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- Loudness: 3-Medium
- Weight: 7.15 lbs
- Barrel Length:18.00"
- Overall Length: 43.00"
- Capacity: 1 round(s)
- Cocking Effort:30 lbs.
- Barrel: Rifled
- Front Sight: None
- Rear Sight: None
- Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger adj.: Two-stage adjustable
- Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
- Buttplate: Ventilated rubber
- Suggested for: Small game hunting/target practice
- Action: Break barrel
- Powerplant: Spring-piston
- Safety: Manual
- Repeater: No/Single-shot
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Gamo VARMINT HUNTER by Gamo
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(16 reviews) | About this product
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- Loudness: 3-Medium
- Weight: 7.15 lbs
- Barrel Length:18.00"
- Overall Length: 43.00"
- Capacity: 1 round(s)
- Cocking Effort:30 lbs.
- Barrel: Rifled
- Front Sight: None
- Rear Sight: None
- Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger adj.: Two-stage adjustable
- Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
- Buttplate: Ventilated rubber
- Suggested for: Small game hunting/target practice
- Action: Break barrel
- Powerplant: Spring-piston
- Safety: Manual
- Repeater: No/Single-shot
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This powerful rifle comes with a 4x32 scope, rings, torch light and laser sight (all are unmounted). Incl. scope stop and 50 rounds of PBA ammo.
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Includes the NEW Varmint Hunter rifle, 4x32mm scope, rings, scope stop, laser sight, torch light, pressure cables and 50 rounds of PBA ammo!
Send pellets screaming out the muzzleThe end of a barrel where the pellet comes out.
at 1,000 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with Gamo's super-powerful Varmint Hunter (1,200 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with PBA ammo!). This breakbarrelA spring-piston gun that uses the barrel as a lever to cock the piston. Also called a barrel break. Sometimes, erroneously referred to as a 'one-pump' gun; not to be confused with a true single-stroke pneumatic.
rifle has a spring-pistonA type of airgun powerplant in which the air that propels the projectile is rapidly compressed at the moment of firing by a spring-driven piston. Also called spring-air.
powerplant and comes with a 4x32mm scope (there are no open sights), rings and scope stop. To help you see your intended target even better in dim or low light, the rifle also has a laser sight, torch light and pressure cables!
The synthetic Monte Carlo stock has a raised cheekpiece on both sides, making this rifle truly ambidextrous. There's extended stippling on the grip and forearmThe forward part of a rifle stock that is gripped by the non-firing hand.
to make sure you have a firm grasp during those important clinch times. A ventilated rubber buttpad helps keep the rifle snugly in your shoulder while softening the recoil. On the other end, it has a fluted polymer bull barrel. Customize the let-off with the two-stage adjustable trigger. When you cock the rifle, an anti-beartrap mechanism automatically engages to protect your fingers.
This is definitely intended for adult use, as the cocking effort requires 30 lbs. of force. Use the Varmint Hunter for plinking and shooting targets, spinners and small pests.
Don't forget to click on the Ammo link to stock up on pellets. The Accessories link has a list of fun targets and safety gear you'll want.
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(16 reviews) | About this product
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By Lou from USA on 2008-05-23 16:04:03 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Laser and light great for possum & racoon pest in my area, great take down power with the PBA Raptor. Easy maintenence and quick on the spot targeting with laser. I have 2 other rifles that i no longer use because this is my all in one, day or night hands down. Nothings better for crows, starlings, racoons and opossums.
Things I would have changed:I always seem to be sighting in my scope and laser every few days. Not sure if it's due to the gun or scope. Light is ok for closer targets but I would offer a more powerful upgrade. A larger 100yd. varmint light was put on by me and would be a great offer for Gamo to consider.
What others should know:Gamo has definately stepped up and always is a step ahead of the competition. You'll spend more on the PBA pellets but there's no better feeling when your able to take down a varmint on the first shot when a more powerful punch is needed.
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By Ria from USA on 2008-05-13 11:25:41 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Very accurate, well balanced and powerful.
Things I would have changed:I'm using the scope it came with - I don't usually use the Gamo scopes but this one is working really well. Changing any Gamo's stock trigger to a GRT-III trigger is a given. There's not much I'd change on this rifle, but open sights would be a nice addition instead of the scope since most don't even bother with the Gamo scopes.
What others should know:I too had an issue with the laser not staying true and it's a common problem with just about any springer due to the harsh recoil. I found a simple solution that's working for myself and others as well. First, change the mount position so the laser sits directly above your scope so it's centered with your receiver. Make sure you have access to the windage/elevation screws before clamping it in. Next, remove the little set screws, clean them and apply some blue loctite to them. Install them, let them cure for 24 hours, then make your sight-in adjustments. The loctite helps add friction to the screws so the laser stays true much longer. Also, make sure the slotted screw opposite of the set screws is well snugged. I've gone hundreds of rounds before having to re-adjust it again, and it's very minimal at that which is a huge improvement from before I added the loctite.
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By Customer from USA on 2008-04-27 17:00:47 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:i love this gun i killed a bird head shot
Things I would have changed:scope is kinda cheap
What others should know:loof=king for rifle to hunt this is it
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By Joshua from USA on 2008-04-23 16:38:22 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Awesome rifle super accurate with beeman crow magnums. I upgraded my trigger to the grt III and a new scope and solid scope mount, now its a sweet target and hunting rifle.
Things I would have changed:Stock trigger is terrible.
What others should know:If your going to buy any gamo or crosman airgun i suggest upgrading the trigger to the Grt III.
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By Freddy from USA on 2008-04-14 20:17:05 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:A very good looking gun, great power, very accurate with the right kind of pellets. Still trying quite a few reccomended ones from this site. The pellet that seems to work the best so far are the predators.
Things I would have changed:The scope really needs an upgrade! I would put a variable power scope, which I plan on doing in the near future, either a centerPoint or a Leaper.
The laser is good when it doesn't wander. For close in hunting ay night the light works great! It needs better pressure switches, both of mine stopped working. The trigger needs an upgrade.
What others should know:It's good small game gun. I wopuld be a great gun if you tweak it with some upgrades.
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By Mike Brennan from USA on 2008-04-13 08:30:43 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Nice rifle, crude trigger. If you are buying this rifle for the laser and flashlight, don't. My laser and flashlight are currently mounted to my .410 snakecharmer for hip shooting armadillos. Get yourself a Big Cat 1200 and save some money for a new trigger and possibly a rescope. I use a 3-9 X 40 Centerpoint that works great.
Things I would have changed:New trigger, tune up, different scope, no laser or flashlight.
What others should know:Good all weather rifle with a better scope, better trigger and a tune up.
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By Customer from USA on 2008-03-20 08:36:25 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Once i found pellets it liked (mine likes crow magnums) and let it break in a bit, this thing is awesome. Accurate...if you missed the target, YOU missed the target. :) The light is pretty bright, the laser is ok. The scope is pretty good, and holds it's zero. The whole package looks killer.
Things I would have changed:The laser moves around alot from recoil (although I've never had one that didn't). I removed the sighting adjustment set screws and replaced them with M4x10 bolts...now I can easily tune the laser to the scope quickly and easily without tools.
What others should know:Forget the PBA raptors...I found them to be inaccurate...but they are fun to impress your friends with their supersonic crack. If you plan to buy this and use the raptors for pest control in a close neighborhood, forget it and just use a .22...it's almost as loud. With the crow magnums, it's much quieter...the thud of the target is almost as loud as the gun. :)
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By roadrnnr42 from USA on 2008-02-28 01:50:36 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Look and feel. The power is great. Puts a CPHP pellet through a 3/4 pine board at 30yds. Accuracy is good to 50 yds. Have not shot beyond that but I can hit a pellet can close to center everytime at 50yds. I put a Center point 3x9x40 scope on mine. Light is good enough to see eyes out to 30 yds.
Things I would have changed:Scope is just adequate at best. Trigger like most guns in this price range is cheap. Get an after market trigger for better feel and accuracy Laser will only stay on center for one or two shots at best. I took mine off as it was a waste of time.
What others should know:For the money it is a good gun. WIth a tune and different trigger I get consistant shots right at 984 fps with CPHP pellets. For Varmint hunting this is a good gun for those of us who can't afford an air arms price tag
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By #1hunter from USA on 2008-02-21 07:31:24 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:alot of power for me and my backyard hunting. It was good enough to take down my first possum the day i got it. Really fine weapon!
Things I would have changed:The scope. Ive had to sight it in numerous times because everytime i change shooting locations it goes way off. Id like a scope with some zooming powers. this has none.
What others should know:If your gunna get this gun for a kid under 12. DONT. its too powerful.
it's almost like a .22 rifle. but for any adult..its just what you need/
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By d from USA on 2008-02-15 19:01:03 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:the gun comes out of the box looking sharp. the gun is very accurate once sighted which takes about 30 minutes and 90% of your included pba ammo (if you are a beginner with a scope). the gun feels good on your shoulder and the flashlight is incredible at night.
Things I would have changed:The Laser is off about 8 inches from where the pellet hits. That is one of the only oversights on the gun.
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By Mossy oak huntin man from USA on 2008-02-13 21:38:05 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:gun is amazing! it looks awesome, the light is super bright! not kidding i can shine a block down my street with it and my laser shines along ways away! Can drop any small game no probs. and powerfull
Things I would have changed:instructions tell u to zero opposite of how u actually zero it.
What others should know:it is about as loud as a .22 and has slight recoil not alot it just surprised me the first time i shot it. dont play with this gun it is dangerous it would definitley go in you!!!
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By Customer from USA on 2007-10-08 18:50:36 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:i like the laser and light combo but did not use it very much. Gun is quite powerful putting quite a large dent in a dime at 25yd
it will kill any thing that is in my back yard. I have no more squirrels or rabits due to this
Things I would have changed:more support on the receiver would make the gun last longer which they have done if u buy a new model
What others should know:I only shot mine about 1200 times till one day the damn thing snapped in half on me because i had the old version without the bottom brace and different receiver cap. Also do not use pba ammo it sucks at acurracy even though it is faster you dont need more velocity the gun is quite fast
I only ONLY use gamo rocket ammo it is a heavy ammo with a copper bead in the tip
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By Matt K from USA on 2007-09-24 09:37:56 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Solid gun. Accurate to about 50 yards. When shooting in a darker area, the lite actually will work at a distance for picking out eyes on "varmints".
Not too heavy, but heavy enough to offer good stability.
Things I would have changed:A bit noisy when shooting. Might like to see something a bit more quiet. Would like to have seen the scope on raised rings and open sights beneath. The pressure switch for the laser went bad about 1 hour into use. Just replaced it with the switch that came on it and it works fine. With the scope sighted in, don't need it anyway.
What others should know:Overall a very good gun and value. Bought this for pest control in an industrial facility. Guys that have other brands actually prefer the Varmint Hunter over their personal guns.
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By ted from USA on 2007-09-18 22:15:59 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:compaired to other airguns i have owned in the passed the varmint hunter has a very good feel about it. The weight of the rifle is formitable and it has an incredibly realistic recoil. I would find this rifle to be a perfect gun for target practise in suburbia. The power of this gun was surprising for the price at point blank with the light pba ammo (crap only good for short range) it went 2/3 the way threw a 2x4 and at about 10 yards threw a racoon. At close range it is very good at taking care of all those unwanted pest around the house the laser was easy to sight in and is great for close range.
Things I would have changed:the scope is crap the flashlight is poitless and the triger has a very slow action to it
What others should know:this gun is anything but a toy dont buy it for a child. if your an avid shooter u better start workin out cause this thing is a pain to cock. all in all its not a bad buy in my eyes
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By Silverburst from USA on 2007-08-26 17:09:38 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Power, Looks, Is quite accurate once you get the scope zeroed in. I can hit something consistently from 75 yards away. Laser sight is easy to adjust to the cross hairs too. Flash light is pretty powerful for its size but I don't see myself using it often.
Things I would have changed:Manuals, pressure switches. The gun I have is the fluted barrel version. Comes with pressure switches which I consider useless, but the gun did come with on off buttons on the laser and flashlight which I like. The manual for the scope is actually wrong which would probably solve most peoples scope problems. The elevation is actually on the side and the windage is on top. not visa versa. I found this out after actually looking at the knobs, which have text saying left-----> on the top and up-----> on the side knob.
What others should know:The gun is pretty loud and I'd suggest taking it to a range if your ieven in a suburban area and don't have a few acres. The barrel is incased in a polymer like plastic material so the actual barrel itself is not fluted. The barrel inside the plastic is about an inch and a quarter in diameter.
This gun is incredibly powerful, and can ricochet all over the place when shooting at different targets. So be careful. I'd also suggest using a heavier pellet such as the beeman kodiaks to lower the fps. The pba pellets loose accuracy after about 40 yards due to there light weight but they do rocket out of this gun.
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By Adam from USA on 2007-08-09 16:42:39 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:Great amount of power for a break style gun. Accurate at 40 yards.
Things I would have changed:The light is useless -- it only projects about 15 yards.
It would be nice if they could require less force to pump the rifle, but still retain the power.
What others should know:Overall a solid airgun and great value.
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