Gamo swarm

[Michiganman313]

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?

 

[Michiganman313]

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.

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Your chrony will tell FPE, Watch how to on YouTube

 

[Just Zack 2]

Piston guns (spring/gas rams) will generally make more power with lighter pellets... Just don't get hung up on power or chrony figures. For the longest time I wanted a 30+fpe airgun... Just to figure out about 20fpe is the most I truly needed for (my) airgun use and often I use less.

 

[BABz58]

Your chrony will tell FPE, Watch how to on YouTube

Thanks

 

[MongooseV8]

Well I guess I was thinking mine was more of a thumper than it actually is. I only shot one pellet since its pretty loud and got 712fps with a 21.14g Barracuda which is about 23.8fpe.

 

[MongooseV8]

Makes me curious to see what a 177 version would do with a JSB KO Slug. If they can do 20fpe that might be a nice speed for expansion.

Anyone know if the Mach 1 version has a shroud around the barrel or is it just solid plastic? My Hunter version just has the normal Gamo air stripper thing that doesnt seem to do much to quiet it down.

 

[BABz58]

Makes me curious to see what a 177 version would do with a JSB KO Slug. If they can do 20fpe that might be a nice speed for expansion.

Anyone know if the Mach 1 version has a shroud around the barrel or is it just solid plastic? My Hunter version just has the normal Gamo air stripper thing that doesnt seem to do much to quiet it down.

I have the .177 Swarm Magnum.
Here’s a 10 round group at 15 yards with 14 grain slugs. All under 1/2in except the 2 I pulled.This was my first slugs through the gun. Chronied 850-860fps if I remember right

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[BABz58]

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[Hateful McNasty]

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I seen them pba slugs at 8g .177. Now with the 10g lead as well a springer guy could easily venture out in to slugs

 

[BABz58]

I seen them pba slugs at 8g .177. Now with the 10g lead as well a springer guy could easily venture out in to slugs

I tried these in .25 and got 860fps average with them

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I tried these in .25 and got 860fps average with them

Interesting ..

 

[Idontknowwhatimdoing]

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 thing

What yardage you shooting at you think? Ive been wanting to go squirrel hunting with cause i have hunting sessions of like 5 hours and end up shooting quite a bit of rounds and the pcp has a limited number of rounds i can shoot before im forced to go back home.

 

[crosman2016]

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?

Nope.