Gamo Swarm Magnum 10X GEN3i, .22 cal

Pros
The gamo mag 10 is fare priced, the scope in the package is poor quality.

If you have lost the edge and love for shooting, this will be the air rifle that makes you fall in love with shooting all over again!

Pros
If I had a "dream" air rifle to add to my collection, this Gamo Swarm Magnum 10X is that rifle. And it seems that my time of waiting worked out with regards to owning the "GEN3i. What an amazing machine. Plenty of power and very accurate. The length, weight, feel and balance are in a class of superior competition air rifles. Gamo gave us a "masterpiece in the Swarm Magnum 10X GEN3i, And I look forward to many wonderful experiences shooting this gun.

Cons
Nothing so far!

Pros
This is the second Gamo Swarm Magnum I have purchased from Airgun Depot. First is a Gen1. Sighted in at 20 yards then switched to the the silhouette targets.

Basically a Barrett in the air gun world but when breaking the sound barrier with good pellets its like a 22 Lr.

Pros
Great scope, very very high power breaks sound barrier first shot overall quiet when going sub sonic.

Cons
Grip tape can scratch you up if you don't be careful about how you hold the rifle. And ways a lot for a pellet gun.

Pros
First - the service here is excellent. My third Gamo rifle, very powerful, 1 inch group right out of the box.

Cons
Magazine will not work with all shape pellets. Short skirt pellets fall out when cocking.

The magazine is nice your not dropping pellets everywhere and have not had any problems with cocking. The first time was a bit more then expected but after you get a comfortable position to break it you really do not feel the extra 11 lbs of pull.

Pros
I really like gamo air rifles this is my second one in .22 cal. The velocity is awesome.

Cons
The scope should had been upgraded to 100 yards.

Don't try to get away with cheap pellets that have no QC when made. Buy the good stuff and save a lot of time and money.

Pros
Overall nice. This will be one year I have owned this rifle. Last fall it was used for squirrel season. You must find the right pellet for the rifle. Like my .22 rimfires, only one type of ammo works. The same with this Gamo, find the pellet that works, than learn about it at the range. This fall I will be out with my Gamo for squirrels.

Cons
Nothing

I have the first generation of this in .22, and it is very close to the favorite rifle in my stable. It hits hard, is accurate, and is also surprisingly friendly to cock and relaxing to shoot an extended session with on the range. Because Gamo kept the weight down, it is also good in the woods, as it is relatively light for something with this quantity of smack. Smack it has. Great whomping beat-down power. Throw a heavy pellet in it, and it will trash your metal targets. For all that, it's quiet, or at least as quiet as you can make artillery. It's long. If you care for a carbine, you won't find it to your taste. I put the $9.95 search it on the internet trigger screw kit in, and spent an afternoon dialing it in. The trigger went from pretty good to outstanding. I have a short plateau followed by a clear wall, with a nice break at under two pounds. For the price on these, you cannot go far wrong. I haven't shot one in .177, but I hope to soon.

Pros
My go-to break barrel. They checked all the boxes. Very nice mag system.

Cons
Very little. A Picatinny rail as standard would be nice.

Changing the loading mechanism and magazine were really not necessary since the one i removed was okay. The new magazine Gamo sent in .177 had the word "updated" on the package but I could not see any difference unless the o ring and spring tension have been modified to better hold the pellets and stop the next pellet from jumping up following the recoil of the preceding shot. Be aware that the high 1200 plus fps ability of this rifle will break the sound barrier and cause a loud crack sound and loss of pellet accuracy. Recommend using above 8gr or heavier pellets in .177 to prevent this.

Pros
High velocity, comfortable stock, overall quality for price

Cons
Magazine and loading mechanism require more work by Gamo or at least better information on loading technique specifically: 1. Caution on inserting pellets in magazine because an o ring is used to hold the pellet in place and certain pellet skirts are held better than others. Pellets will fall out of magazine if pushed in too far. Pellets will raise up in magazine after firing on occasion so prior to breaking the barrel you must ensure next pellet has not jumped from proper seated position. The is a technique required to break the barrel to stop pellets from falling out. I place the end of the stock on my left leg with the rifle at about 45 to 60 degree angle then as I am closing the barrel I start to lower the barrel to nearly level. This method stops the pellet from falling out of the magazine which might happen if you kept the barrel tilted up throughout the process. The problem with the pellets falling out is known by Gamo, I changed the loading mechanism and a new magazine.

This is an adult level weapon, not suitable for pre-teens. needs swivel mounts and shoulder strap to relieve the weight issue (at ready-position).

Pros
Looks; it looks very nice; like the magazine clip feature

Cons
Heavy; Difficult to charge the weapon by pre-teens. Muzzle tip is too close to the shooters head when trying to cycle the barrel with the butt on the ground to stabilize the weapon; Scope is difficult to sight in, way off on initial attempts to zero weapon.