GAMO Swarm Maxxim: which GAMO Pellet Works Better?
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- čas přidán 28. 12. 2018
- The GAMO Swarm Maxxim is a hoot to shoot, and we are trying to sight it in! I’ll give you the run down on some sighting tips, and we’ll see which GAMO pellet works better: Rocket or Red Fire???
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I've got the same set up. My entry point for ratting. It's been consistent after 300 rounds, I recheck the sights after every few sessions. I really like the adjustment design too.
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I got the gamo swarm 10x whisper got it a day ago and I love it
I love your video; They are very informative. That said, you should have a camera by the target and one by you so we can be part of the action with you.
You hold the gun steady let your friend click the site's in for you good video bud
If you take the ten round rotary magazine out of the Swarm , you have a Gamo Hornet Maxxim and I absolutely love mine! (.22) The swarm is great in the winter when gloves are a necessity although I use a pellet pen! I cant wait till squirrel opens again in September!
Cool video I like the red fire too. Try taking the floor mat out of your truck and put it over the bed side so you don't keep clunking the gun on the truck.
Try standing on the other side of the truck......More comfortable.
I've a gen 2 I took the stok scope mount off put a solid mount and an o hunt scope works fine now
I have an upgraded 4-12x40 scope on my swarm magnum with the gamo mount and have no problem with it after over 1000 shots
I have a 6-24×50 scope
@@armedstoner4206 I have an 8-30× 50
I have the utg compact, 3x12x40 mm
I had to buy medium profile utg rings with the rail pin! So that the scope does not slide back, it works amazing! You want to make sure that you drive that pin all the way down! And it will be okay! Maybe put some blue lock tite on the pin threads. That may be controversial but that’s what I did and I haven’t had any issues with mine staying on point!
Damn y'all ballin
Thank for the vids. I've been researching for weeks on which .22 breakbarrel to buy. Hatsan 95, RWS 34, or the Gamo Swarm. That 10 shot mag keeps pulling me toward the Gamo.
Brubaker's Flatcakes I love it! I just used it to nail some pest control shots last weekend while being able to quickly engage with follow up shots when necessary.
Also zeroing at 25 is better for this Springer/Gaser. I personally zero at 30 but I've been shooting them for a long time I have no issue holding tight groups with it.
Love the red 🔥. they're on point literally. Lol
A question if I take off the forarm and grip should I be able to see a spring or should I see a part of the piston . I ask only because mine stoped reloading so I had a little look before it went back to the shop but from what I can find out it should have a piston not a spring
That would be the HAWKE VANTAGE 3-9x40 mil dot scope about $120 lifetime warrenty.
Dollar Sportsman, great video. Thanks for putting rounds down range. I just ordered the Gamo Swarm Maxxim, G2 .22 Cal, and am looking forward to doing some breaking in and shooting. In your expereince, what's the best range for penetration and accuracy. 40 or 50 yards?
What's the best amo you have found for your maxxium? I just bought one as well
Did you tested the DIana Zero recoil mount? Can't find any video about it..
Also, I'm doubting about the cocking effort of the Gamo Swarm Magnum gen 2 vs de Swarm Fusion Gen2, but on .22 I need enough power for longer range. Can you explain the difference in words we can visualize? Keep up the nice video's! Love them!
lawrence verbruggen I haven’t picked up my own Diana mount yet, but I need to.
I made another video comparing the maxxim, Fusion And magnum: take a look and let me know if that helps!
GAMO Swarm Fusion Vs MAGNUM Vs Maxxim: Gamo Swarm Airgun ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN
czcams.com/video/_Zvm3e25EG4/video.html
While the barrel is cocked you can pivot the magazine up and see whether there's a pellet in the chamber. That gives you a greater measure of safety. Another way is run a 2 foot length of stiff weed trimmer line down the barrel, OR even drop in a .177 caliber BB down the barrel.
I force myself to leave the gun uncocked while I check target until I'm ready to fire the next shot. If I get out of that habit is allows a double feed once in a while.
I recently discovered that same pellet gives me the smallest group so far. I need to consistently hit inside a dime diameter dot at 60 feet. I think I'll have to use a PCP to get that size group.
I like the JSB line of pellets. They seem to group way better.
I have just ordered me one of them Gamo swarm I'm going to use it for squirrel hunting I hope it works well
Make sure you get a couple hundred rounds through it to break it in first, and it should be a great shooter!
Can you share your results im going to get one for squirrel hunting too.
Paired with the right pellets, it’s amazing for hunting small game. Get some of those gammo rockets or some h&n terminator rounds. It will obliterate the squirrel. Also i like to zero my scope with each different pellet that I shoot out the gun. They all weigh different and are shaped differently, which causes the trajectory of each round to change even if it’s the slightest amounts. So I would suggest you break the gun in, and practice and zero with the pellet that you plan on hunting with!
Sight in springer
Find the balance point of the rifle with your off hand. Then lay that hand(open) on a tightly rolled up towel.
The butt should just barely touch your shoulder.
It's not "always" true, but generally, spring/gas piston air rifles tend to deliver better accuracy if the hold is light.
Yes agreed, Im just trying to use a little constructive criticism. But this is how we all learn something new. Get yourself some good Bags to shoot off of a nice table or build one yourself. Pellet choice Is also important. I've had no success with gamo pellets . JSB, H&N are definitely premuim. And the crossman premium ULTRA MEGA DOME version is surprisingly good also and CHEAP! However I do own a swarm in 177 and. 22 they have been actually really good . I did install a longer screw in the Second stage ADJUSTMENT and its wayyyy better to shoot accurately. If you ever get a chance get a crosman Vantage in 22 its surprisingly accurate too for under a 100$ hatsan 135 also is really a good option. I've already hit the uper crust of FX , DAYSTATE , AIR ARMS . A whole other league of air guns that of course with lots of time saving the money for such things. But I can only say WOW... when you buy a superbly built spring gun like Hw95 or 97 or even an air arms . You paying for the fit,finish and refinement of the product. And of course LOATHER WALTHER hammer forged barrels you are going to see some very nice results. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy.
I bought all these rifles and I bought the Gamo Magnum 22 and I was really surprised because the first time I used it it double fed the pellets I looked at the Target and there was two holes probably about 3 inches away from each other I was tripping out like what the heck it only did it once it never did it again and after shooting just a couple of times it was extremely accurate I was really surprised and as far as my scope mount I've been using the original one that comes with it and it messed it up but I just ordered another one from Gamo and the bottom rail where it locks onto or whatever you call it I bought a new one of those too because it messed it up also.
The JSB 15.98 I THINK is what I was using it's pretty good
I like the blue flame pellets
Nice shooting 🔫
Whats better for accuracy, .22 vs .177?
Need to get together so you can see what a big bore can do before I move out of the area
I just bought my gamo swarm maxxium G2 yesterday and idk how to set my warranty. Can u explain it
Greetings sir it works on how many yards thank you ..im waseem.from pakistan
I like the crossman hollow points with my maxxim.
Just got my Gamo Swarm Mazzim 10X .
Spent about 1 1/2 hours trying to get the scope on. When done I foung two small springs that were not there on the bench when I started.
Are the needed?
If so where do go?
Robin O'Brien hmmmm 🤔, springs seems strange. Did you remove the RRR mount (reduces recoil rail)? It’s possible they would have come from there.
I just pick this up last night and started to follow the online instructions to mount the scope but soon found out this has a newer version. You DON'T disassemble any of the scope mounts. Line up the pin in the hole on the rail and it has a long rail on one side with 3 set screws. The springs are in that part to keep tension on the bracket so it installs easily and not flap around and misalign on the rail. You should be able to hold in the screw side of the scope mount and feel the spring tension and while holding it evenly tighten the 3 set screws.
Does it take awhile for the
.22swarm to fully rotate to the end fully or is mine defective dont fully go over to end
It should rotate completely; it sounds like the mag may need to be replaced. Airgun Depot carries spare mags, and I’ve even seen them in Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Gas Piston not springer at least mine is good video 👍
Same here.
Question, I’m new to air guns and I got a gamo swarm maximm 10x. I’m not new to shooting though. Im a self proclaimed good marksman. I did replace the scope with a simple green dot and it made a difference in accuracy and faster target acquisition. Why do most air gun shooters use a scope?
Since these are designed for hunting, a lot of Airgunners use high magnification scopes to increase their accuracy with small game at a distance (and because our eyes just aren’t what they used to be 😂). The green dot is an excellent idea, though; Gamo has started installing fiber optic iron sights on the second gen rifles for the same effect.
The Dollar Sportsman Great video with great content. Thanks!!
Dont need a scope, iron sights are good,
DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE SUPPRSE.R ON THE BARREL TO CLEAN IT, PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION.
No, it’s fixed to the barrel so no worries :); you can clean with no issue.
Your swarm sound so quiet, the one I just got sounds like a 22 rimfire
its the way the cameras render sound.
Same
The gamo red fires work best for me in my swarm bone collector 22 caliber
Lol they sent you a 22
😎saludos desde chile le hago una sugerencia siempre que dispare muestre el blanco para ir viendo de inmediato los resultados asi se hace mas entretenido el video un abrazo desde el fin del mundo hasta el proximo video mr sportman
Gracias, Carlos! Yo debería hacer mas con estos rifles :)
Which is better 4.5 or 5.5 gamo replay 10
I can't decide between this gun ( the Gamo Gaxxim swarm ), or the Crosman nitro venom dusk.. both of which are going to be 495 fps because i live in Canada...i'm only going to use it for target shooting because i don't hunt. and after i decide on that i need to decide between .177 and .22.. i know that's been controversial but this is just for accuracy. if anyone has any knowledge on the subject i'd be very grateful
you guys need to get rid of those Neo communist Democrats up there in Canada
@@danielswatske519 yeah its total bullshit but.. america's got its problems and i wouldn't trade that for any of them
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Great point mate.
The Dollar Sportsman vs The Dollar Tree Sportsman......Cage Match...........The wind was howling while you were shooting.
I bought one of this and im not good at fixing the scope =(
Get a HAWKE SCOPE 3-9x40 mil dot great value for the money
I like the hammers magnum spring scopes for the money.But that's just me
Yeah mate I've got a hawk fast mount for 79quid orsom.
Great video, I purchased this Gamo Swarm Maxxim from Wal-Mart, a Christmas gift to myself and I've only shot around 40 pellets in your opinion what's the best pellets for this particular gun? Lol I purchased my 8yr old son the Daisy 74 Co2 powered air rifle and that's why I picked up the Swarm. Again great video.
Thank you, sir! So far the Red Fire seems to fly best, but another viewer commented about the H&N’s doing quite well. I’d like to see how Diabolo’s work, too; those work best in my Gauntlet.
Honestley Crossman Premiers 14.3 gr are not that bad for my swarm maxim, I get a pretty good grouping but if you said you only shot 40 pellets I'd say put another 60-80 rounds through it before you try to zero in at a comfortable range...
You are my fav
I’ve got the Swarm Maxxim 10x gen2 .22 and constantly have trouble with the rounds not feeding properly. I’ve taken care to load the magazine properly and fully cock the gun but still have this problem like 60% of the time. Even using Gamo brand pellets as recommended by Gamo…it’s frustrating
Try cycling the rifle in the horizontal position. The pellets fit loose in the barrel and fall out prior to closing the action. Smooth stroke in a horizontal position.
@@NYBorn519 so I actually switched to a different Round by Gamo and everything appears to be working perfectly fine now. I think the old ones I had were copper maybe? Either way they were a bit lighter and wider than the lead shot. So all good now!
I just bought one and it's louder than my .22. I got the Swarm to shoot in my back yard, but I don't think my neighbors are going to go for me shooting something so loud.
Lol what?? They’re way quieter than a 22
Lol yes they are definitely quieter! I have a bunch of 22 rimfire rifles and pistols too. They are much louder than the maxim .22 lol 😂
Zero chance it's louder than exploding supersonic actual firearms lol
You said , "springer", it is a gas piston. I have a 22 cal shoot H&N field target trophy power and are Great. Also H&N Terminator. Wood chucks no problem. :-)
Goes it also have a spring ?
That's what I thought. My one is gas piston not springer.
From what I understand, Gamo has made a bunch of different iterations of the same gun, possibly for different markets. I got mine here in Finland, the shop advertised it originally as Gamo Swarm, ITG. Turns out later, the one I bought was something called Replay, which is a springer instead of the ITG, an early model it seems. I've also heard that there exists some other names for these guns in different countries and markets, but I can't confirm that. It's all a little confusing and complicated. Also, a special shoutout for Gamo for making absolutely useless mags. My 22. Has seen now 4 different mags and they have all failed. I ordered two more, and if these will fail, that's it. And for some reason my gun also seems to like either G Hammer pellets or G Buffalos, both on the heavier side.
Gamo rounds arent very consistent.
H and N 5.53 FTT
Well I just bought me a swarm .177 10x and I need a lot of help with it. I don’t know what I’m doing and I don’t know how to sign a scope
1. With your scope, aim dead center on a very large target at 25 yards, and take 5 shots. The reason for the large target is to figure out where the pellets are hitting.
2. Once you see where the pellets made a group, get your rifle in a very stable position aimed at dead center. Looking through your scope adjust the scope reticle so that you see if move toward your grouping.
3. Once the reticle is sitting on your grouping, take 5 more shots aimed at dead center. Your grouping should have moved closer to your point of aim.
4. Repeat this process until your point of aim and group are at the same spot.
Keep in mind that your group may be larger than you’d like when you first start. As you get used to shooting and find a good pellet your gun likes, that group will tighten up. Each pellet type will have a different point of impact, so once you find a good pellet type for your rifle, re-sight in your scope.
At that point, just keep practicing :). I may do a video explaining all the details in how to shoot an air rifle (hold, trigger, breathing, etc.)
@@TheDollarSportsman well it’s not telling me how to use the clicking that’s on the scope
@@xavieredmonds6575 the clicks are “supposedly” 1/4” of movement at 100 yards, but at 25 yards, that means each click is moving the reticle 1/16 of an inch. That’s why when using a break barrel, I just look through the scope and use the clicks to move the reticle towards the group I shot. It will seem like a lot of clicks, but this method get you on target the fastest.
Steve Criner is great . . . .
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Is that wind I hear buffeting or something rubbing the mic?
2:10 into the video you can see the target try to fold in half.........Strong winds.
On the clip
why dont you just zero at 10 yards first then back the target out? makes life so much easier.
How many meters range maximum???
40 is a good range for this, though it can certainly stretch to 50
It's called the artillery hold
Mine sucks i got a fluke because i know gamo rifles are awsome but mine WILL not zero. One shot will be left down one shot will be right up or vice versa at only about 25ft. Ive tried everything from red fire, blue flame, pba platinum, crossmon destroyers, crossman points and they all do the same thing. I even changed to a bushnell scope and tried zeroing that with no luck so that means its 100% the rifle which really sucks because it was $230
Hi mate 40yards not recommended but 25yrds should be spot on but not really consistent over 40yrds.
I now own 10 gamo rifles
the gamo maxxim is a gas piston intstead of a spinger according to gamo not putting you down just updating the info
Artillery hold sir
Are you in AZ?
I own the same gun shot plenty of quail and rabbits so far thinking about getting the swarm Magnum
Wait the rifle says UX the title says Gamo im confused,
Can the maxim I’m break the sound barrier
I need one of those, where can I get one from
Robert Owens you can use my affiliate link in the video description for Airgun Depot And special discount code TDS10 for 10% off, where you can find the full GAMO Swarm Series of Airguns And pellets (I have done several other videos on the various rifles, as well).
Would it work at academy sports or bass pro shop
Also I have 4, gamo air-rifle, looking to buy that swarm-10shot
Robert Owens the big name stores do often carry these, but I don’t have discount codes with them :P (but someday!). However, Black Friday deals are fast approaching!!
One other thing, for some reason, all my gamo rifle, shots the rem-fire pellets, with that red-tip the best for some reason
i have this gun and its a gas piston not a springer
Caint rest it on solid rest mate, you will never shoot constantly, you need the artillery hold, it will recoil while the pellet is still in the barrel, go all over the place, good video though
hay joul 25 ok
Videos on zeroing your rifle on CZcams
Artillery hold
Take the Gamo pellets over to the trash can, open and insert. Go to store and get every tin of H&N target trophy power copper plated domed. NOTHING shoots better out of this GAMO rifle. If you are doing your part you will cut that group size in half.
Wrong!!! I shoot crosman 14.3 hollows out of mine and get 1/2" at 40 yards. I shoot 1/2" groups from 50 yards out with lead free 10 grain. Every rifle is different. Some like certain pellets more than others.
Sorry, but you need to learn a lot about accuracy shooting and what the clicks of the scope mean. The clicks each represent 1/4" @100yds. That means at 50 yds each is worth 1/8" and at 25 yds each click is 1/16".
Crossman wander. To much inconsistency
Crosman's are great. You just cant shoot.
I think you're challenging yourself for a very long distance. I probably start it 25 ft then move out.
Gamo says that is a gas piston not a spring piston rifle!
My bad it is UX
Artillery hold works best . . . let the rifle rela through the cycle . . .
Not with the maxxim. Tight hold.
@@northeastslingshot1664 Artillery works best for mine . . . I started out with a firm hold at varying points of the forestock like I had seen suggested in reviews but could not get consistent performance. After about 500 rounds it still wasn't settling down well enough even though it was well past break-in. I switched back to artillery and then things meshed. It's probably an individual technique thing . . . there are so many variables involved with the person shooting . . . how it nestles in the shoulder, how long a person's arms are, how big their hands are, how they squeeze the trigger . . . . If the firm grip is working for you woo-hoo! Lol! I won't tell you different!
it would a been nice to show us the target as you hit or miss it but that would require 2 cameras and some editing. 👎👎👎👎
Since then I’ve upped my game to include some cameras and scope cams, but it just depends on the video whether or not I use them :).
Gamo has probably the worst readily available pellets on the market. JSB, H&N, and even off the shelf Crosman pellets are far better quality.
That's horrible grouping! Nice trying tho
First , you're too far away to zero. Second. your rest is impossible to zero, just too much movement without the gun being totally stable. Nice try though.
Davy look up artillery hold for this type of pellet rifle. Your comment "Gun totally stable" is not what you want. Check it out bro.
@@shoreline8686
Spot on mate. You have to use the "artillery hold" for springer or gas piston rifles.