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Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:49 pm
by Jonny.M
Soon I'll get my first target pistol, a used Gamo compact. I'm a little confused about the pellets there's so many options. I'm only going to shoot paper targets so I just need the most accurate pellets. My budget is 10£ I think something from Rws,H&N or JSB would be good but there's so many variants..
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:56 pm
by Rover
RWS Diabolo Basic.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:43 pm
by left360
Rover wrote:RWS Diabolo Basic.
+1. What he said.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:12 pm
by abinok
left360 wrote:Rover wrote:RWS Diabolo Basic.
+1. What he said.
What they said!
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:50 pm
by BigAl
I would just get a good basic flathead pellet to start with. RWS Geco is a really good choice, and very cheap. I certainly wouldn't spend any more for pellets to use in a Gamo Compact.
Alan
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:57 pm
by rmca
abinok wrote:left360 wrote:Rover wrote:RWS Diabolo Basic.
+1. What he said.
What they said!
+1
The lighter the pellet the better it will cut the target.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:42 am
by kevinweiho
Before being finicky on which pellet is the most accurate, first moly lube the trigger sear surfaces, find a softer trigger springer, and a longer trigger screw. These modifications are necessary if you want to increase the accuracy potential of your pistol.
Most of the economy wadcutter pellets from the European pellet manufacturers should perform very well in the Compact.
I prefer RWS and H&N. Gamo’s Pro Match pellets are also accurate in my gun, so you may want to try them. They might be cheaper than the Geco’s on your side of the pond.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 3:13 pm
by Jonny.M
Thanks for the suggestions!
I just ordered RWS GECO BASIC and RWS meisterkugeln pistol. BASIC DIABOLO was more expensive than meisterkugeln so I chose meisterkugeln instead. I paid 4.5€ for geco and 6€ for the meisterkugeln.
The first thing I will do when I get my compact is polish, lube the trigger mechanism and change the adjustment screw to a longer one. I'll see if I can find a weaker spring.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 5:45 pm
by Rover
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:15 am
by Jonny.M
They don't ship to Finland. Are the diabolo basics better than meisterkugeln light?
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:04 am
by David Levene
Jonny.M wrote:They don't ship to Finland.
Can I suggest that you should add your location to your profile.
It doesn't always work, but normally makes replies more relevant.
Re: Pellets for Gamo compact?
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:59 am
by kevinweiho
Jonny.M wrote:Are the diabolo basics better than meisterkugeln light?
The Meisterkugeln are "premium" and the Basics are "economy" class pellets.
However, it does not necessarily mean that the more expensive pellets will outshoot the cheaper pellets in a particular gun.