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!±8± Gamo Air Rifles Review

Back in 1959 the Gamo company was established and by 1961 they manufactured their first air rifle. Based in Spain, Gamo has become the largest European manufacturer in the air rifle industry. Today they have several options available including; rifles, pistols, optics, and ammunition on their product line. Each one of these are high powered and considered to be high end products. Most importantly, those who are trained properly can have the closest thing to a real gun as possible without all the negative side effects. It doesn't matter if you're using them for target practice or just for fun; Gamo continues to develop elite air rifles.

Another benefit to Gamo Air Rifles is the ammunition. All the ammo they sell works for their air guns and rifles. Some of their products include; Extreme CO2, Whisper, CSI Camo, Viper, Viper Express, Shadow, Big Cat, Hunter, CFX, and Delta Fox. They also have the P-23 combat, PT-80 laser, V-3 Chrome and many other pistols available.

The overall value is well worth it considering they offer better prices on most of their rifles out there today. Once you add in the features, quality, and cost you have yourself the perfect choice. Need a scope? Gamo can provide these as well along with various adjustment options and trigger adjustment options. These benefits allow you to set your rifle to your own specific resistance and sight requirements. Unfortunately some of the less expensive options for target practice won't have this feature. In the end it's about as close to a real rifle as you can get from an air powered one.

However, there are a couple of drawbacks revolving around the trigger and scope. Even though the trigger can be adjusted with a screw it might have more resistance than you really wanted. This all depends on the type of guns and air rifles you've utilized in the past. The only problem some individuals have with the scope is it can be difficult to use and adjust. Overall though, most of the people who purchase Gamo Rifles are completely satisfied.

Every once in awhile you will read a review with someone complaining about the rifle's noise. The truth is there is a little "pop" or "crack" here and there, but not nearly as loud as a typical gun. If you're new to the gun world chances are you won't be used to the noise in the beginning.

While all this sounds great it's still important to remember the Gamo Air Rifles can be harmful. Sure it might not have bullets or require a permit, but at close range it can still be deadly or severely wound someone. These are not toys and even if you just plan to use them for target practice you should have some training beforehand. If you follow all the gun procedures present you will cut down the risk of injury. Things like pointing the gun at anyone and keeping the safety on with others around is not a smart thing to do. Just be safe and make sure the air rifle is never loaded when being stored. If you do the little things it can make a world of difference.