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Umarex Talk me out of a Umarex Gauntlet 2 sl30
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Although the gauntlet SL .30 is long and unwieldy if you're not going to be doing stalking or running and gunning it's a good platform for the money.
My first PCP was a gauntlet .25 and that was poop to shoot, BUT it shot great. Took about 2k shots for the bolt to finally "smooth" itself.
The SL30 is miles ahead of what the first gauntlet was like. With a heavy slug you can get close to 120fpe and 100fpe is standard on the gun.
My first PCP was a gauntlet .25 and that was poop to shoot, BUT it shot great. Took about 2k shots for the bolt to finally "smooth" itself.
The SL30 is miles ahead of what the first gauntlet was like. With a heavy slug you can get close to 120fpe and 100fpe is standard on the gun.
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I bought a Gauntlet 2 in .25 in the classifieds here. I still like it and bought a Gauntlet, not a 2, as a second .25 because I want two of everything. The second one had some problems but it got sorted and shoots very well. Both are big and a bit heavy but not my heaviest and well priced. No reason for me to rule them out in the future. I also have an Anschutz target rifle that cost more than both Gauntlets combined and is easily my heaviest rifle. Different critter for different needs but I would buy the Gauntlet again.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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Cons:
I never had a .30 or side lever. But it took three .25s to get one that mostly did not leak. The quality was poor. All three rifles had "repairs" to the finish with Magic Markers. The bolt came loose on all three, it took a winch to cock the thing. The rifle is way too big, way too heavy for a hunting rifle. And it is fugly. Sometimes if I look at something long enough the appearance I might become accustomed to, not in this case, it has no redeeming aesthetic aspects. No parts availability, no phone to call, no support.
If I got another, it would be the .30SL. I would cut the shroud off or cut it down or sleeve the bare barrel. I would get rid of the stock somehow or cut it up also. I would spray paint or Cerakote or hydrodip the ugly thing to give it an even uglier finish than black Magic Marker on black paint that rubs off. And put a carbon fiber bottle on it so that to knock some weight off the front.
Pros:
The magazines I think fit in my M-Rods, if I recall or vice versa. Maybe I am not remembering that clearly. Otherwise they seemed reasonably accurate and powerful.
I never had a .30 or side lever. But it took three .25s to get one that mostly did not leak. The quality was poor. All three rifles had "repairs" to the finish with Magic Markers. The bolt came loose on all three, it took a winch to cock the thing. The rifle is way too big, way too heavy for a hunting rifle. And it is fugly. Sometimes if I look at something long enough the appearance I might become accustomed to, not in this case, it has no redeeming aesthetic aspects. No parts availability, no phone to call, no support.
If I got another, it would be the .30SL. I would cut the shroud off or cut it down or sleeve the bare barrel. I would get rid of the stock somehow or cut it up also. I would spray paint or Cerakote or hydrodip the ugly thing to give it an even uglier finish than black Magic Marker on black paint that rubs off. And put a carbon fiber bottle on it so that to knock some weight off the front.
Pros:
The magazines I think fit in my M-Rods, if I recall or vice versa. Maybe I am not remembering that clearly. Otherwise they seemed reasonably accurate and powerful.
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Hi @Firewalker
I always respect your opinion.
What would you suggest at the same price point instead of the Umarex Gauntlet 2 SL30?
Thank you!
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Good question!
Gauntlets have the edge with price but the M60 has it beat with quality and simplicity.
Gauntlets have the edge with price but the M60 has it beat with quality and simplicity.
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I decided to kee my my SL .30 and will be sending it to Terminadorindustries to get it cut crowned and looked over. 700cc bottle is getting swapped for a 500cc and the barrel is going from 28" to 19" still putting out over 80fpe for 4-5 mags
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Thank you @Firewalker!
I just ordered an M60B .30 with an aluminum bottle from Wes, $630 with shipping.
Cheers
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If you can fx liner convert it like the notos, go for it. The liner is the real magic of the fx beyond being regulated. Imho. My impact is heavy long and made of wizards teeth according to the price. If you can have the accuracy on a more affordable platform I will be the first to tell you to do it.
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Daughter has a Gen 1 gauntlet in .22 that has killed a lot of squirrels over the past 5 years….really no complaints with it.
My primary gun has been a hatsan at-44 long so I will deal with heavy and unwieldily if it can shoot slugs accurately (1 major drawback on the hatsan).
I just received my sl30 but haven’t even had a chance to shoot it yet as I am waiting on slugs from Griffin, which won’t arrive until later this week. Just wanted to let you know, that if price is a major part of the equation, you are not going to find anything close to what the gauntlet can offer for the same price point.
Sportmans Guide just had a 15% off everything site wide sale, with free shipping, and a three month membership for only 15 bucks… Which after putting all of that together got me a brand new SL 30 shipped to my door for a final price of $348 (including tax).... I really don’t think you’re gonna find that kind of deal on any thing else that can shoot .30 cal slugs at about any range, with really good power.
And if the sportsman guide sale has ended, I bet they’ll have something similar on Black Friday.
Anyway, some other things I was looking for were an adjustable cheek rest, since my site mark wraith has a bit of a unique eye relief and getting a good cheek weld was really not possible on my hatsan (especially since I had to mount a picatinny adapter on the Weaver/dovetail rail).
Anyway, this gun checked all the boxes for me and I also now have the trigger adjusted to where it is breaking really crisp and light…
Feel free to follow up with me in a week or so, after I’ve received the slugs and can confirm that it shoots as well as everyone on YouTube says it does….
I realize I’m not doing a good job of talking you out of it, but these are the reasons why I chose to purchase a gauntlet last week
My primary gun has been a hatsan at-44 long so I will deal with heavy and unwieldily if it can shoot slugs accurately (1 major drawback on the hatsan).
I just received my sl30 but haven’t even had a chance to shoot it yet as I am waiting on slugs from Griffin, which won’t arrive until later this week. Just wanted to let you know, that if price is a major part of the equation, you are not going to find anything close to what the gauntlet can offer for the same price point.
Sportmans Guide just had a 15% off everything site wide sale, with free shipping, and a three month membership for only 15 bucks… Which after putting all of that together got me a brand new SL 30 shipped to my door for a final price of $348 (including tax).... I really don’t think you’re gonna find that kind of deal on any thing else that can shoot .30 cal slugs at about any range, with really good power.
And if the sportsman guide sale has ended, I bet they’ll have something similar on Black Friday.
Anyway, some other things I was looking for were an adjustable cheek rest, since my site mark wraith has a bit of a unique eye relief and getting a good cheek weld was really not possible on my hatsan (especially since I had to mount a picatinny adapter on the Weaver/dovetail rail).
Anyway, this gun checked all the boxes for me and I also now have the trigger adjusted to where it is breaking really crisp and light…
Feel free to follow up with me in a week or so, after I’ve received the slugs and can confirm that it shoots as well as everyone on YouTube says it does….
I realize I’m not doing a good job of talking you out of it, but these are the reasons why I chose to purchase a gauntlet last week
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That's a crazy low price!Daughter has a Gen 1 gauntlet in .22 that has killed a lot of squirrels over the past 5 years….really no complaints with it.
My primary gun has been a hatsan at-44 long so I will deal with heavy and unwieldily if it can shoot slugs accurately (1 major drawback on the hatsan).
I just received my sl30 but haven’t even had a chance to shoot it yet as I am waiting on slugs from Griffin, which won’t arrive until later this week. Just wanted to let you know, that if price is a major part of the equation, you are not going to find anything close to what the gauntlet can offer for the same price point.
Sportmans Guide just had a 15% off everything site wide sale, with free shipping, and a three month membership for only 15 bucks… Which after putting all of that together got me a brand new SL 30 shipped to my door for a final price of $348 (including tax).... I really don’t think you’re gonna find that kind of deal on any thing else that can shoot .30 cal slugs at about any range, with really good power.
And if the sportsman guide sale has ended, I bet they’ll have something similar on Black Friday.
Anyway, some other things I was looking for were an adjustable cheek rest, since my site mark wraith has a bit of a unique eye relief and getting a good cheek weld was really not possible on my hatsan (especially since I had to mount a picatinny adapter on the Weaver/dovetail rail).
Anyway, this gun checked all the boxes for me and I also now have the trigger adjusted to where it is breaking really crisp and light…
Feel free to follow up with me in a week or so, after I’ve received the slugs and can confirm that it shoots as well as everyone on YouTube says it does….
I realize I’m not doing a good job of talking you out of it, but these are the reasons why I chose to purchase a gauntlet last week
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$800-$1000 will get you a nice used FX Maverick in the classifieds. Checks all of your boxes and will outlast 10 Hatsuns or Gauntlets. Good friend started with a Gen 2 Gauntlet in 25Cal and quickly decided he wanted something nicer. It shot ok for a budget pcp but the stock was super awkward for both him and me. The super long length after adding a mod and the heavy weight were also turn offs.
What kind of game or pests are you after? What distances? In my opinion you can do pretty much everything with a strong 25Cal at a cheaper cost. The Stoeger XM1 Scout can do 40fpe in 25Cal which is plenty for Racoon sized or smaller pests. A Maverick in 25Cal can make 100fpe with the right setup. I think anything that needs more than that is really asking for a bow or powder burner.
What kind of game or pests are you after? What distances? In my opinion you can do pretty much everything with a strong 25Cal at a cheaper cost. The Stoeger XM1 Scout can do 40fpe in 25Cal which is plenty for Racoon sized or smaller pests. A Maverick in 25Cal can make 100fpe with the right setup. I think anything that needs more than that is really asking for a bow or powder burner.
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That Maverick sounds like the ticket! I bought a Gantlet SL30 while they were on sale a couple of weeks ago. It needed trigger adjust but once that was done it is pretty nice, I had some sticker shock when I started ordering projectiles though! I have been thinking a .25 would be nice and had deicded to save up and get something high quality. After looking at the Maverick it is at the top of my list.
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Yup .. your in the fancy mail order pellet realm now. No just run in to Walmart for that .$7 500 count tin..lol
Heck I don't think any local store even has the cheap Benjamin .25's .. maybe the newest match ones at 20$ but not the $12 .
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