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Best scope for a Gamo Swarm Magnum .22 ? |
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mercs
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Posted: 9 hours 56 minutes ago at 2:04pm |
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Clearance between scope and Tube.
I have target set ups where the clearance is minimal but lose to shooters with 25mm or more spacing. In the field, distance is restricted due to limitations of each airgun and I adjust to that. 25 and 35 yard set ups using reticle marking are my goto, higher scope mounting does need correction as you come in to closer distances below 20 yards which is best sorted at the range. Kruza and other forum members shooting out to 100 yards is beyond my skills, but I enjoy their posts.
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Posted: 9 hours 50 minutes ago at 2:10pm |
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Thank you. The parallax fix is quite simple. I did it on a Vortex Viper I fitted to a 17HMR so I'm not worried about that. I don't object to spending good money on good optics if they're fit for purpose.
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Posted: 9 hours 47 minutes ago at 2:13pm |
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Good video -Ec, I will have a go at scope tuning this afternoon.
What could possibly go wrong......
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Posted: 9 hours 35 minutes ago at 2:25pm |
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Posted: 7 hours 50 minutes ago at 4:10pm |
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Yes I see. I won't be doing so much target stuff, although to get familiar with whatever I buy I'll spend some hours. That's the beauty of air; cheap ammo.
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Posted: 7 hours 48 minutes ago at 4:12pm |
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A hundy with air seems like a long off my skill set, but I've used subsonic .22 to that range and it was just a matter of learning the curve. It would be worth a try just to see how much I miss by.
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Posted: 6 hours 25 minutes ago at 5:35pm |
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Practiced on some older scopes and could readily alter the objective. Cover ring removed from late model Nikko Stirling and Zero Tech Scope tool fitted. Very tight, I suspect locking compound applied and not going to move. Interested in how many users make these alterations? ![]() |
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Posted: 2 hours 33 minutes ago at 9:27pm |
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So I got off work a little early today and went in to Gun City in Cranford St, Christchurch.
Had a look and a feel of the Swarm Magnum and though some might think it's a bit rough compared to many of the finer airguns around, it was fine for me. I've owned Norinco rimfires, so anything that looks mostly finished without the use of a machete and steel wool is fine by me. Went through some scope options that were discussed on here and was ready to to get one of the NS scopes mentioned. I've had a Panamax on a .22 and it didn't have enough focus adjustment for my ever deteriorating eyesight and the new ones are no better. Then when I'd spoken with Mike, the sales person there, who was very helpful, I subsequently had a look through an Element Iris 4-12 x 44. Thanks to my eyes being the same age as the rest of me it's often difficult to get a scope with enough focus adjustment for me to use without glasses, however this scope, though a little above my budget, was easily manageable, relatively bright and the reticle certainly looks like it could be useful. And I've still got 3 fullturns of focus before i need to get shooting glasses. It's a little more range than I need at 12 x maximum, but the deal I got through Mike, including a spare mag and a selection of H&N pellets, 5 different types in all, had the whole set up sneaking in just a touch over budget. Coming from .177, the slugs are huge. I've loaded up the Baracuda Green and the Baracuda Hunter so I still have the Hornet, Power and Crow Magnum to go also. I've also ordered a packet of JSB Hades from Delta Mike too, so I'll have plenty to test and see which are going to perform best. The Hades seem to have a number of very positive reviews, so we will see. Really fizzing to get out and put some slugs down range. Mum's Dutch and Dad was a Scot, so I'll enjoy the pellet shooting without crying about $4.50 a round through the 7/08. Thank you everybody that contributed. I may not have followed the exact advice I was given but if any of the NS options were something I could have focussed without glasses, they would have been an effective choice. Lifetime warranty on the scope and 5 year warranty on the rifle, so no complaints. I'll post a review when I've completed the testing phase. Unless I've turned in to a sh*t shot, in which case I'll just shut up and pretend I'm still a marksman.
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Posted: 2 hours 12 minutes ago at 9:48pm |
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There is a theory (which I subscribe to) that a scope should cost at least as much as the rifle….
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Posted: 2 hours 12 minutes ago at 9:48pm |
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For pellets - you can buy test packages of pellets , 6 or 7 differing types from one maker , that allows you to try without having to buy a full box at full price,
The selection is better for 177 than 22 but enough to work out the style and weight that your rifle prefers
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Posted: 2 hours 6 minutes ago at 9:54pm |
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That's an expensive theory. The Element was $435, the gun was $899. I'm comfortable that, if I can do my part, that combo should be all good. It's not going to get the same thrashing my pest control and personal use weapons had as i won't be thrashing it day and night on contracts and i won't be smashing through alpine scrub to shoot thar and deer with it. The budget was $1200, the cost was $1350, with a gun bag, as my biggest rifle case was an inch too short. Big bugger of a gun! But air rifles are hard on scopes so will tell wether my decision was the right one.
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Posted: 1 hour 60 minutes ago at 10:00pm |
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Yep I bought a test packet with 5 different H & N pellets. about 50of each by the looks. The only bulk lot I bought was the Hades at $49.95 for 500 and if they're no good in it, someone on here that loves them will get a deal. There does seem to be on line consensus that these rifles tend to shoot those pretty well, but consensus can be a whole lot of idiots agreeing with each other, or some very well informed folk doing the same. I'll soon find out one way or the other. All part of the fun of a new firearm. And, in a slug gun, very inexpensive fun too.
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Posted: 1 hour 24 minutes ago at 10:36pm |
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Good luck with the new gun - I'm sure you will get a lot of enjoyment from it. There is a post about the Gamo Swarm in the reviews section of the forum. Just search for Gamo G Magnums and you should find it. I'm pretty sure Mercs still has his and will be more than happy to share his knowledge with you. Finding what pellet(s) his one likes might be a good place to start. I would love to have better scopes for my guns but so far I'm happy with the CV Life scopes as I really can't afford to spend much more. It would have been more logical buying a single quality air gun and scope rather than 4 air rifles and two air pistols but I do enjoy using all my guns as they are all different. Even my $15 177 that don’t have a rail for mounting a scope is fun trying to hit cans or spinners with open sites. Anyway - welcome to the forum and don't be afraid to share your journey - both the successes and failures.
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