I have just purchased a gamo phox pcp. I have watched the tutorial done by Pete on unboxing and fitting the bipod studs. What is the best bipod to buy? I have looked at the gamo one but it mentions screwing the stud into the wooden stock. Does it matter that the phox isn't wood? Thanks.
Hi, cheers for the comment. Makes no difference if the stock is wood or synthetic you'd still fit the studs the same way. As for the best bipod I like the Zeadio carbon 6-9" one for about 40 quid but any will work right up to the high end Spuhr or Tier One bipods. Just make sure the height is suitable for your type of shooting. Regards, Pete.
I have a Gamo phox in kit form so comes with the stirrup pump. The rifle is about 100 bar and when I try pump the air into the rifle it only seems to be pressurising the hose of the pump and no air getting into the rifle. The connector is pushed in fully into the rifle. The gauge on the rifle and pump differ. Don’t want to force it but defiantly no air getting into the rifle. Any ideas?
@@TVCvids69 from when I connect the pump I can only get maybe 5 pumps then I can’t physically pump any more. Only 5 maybe because it’s only filling the pump hose and not getting into the rifle.
Agreed, luckily for most mere mortals the Phox synthetic stock has the stud mounting point marked on the inside which shows you exactly where the front stud should go and it is also reinforced inside. 👍
Its a gammo shit guns fact! There loud as hell as,well you will need a,after market moderator fitting any of them o rings voids the warranty ,power about 9.6 ftlbs and tnat withma light pellet .22 is poinless mags are rubbish! These are cheap for,a,reason tnere,rubnish Good vid but rubbish cheap gun acjrate to about 15m i say acurate very loosely
Having used one for over 3 years firing over 30k pellets both on targets and hunting my experience and that of 3 friends who own them would have to disagree. Can address each of your points when I have time but thanks for commenting 👍
Firstly without a mod yes they are very loud, like rimfire loud. The standard mod makes them very quiet plenty good enough for hunting from 10 yards up to around 40 which is what I did with mine. Not sure what O rings you're on about... As for power they are set around mid 9's from the box but any dealer I've spoken to will happily tweak them up a little if purchased new and even at that power they're laser accurate and good enough for clean kills when ratting. Mine took a couple of minutes to set at 11.5ft lbs with the pellet that gave the highest reading over a chrono out of 30 types without affecting the factory anti tamper or warranty with my dealer.. Just our experiences with them over the years, reliable accurate and consistent. Never had an issue with mags between 4 of us using up to 4 mags each sometimes firing 200 pellets EACH a night when plinking.
Hi Mick, Very good video mate. Have had this rifle for a couple of years now and it's one of my favourites out of all my guns. Very accurate and looks the part.
Thanks man! I use the Jack Pyke studs they come in a pack with the shorter front one and longer rear one.. Amazon I think they came from but most are pretty much the same 👍
The one shown on the thumbnail picture is an Air-fective Tuning Python 180... Bit on the large size but out of all the ones I've tried that one was the quietest by a mile 👍
Watched both of your vids. Was undecided between the Phox and the Coyote. Can this be done on both guns? Thanks If so I will be upgrading to the Coyote
Hi mate can you put a weaver picatinny on the side of the moulding as well as underneath? I want to stick an additional IR torch on mine offset to the side. I can’t put in on top as it will interfere with my PARD IR torch??
That's exactly what I did on my Phox, just make sure where you fix it to has a thick enough part of the stock and your screws don't poke through and rub against the air cylinder 👍
This might be a stupid question, but if I'm fitting a bipod to my new Phox do I need to fit the stud near the stock if I've got no plans to use a sling? Great video, really helpful to a complete novice but I was confused as to why I'd need the rear stud for just a bipod?
Hiya, So yeah you're right no rear stud is needed unless you plan on using a sling. That was my cockup should have mentioned that really 🤣 Cheers and all the best👍 -Pete
@@TVCvids69 thanks for clearing that up, as I said it's a great video, a lot more professional than all the others I've seen! Just out of interest, will this method fit most bipods on the market? I'm looking at a Deben or Bisley at the moment
Hi Mick. Thankyou for a fantastic, honest review. I like the Phox, its serious value. The BSA R10 is just a gorgeous rifle too, especially the nutmeg stock version, well all their stocks are gorgeous. I think the moulded black stocks are more user friendly and will obviously take more punishment. Two great packages, both with something different to offer. Thankyou.
Hi. I have just bought a Gamo Phox and I feel the cocking action is a bit tight. The lever moves freely right up until it actually clicks in at the end of the movement it is a bit of a struggle. Is this normal or is there something wrong with mine
Apologies for the late late late reply but as Jonathan has said they're tight to start with but soon loosen up with use. I'm guessing it may be fine by now 👍🤣
Hi. I have just bought a Gamo Phox and I feel the cocking action is a bit tight. The lever moves freely right up until it actually clicks in at the end of the movement it is a bit of a struggle. Is this normal or is there something wrong with mine
If its new they're always a bit tight mate. Does sound normal to me you'll probably notice it loosen up a bit after a few tins of pellets but remember you're compressing a hammer spring so it'll get tighter at the end before the click.. The cocking action on the Phox's are seriously reliable and can take some really rough treatment. Changing to a bigger bolt handle makes them feel alot better though, just search for BSA R10 bolt handles as they're the same but you have a wider choice of styles 👍
ive got one of those (with a weirach silencer , makes it quite a bit quieter) , do you know if there are any internal washers or o rings which need replacing other than the one where the pellet pusher is and the one near the bolt ? i've replaced these two but im still only getting about 50 shots ?
Afraid I can't help you there I can happily adjust them as they all seem to be high 8's or low 9's when new but couldn't say why you're getting so few shots. Even Gamo quote 70... -Pete.
@@tommyzee589 The scope on Micks Phox is a Hawke Vantage 3-9×50 AO. Also available as a 4-12x40 AO we'll be showing soon on a Zbroia Kozak pcp. Work commitments and the Covid-19 situation means we're not getting much filming done at the moment but there'll be some new stuff up soon. Thanks 👍Pete-TVC
@@TVCvids69 ive traded in my phox for a lee enfield sentry , which i find way better than the gamo , now im getting 120 shots per fill . and ive hydro dipped everything apart from the barrel and it looks .................different .
Good concise upload on bipod fitting. Could you give details on this bipod,it really looks the business given the price you quoted, and the time you've been using it. Thanks. Phil.
