Testimonials

Testimonials GRT-III Trigger

From: Dave H.
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2008 5:53 PM
To: Bob; charliedatuna@charter.net
Subject: grt and the Superstreak

BOB,I JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A NOTE TO THANK YOU FOR A GREAT PRODUCT. THE TRIGGER YOU SENT ME FOR MY SUPER STREAK IS AMAZING. IT CAME WITH A TRIGGER THAT DID'NT REALLY HAVE A CREEP,IT WAS MORE LIKE A LONG WALK! I AM A LONG TIME SPRINGER AND MY OTHER GUN IS AN R1 COMMERATIVE,I KNOW HOW TO SHOOT AND MY GROUPS WITH CROSSMAN PREMIERS WAS NO BETTER THAN 3 TO 4 INCHES AT ABOUT 40 YRDS. I DID NOTHING MORE THAN INSTALL AND ADJUST YOUR TRIGGER AND IT IS PELLET ON PELLET AT THE SAME DISTANCE THANK YOU,DAVE HOLLEBEEK,GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN

From Website: 6/23/08
jim buchanan [jimbuchanan110@hotmail.com]

Hi Bob, though I am not the type of person to endorse other people's products, I do believe in giving credit where credit is due. The GRT-III is definitely due lots of credit, and so is your service! I could not believe that 3 hours from ordering on-line I would get an email confirming payment, and telling me the trigger was already in the post, bloody good service! 8 days later it arrived, and 15 minutes later I was out shooting with my new trigger installed. The trigger has made a huge difference to my Shadow Sport, far more accurate and much nicer to use. I am a very happy camper!
Keep up the good work Bob, and many, many thanks.
J Buchanan
Christchurch, New Zealand.

From: Ron S.
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:01 PM
To: Bob; charliedatuna@charter.net
Subject: Re: Got my gun

Charlie or Rob whichever you prefer. I want to thank you for not only your professionalism. But your true skill. My friend i am deeply satisfied with the way that my cfx now performs. When i first unpacked the gun and cocked the handle down i almost thought that the thing was broke it was so smooth. Upon first shooting the gun i realized that Gamo has a fine jewel if only they would hire you as there tuner. I mean wow it isnt even close to the same gun i first shot. As i have not fully broke it in of course it allready groups so much better. The trigger is soo nice, and the gun itself is much much easier to shoot. I have noticed a much more forgiving shot, and a nice solid thunk instead of a twang. If this is posted on your site from the deepest part of my heart this man is good. Best money i ever spent on any pellet rifle. I have had a few from rws to even a few beemans i loved them all but i have to say the Gamo is a lot of bang for the money as long as Charlie works on it.

God Bless you and your family Charlie.

Ron

From: Kevin Du Toit [mailto:dutoitk@telkomsa.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:01 PM
To: Bob; charliedatuna@charter.net
Subject: Re: GRT Trigger comments

Hi Bob

A word of thanks for the prompt service I received.
From activation of my PayPal account to notification of payment received and order confirmation, took only 2½ hours.

I received the GRT-III in my post box a bit more than a week ago. It took 10 days from placement of order to my post box. Not bad for standard mail from the US to South Africa.

Installation in my son's GAMO Shadow 1000 was straight forward with the help of the supplied instructions, and the whole process including lubrication took no more than 20 minutes.

I tested the rifle at 10 meters (33 ft) and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. The first shot went off before I realized that I had pulled through the second stage. When using the standard trigger, I would sometimes run out of breath before the shot went off, due to the heavy pull and long creep. A few test shots later I got the feel of the trigger and proceeded to shoot some groupings.

A five shot grouping of 7mm (0.27 inch) using H&N Barracuda Extra Heavy .177 was easily attained. I would struggle to get anything close to this with the standard trigger and unpredictable pull.

The GRT-III trigger has transformed the rifle from a "Why the hell did I buy this", to a "Hey this ain't half bad at all".

I highly recommend this Trigger to anyone who has ever had the misfortune of having to use a standard GAMO Trigger.

Thank you for a GREAT product and an excellent WEB Site.

Kevin Du Toit
South Africa

E-Mail from: Michael Oakes
Sent: Thur. June 12, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Charlie
Subject: BOB

Bob,

I ordered my Gamo CFX air rifle and GRT-III trigger at the same time. The trigger arrived, flawless, and in a minimal amount of time. The rifle just arrived (a week after the trigger)...my hat is off to you for service, shipping and now support!

I was a little scared at first to disassemble the new air rifle, but it had the Air Venturi piston installed by the guys at Pyramid Air, so I figured I'd give it a whirl. Plus, you sent excellent detailed instructions with both written words and illustrations to boot.

I put the rifle, the trigger, some tools and my laptop on my workbench and started working. To my surprise, it took me less than 5 minutes to remove the receiver, install the trigger and put everything back together again. An even greater surprise was firing it after the new trigger was installed!

Prior to installing your masterpiece of a trigger I zeroed in my new Centerpoint 3-9 X 50mm scope. It took more than a few pellets due to the "when is it going to fire" factory trigger. However, after the trigger install, the rifle fires consistently everytime and is much more predictable. You have done a great job with this product and I appreciate the added upgrade. Keep up the good work and safe shooting.

Michael Oakes

E-Mail from: Wes Combs
Sent: Sat. May 24, 2008 3:13 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRT

Hey, Charlie..I really appreciate your help the last couple days. I just thought I'd write a little review for you to post on your website as a thank you.

I ordered the GRT III for my Remington Summit and in mere days the trigger was in my mailbox. I was truly shocked at how fast I received it. After rushing it inside, the installation couldn't have been easier and the performance afterwards was astonishing. The draw went from being heavy, long, and unpredictable to having a light and clean break, which really improved my group sizes. Unfortunately, I wore out the safety latch on my gun, so I'll be returning the rifle before long. I emailed Charlie to ask for his opinion on which gun to upgrade to and that’s when I was surprised yet another time. Unlike the run around customer service I've grown used to these days, I was promptly responded to, not just on one but to all of my questions. He directed me to the Diana 34 and because GRT III isn't compatible with the RWS models, he offered to reimburse the expense of the trigger. This shows that he genuinely cares about the happiness of his customers and not just his profit. While I won't be needing the trigger anymore, I'll surely be back for a tune up at a later date because of the sincerity I've witnessed.

Thanks again,

Wes

E-Mail from: Doug Johnson.
Sent: Fri. May 23, 2008 8:32 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRTIII Trigger

Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received the GRT III I purchased from (and quick too, only 2 or 3 days) and I just got thru installing the trigger (finally had time) and the first shot was AMAZING. The first words out of my mouth were "HOLY MOLY!" It has only taken one shot to realize that this is a totally different gun than I bought. I was shocked and thrilled. Very, very smooth! I am not a very good shot with any type of gun (bowhunter only), but with this trigger and my Gamo CFX Combo. the squirrels and varmits around my house better watch out. No more digging in my yard or my wife's flower pots. All I can say is "Thank you" for making such a fine product for a very reasonable price.

Doug Johnson Lubbock, TX

E-Mail from: MAURICE H.
Sent: Tue. May 22, 2008 11:36 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: RAPID INSTALLATION

Not being a clock watcher I forgot to record the time it took me to install my new trigger in my CFX, but it didn't take me as long as it took to make a cup of coffee in the microwave . I will be ordering one for my wife as a jewel for her charm bracelet. The trigger pull went from 64 oz. to 24 oz. in one move, the take up is just how I would set it, the offhand groups went down by a huge margin. If any one has any doubts, put them aside and get one of these triggers ASAP, and start realizing your potential and that of your equipment when you have installed one. Here on the East coast we do not put up with any BS and this trigger marches to that drummer. an OUTSTANDING PIECE , thanks for your development efforts and cost containment and perfect example of Yankee (HE HE ) ingenuity.,Sincerely, Maurice

Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2008 3:46 AM
To: 'Bob'
Subject: New Trigger

Hi Bob

Thanks for your prompt shipment, the trigger was almost too easy of an install, just took a couple of minutes and it was in. Couldn't wait to try it, even with out my new scope installed I just had to go outside and try it out, I have one word to describe it SMOOOOOTH, lol. I felt the difference right away, It really changed the way the rifle shot completely, No more waiting, what seems like an eternity for the gun to fire, and the trigger pull was perfect, I didn't change a thing. Can honestly say it was a valuable upgrade to my gamo big cat 1200. Gamo factory triggers do not do an air rifle justice at all. not very adjustable to me. But the GRT-III is really sweet. Not downgrading it at all, but I have one comment to add, I wish the one you make for the gamo was a bit longer, but thats just me I have rather large fingers, anyway thanks so much, GW.

From: Fred Haller
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:46 PM
To: 'Bob'
Subject: GRT trigger

Charlie,

In one word UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I don't know why anyone would settle for junky trinket of a factory trigger, this is truly a night and day difference. The best part was installation, I was just scrolling thru instructions online one at a time and then....That's it???.... I was confused, I thought for sure I missed something. But no it was true I was done. Then I shot it, WOW what a nice crisp brake, UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Thank you again what a nice well crafted upgrade. I will recommend this product to everybody great job!!!

Fred...State College, PA

E-Mail from: Derrick H
Sent: Mon, March 31, 2008 10:38 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: Got the triggers last Friday

Bob,

I got the triggers last Friday. They were easy to install and it only took about 40 minutes for both rifles (CFX and Super Streak). The triggers did wonders for the two rifles. Before installing the triggers it was very tough to get respectable groups with the Super Streak and boy did I keep a sore trigger finger. The CFX was just ok. But I knew I could squeeze more accuracy out of it with a few mods. So after doing some research and reading the great reviews and results that others had gotten with their GRT Triggers, I had to give it a try. Now, my rifles seems like they had major work, but just adding the trigger makes them feel and perform like different guns. They are more enjoyable to shoot and I have the confidence that I will hit my target.

Wow! What an idea and product, finally I got a real difference maker that is well worth the money. I would highly recommend. Big Thanks,

Derrick

E-Mail from: Curtis C
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRTIII triggers received

Thank you for your prompt response to my order. I am extremely pleased with the triggers. I installed one of them on a Crosman Storm. The results are amazing. The comparison of the stock trigger to the GRTIII trigger is, well, there is no comparison! The reduction in pull weight, feel, function, ease of installation, and installation support is incredible. I will definitely be a repeat customer. The quality of manufacture reminds me of a time when people actually took great pride in their work. Kudos on a great product and website.

Sincerely, Curtis (aka Bigfish)

E-Mail from: Matt Z
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2008 8:43 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: Holy Sh*%^$#@!!

Dear Mother of God... what a difference! I cannot thank you enough. I know that I tend to be a little higher maintenance than the average e-mailer and I want to thank you again for your responses.

Got an answer on that "sitting in Charlette" thing with the packages. FedEx Express and FedEx Ground merged a couple years back. In your locale if things are being shipped to certain parts of the country they get 'flown' out of Charlette to their destination hub airports where 'Ground" picks them up and disperses them. Tadah! Asked my shipping guy about it today at work.

Alright- so where do I submit a testimonial?

Matt

From: Everett Moss
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:43 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRT trigger

Bob, I received your GRT-III trigger this afternoon and installed it in a Remington Summit .177 cal air rifle.

Just like everyone else I feel that there is only one word to describe the transformation, that word is WOW! I bought this air rifle and was very disappointed, not in the rifle overall but specifically in the trigger feel and action. As a matter of fact I was about to offer this rifle to my friends, give it away to anyone who wanted it. I was that disgusted. Now I think I'll keep it.

I shot forty five pellets this afternoon fine tuning the zero on the scope at 30 yards and was able to put three almost on top of one another, my worst group was a little larger than the size of a half dollar and this was when the wind picked up.

The trigger installed easily and as per the instructions on your website. There were no surprises. You've done a great thing for people that are going to shoot these rifles.

Thank you,

Everett Moss

From: Matt W
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:03 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: Testimonial

Charlie! Thanks very much for the GTX-III triggers for our Gamo CFX and Whisper rifles.

Both installations were a breeze and I the difference was amazing.

Having been familiar with shooting the Bushmaster DCM rifle with a 2 stage trigger, I thought for sure that your trigger was going to be a very small improvement in the performance when applied to the pellet rifles. Boy was I wrong. The improvement was dramatic!

By far, the small investment spent on your triggers should be mandatory for all pellet rifle owners.Thanks for providing such a superior performing product, superior customer service, and for being just a regular nice guy.

Matt W - Millville NJ

From: PETER
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 8:18 PM
To: Bob
Subject: Trigger

Hi Bob ( Charlie ), Well fitted the trigger to a Gamo CFX. Bob, I’ve got a new gun, this has turned a cheap air rifle into an accurate gun, I reckon its doubled the value with ease, it will now shoot a small group and I mean small 5/8" 3 shot groups at 35 metre,s from a bench rest with a .22 air rifle is bloody good, no bloody marvelous, so good my friends would not believe it till they tried it, so I have just ordered 2 more triggers from you..............Thanks .......Peter Wilson Goulburn NSW Australia.

E-Mail from: John W..
Tuesday, Sun 2/24/2008 5:46 PM

Subject: Thanks…

Bob, Thanks SO much!
I installed the GRT-III in my Gamo CFX .177. I'd purchased it about 6 weeks ago and had somewhere around 500 shots through it. I'd read all the reviews about how bad the CFX trigger was but thought to myself "Eh, it really can't suck THAT bad, i'll just deal with it." Try as i might though i just couldn't. It was gritty feeling, it was hard to pull, and the most annoying thing.... mine didn't always release at the same spot.

Enter the GRT-III. I already knew i had all the tools because i had done an earlier tear-down and inspection of the gun. So the swap honestly took ~5 minutes. Install is dirt easy. Cock and load for my first shot with the GRT-III , pulled nice and slow to get a feel for it, little bit of first stage, TINY amount of resistance for 2nd and the shots off! Amazingly better to shoot. Haven't had much time to go shooting but fired off a couple dozen shots out the back door.

Bob, your trigger is AMAZING!! it completely changed the feel of my CFX.

Jonathan Warren

Posted 4/9/2008 11:59 PM (#54785)
Subject: installed and loving them...GRT-III triggers

I recently purchased four of Bob's golden triggers and they are awesome. I waited a few months to see if the triggers on my current rifles would "break in" but not a chance, cause junk does not improve with time. The installation took all of ten minutes or less and the improvement is remarkable. The CFX, Hunter 440, Big cat and Storm XT are all very predictable when the trigger is pulled and the pull is short and sweet The accuracy is markedly improved as is the consistency. The CFX is the most accurate of the bunch, quarter size groups at 30 yards from a beginner, but they all shoot much better. I no longer have to take multiple breaths before the rigger breaks to just get pellets down range and hope they hit the target I just breath aim and pull and hit the very point on the target I was aiming for.I am having more fun now than ever before.

Thanks Bob for the wonderful product.

Chris S.

E-Mail from: William B
Sent: Fri, April 04, 2008 8:42 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRT III Trigger

Hey Bob,

Just wanted to let you know that I installed the trigger on my sons GAMO VARMINT HUNTER in less than ten minutes. My 13 year old son was so happy that he wanted to shoot it right away. He was shooting silver dollar size groups at 30 yards with the factory trigger and now shoots dime size groups with the GRT III. Amazing !!!! I had the chance to shoot it and there is no comparison in the trigger pull as well as the smoothness. My son and I decided to try and shoot his gun at 85 yards at a 20 oz. plastic Gatorade bottle and was surprised to hit it the majority of the time. (we had to aim high to compensate for the drop) But with the GRT III we were able to be more precise with our shots. I plan on sending the gun to you later in the year to have a Turbo Tune kit installed. Thank you for taking the time to answer some of the questions that I had prior to receiving the GRT III. You make an awesome trigger!!! Squirrels beware....there is a new sniper in town!

Thanks, William Benedetti

Gray, GA

E-Mail from: David E
Sent: Wed, April 02, 2008 10:06 PM
To: Charlie
Subject: GRT COMMENT

This is David E. and I recently purchased a GRT-III trigger for my Gamo CFX. I was really displeased with the trigger that originally came with the gun and it decreased my accuracy due to the lack of trigger creep. When I looked at your trigger as an option for replacement, my only concern was installation. Your instructions for installation were right on the dot and it was exactly as easy as it was advertised to be. It is clear that you have taken a lot of time to work on those instructions and I appreciate that greatly. My accuracy has greatly gone up and I attribute that to the trigger. Thank you for a great product.

Sincerely,

David E.

E-Mail from: John W..
Tuesday, 2/05/2008 8:31 pm
Subject: Thanks…

I installed the GRTIII this aftenoon after taking some shots for comparison. To say I was happy is an understatement. The trigger made such an improvement I could hardly believe it. You belong in some kind of Hall of Fame for mechanical improvers. The install went well except for my screw up of not getting the lever in the slot as advised. It is so great to be able to concentrate on form now instead for trigger pull. I now know my scope is good and the problem I was having was in the ergonomics. Thank you so much once again. I registered with the GTA forum, when you see OHPLNKR it's me. I have a LOT to learn as I am so new to airguns. The mod went on a Silver Shadow 1000 about 1 yr. old with 1K shots through it.

Some day I'll get her to you for a tuneup. Thanks again !

John Wagner

E-Mail from: Mark R..
Monday, 2/01/2008 10:47 pm

Subject: BOB

Bob

Just wanted to let you know I received the GRT-III for my Gamo Whisper today. I installed it as soon as it came. Installation was a snap took about 10 minutes just like you said. I did not need to make any adjustments to it the feel was perfect for me. All I can say is Unbelievable!!! It was like shooting a different gun. The factory trigger was terrible lots of creep and way to heavy. The GTR is smooth and very light, feels just like my deer rifles. Free hand shots are much much easier and ten times more accurate . If anyone is looking to upgrade the trigger on your spring air rifle Don't hesitate the GTR is awesome, you will be 100% happy with this trigger. Your groups will shrink and your kills increase.

Thanks Bob for a great product and also the quick shipping !!!!

Mark in Missouri

Mail from: Gregory S..
Monday, 1/31/2008 5:39 pm
Subject: Woohoo

Woohoo!!! Awesome awesome product Bob!

I purchased a Crosman G1 Extreme on clearance at Walmart last week on a whim but was so dissatisfied with the trigger I was ready to return it. I'm used to target triggers like my FWB 300 and Daisy 777 have and a mile of heavy mushy travel didn't cut it. You've transformed this cheapo rifle into a tack driver that's a pleasure to shoot. Beautiful workmanship with two day delivery (one really) and top shelf performance...'nuff said!

Thank you SIr!

Greg in Asheville, NC

E-Mail from: David H..
Monday, 1/28/2008 8:31 pm
Subject: Turbo tuned Quest 800X

Bob,

I received my rifle back from you last week, but due to weather and work constraints, couldn't really try it out until the afternoon. I can't begin to describe how pleased I am with your craftsmanship. You have taken what I would have called just another” pellet gun", and made an "air rifle " out of it. The trigger is light and crisp, allowing me to hold on target and shrink those groups. The rifle cocks smoothly and there is no more spring twang. recoil is lighter and the release of the trigger no longer affects my hold on target as it did before.

I must also praise your customer service, as it is first cabin all the way. You kept me informed of progress, and let me know when it shipped and the tracking number. First class craftsmanship, first class service, my next air rifle will be drop shipping to you directly from the retailer. I don't even want to see it until you've worked on it.

Best regards

David H.

E-Mail from Dan S.
Sent: Mon. 11/07/2007 10:48 pm

Good Evening Bob,

You are the man, my Gamo 220 shoots better than most high priced rifles I own or have shot. It's even fun to shoot. I'm sorry it took so long to let you know how the tune-up went but I've been away and didn't have a chance to get any pellets through it. I've now fired about 650+ JSB Yellow Match Diabolo's (8.02 gr.) and the gun is much more accurate and consistent than I could have hoped for. I've spread the word to fellow shooters and I believe it should result in some more business for you. I've got two more Gamo's and once I have the funds they will get the TurboTune as well.

Thanks again and I'll be in touch, try to get some time to yourself this weekend....;)

Take care,

-Dan-

E-Mail from R. T.
Sent: Mon. 10/27/2007 11:07 pm

Hi Bob:

I wanted to let you know that after several days of shooting my Shadow S1K that I am very impressed with your abilities and workmanship and the service you provide. What you have made this gun into was more than I was expecting by far.

As I told you during our phone conversation, after having my Silver Shadow tuned by (“xxxxxxx” edited out) a so-called tuner that resides on the Network 54 Yellow forum, I was far from being impressed with both the trigger mod as well as the tuning results. It was quite a disappointment and needless to say, he never got my S1K or any other business. I was informed by a couple of other airgunners that I should spend the little bit of difference in cost and go with you but elected to go the other way. Big mistake.

That said, and after your offer, I as you know, sent my S1K for the TurboTune and the GRT-III trigger. The difference in results between what you do and what (“xxxxxx” edited out) is dramatically different. The end results from you were what I expected from (“xxxxxx” edited out). Live and learn I guess.

You are a well known pro with a terrific reputation. You will be in business for a long time and will always have satisfied customers based on what I’ve seen, your professionalism, abilities and the way you conduct your business. And you are a true pro.

Thanks Bob

RT

E-Mail from Casper R.
Sent: Mon. 10/18/2007 6:41 pm

Hey Bob the Whisper found its way home yesterday and I was able to do a bit of shooting. What a difference a turbotune and the new trigger can make. It’s like a different gun and I would never have believed it unless I saw it for myself. It’s everything that every body says about you and your work and I know now why you are so well know in the airgun field. Well worth the money and there is no doubt that I would do it again. In fact, I will be sending you my CFX in a couple of weeks.

Thanks again for making this gun into a fantastic shooter and I’ll be in touch again in a few weeks.

CR

E-Mail from Douglas P.
Sent: Mon. 10/07/2007 8:17 am

Mr. Werner…Charlie…Bob

I received my RWS-46 back from you and was able to get to shoot it yesterday and today. I cannot believe the difference in the gun. I had reservations about spending the additional money for your Turbotune in a fairly new gun but after reading about you and your magic, I bit the “pellet” pellet and decided to have it done.

I thought this gun was shooting pretty good prior to sending it to you but after getting it back, there is no doubt about the benefits and improvement. I don’t know what you do or how you do it but all I can say is that it was the best money I have ever spent in my airguns. I’m one of those that now know about the “Tuna’s” magic. It is just a fantastic shooter now, much smoother, easier cocking and much more accurate. At 40 yards I can now place nickel and quarter size groups while before being tuned a was happy when I got 2 inch groups. I attribute this to the much better shooting characteristics.

I have a Gamo Shadow and a FWB-127 that will be coming your way soon.

All I can say is thanks for the great service and fantastic job. Keep up the good work.

Doug

E-Mail from Terry O
Sent: Mon 9/23/2007 8:43 pm

Hi Robert

My B-26 arrived in great shape and your turn around time was just as you said it would be. I expected it might be gone for weeks. I waited to e-mail you because I wanted to put a tin or so through it first.

The difference that you made in this B-26 is incredible and it’s like it is not the same gun. I don’t know how you do it and what all you do but tuning it was sure is worth the money. It’s a totally different animal now and so much more fun to shoot. Smoother shooting, the recoil is less with no torque and much more accurate.

When looking at the returned parts I couldn’t believe the cant in the factory spring and the seal damage with only a few hundred pellets through it. I can see where the seal was damaged when they assembled the gun too but it was what you told me to expect. There sure is a big difference in how it shoots and feels now. You sold me a tuned B-20 6 or 7 years ago when you and James Kitching were selling guns that I traded a few years back and this B-26 has brought back old times. I should have kept it. This one isn’t going anywhere for sure…lol…

All I can say is thanks for the great job and service.

Terry O.

E-Mail from Kurt T….
Sent: Mon 9/12/2007 7:14 am

Hey Charlie……….all I can say is “woowow”. I got me a Gamo Shadow now that is a totally different gun than what I sent and what a difference there is. I had no idea it had this kind of potential. Smooth cocking, no twang or vibration and the improvement in accuracy at 35 yards is greatly increased shooting dime size groups now when I do my part. And the improvement in the trigger is unbelievable. Best investment I could have made in a toy and I see why they refer to you as the Gamo God. All I can say is thanks again for such a great service and would highly recommend you to anybody.

Regards

Kurt T

E-Mail from Pete D….
Sent: Mon 8/21/2007 2:33 pm

Hi Bob. I wanted to let you know that my FWB arrived yesterday. Now that is fast service. You just don’t get that anymore. I can’t believe the difference in the gun and the improvement that you have made in it. It’s is shooting better than ever, even when it was new 12 years ago. Fantastic job. Now I know what people mean when they say the Tuna’s magic wand. Best $149.00 I’ve ever spent. You can be sure that I will recommend you whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Thank you again Bob

E-Mail from Clarence R
Sent: Mon 8/23/2007 5:12 pm

RWS 48

The 48 made it home today as expected. You have made this old man happy (if you can call 52 old). I knew that it could be improved but I didn’t know how much. Now I know. Fantastic job and well worth the expense although I must admit that I had my doubts. I wasn’t sure it was the same gun that I sent it was so different. But from everything that I have read and everybody that I talked to, all said you were the man to send it to.

It still is a bit heavy to cock but as you told me, that would not be reduced much but is smoother cocking and has less recoil and not nearly so harsh shooting. It’s a real pleasure to shoot now. I also like the way that you set up the closing pressure when you cock the gun. I forgot to mention it in our discussion and it always did feel a little sloppy to me. But you caught it and fixed it during your servicing. Thanks.

To anybody that reads this, I highly recommend Charliedatuna. Its money well spent and worth every penny of it. Excellent service, honest, keeps you informed and a great person to talk to and deal with.

Clarence

E-Mail from: Edward B.
Thursday, 7/9/2007, 2007 4:56 pm

Hi Bob,

I received the gun (RWS54) and I remounted the scope and zeroed it in. The first immediate sensation was that the cocking was light and smooth and the trigger light and crisp. There was no spring vibration or recoil. The gun then began to punch holes that were touching and with lots of power; and it is not even broken in yet from the tune-up. Thanks, Bob, for the fine service. Just for the record, this is an unsolicited testimonial that you may use at your discretion. And further more, my Gamo CFX will be next!

Ed B. Civington, LA

Posted 6/22/2007 7:12 PM (#14195)
Subject: CDT tuned CFX...long, but good and is..

in a word....awesome!!! Got it back the other day. First look out of the box I could see the Gold trigger staring at me. Cool! Next, I picked the gun up and realized the loose right piece of the forearm stock that came with the gun was now tight thanks to CDT. Now the gun was clean and shiny and tight. Here is the pre-tune story on my CFX.

Cocking the under-lever was rough, noisy and uneven. Heavy recoil and "thwang and big vibration" while pulling the trigger. Trigger pull very hard and unpredictable. Although the CFX only had 400 or so pellets through it at the pre-tune stage, I was hoping for some better groups at that point with the best shooting pellet at that time. I was leaning toward the JSB preditor.

Ok,..now for the post tune from CDT

Cocking the under-lever was much easier, with very little noise, (if any), and smooth as glass, from start to finish. The heavy recoil, thwang, and vibration is GONE. The new GRT trigger is........AWESOME!!! What a difference!!!! I can't begin to tell you what this trigger has done for this rifle. Again, just like the rest of the tune, the trigger is as smooth as glass. CDT also includes detailed specs on your gun including gun care, trigger specs and your guns chrony results before and after the tune up, and more.

I had to post a pic of my CFX from CDT below and add a few pre/post chrony numbers too. If you want a NEW air rifle...sent it to CDT. The difference is not night and day,...but midnight and mid-day!

BTW...I shot 4 different pellets through the CFX today. JSB Predators still won the day. I will post more results after my liberated CFX is " broken in again".

CDT pre/ results:

Trigger Lbs pull ave. 5.8
Highest Velocity fps 878
Lowest Velocity fps 861
Ave. Ft Lbs Energy 13.90

CDT post/ results:

Trigger Lbs pull ave. 1.7
Highest Velocity fps 899
Lowest Velocity fps 889
Ave. Ft Lbs Energy 14.73

Greg

follow-up post by Greg

Posted 3/23/2007 7:17 PM (#14297)
Subject: CDT CFX pellet test..

As you may know I received the CDT turbo-tuned and new trigger from him this week. OK.....drooling again.
I used Crosman 7.9 domes (from the brown box), JSB predators, and Gamo Tomahawks. They all grouped well with not one "flier". I looked around and found some Gamo Rockets sitting in back of my pellet station as I call it. I went outside and put some fresh paper at 25 yds and grabbed a beer and returned to my shootin station. First shot...dead center. I then decided to shoot a 10 shot group with the rockets.

OMG....never...ever have I ever shot a 10 shot group like this, (even with powder burners), and with Gamo Rockets? The gun must like em. Going to Wally World tomorrow to get some more! This rifle is now a class one shooter thanks to the CDT tune+ trigger. BTW....keep in mind that this rifle is not broken in yet! Only 125 pellets since the tune. I can only imagine what it will do at its peak .

nyairman….Greg

E-mail From: Cody
Mar. 3 2007 12:12 PM

I got my gun back today and now its way better. At first I was going to send it back to Gamo until I heard about you from other people so I figured that I would send it to you. Anyways I was expecting to get back a Gamo shadow 1000. What I got back was a lot better than a Gamo. It fires more smoothly and a lot more accurate. When I cock the gun I don’t here grinding funny sounds anymore. If I would have sent it back to Gamo they would have replaced it but instead I got the turbo tune and now it’s like those German guns. Now the trigger I love the trigger. I had no idea that you could get the trigger that light and I love how it’s square and not rounded it gives me more feel. I thought the Gamo trigger was okay but now I can say that it has a great trigger and I owe that and the way it shoots now to Bob Werner so thank you very much! And I would recommend this tune and trigger to anyone.

Thanks Cody

Posted 1/24/2007 8:32 PM (#9715)
Subject: Charlie Tuned Crosman Quest 800

I received my Quest 800 .22 back from Charlie today and all I could say is WOW he have definitely unlocked the BEAST. Amazing pre chrono average 663 fps & post chrono average 713 fps is just amazing, increasing the ft lbs. from 13.96 to 16.16 I just can't thank him enough. I can't leave out the trigger, this new GRT3 trigger is beautiful with the hair pin pull is well worth the money. I can't say enough about the communication, he kept me informed from beginning to the end, which was not long at all 1 day is all it took. When I received my gun back I immediately took it out of the box cocked it and at that time I knew that I was in for something special. After sighting it in with my new Barska 3x12x40AO scope I can kid you not I shot five shots with each pellet touching each other at 28 yards less than 1/8" from smashing the bullseye. This is a completely different gun that I have now, let me just tell you that the turbo tune was well worth the money. Thank you Bob, now I see why everyone call you Charlie 'Da Tuna" (Tuner indeed).

Hunter66

E-Mail from Victor L
Unbelievable B-30
12/27/06

Hi Robert:

Now I know why they call you the Tuna man and why you are so highly regarded. All I can say is that what I invested in my B-30 with you was money well spent. The difference is hard to believe and far more than I expected. I wish you could have made it a couple of pounds lighter though….lol. I don’t know what you did to it but it sure makes a difference in how it shoots and the accuracy. I have an RWS-34 that I’ll be sending to you very soon. Thanks again for your patience and great service.

One more question. Do you have a particular pellet suggestion that may work best.

Oh…and I promise not to deluge you with e-mail the next time.

Vic

Tuned Gamo 220
December 22 2006 at 7:52 PM

I wanted to share my experience with Bob "CharliedaTuna". I was a little hesitant to drop another $180 on a rifle that I was already disappointed in, but decided to take the plunge. Am I glad I did! What follows is the email I sent him right after getting the gun back and testing it out...

Bob,

I just wanted to let you know that I got the rifle back today.

Wow, what a difference! It is now so much quieter than before. The new spring makes cocking noticeably smoother and lighter. The trigger job you did is fantastic - very smooth and light with no gritty travel at all. Best of all, the recoil has all but disappeared - just a mild bump is all that's left. Before, it would twitch and jerk like a hip-hop rapper doing the latest moves. Now it is very smooth and gentle, with no rotation or sideways jolt. The spring seems to make just a single thump as it fires. Nice job!

It also seems to be much more powerful. I noticed the chronograph results showed an increase of nearly 60 fps. The only downside to that is it now shoots right through my pellet trap, whereas before it would only dent the back plate. Problems like that, I can live with!

My shot groupings seem much tighter, but that's just using the iron sights. I can't wait to put the scope back on, sight it in and see on paper just how good the magic is that you put into this gun. There's nothing like good old American craftsmanship from a man that takes pride in his work. You certainly do, as evidenced by the job you did on my Gamo.

Bottom line, I couldn't be more pleased. I am looking forward to shooting at least a tin or two of pellets over the Christmas holidays. This gun now rocks! Thank you!

Jay Maze

E-Mail from Phil N
TX-200 arrived
10/27/06

Hi Bob,

My TX-200 arrived this afternoon. Thanks for you great turbo tune. I don't know what you do but no more twang and very little recoil. Have only shot a few groups but they are much tighter than before tune. Thanks for the nice trigger adjustment. I honestly believe this is something everyone should have done to their springer. Loved the chronograph report! Been looking at different brands but cannot decide which to buy. What is you recommendation on a brand and model? Thanks again and Happy Seasons Greetings.

Regards Phil Nunez

E-Mail from Karl G
B-26 is back home
11/15/06

Bob

Well I got my B26 back yesterday and thanks for packing it a little better than I did. I just wanted to let you know that I couldn’t wait to get a few pellets through it last night. Fantastic, just fantastic. It doesn’t seem like the same gun that I sent. You sure do good work. I thought I liked it before. It sure is a smooth shooter now and the cocking has improved also. I can tell already that it is more accurate using the iron sights but it got to dark to really test it. Got to get the scope mounted it tomorrow and this weekend I’ll put its through it’s paces. Then look out bushy tails.

Thank you for your great work. Karl

E-Mail 9/14/06 7:14pm
Gamo Viper

Hi Bob,

Since I picked up my Gamo Viper last week I've only had time to shoot around 200 pellets, but while taking those 200 shots I could only think of one word, Sweeeeeeeeet! Your GRT trigger is unbelievable. What a difference it makes. Everything about the gun is smooth and I have not had to adjust the "adjustable" scope mount once. Before it would get loose after 50 or so shots.

Thanks for the great tune. I'm sure I will be driving up to Simpsonville again in the near future.

Bruce
Lexington, SC

Posted 9/13/2006 8:08 PM (#4245)
Subject: Shadow 1000 .20 Caliber................

Got up early this morning and went over to CDT's house and rousted him outa da bed a 60am..Drug him to his shop and through my new Wally World Shadow 1000 on the bench with a new Walthers Choked .20 Cal barrel from Rich, AKA "Peterdragon"....

Immediately CDT's eyes got as big as eggs when he picked up the barrel and checked the rifling and choke out. He carefully ran a pellet through the barrel with a dowel. Very slow until it popped out on the bench. He picked it up and pulled down the big lighted magnifying glass from over head. He gazed at the pellet for a moment or so spinning in his fingers and said, "the rifling is perfect on this barrel". I looked at the pellet head outer surface myself and there you could see I think lines on the outer edge of pellet. I learned now what a nice choked barrel is supposed to spit out..

CDT then called his Doberman out of the house and told him to watch me till he was done. So I went to the corner while Fritz laid starring at me for 4 hours.

While I was sitting for all that time, CDT was exchanging the .177 Gamo barrel with the .20 cal Walthers barrel. Giving the Shadow a complete Turbo Super Tune with spring, GRT-III trigger, and custom made spring guide, then deburring all parts, honing the chamber tube, washing cleaning and blow dried everything.

Then he took out seven containers with a different lube in each. He then applied the different lubricants to different parts of the Shadow just like he does all of his tunes. He was using home made tools that he made to apply lube meticulously all over the Shadow’s working parts.

Well 4 hours later CDT he looked over at Fritz told him to go in the house and called me over to the chrony and said shoot the dang thing..

First thing I noticed was the barrel was a bit bigger and the Shadow was a tad heavier but not much. I threw in a pellet that Rich, AKA "Peterdragon' had supplied with the barrel. Laid the barrel on the chrony rest and fired. First shot was 683 but all consecutive shots were between 728 and 783. As I put in the pellets and shot, the numbers improved. We put in around 15 pellets for chrony testing and come out with about a 760 FPS average.

To say the least, I am very very pleased with the outcome of the Conversion. Rich, AKA "Peterdragon" had sent me a flawless barrel that converted very easily. He also sent along a tool to use in order to remove old barrel with and, pellets, muzzle brake and allot of talent and workmanship. Thanks Rich and thanks to CDT's excellent airgusmithing.

I have ordered 6 tins of Beeman FTS pellets and will have some more information after the weekend.

Gene

E-Mail: from Darryl L
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:20 AM

Noted by Charlie: The GRT-III trigger was also installed in Darryl’s CFX.

Bob,

I got the CFX this Saturday (I was surprised since Saturday delivery is usually extra). I notice that Gamo changed the CFX a little bit. The last one I had didn't have a separate elevated scope mount and the rotating breech was chrome plated. The new rotating breech is some sort of sand blasted finish on it. I think now only the CFX Royals come with the chrome plating and machined in functional scope dovetail.

In any case the new CFX that you TurboTuned is just fantastic. This one feels like a truly precision instrument instead of a toy. It doesn't even feel like a "springer" it feels almost as if I am shooting a .22 rifle with just a small recoil but no twang or twisting. I have a friend with an FWB 124 and not only is the trigger better than his, but the CFX you worked on appears to be more powerful, more accurate, and smoother shooting. By the way, his FWB 124 originally had a Beeman tune and wasn't a bad gun, but it was vastly improved with a Maccari spring with heavy tar, and a new Maccari seal. Your work on the Gamo has surpassed his tuned Feinwerkbau.

While I can't say that you've transformed a Gamo into a Feinwerkbau, you've made it perform as good as one. Thanks for an outstanding job!

Darryl

Subject: Quest 800x Post tune by Charlie
Posted 7/23/2006 10:22 AM (#2191)

Just got my Quest sighted in after it's return from Datuna'. For all of you that know the type of work Bob does it goes without saying, but to those who are thinking of having a tune done to their springer read on....I sent my rifle off to Bob, AKA Charliedatuna, for a super tune and trigger. What came back was an entirely different class of rifle. The trigger was the highlight of the tune. All you have to do is think and the trigger breaks as though it was a delicate glass rod. No movement other than the initial take up which you have to really be concentrating to feel but it is there. The rifle is quieter and more powerful than before with an increase of 80 to 90 fps. Now for the good part if you can believe it could get better. After the initial sight in which only took 6 pellets it preceded to place all pellets in a ragged hole easily covered by a dime at 15 yds. These are just the first shots at a short distance to further refine the scope adjustments. Not having any more time yesterday I cleaned and put the rifle away. This morning I woke to the sound of a bird feeder destroying fiend who was doing his darndest to put an end to the just newly purchased replacement to the last feeder that was hanging in the same spot a few days earlier. I snuck around to the side of the house and unleashed the fury of the Charlie tuned Quest and with surgical precision placed an RWS hobby pellet into the offending intruders melon and it preceded through and out of its computer rendering its motherboard inoperable. Needless to say, the rifle did its job. I am more than impressed with the rifle's performance. The tune made the rifle so much smoother, took away the shock and twist associated with the firing cycle. It was well worth the money spent as I received a rifle that far surpassed my expectations. If anyone is considering a tune from Bob, don't hesitate any further. I can recommend Bob without question. My rifle is a gem, a far cry from what it was. If anyone has any questions about this rifle feel free to email me. I will try to answer them if possible. I do have before and after's also if anyone would like to see.

Fishhawk Jerry

Crosman Quest 800 review.......
E-mail from Jerry C. 7/18/06

Hello Bob,

All I can say is Awesome! Oh what a difference a tune makes, and that trigger is right on! Just think and it shoots. What a pleasant surprise. I can feel the difference in power also. Pellets are disintegrating in the trap. Thanks for a job well done. Waiting for the scope so I can get down to the nitty gritty with this thing. Thank you Bob, it was worth every penny.

Jerry C

I think I've found a piece of heaven...
PorridgeWeasel

and it's my just returned Shadow 1000.

I sent it to CharlieDaTuna for a Super Tune and GTX-II trigger after about 2000 rounds. Now, I've read plenty of reviews of his work and there were comments like; "It's a different gun", "Unbelievable" etc. All I can say is, "Wow!"

I had a chance earlier today to shoot it outside (2 shots) and my reaction was (truthfully) a continuous giggling "Oh my God!".

About 15 minutes ago I came back upstairs after putting my BSA 3-9 X 40 back on and sighting it in at 10yds. I still can't believe what I was able to do. 7 shots inside a dime and one of them was off due to my inexperience with the trigger. 4 of them touch each other with one that shot thru THAT bunch.

I too must now say that I think Charlie just switched guns on me and gave me something different. Something amazing.

Outside I was struck at the reduction in noise. I also noted the crazy azz trigger pull.

After firing about 30 shots indoors I noticed something even better. A tremendous reduction in recoil and no spring twang sound. None. Just a solid "thunk" followed by a wail of pain from my pellet trap. The combination of trigger and reduction of recoil is truly amazing. The amount of strength required to cock the gun is also (in my opinion) significantly reduced as well as smoothed out. No where near 38lbs.

Now for all you number crunchers out there, the "info".

Pre-tune Chrony was: 884,872,893,886,885,897,878,904,899,882 with an extreme deviation of 32
Post tune Chrony was: 926,923,929,925,931,927,930,924,933,928 with an extreme deviation of 13
Avg. Ft lbs of Energy went from 13.84 to 15.13
He used 7.9g Gamo pellets for the test.

Average trigger pull pre-mod: 4 lbs 7 oz
Average trigger pull post mod: 1 lbs 10 oz

I am MORE than satisfied with his work at this point. I'll keep youz up to date as I re-brake it in if there is enough interest. I will chrony it again with my various pellets probably too.

Short end of the long story at this point is, if you are thinking of getting a professional tune up on your gun.....Think of Charlie. He certainly won't steer you wrong.

PW

CFX Royal .177 Review..........................
May 9 2006 at 12:07 PM
Gene C.

The following information on my CFX Royal .177 is based on electronic data and actual personal experience with the above-mentioned rifle.

I bought this new CFX Royal .177 rifle on line through an auction for $214.50. After I got the rifle, I cleaned it up and installed a Leapers 3-9x40 AO Mil-Dot Scope with R/G LESCP-394AOMDL. This scope is very well made and very clear. Adjustment is very easy. Used Accushot one piece scope mount.

I then sighted in the scope adjusting the parallax to 10 yards. I was using RWS Superdomes. At this point I started to test for groups. I noticed that the CFX Royal was very rough and noisy, but trigger felt comfortable. I was getting very irregular groups at 10 yards inside the 1” circle and I could not get a bull’s eye at that distance. Then I grabbed my CFX .177 Synthetic that has been tune by CharlieDaTuna with a GTX trigger. Adjusted scope and bingo, I was hitting right on the bulls eye with the first shot. Then I picked up the CFX Royal .177 again kept trying for that bull’s eye, but no luck. I placed my target stand out at my 40yard marker. Fired my first shot at 40 yards with the CFX Royal and was no where near the bulls eye.. I always use those 5 ½” Shoot N See targets for initial scope adjustment and then go down to the 2” Shoot N See targets. I was able to get the groups with in 3” at this point but lots of them were scattered around the target. Nothing consistent. I ran through about 200 pellets. I then broke out some other pellets and tried again and again and things just got worse. I had fired around 600 pellets by now so I took it to Charlie. I am sorry I did not keep the old target to show you but I did keep the target that I used after CharlieDaTuna did his TurboTune on it. I did not have him do a GTX trigger on this CFX Royal .177 at this time. Click on thumbnails to see larger image:

Could not wait to get it home to check for accuracy. Finally I installed the Leapers 3-9x40 AO Mil-Dot Scope with R/G LESCP-394AOMDL and sited it in for a 10 yard target. Bingo was able to snag a bulls eye. And the at 40 yards. Bingo, it felt so goooood. The CFX Royal was like a different springer this time. Yes, CharlieDaTuna had done his magic on another one of my springers.

I am a novice with air gun springers and have no idea how to tear down one for maintenance. Maybe someday but right now I am enjoying the sport of shooting targets for accuracy thanks to Charlie.

Pre-Tune opinion of the CFX Royal .177…… On a scale from 0-10 – 0 being the poorest. This is based on my experience with Gamo Springer Models only.

Noise = 7 Dieseling = 5
Recoil = 7 Trigger = 8
Accuracy = 6

Post Tune- CharlieDaTuna, Tune Up

Noise = 10 Dieseling = 10
Recoil = 9 Trigger = 9
Accuracy = 10

As some of you know I have bought a few Gamo’s since I have joined this great forum. I do know this that every single one of them have been tuned and GTX triggers installed on some by CharlieDaTuna. The difference has been night and day. I really think that Gamo has a great rifle but they did not finish the job with detail of tuning.

CharlieDaTuna has made this sport for me a wonderful experience. I honestly do not think that if I had not sent my first springer “S1K” to CharlieDaTuna that I would not be here on this forum writing about this fantastic experience with a well tuned springer. A personal thanks to you CharlieDaTuna for all u have done.

I thank all the rest of you for all the help and advice that you have been so willing to give me.

Gene

An E-mail from: Raggie
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:07 PM
Subject: Beeman TurboTune

Charlie, got the Beeman today. Wow. Whole different gun. I put the scope on and sighted it in. The cocking is very smooth instead of sounding like it's grinding something up every time. The trigger is great, nice and crisp. The spring has a nice thud instead of sounding like it's flopping around in there. Thanks!

I'm 62 and this is my first pellet rifle other than a daisy. While You were working on it I bought a couple of QB-78's in 22, also after some reading, I got a B-26, which I'll need your magic on sometime soon.

Well thanks, Charlie for making a rifle that I didn't think was to whippy when I got it into a great shooting rifle.

Calvin
Been an Exciting day Here at da Gamo Ranch…. Read Review
April 5 2006 at 7:39 PM Gene C

On Tuesday I carried my Shadow 1000 over to Bob’s house “AKA Charlie Tuna”. Forgot to ask him how he got dat handle. lol. Anyway I went to Columbia, SC today and on the way home, Mr. Tuna called me on my cell phone to let me know my Shadow 1000 was ready to pick up.. wooo hoooo. Just happened to be going by his place on the way home so I stopped and picked up my Shadow. This was the second time that I had met Mr. Tuna. I have to describe him to some of you guys that have not met him before. He is a very meticulous person. I could tell right away by how is Air Gun Shop looked. Everything there was immaculate. You could of eating off da floor and benches. He has some fine machines in his shop. Drill press, Lathe, etc. and it all looks like new.

Now about Bob. My impression is that he is a decent, honest kind of guy. A man’s man sorta speak. He loves what he does and I notice that he has a fine collection of old and new rifles and pistols. The rifles he has restored and looks better than new. (Really). I am very fortunate to live near him.

Now about my Shadow 1000. It was like a completely different air rifle than I carried over there on Tuesday. Since I have had the Shadow, I have grown attached to shooting targets with it. I thought it was pretty accurate at 30 yards before I carried over to Bob. One thing that I did not like was the trigger. Was not smooth or predictable, not to mention the noise of the spring etc.

I carried the Shadow home and WOW, there was my New CFX .177 waiting on da porch for me. Already I could not wait to shoot some targets with the Shadow and now I wanted to open my new Toy… LOL.

I put my BSA Scope back on da Shadow and opened da new CFX up. Weeeeeeeeeee!!!! Set up me targets and sighted n me scope.

Let me tell you this. The Shadow is so nice now to shoot. The trigger is perfect for Targets Practice and I was hitting da dime 9 outa 12 shots. The Shadow sounds like it has a silencer on it now, and no noise outa da spring. VERY VERY VERY Smooth action. The Trigger pull is Damm nice.

Now for the CFX… he he…. I love it also. I like da trigger the way it is. It is quieter than the Shadow was when I got it. One thing I noticed right away after cleaning it up and takin 20 shots at fresh target at 30 yards without a scope. I hit da dime 14 outa 20 times without a scope. Could not get that many from da Shadow without da scope the first time I shot it.

Here is the writing on the wall Guys. Before and After Charlie’s Trigger Mod and Turbo Tune. Check out the difference. Amazing Would I recommend Charlie Tuna for Air Gun Smithing? DAMM RIGHT I WOULD……….

Gene C

B20 22 cal back from charlie
March 9 2006 at 10:30 PM James Morrison

I got my b20 in 22 cal back from getting a turbo tune from CharlieDaTuna and I’m totally blown away with this gun and I can’t believe this is the same gun that I sent. I just have one thing to say...WOW…what a difference from I sent to what I have now. Talk about night and day. The tune sheet that was provided with my gun said it all. I still can’t believe this is the same gun that I sent him and that this gun had any power from looking at the old parts that were with the gun that he sent it back. Now it’s more smooth accurate and has plenty of kick. Just what I wanted. He will be getting all of my future tunes as well as my friends. I’m going to spread the word about him and his work that’s for sure. Thank you very much. The trigger is awesome and all thanks to CharlieDaTuna.

JIM M

B30 review finished (results)

March 2 2006 at 5:19 PM

UPDATE: Review Post-Tuned

Wow, fast turn around Charlie! Just got the B30 back. Charlie didn't have it very long and he communicated nicely through the process. As soon as I got it I mounted a new Tasco Airgun Scope 3-9X32 with AO and target turrets on it. I took the chrony, predator pellets, Eun Jin pellets, Gamo hunters, and some field target specials outside. I had to shoot it first just to see how it felt. I was concentrating on the trigger pull more than anything, so I didn't even notice till after the next shot that the recoil was so mild. Just the standard "thunk". Very smooth and no spring twist at all. At least that's what if felt like. David McMillan was over here, so he shot it. I said "what do you think?" He said "Great gun, smooth, not harsh and no twang." I'm pretty sure he wants one now So I set up the chrony and ran FTS through. 740fps average with very little variance in velocities. Nice. Gamo hunters were 730 avg., Eun Jin (very, very heavy) went 466 fps. That surprised me that I got that much out of them. I felt the spring really take a nose dive on those, so that's the end of shooting those babies. The Predators shot 707 average. Now to shoot some groups.

The trigger is much better than before. Short first stage, short second stage. Charlie gave me a 4lbs trigger, but sent instructions on replacing the two existing trigger adjustment screws with longer ones to get it even better. I'll probably do that, but I really don't want it much lighter since this gun will only be used for hunting pests.
Right now, the B30 is smokin’ a bit out the barrel after shots, but Charlie sent a good instruction sheet explaining that, about the lubes creeping forward for a bit. He also mentioned that when the seal set's in good, I may gain, up to, an additional 3% on velocity. This is the hottest firing .22 I have had to date and was mainly looking for something over 700fps, preferably 750. So it fit's that bill even if it lost or gained any additional velocity.

Well, that's it. I now have the .22 hunter I have been wanting for quite sometime. I'll put a sling on it, pellet holder and call it good. Now I gotta baptize it in some Jack Rabbit blood.

Recommendation - Get one, get it tuned by Charlie and go get some vermin

Reviewed by Robert Fischer

Re: New Pariot

JAMz Feb.15, 2006

Truman:
I've own several Gamos and sold all but still kept my handsome Stutzen. Compared to the high end spring guns like Beeman, AA, Webley and Theoben, Gamos fall short. But these are actually pretty good. Here in Puerto Rico, that is the best you can shop around and they're expensive. For example; a Hurricane 1250 for $650.00, go figure...

If you like your shadow 1000, send it to CharlieDaTuna for a tune and a new GTX trigger. I did it with my Stutzen and the thing is a totally different gun now. Very, very nice. What can you expect form Charlie's tune? A bit power increment, a sweet shooting cycle and overall smoothness, a solid thud instead of the spring twang. Charlie uses Maccari internals. The new GTX trigger blade is a huge improvement over the factory trigger blade. Seriously, you should try it.

JAMz

An E-mail from Jason C ….Gamo 890 1/29/06

I am an accuracy nut when it comes to shooting my high powered air rifles and I just really enjoy shooting. I got into shooting my neighbors air guns because we could shoot right here in town without having to leave the area unlike high powered rifle shooting. He had a Gamo shadow and a Gamo 220, they were very fun, however the triggers were both horrible and he had major trouble with scope slippage on both guns. I really wanted an air gun but did not want a Gamo at first because of the trigger, but when I heard about BOB WERNER (CharlieDaTuna) I decided to start looking for a used rifle because from what I had heard he made them better than new. Well I found a Gamo 890 and sent it off right away to him. I took advice from his emails when I asked questions and the great advice from his website. I think you could get all the answers to your questions from his website especially by clicking on air gun docs.

Any way, when I sent it Bob communicated to me when he received it, started working on it and when he sent it back so you never have to wonder or worry. I got whatever he recommended and the GTX trigger mod.

The first day I shot my gun after he had worked on it; my neighbor was embarrassed to shoot with me. My groups are typically half the size of his. I found a pellet now that shoots a ten shot group at 45yds that is less than two inches in diameter with five of those shots hitting a nickel size bull!!! I know that when I shoot my neighbors gun, the trigger pull alone practically makes it impossible to shoot this accurately.

My trigger now pulls at less than 2lbs and my gun shoots pellets almost 100 fps faster on average than when I sent it to Bob. In my opinion this gun is worth more now than a high dollar RWS or most any other gun from the factory.

I also want to let you know that Bob Werner is not just a great business man who does great work; he is an overall nice, good person. It shows from all the emails and the phone conversation I have had with him. I advise you all if you are serious about your air gun to send it to Charlie the tuna and you will get back a gun that is better than the factory can make it brand new!!!!

Jason C.

Gamo - NRA Special Ed. (tuned)
December 28 2005 at 3:13 AM

Bought a NRA Special Edition Gamo and sent it unfired to CharlieDaTuna for his high end tune and a gtx trigger. Got it back from Charlie in like a week and a half or less.

Not having fired it first, I can't judge a before and after comparison however, let me say this. It is "in my opinion" a nice looking package, light weight, ambidextrous (I'm a lefty),very smooth to cock and fire, quiet at the muzzle and with a definite lack of spring noise or twang as compared to my ole Crossman Challenger that was made in West Germany many years ago for Crosman.

It is accurate and shoots in the low to mid 900 fps average with 8ish gr pels. which probably puts them in the 14 to 15 fpe bracket. A real pleasure to shoot. Still testing pellets, but I'm very impressed so far and am expecting more fpe and equal or better accuracy with mid wt. or heavier pels at lower speeds.

I can only attribute this to Charlie's magic, judging from previous threads I've read referring to some of the shortcomings of Gamos expressed by other readers. Only time will tell about the reliability, but isn't that true with any brand new gun. I don't anticipate any problems after Charlie worked it over.

Charlie is good people and a great guy to work with. He puts his all into doing you a good job and I think he really enjoys his work. Thanks Charlie.
Tuned Gamo 220
December 22 2005 at 7:52 PM

I wanted to share my experience with Bob "CharliedaTuna". I was a little hesitant to drop another $180 on a rifle that I was already disappointed in, but decided to take the plunge. Am I glad I did! What follows is the email I sent him right after getting the gun back and testing it out...

An E-mail from Tim Nov. 12 2005

Hi Bob,

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the results of the tune and trigger upgrade. The gun used to vibrate and jump in my hands, requiring great concentration and a little luck to hit the target. After the tune, it seems like a different gun. The vibrating twang has been replaced by a solid “thwack” with slight recoil. Now if I miss the target, it is operator error, not the gun jumping in my hand. Thanks to you, I am now totally accountable for my misses,

As a note to anyone with a Gamo gun, even if you just pulled it out of the box, send it to “Charlie” for him to work his magic. You will then realize the full potential of the gun. Get the trigger upgrade. The stock trigger pulled at over 6 lbs, under 2 after the upgrade. It feels like butter, so smooth and very predictable. I also gained about 50 fps. I had been pricing other guns, in the $500.00 plus range, since I am now hooked on airgunning. I thought I would have to spend that much to get the kind of performance that I am now getting with my gun, a Gamo Hunter 440. My groupings have gone from around the black to inside the black on a consistent basis. It is well worth the money spent. He is very professional, letting you know the status of the gun at each stage. Just do it, you won’t regret it. Thanks again,

Tim Null

Legacy tune-up

January 14 2006 at 11:58 AM springernut springernut
I just received a Benjamin Sheridan Legacy 1000 for Christmas. I had one of these over 20 years ago that was stolen and never replaced.

After getting it out of the box, I was kind of disappointed to see all the plastic parts that used to be metal, but figured what the heck, lets shoot it. The power is definitely still there, with all it's recoil, but what really surprised me was just how much the quality of the trigger had deteriorated.

After finding out that these things can be tuned up, I sent the rifle to Bob, aka "Charlie da tuna" for a super tune, and trigger tune. I must say that he did a great job with it. The spring twang has been changed to a dull thud, and a lot of the recoil twist is gone. The trigger is now much improved also. It had a 7lb. pull to start, with lots of creep, and the release was pretty unpredictable. Now, it pulls at 3lbs. 10 oz., has little or no creep left, and releases predictably each time.

I just wanted to tell anyone who is considering a tune, to get it done. Bob took real good care of me. He does what he says he will do, for what he says he will do it for. He runs a good honest service, with fast turn around time that is a great value for the money he charges.

The tune-up made it a lot more fun to shoot this entry level rifle. Even though Bob claims to specialize in tuning Chinese Springer’s, he did a great job with my Legacy. I would recommend his work to anyone.

Todd

GTX trigger mod.
August 10 2005 at 1:37 PM

I wanted the NRA Gamo 1000 rifle currently being offered in our "American Rifleman" magazine but had experienced the Gamo triggers and was hesitant. An inexpensive line like Gamo had to cut costs somewhere. It came with the territory. Then I saw Charlie Da Tuna's GTX trigger mod for the Gamo line and orderd the rifle and trigger mod. This makes the Gamo 1000 a match rifle in sporting guise. I have only had 2 match rifles and 2 match pistols with better trigger pulls. Light and crisp at just over 1 pound makes it my favorite springer. I have several HW's with their famous Rekord trigger and it can't compete with the GTX. Gary

And the e-mail Gary sent to me: 8/10/05

Boy, oh Boy! This GTX trigger mod for my NRA Gamo Shadow 1000 is amazing! Better, by far, than HW's rekord trigger. Such a simple fix and a perfect trigger pull. I wish all my guns, rifles and pistols, firearms and airguns, had this trigger. I'll be referring all of our membership with Gamo's to you. Springers are hard beasts to tame and this trigger makes mastery simple. The most surprising part is that this is in a sporting springer. Amazing!

I have posted my raves on reviewcentre in answer to a guy who liked his Gamo Shadow but hated the trigger. Several other posts had mentioned to him that you had a trigger mod for it, but no one had actually tried it. I told him it would be the best $37.50 he would ever spend.

I'll be back for more of your products and services. Every once in a long while I'm impressed with a product and I certainly am now. You're a good man, Bob, and thanks for the next best thing to sliced bread.

Gary Anthony -- Pres. St Louis Airgun Club

Air rifle tune-ups by Charlie

July 11 2005 at 5:05 PM Chris

I just received my Mendoza .177 the other day after having Charlie (CharliedaTuna.com) do one of his Turbo Tunes on my rifle. Prior to sending it in, the rifle had lost a lot of its power and accuracy, so i figured it needed some work. Charlie installed a new spring along with a new seal, and completed the rest of the tuning on the rifle. The results were as follows: Prior to the tune, it shot approx 450 fps with an 8.3 grain pellet. After tuning the gun, it now shoots 760 fps, shooting dime size groups at 25 yds. Aside for restoring the umpf in this old shooter, he also eliminated all spring twang. Furthermore, after deburring all of the parts and completing the tune, the gun is much smoother to operate, and is more solid now than when i first purchased it. I'm really glad i decided to tune my old rifle instead of buying a new one. The gun is primarily used for target shooting and pest control, and after having it tuned, the pigeons on my deck are in deep trouble.

To anyone out there who's thinking about sending your gun to Charlie, i can highly recommend that you do...It'll never be the same again...in a very very very good way.

Chris

Tuna'd Gamo 220
May 14 2005 at 2:27 Pm Rob

OK, so the Gamo isnt a Chinese gun, but the guts are similar to a B19 from what I've read. Also, I'm sure much has been said about Charlie www.charliedatuna.com on these forums, but I have to put in my two cents.
I got my Gamo 220 back today from Charlie...wait..no..I didnt get MY Gamo back...I dont know what I got back, because what I got back was NOT what I sent him. This thing is amazing. I called Charlie to let him know about the gun I was so excited. I could not imagine how much better the Gamo would have turned out. The guy does magic.
Before the tune up I was getting around 898 fps with Gamo hunter pellets and about