Umarex Guntlet 22cal.

[bigdaves40]

When i recieved my Guntlet, I was pleased with what I saw. I cleaned the barrell completly. Started with jsb 15 gr at 25 yards. After sight in. The pattern was kind of spread out, shot about 60 rounds. Then switched to 18 gr. And the pattern was tighter but was a little disapointed. Continued to shoot , at around 200 rounds it fell into a 1/2" hole. The 15gr were shooting at 820 fps and 770 fps with 18gr. So i upped the reg pressure to 1450psi. That netted 15gr 888 to 879fps. And the 18gr at 856fps to 842. And the groups were still good with the 18gr. The 15gr seamed to get a little unstable at that speed. But the gun didn't like the 15gr anyway. May try some heaver pellets and see what happens. > will update.

 

[JimNM]

Nice gun. I suggest you get 500 pellets or so through the barrel before you get too carried away with chasing group sizes. Give the gun time to settle in, load up the grooves and lands and get your finger attenuated to the gun. Then, give it a good analysis.

Hope you continue to enjoy the gun.

 

[Hajimoto]

I think the Gauntlet id one of most FUN rifles I have shot in years. Of all my PCP's I think the Gauntlet is the one that reminds me of what it was like when I was a kid with my 760XL. I agree with Jim, you need to get at least 500 rounds through the rifle before it will show you its character. I found that the Crosman Premiers, either Domed or Hollow points performed really well in the Gauntlet. They are very affordable as well. I realize they are only 14.3gr but they seem to be the perfect break in pellet. You get 500 rounds in a tin for under $8, how can you beat that??

Have fun and please share a photo of your shot groups so us guys currently living in blocks of ice can live vicariously through you

 

[bigdaves40]

 

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[bigdaves40]

This was a couple of days ago. Seems the barrel is starting to lead up. The crossmans at first were all over the target. I was surprised to see them tighten up in group size. Think i may tighten up the hammer spring pressure some next. And thanks for the helpfull advice guys.

 

[Hajimoto]

Hey, Bigdave40 in keeping with Gauntlet shot groups, this is my 20 shot card at 50yards Shooting Crosman Magnum Ultra Domed 14.3gr pellets. Keep in mind each square is only 1"x1" and the shot analysis has all 20 within that box.

 

[bigdaves40]

Hajimoto, not bad at all. I had cataract surgery last Wed. Can't lift more than 10lbs. So I'll be shooting again in about two weeks. I know the gun is going to improve more. I may increase the hammer spring pressure, as per your instructions. I'll probably use a bronze washer .170 thick.