.177 Gamo Hornet Review

[Ken13]

Alright, I'm gunna just jump right into it

Stock: Its your basic synthetic stock, with some dimpling on the grip and forearm. It makes the gun very light and manuverable. The back part is hollow though, so just fill it with an old T-shirt to reduce echo. The stock is just fine and I give it a 8 out of 10.

Trigger. Basic two stage gamo plastic trigger. Light first stage with long and heavy 2nd stage. It makes getting good groups from the bench a challenge, and has even made me pull my shots and miss a couple of starlings. The trigger is just unpleasant so i give a 3 out of 10.

Scope and Mounts: It came with a very basic 4x32 non AO scope with a simple duplex reticule.  The scopes OK for 15 yard shooting. Just barely workable. The mounts and good and have held up well along with the scope, which surprised me. I give it a 6 outta 10.

Barrel: It has a fully rifled steel barrel, encased in a fluted polymer jacket. It help keep it light so that's a plus. The rifling is very good. I give it an 8 outta 10

Accuracy and preformance: After trying many different pellets, I settled on 8.3 grn. RWS Superdomes as my best pellet. I normally shoot at 15 yards and I got some pretty good groups, with the mediocre scope and bad trigger. The gun cocks smoothly and with little effort, so it can be an all day shooter. I don't own a cronograph but I suspect its shooting in the high 800's for 13-14 foot lbs. The gun isn't that loud, but not a good choice if your neighbors are close.

Wrap up: This gun cost me $100, and for that it isn't too bad. With some upgrades it can turn into a great shooter, bit out of the box its a respectable shooter.