Post by: Goshawk on June 18, 2023, 02:58:24 PM
I'm finding myself wanting to get a bit more quite in the starling popping category than my 22 rifle. I bought the Gamo 22 swarm magnum kit which came with a scope and some lead pellets. Once in hand, I assembled the rifle, went to my range and sighted it in; sort of.
My groups are in the 6" category at about 25 yards. I went back and snugged up every screw on the scope assembly I could find, looked everything over and did another few rounds down range. Yupper, It's still at 6", or what I'd call a full choke.
I contacted Gamo USA and was told breaking in the rifle for good accuracy takes up to 200 rounds of ammo.
So, here's my question:
This is my first air gun. Can I really expect this rifle to go from 6" to .5" just by shooting the snot out of it? That just seems completely unreasonable to me, but I've never owned one before.
For those with break action Gamo rifle experience, should I be sending this back, or start shooting it?
Thanks, and a Happy Father's Day to all.
Post by: MADMAX on June 18, 2023, 03:27:17 PM
Serious
I never thought about cleaning a pellet gun
And I added an aftermarket scope
Helped mine
Post by: Alchase on June 18, 2023, 07:59:53 PM
Though ensuring everything is lubed up my help. That seems a bit of a spread to o make up. I would be thinking about returning it or replacing it.
Post by: savagehunter on June 18, 2023, 11:14:39 PM
Post by: Alchase on June 19, 2023, 08:49:33 AM
If you are not using them give the GAMO Red Fire pellets a try.
I use the Crossman Copperhead pointed pellets for just plinking and the GAMO Red Fire pellets for the critters. They hit hard and are very accurate.
Post by: Goshawk on June 19, 2023, 09:47:11 AM