. There are several in my area and tbh I thought this was one of the better ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, kentish said: Thanks, I'm taking it back, no other choice really. Just don't particularly want to deal with them. There are several in my area and tbh I thought this was one of the better ones! Hope all goes ok 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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