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What ever gun makes you happy and works for you is a good rifle dont wory what other people think enjoy
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Don't give the guy a second thought and count yourself lucky that he took himself out of the equation for you. Some people can't handle it when reality intrudes into their disinformation bubbles
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Yeah some people get what i call the snob affect and i have all kinds of customized pcps but back in the day i had break barrels even the sig saur had them all they are still fun it is sad you had to run into someone like that but its all good just keep on keepen on lol and enjoy what your into
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Man I wish a gamo would fulfill my crazy airgun obsession I would’ve saved so much money. Don’t worry about the haters. I don’t own any Gamos anymore but there are plenty of folks that do and they are happy.
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I hate Gamo magnums, but that's based on a sample of one, with one shooter. If you've got a one-holer you either got a better gun, or you're a better shooter. I wouldn't dispute either. The internet is full of people that have to be right, and you need to develop some thick skin, because there isn't any gun you can buy that someone won't bash. Get your satisfaction from your shooting, not from the approbation of strangers on the internet, some of whom are likely gun-less trolls living in their mother's basement.
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@Caliber 22 I am glad you enjoy your rifle. That's all that matters. This simple upgrade will improve a lot of springers, Gamo included.
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Oh, I completely agree. My point was that you can't let them get under your skin. If you've been civil, and honest, then being blocked only means that you triggered the insecurities of a troll. Not that it matters, or should, but you "won". He/she did not post to inform, they posted to looking (only) for confirmation and/or approval. You broke that. (And good for you - we should all welcome information that does not match our experiences. Your experience, for one, makes me wonder if I just suck at shooting heavy springers - I certainly won't deny that that's a possibility. Folks that just shut you off aren't worthy of further discussion...
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As far as I'm concerned Gamo is the only spring / gas ram gun company still pushing innovation all the other companies just make the old guns they've been making for the last 15-30 years . And then they'll add new stocks and act like they made a new rifle. I do wish Gamo would try to make a more high end gun. But as far as hunting goes I'll take my gamo over any of my other springers. They're lighter and pushing 30+ foot pound of energy .
I have two of the hunter extreme pro's and one of them is pellet on pellet at 30 yards the other one is like 3/4'' groups at same distance. The thing about mass produce springers is you have to check the barrels for consistency, And another thing about gamo their Gas Rams seem to last forever. The Leopold scope cost more than the rifle though LOL
I have two of the hunter extreme pro's and one of them is pellet on pellet at 30 yards the other one is like 3/4'' groups at same distance. The thing about mass produce springers is you have to check the barrels for consistency, And another thing about gamo their Gas Rams seem to last forever. The Leopold scope cost more than the rifle though LOL
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Another thing I noticed is gamo is starting to sell more parts, they're selling the baffles for inside the moderators now too They already sell breach seals they just don't sell piston seals yet.....
I know their motto is to sell air guns to the masses. But it would be nice if they just did a little run of let's say the hunter extreme pro but did better on a few things like the bluing maybe a metal barrel detent latch instead of plastic, And barrel pivot bolts instead of the pivot pin, Maybe no moderator and just a threaded end piece??
But make no mistake I love my Hunter extreme Pro and it's definitely a step in the right direction with all metal barrel and breach block,nice stock Powerful etc..!!
And and another thing gamo doesn't get enough credit for is their shot cycle unlike beemans Kodiaks theobans and HW 80 & 90s The recoil is less for thee amount of energy and it's way easier to cock than my HW90 at 22bar.
I know their motto is to sell air guns to the masses. But it would be nice if they just did a little run of let's say the hunter extreme pro but did better on a few things like the bluing maybe a metal barrel detent latch instead of plastic, And barrel pivot bolts instead of the pivot pin, Maybe no moderator and just a threaded end piece??
But make no mistake I love my Hunter extreme Pro and it's definitely a step in the right direction with all metal barrel and breach block,nice stock Powerful etc..!!
And and another thing gamo doesn't get enough credit for is their shot cycle unlike beemans Kodiaks theobans and HW 80 & 90s The recoil is less for thee amount of energy and it's way easier to cock than my HW90 at 22bar.
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Sample of ONE?? That would be pretty short sighted and unfair to form an opinion based on THAT. Lemons can manifest with any brand, it happens. Re the Gamo rifles, if you can find one, I suggest you get your hands on a Hunter Extreme Pro .22 cal, and I can practically guarantee you will change your opinion. Beautiful beechwood stocks, VERY accurate with the right pellet (mine likes JSB 15.89's), comes equipped with a decent suppressor, 27+ to 30 ft lbs energy (depends on the pellet of course) in a BREAK BARREL rifle for Pete's sake! So what's NOT to like? OK, maybe the triggers are a little heavy out of the box. But with a small amount of tuning, the triggers can be easily tuned to around 2+ lbs or so. I would NOT want it any lighter for hunting anyway. I picked mine up (when they were available direct from Gamo) for around $250, that is a serious airgunning value. I have not seen a single negative post on these rifles, they are THAT good. If there are any negatives I would like to see/hear about it. In case I didn't mention it previously---Yes, I DO like my Gamo Hunter Extreme Pro
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HIlarious. My one sample *is* a Hunter Extreme Pro. And yes, the reason I mentioned a sample of one is precisely because it's unfair and not necessarily representative. OTOH, if you get a dud, are you going to rush out and buy another one? Yeah, me neither. If I had three Gamos that I liked before buying the HEP, I'd have probably chalked it up to bad luck, but like I said, sample of one. But my real point was why should you, or the OP, or anyone else who likes Gamo magnums give a rat's patoot what *I* think? I can still discuss it without insisting that anyone with a differing opinion is an idiot which I think was the OP's real gripe.Sample of ONE?? That would be pretty short sighted and unfair to form an opinion based on THAT. Lemons can manifest with any brand, it happens. Re the Gamo rifles, if you can find one, I suggest you get your hands on a Hunter Extreme Pro .22 cal, and I can practically guarantee you will change your opinion. Beautiful beechwood stocks, VERY accurate with the right pellet (mine likes JSB 15.89's), comes equipped with a decent suppressor, 27+ to 30 ft lbs energy (depends on the pellet of course) in a BREAK BARREL rifle for Pete's sake! So what's NOT to like? OK, maybe the triggers are a little heavy out of the box. But with a small amount of tuning, the triggers can be easily tuned to around 2+ lbs or so. I would NOT want it any lighter for hunting anyway. I picked mine up (when they were available direct from Gamo) for around $250, that is a serious airgunning value. I have not seen a single negative post on these rifles, they are THAT good. If there are any negatives I would like to see/hear about it. In case I didn't mention it previously---Yes, I DO like my Gamo Hunter Extreme Pro
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Chiming in here - I've owned a few gamos when I first started out. Kept raising the power levels thinking that if I didn't hit a squirrel in the right spot, I'd be delivering more energy and that would give some forgiveness to placement .
Of course I was totally wrong. Accuracy trumps velocity every time. The other thing I learned was that the gamo's I had purchased couldn't perform. I ended up with a bad opinion of them and this was after living with each of them for a couple years and trying variety of pellets, holds, rests, etc.... I've even had expert springer shooters confirm my findings with my rifles
Last summer, I went to my brother's place in Illinois and for a lark, he went to Walmart and bought a Gamo magnum in .177. Of course, he snapped up the crossman and I think a Walmart branded pellet to go with it.
Had the cheap fixed 4 X Scope attached. It was for our nephews to shoot into the pond and throughout his farm. Long story short, that gun could shoot. We were easily hitting twigs at 20 - 25 yds offhand. Made some shots at 30 that I would have a hard time with my PCPs. It wasn't as consistently accurate as a PCP, but if we saw a butterfly or a dragonfly flitting across the little pond of his, we felt confident-ish at plugging away and clipping them. (I do feel bad about that, but the mischievous little kid sometimes comes out)
There's something about cheap and cheerful - and in this case being wrong -that just delighted me about the rifle the whole time. Sticky trigger, a little hard to cock for the shorter crew, but everyone preferred it to the single shot .22 rimfire with its loud noise, dangerous ability to go a mile and similar accuracy.
I scrubbed that barrel clean before leaving and when I came back out in June of this year, that rifle was still mouse accurate at 15 yd. For a hundred bucks and for being able to just throw it at a couple of 13-year-olds without worry, it's a heck of a rifle. Being a gas ram, I expect I'll be able to continue to use his rifle over the years.
I just might try another down the road....
Of course I was totally wrong. Accuracy trumps velocity every time. The other thing I learned was that the gamo's I had purchased couldn't perform. I ended up with a bad opinion of them and this was after living with each of them for a couple years and trying variety of pellets, holds, rests, etc.... I've even had expert springer shooters confirm my findings with my rifles
Last summer, I went to my brother's place in Illinois and for a lark, he went to Walmart and bought a Gamo magnum in .177. Of course, he snapped up the crossman and I think a Walmart branded pellet to go with it.
Had the cheap fixed 4 X Scope attached. It was for our nephews to shoot into the pond and throughout his farm. Long story short, that gun could shoot. We were easily hitting twigs at 20 - 25 yds offhand. Made some shots at 30 that I would have a hard time with my PCPs. It wasn't as consistently accurate as a PCP, but if we saw a butterfly or a dragonfly flitting across the little pond of his, we felt confident-ish at plugging away and clipping them. (I do feel bad about that, but the mischievous little kid sometimes comes out)
There's something about cheap and cheerful - and in this case being wrong -that just delighted me about the rifle the whole time. Sticky trigger, a little hard to cock for the shorter crew, but everyone preferred it to the single shot .22 rimfire with its loud noise, dangerous ability to go a mile and similar accuracy.
I scrubbed that barrel clean before leaving and when I came back out in June of this year, that rifle was still mouse accurate at 15 yd. For a hundred bucks and for being able to just throw it at a couple of 13-year-olds without worry, it's a heck of a rifle. Being a gas ram, I expect I'll be able to continue to use his rifle over the years.
I just might try another down the road....
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Gene---it's a FIVE YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY on that rifle. What was wrong with it??? I'm NOT saying you're an idiot, but WHY, if it WAS a dud, didn't you just send it back to Gamo? They would have probably just sent you out a new one. And the new one would have probably been checked over with a fine-toothed comb before being sent out to you, to avoid any repeat of the problem(s) you experienced with the original. I'm just curious is all...
I can't find a single thing, now that the SAT trigger is tuned to my liking, to criticize with mine. Well, I did remove the front sight to give my hand a better purchase on the moderator to aid in cocking the rifle. But then again, I shoot scope only with this rifle, so the sight being gone is of no consequence to me.Upvote 0
I've been active on this forum for a bit over a year now and have blocked one person in that period. It seemed fairly apparent that he had a chip on his shoulder and was mostly interested in arguing and casting aspersions upon whatever I had written, so I decided that it was a waste of my time interacting with him. I've been blocked myself 3 or 4 times now, mostly for respectively disagreeing with other posters. In one instance I kind of get it. The guy was bragging up the new rifle he had just purchased and I was pointing out some of the disappointments I had with it.
Just let it go. It's not worth stressing about. If you really want to see what was posted you can log out and view the thread as a guest, but honestly, there's really nothing being posted that's worth getting worked up about.
So far as the Gamo Magnum goes, I have mixed opinions on it. I think the rifle itself delivers very impressive performance in both power and accuracy in a very lightweight and affordable package, but the Swarm mechanism is a kludgy POS that should be buried upside down with a stake pounded through it.
Just let it go. It's not worth stressing about. If you really want to see what was posted you can log out and view the thread as a guest, but honestly, there's really nothing being posted that's worth getting worked up about.
So far as the Gamo Magnum goes, I have mixed opinions on it. I think the rifle itself delivers very impressive performance in both power and accuracy in a very lightweight and affordable package, but the Swarm mechanism is a kludgy POS that should be buried upside down with a stake pounded through it.
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Diana, AA and HW have all just decided to move on from springers and continue with just their legacy products, but there are several other companies out there that are still innovating. Cometa, Hatsan, Norica and Crosman all come to mind. Unfortunately, along with Gamo, they all target the budget oriented end of the market. There's nothing wrong with that and I'm glad the lower priced guns are out there, but I miss the days when there were companies like Theoben and Webley making new models of high end rifles as well.
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I'm beginning to believe that the whole "airguns eating scopes" thing is mostly a relic of the past. I've had a number of spring guns over the years and a few "super-magnums". I have fired literally 10's of thousands of shots through them and the number of scopes I've had that have crapped out on me has been about 3 and that's over a 3 decade long period. Maybe I've just been incredibly lucky, but I'm guessing that once scope manufacturers became aware of the issue they began building scopes that were capable of handling springer recoil.
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I can't speak for Gene, but myself I really hate shipping things back and forth for repairs. I'd probably reluctantly do it if I had a Daystate, but for a sub $300 gun I'll just try my own hand at it or live with the disappointment.Gene---it's a FIVE YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY on that rifle. What was wrong with it??? I'm NOT saying you're an idiot, but WHY, if it WAS a dud, didn't you just send it back to Gamo? They would have probably just sent you out a new one. And the new one would have probably been checked over with a fine-toothed comb before being sent out to you, to avoid any repeat of the problem(s) you experienced with the original. I'm just curious is all...
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