Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ This is an XML content feed of; Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Flub's General Discussion : Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:05:36 +0000 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:31:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.14 360 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=776 Kiwi Airgunners Forum www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_images/logo.jpg www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : FPM wrote:I have a Gamo Swarm... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6397#6397 Author: paulo.baronceli
Subject: 776
Posted: 18 Apr 2023 at 3:31pm

Originally posted by FPM FPM wrote:

I have a Gamo Swarm Magnum 22. Shooting Baracuda Power 21gr I can repeatedly hit my 4" target at around 35m but as I go out further I can't hit at all and have to resort to my 22lr.

Can anyone offer some guidance on the max useful range for this rifle?



I have a Magnum Gen 2 and have taken down turkeys at 75+ metres using the BSA Max 21.75gr and a Ranger 4-12x40 scope zeroed at 40m. You get roughly 30fpe at the muzzle, so it’s indeed capable. Maybe try switching pellets and progressively increasing your range target distances. I’ve also had great results using the H&N 25gr slugs.

Hope it helps 😃]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:31:41 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6397#6397 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : J-S wrote:You can buy this... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6381#6381 Author: FPM
Subject: 776
Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 4:42pm

Originally posted by J-S J-S wrote:

You can buy this screw from Gun City for $75... What a bargain! not.

This includes labour.

"We recommend having a professional gunsmith install the screw unless you are mechanically proficient. Ask us to book in your air rifle for this job (included in price)"
]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:42:00 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6381#6381 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : Man that price caught me off guard!... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6380#6380 Author: kruzaroad
Subject: 776
Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 10:06am

Man that price caught me off guard!
I took me trigger screw into a bolt shop and brought a longer one for a few bucks cut off the access.
Gun City is making a good profit of those. ]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:06:19 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6380#6380 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : What a pack of kents, general... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6378#6378 Author: jwabfrog
Subject: 776
Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 7:55am

What a pack of kents, general hobby store will sell them for less than $10. I think I have some from my Gamo if anyone wants me to mail them one. PM me if you would like one.]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:55:27 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6378#6378 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : jwabfrog wrote:There is an... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6376#6376 Author: J-S
Subject: 776
Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 3:02am

Originally posted by jwabfrog jwabfrog wrote:

There is an easy gamo trigger mod you can use to improve the trigger but exercise caution when doing so - you fit a longer grub screw which shortens the final stage but can make it dangerously light and unpredictable if over done. No reduction in trigger force. See airgun detectives youtube video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd3i3plr5e0
https://airgundetectives.com/product/adjustment-screw-for-the-gamo-c-a-t-and-s-a-t-triggers-2/


You can buy this screw from Gun City for $75... What a bargain! not.
http://www.guncity.com/gamo-trigger-job-screw-for-s.a.t.or-c.a.t.trigger-385159


]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:02:20 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6376#6376 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : There is an easy gamo trigger... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6375#6375 Author: jwabfrog
Subject: 776
Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 2:51am

There is an easy gamo trigger mod you can use to improve the trigger but exercise caution when doing so - you fit a longer grub screw which shortens the final stage but can make it dangerously light and unpredictable if over done. No reduction in trigger force. See airgun detectives youtube video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd3i3plr5e0
https://airgundetectives.com/product/adjustment-screw-for-the-gamo-c-a-t-and-s-a-t-triggers-2/
]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:51:15 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6375#6375 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : Trigger is a big factor too. If... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6369#6369 Author: Pauly5
Subject: 776
Posted: 12 Apr 2023 at 1:39pm

Trigger is a big factor too. If the trigger is too heavy, or slightly un predictatble, then you can struggle to get accuracy, so maybe some tuning or fettling can help too.]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:39:55 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6369#6369 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : Thanks for the responses. I have... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6368#6368 Author: FPM
Subject: 776
Posted: 12 Apr 2023 at 10:26am

Thanks for the responses. I have connected with @Myson and intend to visit sometime next week and we will see what is happening.
]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:26:41 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6368#6368 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : I remember having a plink with... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6367#6367 Author: J-S
Subject: 776
Posted: 12 Apr 2023 at 5:37am

I remember having a plink with a low power (6 ft lb) .177 10m target rifle - repetatively hitting a hanging bottle target at 50m, and a fence post clocked at 100m (aiming quite high)

The gamo being magnum powdered around 18-20 ft lb should be at its peak at around 40-45m, then still quite effective out to 100m+
21gr pellet is heavy - designed for high power PCP. Id try sitting down at a table, rested shooting on a bag, trying as many pellets as you can - 5-10 shot groupings. At 35m you should be able to group inside 1.5" with several pellets then keep going with the one that shoots the tightest group.

Being a magnum it will have quite a recoil - this doesnt help consistency, so you will need to learn how it likes to be shot - tight vs artillery hold etc.
If the trigger is heavy then you will likely pull shots from squeezing - figure out the break point and try for consistent trigger pull.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:37:25 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6367#6367 Gamo Swarm Magnum 22 max range? : Just because you cant hit the... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=776&PID=6366#6366 Author: nunga
Subject: 776
Posted: 12 Apr 2023 at 3:42am

Just because you cant hit the target does not mean the pellet is not making it that far.  My little .177 800fps rifle can easily knock down targets 50 meters away.

I would suggest putting a big backing board behind the target and see where the pellet is hitting.

Having said that, 21 gr pellets in a brake barrel is defiantly pushing it a bit and that could be part of the problem.
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