I love the power my Gamo swarm has but cocking it is a workout, does it get easier over time , is there anything I can do to make it easier?
Gamo swarm
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That new gamo workout..lol
I have a whisper fusion mac1 and it either gets easier from being locked or easier from you cocking it / your arm builds up the extra muscle.. ..lol
But today I don't get the workout pain ( I got sore in my arm ) or need to do a super man 2 hand grab . I covk it just as same and easy as my others . But you can still tell it's a tad firmer still
A few days of cocking your new gamo
I have a whisper fusion mac1 and it either gets easier from being locked or easier from you cocking it / your arm builds up the extra muscle.. ..lol
But today I don't get the workout pain ( I got sore in my arm ) or need to do a super man 2 hand grab . I covk it just as same and easy as my others . But you can still tell it's a tad firmer still
A few days of cocking your new gamo
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Grow Stronger!
Are using both arms to cock the rifle? Two arms are greater than one. Start the cocking stroke and then bring the other arm up to provide assist with the rifle in the middle of your torso resting on a hip. Change hips and arms off and on.
Are using both arms to cock the rifle? Two arms are greater than one. Start the cocking stroke and then bring the other arm up to provide assist with the rifle in the middle of your torso resting on a hip. Change hips and arms off and on.
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how old is the swarm ? IE: how many pellets shot ?
Part 2 : how do you hold the gun while cocking ?
I hold the butt of the rifle against the crease at the top of my leg then pull the barrel straight into that crease . no easy to keep hold of the cocked barrel and swing the butt into your arm pit to safely hold the cocked gun while loading a pellet .
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That power comes at a cost, I dont think there is anything you can do other than hit the gym.
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Well to add the what I put above .. if I go shoot the gamo first for sometime then decide to shoot the R9 for example I got to be careful I don't snatch the barrel off the r9 when cocking it for the first time ..lol 
Ya, that gamo was tough at first that's for sure ..lol
Here she is
Ya, that gamo was tough at first that's for sure ..lol
Here she is
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I have a Gamo Magnum GR Spring gun that cocks much easier than the Gas Ram in the Gamo magnum swarm. I don’t think a gas ram will get easier to cock with use.
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I'm going to have to chrony my Gamo Magnum. What pellets y'all shooting? Caliber? How many rounds through and still stock internals?
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My Swarm Magnum in .22cal makes ~28fpe (over my chronograph) depending on pellet weight. I wouldn't say it's fully broke in, has enough shots through to have settle down and be consistent though. The gas ram is stout for sure, these aren't plinking airguns but not the worst either (when compared to "uber magnums").
One thing that can help make shooting Gamo Magnums easier would be to get a Hatsan 125 or 135 and shoot it everyday for a month or two. Then go back to the Gamo... Otherwise follow previous advice given
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I have a Gamo exclusive configuration in 22Cal with the 33mm Gas Piston and it likes heavier pellets best in the little testing I have done. The 21g Barracuda have been good, and it shoots Nielsen slugs at a decent speed. Id have to chrono it again to give you actual numbers since its been almost 2 years since I shot it. Accuracy is probably decent for a cheap break barrel, but Im not good at all when it comes to the artillery hold etc.
I'm going to have to chrony my Gamo Magnum. What pellets y'all shooting? Caliber? How many rounds through and still stock internals?
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Shooting JTS DEAD CENTER. 29.32 grain
I'm going to have to chrony my Gamo Magnum. What pellets y'all shooting? Caliber? How many rounds through and still stock internals?
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My Swarm Magnum in .22cal makes ~28fpe (over my chronograph) depending on pellet weight. I wouldn't say it's fully broke in, has enough shots through to have settle down and be consistent though. The gas ram is stout for sure, these aren't plinking airguns but not the worst either (when compared to "uber magnums").
One thing that can help make shooting Gamo Magnums easier would be to get a Hatsan 125 or 135 and shoot it everyday for a month or two. Then go back to the Gamo... Otherwise follow previous advice given
Probably 500-700 shots. Really haven’t tracked it.
I’ll shoot 5 across the Chrony tonight. And report back the numbers.
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The rifle is new ,I've shot exactly 100 times I have found a technique I use to cock easier, place butt on grown use body weight as leverage.
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Check out this 5 shots over the chronograph. JTS 29.32 grain.
I don't have one of those calculator things that tell me the FPE.
I don't have one of those calculator things that tell me the FPE.
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24.8fpe
I like to use the Nielsen calculator.
I like to use the Nielsen calculator.
Muzzle Energy Calculator | FPE Calculator
Use our Muzzle Energy Calculator | FPE calculator to compare different velocities and grains... Obtain multiple velocities from different gun settings or any other combination you want to compare with our FPE calculator to calculate muzzle energy. Foot pounds of energy from a pellet or rifle is...
nielsenspecialtyammo.com
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lol. Well that’s less than I expected. But it is what it is. Still puts a hurt on the squirrels24fpe I like to use the Nielsen calculator.
Muzzle Energy Calculator | FPE Calculator
Use our Muzzle Energy Calculator | FPE calculator to compare different velocities and grains... Obtain multiple velocities from different gun settings or any other combination you want to compare with our FPE calculator to calculate muzzle energy. Foot pounds of energy from a pellet or rifle is...nielsenspecialtyammo.com
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It does seem kinda low, I think mine in 22Cal is about 29-30fpe. Local temps and elevation might affect your fps maybe? But I wouldnt want to be a squirrel on the wrong end of that thinglol. Well that’s less than I expected. But it is what it is. Still puts a hurt on the squirrels
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