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Title: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 30, 2023, 09:15:30 PM
Here are the details on my purchase.

Best Wishes - Tom



Gamo USA - Your order:
New Product: spring piston Gamo Magnum GR .22 break barrel air rifle  Sale Price $189.90   (Normal Price $280 + Shipping)
Subtotal   $189.90
Coupon: fs20grgta   -$20.00    ($20 GTA Discount)
Shipping   
Free shipping
Total   $169.90
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Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: longislandhunter on November 30, 2023, 09:56:31 PM
Nothin better than a new air rifle on it's way to your house  :)

Looking forward to your review  :)

Jeff
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: ranchibi on December 01, 2023, 12:05:58 AM
 Congratulations are in order Tom! I hope it does everything you ask of it! Let us know what ya think of its performance. Oh...and.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🍁!
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2023, 08:52:00 AM
Hi Jeff & Randall.


I have been looking at the spring powered Gamo Magnum Gr rifle for a long time now, ever since Gamo came out with them.
The price was always more than I was willing to pay.
This was the first time that I have seen this model of Gamo steeply discounted by any vendor, anywhere.
It will be interesting to see how this Gamo Spring Piston Magnum rifle compares to the two Hatsan 125 Magnums that I already have.
Un-scoped it is advertised to be 6.88 Lbs.
My Hatsan 125's are around 9 1/2  Lbs. un-scoped.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Nukall856 on December 01, 2023, 07:13:58 PM
Tommy Boy,
  Thats a very nice air rifle you have on the way. Alot of Power and Long but sounds light. A couple months ago i did try ordering the same Gamo Magnum GR, but that for whatever reason the order didnt work out. I have a Gamo Varmint Power .22 on its way.
 Powered by Spring Piston so no worries on a leaking ram. From the Gamos i have i can assure you wont need to do any work like recrowning the muzzle, reworking breech leade, shimming Breech seal, etc.. some other brands need that work done, for me atleast.
 Weather has been abit cold out so i havent shot much for the last 3 weeks.
 Man I want a Magnum GR .22 , BUT , fornow i will dream, and dream on.. ill look out for you review on the Magnum GR .22.

NVak
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 01, 2023, 10:44:25 PM
You made me pull the trigger too...."dang" it.

$183.07 with tax, shipped. I watched Air Gun Detectives review before pulling the trigger. I never had a break barrel or springer before. Mostly classic pneumatics,
and C02's. Great price from what I've seen elsewhere.
Thank you....I think  ;)
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 07:29:15 AM
Tommy Boy,
  Thats a very nice air rifle you have on the way. Alot of Power and Long but sounds light. A couple months ago i did try ordering the same Gamo Magnum GR, but that for whatever reason the order didnt work out. I have a Gamo Varmint Power .22 on its way.
 Powered by Spring Piston so no worries on a leaking ram. From the Gamos i have i can assure you wont need to do any work like recrowning the muzzle, reworking breech leade, shimming Breech seal, etc.. some other brands need that work done, for me atleast.
 Weather has been abit cold out so i havent shot much for the last 3 weeks.
 Man I want a Magnum GR .22 , BUT , fornow i will dream, and dream on.. ill look out for you review on the Magnum GR .22.

NVak

Hi Nukall.

Gee whiz, I am so sorry that your Gamo Magnum GR order did not work out for you.
Good luck on your new Gamo Varmint. I looked at that one too.
Plenty of power on that one and at at a weight of 5 1/2 Lbs .

I just happened to stumble across the deal that I got on this rifle.
I looked and looked at this one for an incredibly long time.
It was finally discounted down to a price that I was willing to pay.  $169.90 + free shipping.
This one will be the most expensive air rifle that I have bought to date, followed by the Summit Ranger at $159.
The Diamond Back was $109 and all the rest were less than that.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 07:55:00 AM
You made me pull the trigger too...."dang" it.

$183.07 with tax, shipped. I watched Air Gun Detectives review before pulling the trigger. I never had a break barrel or springer before. Mostly classic pneumatics,
and C02's. Great price from what I've seen elsewhere.
Thank you....I think  ;)

Hi Rich,

Congratulations sir.
That is really good price too.
I am always willing to enable a fellow GTA member to spend their hard earned money on another air gun.  ;)

Wow...You jumped right into the magnum's for your first break barrel rifle.

Note:
Expect a learning curve on this one, as compared to the other guns that you have.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: uglymike on December 02, 2023, 10:06:41 AM
You made me pull the trigger too...."dang" it.

$183.07 with tax, shipped. I watched Air Gun Detectives review before pulling the trigger. I never had a break barrel or springer before. Mostly classic pneumatics,
and C02's. Great price from what I've seen elsewhere.
Thank you....I think  ;)

What you see on Air Gun Detectives is a heavily modified piece. It's not what you'll get in the mail. You have to void the warranty to get the piece to shoot like he did. Do you have a Federal Firearms License? No? Then Gamo will not sell you parts. Problems? You ship the rifle back. You don't get THAT rifle back, you get the next rifle in the stack. New rifle, new problems, have to start all over again.
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 10:25:06 AM
Quote from: uglymike link=topic=211525.msg156493656#  date=1701526001

What you see on Air Gun Detectives is a heavily modified piece. It's not what you'll get in the mail. You have to void the warranty to get the piece to shoot like he did. Do you have a Federal Firearms License? No? Then Gamo will not sell you parts. Problems? You ship the rifle back. You don't get THAT rifle back, you get the next rifle in the stack. New rifle, new problems, have to start all over again.


You are RIGHT Mike !

ATT: Buyer Beware.
Gamo will not sell parts unless the purchaser has an FFL.
Thank you for pointing this important point out.

As for me, before I bought my rifle, I got the parts thing covered as best I could.
The owner of a local gun shop/shooting range is a good friend of my son.
HE has an FFL... and he assured me that he would order any parts should that situation ever arise.


Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Back_Roads on December 02, 2023, 11:12:54 AM
 I guess it would be a non issue here as there seems to be a gun shop about every mile out here in the sticks, home shops, like a Starbucks on every corner ;), that would surly help me out.
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 11:17:49 AM
I guess it would be a non issue here as there seems to be a gun shop about every mile out here in the sticks, home shops, like a Starbucks on every corner ;), that would surly help me out.

Yup James...it's same thing around where I live too.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 11:36:25 AM
For anyone interested, here is a link to a video that Rick Eustler did with an un-modified .22 cal. GR Magnum and what it shot like

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiU6seXifGCAxVtIjQIHVcOB04QtwJ6BAgVEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpaupgEj6o6Q&usg=AOvVaw1Pi1SvyBhX_Nm6dmNkKs-i&opi=89978449


Here is a link for a video that John from Air Gun Detectives did with this rifle.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182329.0


As for me, I use reviews and videos only for reference.

The real facts come out after I have a rifle in hand and have shot it for a while.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: avator on December 02, 2023, 11:55:27 AM
You made me pull the trigger too...."dang" it.

$183.07 with tax, shipped. I watched Air Gun Detectives review before pulling the trigger. I never had a break barrel or springer before. Mostly classic pneumatics,
and C02's. Great price from what I've seen elsewhere.
Thank you....I think  ;)

What you see on Air Gun Detectives is a heavily modified piece. It's not what you'll get in the mail. You have to void the warranty to get the piece to shoot like he did. Do you have a Federal Firearms License? No? Then Gamo will not sell you parts. Problems? You ship the rifle back. You don't get THAT rifle back, you get the next rifle in the stack. New rifle, new problems, have to start all over again.
Yeah, I don't put much stock in that guy's reviews. I kinda get the used car salesman vibe.
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 02, 2023, 01:51:11 PM

What you see on Air Gun Detectives is a heavily modified piece. It's not what you'll get in the mail. You have to void the warranty to get the piece to shoot like he did. Do you have a Federal Firearms License? No? Then Gamo will not sell you parts. Problems? You ship the rifle back. You don't get THAT rifle back, you get the next rifle in the stack. New rifle, new problems, have to start all over again.

That was heartwarming. I take it your not a Gamo Salesman.

I did watch Rick Eustler's video and Airgun Angie's video also before purchasing. She was getting around 880 fps with JSB Exact Jumbo Diabolo 15.89 Grain pellets, about 27.3 fpe.
Not too shabby.
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2023, 02:14:13 PM


I did watch Rick Eustler's video and Airgun Angie's video also before purchasing. She was getting around 880 fps with JSB Exact Jumbo Diabolo 15.89 Grain pellets, about 27.3 fpe.
Not too shabby.

Hi Rich.

I have not seen Air Gun Angie's video yet.

Keep us posted when you get your Gamo rifle.  ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 02, 2023, 11:09:57 PM
Will do Tom,

Congratulations on your long sought after purchase also!

Cheers!
Rich
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 06, 2023, 05:55:31 AM
Will do Tom,

Congratulations on your long sought after purchase also!

Cheers!
Rich

Hi Rich.

Say, I don't know if you have see this or not but this guy Mark already has a .22 cal. Magnum GR rifle.
Here is his reply to one of my posts about the Gamo Magnum GR.
> .https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206328.msg156494450#msg156494450
It looks to me like the Gamo Stop Shock scope mount is not very effective on this particular rifle.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 07, 2023, 01:59:21 AM
Thanks Tom!

I read the whole thread, some good information there.
You HAVE been pondering this one for a while, that thread started almost a year ago!

I too paid $169.90 with free shipping, however $13.17 in taxes brought it to 183.07.
Were you not taxed? Just curious!

Thanks,
Rich 
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 07, 2023, 08:20:44 AM
Thanks Tom!

I read the whole thread, some good information there.
You HAVE been pondering this one for a while, that thread started almost a year ago!

I too paid $169.90 with free shipping, however $13.17 in taxes brought it to 183.07.
Were you not taxed? Just curious!

Thanks,
Rich


Hi Rich.

Nope... I lucked out...no tax either  ;D

Best Wishes - Tom


Here his my most recent statement from Gamo


Quote
GAMO
Thanks for shopping with us
Hi Tom,

We have finished processing your order.

Tracking Information

Provider   Tracking Number   Date   
Fedex   787545194280   December 6, 2023   Track


[Order #168408] (November 30, 2023)

Product   Quantity   Price
Magnum GR .22 break barrel air rifle   1   $189.90
Subtotal:   $189.90
Discount:   -$20.00
Shipping:   Free shipping
Tax:   $0.00
Total $169.90
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 07, 2023, 09:52:38 PM
Must be the crappy state I live in!  >:(
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 07, 2023, 10:03:07 PM
Hi Rich.

Look on the bright side...you still got a Good Deal with $90 off.  ;D


Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 09, 2023, 10:57:07 PM
Got the Gamo Magnum Gr Today!

It's Long!
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 09, 2023, 10:58:27 PM
Longer than my Streak!
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 09, 2023, 10:59:36 PM
Longer than my Black Powder Rifle.....
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 09, 2023, 11:01:43 PM
The only gun I own that's longer is my Winchester 1300....
barely!


I'll post some chrony numbers soon!

Cheers!
Rich
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 10, 2023, 08:21:37 AM
Congratulations Rich !

I have a thread in the gamo section of the spanish air gun gate.
When you post your numbes on your rifle, post them there. That will make it easy for others to research this rifle.
I do not have a chronograph and can not do that myself.



Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Arch_E on December 10, 2023, 10:55:05 AM
Congrats, Tommy!

I love to hear how you tame your magnum rifles into laser accurate tools.

Have fun, stay warm and dry.

Archie
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 10, 2023, 09:44:39 PM
I received mine yesterday. Today I set up the F-1 Shooting Chrony and ran 25 pellets across it.
I only used Crosman Premier 14.3 grn. Domed pellets today, I'll try others in the future.
This being my first springer, I have to say it does have quite a bit of recoil for an air gun!

Here's the results;

High Fps 932.5                 High Fpe 27.6
Low        910.3                 Low        26.3                   
Mean      920.22               Mean      26.88

There were only 2 shots that were 910, and 2 above 930. It was kinda all over the place high 920's thru the teens.
I did purchase some "Tune in a Tube" that Air Gun Angie used in a video I saw. It seemed to produce a more uniform spread.
I haven't received it yet. I'm not sure what the break in period is but I'll retest after about 100 rounds then retest after applying the Tune in a Tube.

This is a repost from the Spanish Air Gun Gate, I thought those that were interested in the GR might enjoy

Cheers!
Rich
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 10, 2023, 09:46:43 PM
I forgot to mention I'm at almost 2500 ft in elevation. My mean of 920 is right on par with Air Gun detectives mean of 956
basically at sea level (San Diego). This Pyramyd Air blog states it nicely.

Shooting airguns at altitude
February 7, 2008 by B.B. Pelletier

I wasn't able to post the link.
Good info though.

Cheers!
Rich
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Novagun on December 14, 2023, 02:03:39 AM
If there weren't all the problems with the exchange rate and huge shipping costs I would say GET ME ONE
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Air Head on December 15, 2023, 01:39:33 AM
Hugh,

New Zealand looks Beautiful. How is life there?

Cheers!
Rich
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Oatis500 on January 31, 2024, 04:15:45 PM
I got mine ordered . No tax to Alabama; about $13 shipping = $213 . It may be more power than  my Chinese B-28 and 1lb. lighter . Both are long.
Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on January 31, 2024, 07:39:51 PM
I got mine ordered . No tax to Alabama; about $13 shipping = $213 .

It may be more power than  my Chinese B-28 and 1lb. lighter .

Both are long.

Hi Kirk. Congratulations !

I have owned a B-3.   You may be in for a shock when your rifle arrives.
Believe me, there is no comparison between a Gamo Magnum GR and a B-3.....not even close.
The first thing that you will notice is Magnum Gamo rifles are somewhat on the stout side to cock.
When cocking and loading, it is best to get a good grip on the barrel and use both hands.
I can cock mine about 7-10 times with my left hand but normally  I use both hands.
If the barrel gets loose and snaps back up then that will bend the barrel....NOT GOOD.


Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: I Just Pulled the Trigger on a .22cal. Gamo Magnum GR - $169.90 + free shipping
Post by: Oatis500 on February 02, 2024, 04:54:48 PM
I got my Gamo Magnum GR and it equals my Hatsan 135 in cocking force needed to cock. I shot a 2x4 up close and had to move the target to a clean section not already shot through ! Thanks for the advice on taking off the high comb . Now I can see the sights . I don't want a scope -maybe a peep sight.