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MSD · 07-09-2006, 03:17 PM

Break barrel rifles attach the piston to an arm on the bototm of the barrel, and bending the barrel to around a 115 degree angle pressurizes the chamber and cocks the gun. You put the pellet (doesn't work with BBs) into the breech of the barrel, then click the barrel back into place and fire.

I have an older Gamo delta, and the only factor that concerns me about their guns is that replacement parts are impossible to find and factory service requires shipping to Spain. Break barrels are a lot more convenient than a pumper, and you can fire between 5 and 10 shots in the time it takes to load and pump another gun.

Beeman makes brass coated pellets that cost about twice as much (I think it was $8 for 500) and don't leave any residue on your hands. They're hollow point, but my brother and I tested with a variety of fruits and found that they do not mushroom on impact under any circumstances.

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MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Break barrel rifles attach the piston to an arm on the bototm of the barrel, and bending the barrel to around a 115 degree angle pressurizes the chamber and cocks the gun. You put the pellet (doesn't work with BBs) into the breech of the barrel, then click the barrel back into place and fire. I have an older Gamo delta, and the only factor that concerns me about their guns is that replacement parts are impossible to find and factory service requires shipping to Spain. Break barrels are a lot more convenient than a pumper, and you can fire between 5 and 10 shots in the time it takes to load and pump another gun. Beeman makes brass coated pellets that cost about twice as much (I think it was $8 for 500) and don't leave any residue on your hands. They're hollow point, but my brother and I tested with a variety of fruits and found that they do not mushroom on impact under any circumstances.