Best scope for a Gamo Swarm Magnum .22 ?

Ashman wrote: That's a handy wee chart. I'll find a download of that. Still trying to to get dialled in and, even though I've shot a couple of OK 5 shot groups with the new rifle and it isn't bedded in yet, we all need to keep on improving and that might just help.

Nice chart! never seen that before.
Seems accurate too. Most of it is in the control of the right hand, for me,according to the chart. That would be dead right. Missing a couple of half fingers on that hand does change the grip.
Then that tidies up on the "how I shoot" target. When im comfortable with the grip.I know I shoot tighter holding the forestock as well. So i guess im compensating with my left grip as well.
Still things to look at and improve on cheers. Got a left hand chart as well. Or that just mirror image.

Great idea mercs.
Encouraged me to do the same as ive never actually tested different holds.
Bottom right has a marked pulled an no extra shot ( thought i took it) thats the artillary hold.
Other pulled shot,reshot.
I forgot to do one with me holding the forestock as well. Its more accurate than tested on bag..
No wind to speak of.
Gun is a magnum.
How i hold this gun. Just below firm pressure on the shoulder stock. Above light though.
Hand wrapped around forestock in light grip.
I prefer to hold it closer to trigger end like this

If i need to grab further down the stock for whatever reason the fingers are barely touching the side. Basically the thumb and index finger are holding the stock.


Edited by kruzaroad - 19 Apr 2026 at 11:34am

Great illustration of the Artillery Hold, mercs! 

-Ec wrote: 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.

muzza wrote: 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

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,