Gamo Air Guns CFX Air Rifle Pellet gun Review

      When looking for a fixed barrel air rifle it's tempting to start with the high dollar brands like Beeman or Diana; Gamo may not even be on your list. If value is important to you than the Gamo CFX should be. It's easy to think of Gamo as a new company as Gamo USA only started operations in 1995. The parent company in Spain started in 1889 producing high quality lead. They have been making air guns for nearly 50 years and have introduced many innovative products.

    The CFX is the least expensive precision fixed barrel adult air rifle I know of. So what is the advantage of a fixed barrel? Because the barrel doesn't move relative to the receiver the all important relationship between barrel and sights never change or move.

    With break barrel rifles the barrel moves with the cocking stroke and relies on precision fitting to return to the exact same position shot after shot.
  

Fixing the position between the barrel and the receiver avoids this critical mechanical alignment. Modern
target rifle designers select fixed barrels for this very reason. So the question is did this work?

Yes! Accuracy is very good and here are two targets shot at 20 yards.

      The CFX was accurate with many pellets and you should have little trouble finding one that suits your need.
The targets were engaged while sighted with a I used a Bushnell 4x12x40 AO: Matte Finish Banner Dusk & Dawn®
Rifle scopes feature Dusk & Dawn Brightness™ (DDB) multi-coated lenses for clarity in low and full light, so you can get the most out of your hunting day. mounted on Accushot medium two piece rings/mounts.

This is a relatively inexpensive rifle but it still deserves good glass.
I would Budget about half its cost into an air rifle rated scope with rings.

   The shooting cycle is smooth with almost no perceived recoil. The factory open sights are tru glo equipped and feature micro click adjustability. The front being covered with a perforated guard that protects the fiber optic element.

     The stock and muzzle break is made of a heavy duty grade of plastic. It is well finished, nicely shaped and has textured areas for a sure grip. The stock is also adult sized. Weather or not you like plastic stocks they work well in the rain.

    The safety is located in the front of the trigger guard directly in front of the trigger. In the picture it's shown in the fire position. In the safe position it partially blocks the trigger blade. It works and its best feature is you can re apply the safety without re cocking the rifle. The trigger is the weak link here.

     I had no trouble shooting respectable groups. But it has a long mushy travel, its pull is heavy and the trigger blade itself seems too short! As it's pulled rearward it pivots into the stock leaving your finger in the process. There is a cure for this in the form of an aftermarket replacement. I haven't reviewed that part so I can only say that I have heard encouraging things about it.
 

• Weight: 5.28 lbs
• Barrel Length:18.00"
• Overall Length: 43.50"
• Capacity: 1 round(s)
• Cocking Effort:35 lbs
• Barrel: Rifled
• Front Sight: Fiber Optic
• Rear Sight: Fiber Optic
• Scopeable: 11mm dovetail

• Trigger adj.: Two-stage adjustable
• Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
• Buttpad: Ventilated rubber
• Suggested for: Plinking & target practice
• Action: Break barrel
• Powerplant: Spring-piston
• Safety: Manual
• Repeater: No/Single-shot