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By Michael from USA on 2013-03-18 13:13:49 Things I liked:Light weight, accurate, powerful, reasonable price.Things I would have changed:Better scope. One piece scope mount. Nicer way to attach a sling would be great, and if it's going to be sold as a quiet rifle make it quiet. Mines loader than my older Gamo shadow 1000, and my Hunter 220. What others should know:If you need a quiet airgun, this may not be for you. As I said, it's louder than my older gamo rifles, and my Benjamin trail np. If noise isn't a problem you'll like this one. Accuracy has been very good with every pellet I've tried so far, gamo hunters, magnums, master points, crosman premiers, Benjamin domed, and pointed pellets. The gamo magnums, and master points hit a little to the left of point of aim but still hold niece groups. I've got about 600 rounds through this rifle and so far all groups at 20 yard can be covered with a quarter, with the exception of the occasional flier. Sometimes I can even get dime sized groups. All and all this is a very good rifle. But don't buy thinking its quiet. |  |
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By Customer from USA on 2012-12-08 10:50:40 Things I liked:Style has a "big gun" feelThings I would have changed:Molded plastic stock and trigger guard has a cheap look and feel to it. Barrel is plastic, not steel. Has a really cheap look. The included scope is garbage. What others should know:The gun is LOUD. |
- 1234
- Things I liked:Great accuracy. It will accept most .177 pellets. The break is very smooth and not very hard. The Bull Whisper works really well. I like the feel of the Nitro Piston
Things I would have changed:The scope. Either bump it up to 40mm, or make it 3-9x32. That's about it.
What others should know:This airgun deserves a good scope. I'm using a Swiss Arms 4x40, and it works pretty well. - Things I liked:Reasonably quiet for the power level. Decent accuracy so far with my minimal testing. Getting overlapping cloverleaf groups at 10 meters. Cocking cycle is smooth and not terribly heavy.
Things I would have changed:Trigger is so-so. Not the worst sporting trigger I've ever shot, but it's no Rekord for sure. Trigger is one long pull with minimal stacking and no really defined "break", you just keep pulling until it goes off. Man, is there a lot of plastic on this thing. I knew that going in, but we're getting to the price point where I'd like to see at least a steel shroud on the barrel rather than the plastic.
What others should know:Mine came with so much lean to the left that I ran out of horizontal adjustment in the scope to compensate. I swapped out the scope with a Hawke scope and an adjustable base. After getting on target, it seems to shoot fine. - Things I liked:This gun is amazing
Things I would have changed:Better factory mounts
What others should know:The first couple of shots are very loud - Things I liked:the trigger is great the overall look is pretty dang tuff,its lite & its strong enuff
Things I would have changed:its 975fps with pba pellets mine cronoed 640fps with 18.2 crowmags wich is almost 20lbs of energy
What others should know:its not as stong as i wanted but it shoots straight & still does work - Things I liked:Very smooth cocking, shooting, and very nice but pad! I was able to actually get .135 inches center to center. Unfortunately it's a bit hold sensitive, but even with the extreme spread of accuracy it still was within an inch at 30 yards. Hats off to you Gamo!
Things I would have changed:I would definitely change the scope as usual. If I was working for Gamo I'd keep the AO scope and maybe convertit to a mildot scope so people can use itforhunting right out of the box.
What others should know:I was using a .177 model and was using crosman premier hollow points for ammo. Also, very proud of Gamo for their upgrades, especially on the trigger! - Things I liked:Light weight, easy to cock. Gas piston works beautifully. This thing hits hard and the accuracy is very good (slthough the shooter could use some work). I like the both the Beeman Kodiak Match 10.65 grains and the H&N Baracuda Match at also at 10.65 grains. I am very satisfied.
Things I would have changed:I did not like the scope at all. I replaced with a BSA 3-12X44 whiscvh is excellent.
What others should know:Just a general note. My first rifle of this model had a barrel that was not aligned with the stock - like bent. It shot 10" to the right. It was less than 30 days old and Pyramyd gave me a return shipping label and shipped out the replacement rifle immediately. So folks, always keep all the original packing material until you know the rifle is shooting well. Kudos to Pyramyd. - Things I liked:Light weight, accurate, powerful, reasonable price.
Things I would have changed:Better scope. One piece scope mount. Nicer way to attach a sling would be great, and if it's going to be sold as a quiet rifle make it quiet. Mines loader than my older Gamo shadow 1000, and my Hunter 220.
What others should know:If you need a quiet airgun, this may not be for you. As I said, it's louder than my older gamo rifles, and my Benjamin trail np. If noise isn't a problem you'll like this one. Accuracy has been very good with every pellet I've tried so far, gamo hunters, magnums, master points, crosman premiers, Benjamin domed, and pointed pellets. The gamo magnums, and master points hit a little to the left of point of aim but still hold niece groups. I've got about 600 rounds through this rifle and so far all groups at 20 yard can be covered with a quarter, with the exception of the occasional flier. Sometimes I can even get dime sized groups. All and all this is a very good rifle. But don't buy thinking its quiet. - Things I liked:Light wt., easy to cock.accurate,powerfull [penetrates 50 gal. drum]
Things I would have changed:Package with a better scope ,weaver mount,metal trigger smoother with lighter weight
What others should know:trigger is better than most in its price range - Things I liked:like most other reviews, light weight, smooth cocking, and plenty of power.
Things I would have changed:the scope.changed to a 3-9x40 leapers, now getting quarter size groupings at 30yds.
What others should know:been shooting predator polymags, 8grs, seem to work very nice. they fit the barrel perfectly, and take down tree rats with one well placed shot. - Things I liked:New to airguns, but I am impressed so far with the value of this purchase for the $$. The fit & finish are good, & it's fairly easy to cock. I purchased the .22 caliber version, & the power & penetration are impressive!
Things I would have changed:Nothing. The included scope seems acceptable to me, but then, I have never used an expensive scope.
What others should know:This gun was about $180 on sale & well worth the money. As always, Pyramid Air appears to be the premier internet source for airgun purchases. - Things I liked:I ordered after Thanksgiving, and Pyramyd Air delivered weeks before Christmas. I can only compare to a Crosman multi-pump, so ... but I love this pellet rifle. The weight is like a real rifle. Very accurate, knocking over empty 12 gauge shotgun shells with ease at 25 yds. Powerful & accurate!
Things I would have changed:For the money, I can't think of anything that needs to be changed. I'd have paid more for a better scope. The scope that came on it would not stayed dialed in. Would adjust windage to left, and it would walk back to the right after each shot until off by 2 inches again. Wrote and told Gamo via email, and they sent a new scope. Second scope works fine!
What others should know:I gave it a 4 star on accuracy because of the first scope. The rifle is well made and has a great feel. Will break the sound barrier (1129 fps & sounds almost like a 22) with the PBA pellets. But these lighter pellets lack distance. The Crosman "Super Match" pellets (flat tip) are the most accurate I've tried so far. Good job Gamo! - Things I liked:I really like this gun.Much better than my older Gamo Whisper springer.I even like the scope,however it will be my first upgrade.
Things I would have changed:PBA ammo sucks.Will not even fit the barrel properly,and is plain just un-accurate.
What others should know:I sighted in with Predator pellets .Was only 3 shots to get her dialed in.Will try Crossmen Primier next. - Things I liked:Power, low vibration due to gas cylinder. GAMO customer service! All of my issues listed below were corrected IMMEDIATELY by GAMO, all it took was one simple phone call & all of my issues were corrected. I did not bother Pyramid Air with the issues because I believe these things were not their fault and the manufacturer should be held responsible, NOT the retailer. GAMO customer service is excellent.
Things I would have changed:Overall quality
What others should know:1) Barrel's cocking lever hinge pin failed at second shot. Pin "walked" out of its proper location & cut a HUGE gouge into the inside of my brand new rifle's stock. It also cut the end off of the forearm rubber grip panel's nipple that holds it onto the stock, so the panel began hanging down from the last remaining nipple. 2) The GAMO scope that was supplied with the rifle failed after 3 days (less that 100 shots fired) & refused to remain zeroed in. The clear & amber plastic lens caps inside the scope's lens covers fell out. One dropped out the very first time I removed the scope cover. * Even though I had these initial problems, GAMO made it incredibly easy for me to have each issue corrected. Since GAMO cares about their customers & my rifle does shoot fantastic, I'd buy another one. - Things I liked:Heavy. The few I shot were accurate
Things I would have changed:Very tight fit in the barrel - Things I liked:Very accurate, expands well from what I have seen.
- Things I liked:Little recoil, none of the spring downfalls. QUIET!
Things I would have changed:Nothing - Things I liked:I officially chronagraphed Bone Collector .177 Bull Whisper with PBA 5.4 grain raptor, with a chrony master F-1, and indeed it shot 1300 fps nearly every shot, give or take 10 fps, I also shot a red flame 7.9 grain pellet and it hit 1000 fps consistently. I shot at a target 15 meters away and nealed on one leg and just aimed through chrony, I shot a grouping between both rounds no larger than a quarter. I shot center of target every time just nealing on one leg and shooting, no other assistance. The pba pellets also penetrated a inch and a half phone book taped to a door with target on it. This gun is great I just bolted on scope and made no adjustments and its's shooting this straight, I've also shot a target 60 yds out consistently with a very tight grouping. So those people who complain about accuracy and true fps must have received defective guns.
Things I would have changed:none - Things I liked:Very light weight, easy to carry. Stock would seem to be more durable than wood.
Things I would have changed:A better noise reduction feature...uncommonly loud, even for a .177. The front deco inserts must be removed by prying in order to loosen/remove the front stock mounting screws. Once they've been popped out they won't stay when reinstalled...would be nice if the gun had easier and less destructive access to these screws that must be removed for cleaning. Also, there's no exploded parts view in the "manual", even doesn't say how to access the stock mounting screws hidden under the deco pieces. Only reference is "Do not disassemble". How does Gamo expect us to clean and oil the thing?
What others should know:Has classic 3/8" dovetail scope mounts with only a screw in the rear mount to stop the scope from creeping back. The screw is soft and will wear or snap off prematurely. No way to install better scope mounts like Weaver mounts without taking it to a machine shop, then you void the warranty. Surprised a big company like Gamo doesn't make their more expensive rifles readily adaptable to a non slip scope mount...so important in high velocity air guns. - Things I liked:I like the power this gun has. The design and appearance are quite nice. its light weight.
Things I would have changed:I would put mounts on it for shoulder sling and or mounts for bipod for quick attachmment
What others should know:Ok maybe it was just mine but the first few shoots outta this gun every pellet broke the sound barrier RWS lead point, gamo armoured, crossman pointed and gamo redfire, the All cracked off until bout 20 shots and things started to quiet down. - 1234
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Overall rating:3 3.0
Value for money:3 3.0
Accuracy:3 3.0
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Things I would have changed:Include a better scope!