Gamo SOCOM Extreme Reviews

Everything! The power, the feel, the look. (i got the .22 cal) The cocking force needed isnt as bad as i thought, or as bad as everyone was making it out too be. Im very small, too, 24, 5'11, 150 lbs. Im plenty strong, but from what i was hearing i figured, i might get sore after awhile, but shot hundreds of rounds the first second and third day, no problem, just got easier and easier. The gun is VERY heavy, but again, i got used to it and now it feels really good, not heavy at all, except during extended free standing aiming. it gets heavy, but so doesnt anything after awhile of holding.

I wouldnt let anyone send out another rifle without a scope in the box. I was very disappointed at this as i also got it christmas day only to have to go out and buy a hundred dollar scope, which im happy with and planned on replacing the scope anyway so its okay, but thats just not acceptable. Um, i would like to make it lighter but at the same time its okay because i feel like the power is in the weight and i love the power, recoil is so strong but again i wouldnt change it.

You NEED a one piece mount for the scope and the recoil screw MUST be screwed down all the way or the recoil will push the scope right off the back of the rail after quite a few shots if your not paying attention, but its not a problem with the one piece mount that comes with the scope, i just didnt receive my scope so i didnt have the one piece mount for the first week. you should also know how heavy it is, might make your arm or shoulder sore, either from caring on a sling or shooting. gamo sling works perfectly with the pistol grip and bull barrel by the way. I wouldnt be too concerned with the 58lbs of cocking effort needed if you feel strong enough because you'll easily get used to it with a little shooting, but it is surprising at first. I would definitely suggest the charlie da tuna GRT III trigger, as its incredible on its own, nevermind the fact the trigger pull on the the socom is really long and will fully mess with your accuracy. Also the gold is a very nice touch Otherwise that the rifle is definitely worth the money and takes some learning to get accurate and used to the weight and cocking but its SO worth it. I just wish i could shoot it all day but being winter its getting dark around 430

I have this rifle in .22 & .177 it's super hard to say which one I like best they both give me&my friends loads of fun. Imagine an air rifle that hits as hard as a firearm, and super inexpensive to feed. Both guns take a lot of practice to dominate,but once you get the hang of their sensitivities your going to be rocking. Both are heavy weights in relation to cocking but once you start pulverizing targets the effort won't matter. Hitting minute objects 1 x 1 inch at 30 or 40 yards with explosive power S.O.P.

OH if they would have come with open sights then these guns would have been on the road to classics, such a pity

Gamo can make first rate guns , the finish and the design on these rifles is admirable.The socom extreme looks super I'm sure, like in my case it will garnish a respected place in any air gunners collection . I should have acquired them at Pyramyd .

What a gun! Its well balanced and has very very good power. I like the scope and how the gun feels when you shoot.

The trigger is not to bad....... i replaced it with a grt111 from charliedatuna.com. made a incredible difference and my accuracy improved. Installation is the same as the quest 1000x.

If you want power this gun is it! The best pellets for accuracy is the copper coated FTS 8.80 grain, and the Crow Magnums from Beeman 8.80grain. Great gun! LOVE shooting it! Good practice for hunting season.

Everything.rifle,scope,accuracy and velocity.Me and my father shot around 50 rnds threw my gun.It took around 5 rnds to get it sighted in.After that we we're shooting 1 1/2"groups @ 40 yds.We used PBA platinum 9.7 grn,Gamo lead-free 14.4 grn,polymag 16 grn,h&n sport 21.14 grn,and Eunjin 28.5 grn.I sighted it in with gamo's leadfree 14.4 (my choice of the 5).All the pellets fired excellent.I just had to compensate for the weights.

NOTHING IT'S AWESOME!!!

The PBA platinum 9.7 sounds like a .22 going off.Not a backyard round.Some dont like the trigger,We had no problem with it,pulls like any other rifle.

Just got the .22 extreme in the mail today.Pyramid was great and I plan on buying another rifle b4 the month ends for more savings...I have not shot this rifle yet but plan to in a few days "wknd". The rifle is everything I hoped.well built,stock is very tuff and durable,no imperfections.The molding and seams are clean and look great.The weight of the scope as well as the rifle feels nice and solid.The lighted reticle is sharp and clean,it's small and bright and is dead center on the crosshairs. i will update and give a review of how it operates and fires on nov. 19th.

Very good, very powerful gun. I have a Whisper VH in .177 before I got this Socom Extreme .22 and they shoot very similarly. The biggest difference is the cocking effort. You need decent upper body strength but it's more about angle than strength. Put the butt on your hip and learn to cock it with your left hand all the way at the end of the barrel and you'll be fine, even if you are not a gym rat.

Included scope's objective is VERY close to the barrel when mounted properly. I'd say less than 1mm. Although I'd prefer a little more space (maybe 2mm), it doesn't seem to affect performance nor does it hit the barrel so OK I guess. Technically the closer you can get it to the barrel, the better, but I think this is a little TOO close.

I suppose if you run PBA's through it, they'd go supersonic and this rifle would be loud. I don't run the light stuff because by 20 yards, they have nothing left. Run a heavier 15 to 20 grain pellet and you'll be just under the speed of sound, the rifle won't be much louder than a whisper VH, and by 20 yards, you'll retain more energy than a PBA even at the lower speeds at the muzzle.

Awsome power when new, with the PBA. BUT fell off sharply in the next 200 rds. (-100fps). Very accurate right out of the box, with Premier Ultra mags 14.3g. I am only an average shooter, and I had no problem shooting threw a 1' hole in a metal plate at 30yds. The scope was cool, but fell apart, as well as a Centerpoint scope. Thank God for warranties. Pyramid Air replaced both free of charge. And both the replacements failed and was ultimately refunded fully. Now I am trying out the Walther.

The bulbous pistol grip is obnoxious. Slim it down to a more resonable profile. Also make a open sight/sling system for the hunters.

Get the TOUGHEST scope possible, 2 guns ate 4 quality airgun scopes. The insides just can't take the brutal double recoil of this monster.

Awsome power when new. Accurate right out of the box with premier ultramags. 1" grouping at 30 yds.

The bulbous pistols grip.

Rifle's power drops off quickly when the new wears off (200+ shots). And the recoil tends to eat scopes.

I like everything about this rifle. It's accurate and heavy duty! And powerful!! I use the Gamo Raptor Gold for target practice. This ammo with this gun seems to be a really good combination.

I haven't found anything yet that I'd change.

In my opinion the instructions on mounting the scope are not clear. Be sure to tighten the recoil screw in the base of the scope mount!! I ruined the scope that came with the rifle because the instructions say to screw it in less than 1/4"! It slid back till the scope hit the rail and damaged the scope!! I replaced it with a BSA with the same specs AND TIGHTENED THE RECOIL SCREW and am very happy with it.

If I can ever get off 1st base with my problem below then I can answer this question.

The product arrived to you from the manufacturer via UPS (I'm a UPS retiree), then it was overboxed and sent to me via FedEx. The packaging was compromised. The scope had fallen out of it's box and was loose in the rifle's box. The focus ring on the scope is extremely hard to turn. I know that the scope was made in China so I don't really know if the problem is a manufacturing issue or if the scope was actually damaged in transit. Does anyone check this stuff before it's sent to the customer?

superbly accurate airgun. for those who have a differing opinion...please research how to shoot an airgun (you don't shoulder it as firmly as a deer rifle)...as mine is dead-balls-on-accurate. scope is sweet too...i hope it last longer than all other reviews i have read...supposedly about a 200-250 shot max till reticle is trashed due to recoil? gun is a little heavy, but it that enhances its accuracy, so be it.

weight of the gun, unless accuracy is in turn diminished. a rivet holding my barrel together has come loose already and only was noticed by me before it fell completely out because it got pinched as i was cocking the barrel.

def research how to shoot an airgun. i have read several reviews of people not finding accuracy from these guns. heavier pellets and a light hold on the gun. allow the recoil to happen.

I love the power this gun has very hard hitting and my gun is accurate. I can shoot groups about a dime size from 25ft. Be careful to double up whatever you use to stop the pellets especially non lead. This thing has some kick too. Well made gun for sure tight tolerances.

The scope relief is awful shame because when you can dial your eye in its not bad. I put a barska on it and night and day difference. The weight of the gun is heavy and it can wobble if you have no rest. Also a tad hard to cock for smaller guys ,I am a big guy abd its not easy. But the rewards are worth it bigger bicep and hard hitting gun.

Air gunners should know this ain't no toy. My gun shoots through 1-1/2 pine boards with non lead pellets. Squirrels take dirt naps from much further away now. 50yards is possible. Get a good trigger and good scope and this thing is serious. Clean the barrel often for accuracy mines spot on.....

Powerful, hard-hitting, and accurate. The .22 drops groundhogs instantly with head shots within 30 yards (using Kodiak lead pellets). The scope is fairly decent and I see no need to upgrade. A lens cover was provided, and the scope came pre-mounted. The stock is great too. Overall it's a fantasic package for the money.

The scope rings need to be a little higher because there's not enough clearance for a lens cover. I would also prefer a picatinny style rail for the optics.

Cocking takes a good deal of effort, but that's understood. There's a noticeable recoil which ought o be a good test for the scope's durability. Using alloy pellets, the report is close to a .22 rimfire, but sounds more like an "airgun" with lead pellets. Lead pellets shoot lower too, so if you plan to shoot alloy and lead you'll need to spend time documenting your dope for scope adjustments. And one last thing...it's heavy. Then again, so is my Remington 700 .308; so this airgun serves as a great training tool.

Powerful and accurate. Nice stock and the trigger isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The scope is nice as well. The scope came mounted and maybe I was just lucky, but it was zeroed in as well.

I'd replace the scope dovetail with a picatinny rail or at least have the ability to add one. Not much else to improve upon.

It's heavy & cocking requires a good deal of force, but that's understandable. The report is very close to that of a .22 rimfire using PBA pellets. With lead pellets the report more like an air rifle. At 25 yards, lead pellets impacted a few inches lower, but I was able to produce 1/2-inch groups shooting prone without a rest. If your looking for a good varmint air rifle, this is it. I took several groundhogs within 30 yards, dropping them in their tracks.

First of all, Pyramyd Air has great service and fast shipping. I like everthing about this rifle. I own several Gamo's and they dont compare to this rifle. I was worried due to reviews being mixed. Right out of the box I started shooting and zeroing the scope. WOW!!!. Very accurate and powerful. The scope was right on, the weight is perfect for me. I only have one arm and was worried about the 58 lbs to cock the rifle, not a problem. Simply AWESOME. Thank you Gamo.

The power is unreal. I have a large pellet trap with 1 inch plywood, a sheet of metal and 2x4's backing it. I used a 10 grain pellet and the pellet was blowing thru the back of the trap. Beware of anything beyond your target.

EMPACT-77 THE LOOK AND THE FEEL this is a well made air gun many wood chucks heads will go back and to the left this spring dirt napps for all the back yard vermine

the scope that comes with it is junk got rid of mine and replaced with a leapers 6x24 the trigger is hard and stiff keep it well oiled

this is no grilie mans air gun if you ever been to the beach and a guy kicked sand in your face this is not the air gun for you .You well need a good sling the PBA ROUNDS ARE NO GOOD FOR LONG RANGE

On first purchasing this rifle, I thought the shots would be cracking on every shot. Standard lead pellets proved much quieter than expected. Using Gamo copper ammo, I was punching holes through 3/4" deckboard with ease! The accuracy is very good, and the power for price cannot be beat!

The 'bull barrel' is threaded on, and can unscrew very easily. I don't know if that is a feature for cleaning or what, but having your barrel unscrew is not a very comforting thing. I might Loctite mine to prevent it from coming off unintended. IT doesn't seem to affect the accuracy though.

The gun is a bit on the heavy side, but it balances out fairly well while shooting. Hopefully gas piston tech will make rifles like this lighter and more practical in the future. It is a very good air arm, and I plan to get a LOT of use out of this gun.

The scope,the safety,and the power are the best I have ever had the privlage of owning.

There is nothing I don't like.

With it's 11.9lb weight and heavy coking it is not for the weaker armed person.

I like the speed

The rubber ring on the back of the scope falls off the first time I used it. Looks like the threads on it were cross threaded. This needs to be fixed because of the way it is cocked.

The trigger has a strange feel no matter how you have it set. I don't know if it is a spring gun trait.

its unique design its beautiful and steady accuracy its great power its great combo price

its noise