Umarex gauntlet 2

[gunnerf250]

So I just got my gauntlet 2 right before I left for work and had only a quick look at it. So first thing noticed is the air tank was empty (thought guns was supposed to have air in them when shipped). The second thing is it seems the air tank is loose( I can rotate it with ease in the stock). Third was a kind of a surprise but the bolt on this thing is just bad. I knew it was going to be stiff but not 20 to 30lb stiff (rough guesstimate). Anyone else have any similar experiences with the g2.

 

[Big_Swede]

Thanks so much for your feedback gunner. I wanted to see real world input before buying one. Very helpful. 

 

[gunnerf250]

yeah I I've never messed with gauntlets before so I'm not sure whats going on with the air tank. only reason I chose it over the avenger is shot count. if the air cylander is actually bad or if the reg is damaged im sending it back to get the avenger wich feels like it has more quality.

 

[madeintheuk]

Bottles usually come empty from manufacturers. It’s safer to ship. Not sure of the gauntlet 2, but the old gauntlet bottles were loose when empty. Fill it to pressure, and it’ll stiffen right up. The bolts were also an issue on the originals. I think the action stayed pretty much the same, but they added a bigger handle to the bolt. Hajimoto on here has extensive expertise into the gauntlet platform. I’m sure he can chime in. 

 

[MMCM13]

My gauntlet 1 came empty as well, floppy bottle, and when the bottle is installed and pressurized, it doesn’t move. The bolt is the same Gen 1-2, outside the handle, and it is quite an improvement to disassemble it, polish the hammer, lightly lube the spring and the bolt handle/pin. The tube the hammer slides in isn’t smooth either, so I cleaned that up and light lube in it as well. There are good videos on doing the cleanup, easier/safer while unpressurized.

 

[Essington]

I just purchased a Gauntlet 2 from Utah Airguns ... From the box, it had no air in the bottle. Before they would let me take the gun, they filled it with air and did a rudimentary check for leaks.

BTW, I was torn between the G2 .22 and the Avenger (wood stock .25). I went with the G2 because of shot count. Yes, the bolt on the G2 is stiffer than the side lever. I've now run about 700 rounds through the G2 and the bolt is much smoother. It is still no side lever, but I'm o.k. with it.

If I fill the tank to 4500psi (from my compressor) I am getting around 150 shots from the G2. I can spend all day with it at the range emptying magazines, and never get the air tank out of the truck!

I had the spring slip inside one of my magazines, and emailed Umarex USA. One of their Gun Techs Responded within a day. So, I'd say if you have any questions, email Umarex and see what they have to say.

 

[gunnerf250]

Thank you everyone for the good info.

 

[gunnerf250]

Hajimoto has spoken....

Hajimoto Sent 1 hour, 39 minutes ago

Star



The bottle will always be loose until you fill it. They are never shipped full or under pressure.

Yes, I sell a Super tune Kit for the G2 as well as the G1.



Regards,

Hajimoto

 

[gunnerf250]

Gun is good within 50 yards shot 2 squirrels so far shoots more consistent then my hatsan at44 qe but its been beat up in the 5yrs I've had it.

 

[bunkeru2k]

The Gauntlet bolts do seem to smooth out as you shoot them. My only real regret on my G1 was getting .25 instead of .22 for shot counts. The slug diameter options for .22 are also vastly superior so you can find slugs to work for you.

 

[silvershooter589]

I've put around 100 pellets through the G2 .25 and the bolt has already broken in a bit, and I'm getting used to it anyway.

The air tank did arrive empty but the bottle wasn't loose in my case, delivered from Pyramyd Air.

This gun takes a long time to fill up with an air pump especially from zero!

Looking forward to really stretching this gun out and testing various slugs once I finish a move in a couple weeks.

 

[KatoKevin454]

The Gauntlet bolts do seem to smooth out as you shoot them. My only real regret on my G1 was getting .25 instead of .22 for shot counts. The slug diameter options for .22 are also vastly superior so you can find slugs to work for you.

replace the bottle with a larger one, I put a 500cc Carbon fiber bottle on my .25 G1 with a 1900 psi reg and now I get almost 200 shots per fill at 4500 psi, did the same to my .22 G1 with a 1500 psi reg, I get over 300 shots per fill. modded both, you probably seen them on here before

 

[AirNGasman]

Loose bottle devoid of pressure is normal. Some shipping regulations forbid shipping any pressurized vessel, in some cases perhaps by federal law. 

Moly lube will slicken up the stiff bolt immediately, and likely as much or more than hundreds of rounds of break-in.

 

[gunnerf250]

So the gauntlet 2 loves hybrid slugs within 35yrds (from the one mag I shot) 7/8 shots size of my thumbnail.

 

[roblib]

I got mine today and my bottle was empty and also loose but when i filled it it didnt move any more ,but the trouble i m having is both magazine are cuasing pellet jams the bolt seems to not go thru into the magazine but the single pellet tray works great any help please thanks.

 

[gunnerf250]

Both my mags work pretty well even loads poly mags just fine... maybe bum mags or spring is messed up first pellet to far forward??? btw gauntlet2 shooting 33.95 jsbs at and slightly above 900 soo heavy jsbs and hybrids slugs seem to be the best bet.

 

[roblib]

Katokevin454 Love the way both of your Gauntlets look where did you get the parts to make them look that cool and was it hard to do ????

 

[gunnerf250]

Has anyone here figured out if donnyfl suppressor set up for the g1 works with the g2 yet?

 

[heavy-impact]

Has anyone here figured out if donnyfl suppressor set up for the g1 works with the g2 yet?

Send Donny an email and he will usually answer within minutes.

 

[tabascoz28]

Ooops, can't remember if it was loose but it was installed on the correct side. I noticed a little foil or filter thing inside the fill port. Anyone else have the same thing? I was able to get air into it and it held. Shots in my house at 10yds were spot on. Will take it out with a chrono on Monday to test out my JSB 4 sampler pack.



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