I have read many reviews about the Gamo Maxim, and have a couple buddies that own one. Me being the type that wanted one and like to be different instead bought a Hatsan Speedfire.
I purchased a Refurbished one for $139.
Taking it out of the box my first thought is strange looking gun. The barrel and everything covered with composite. I think it would be a nicer looking gun with a metal barrel exposed. checked it over and loaded up two clips.
I'm not much of a target guy I shoot at Tim cans and hunt with my arsenal. I also prefer open sights.
The way the sights on the rifle are set up I thought to myself good luck hitting anything. Much to my surprise I hit a soup can from 10yrs every time in the 10 round clip. 20 yards out I hit it 7 out of 10 times.
The rifle cocks easily, the clip feed functions well and it is a fairly quiet gun. Fells good either standing or in a military crouch. So far I'm very happy with this rifle.
If you are looking for a multi shot springer this is a good choice.
I WAS SHOOTING
Baracuda Hunter Extreme
CALIBRE
.22 cal.
WEIGHT
18.52 gr
MIN. MUZZLE ENERGY
18.5 ft.lbs
MAX. DISTANCE
50
Model SpeedFire Vortex – Repeating Break Barrel
Caliber .177, .22
Max Velocity*
(Lead-Free Pellets)
.177 – 1300 FPS
.22 – 1000 FPS
Max Velocity*
(Lead Pellets)
.177 – 1100 FPS
.22 – 800 FPS
Max Energy* .177 – 20 FPE
.22 – 21 FPE
Stock Advanced polymer
Scope None Included
Key Features Synthetic barrel shroud with QuietEnergy sound moderator
EZ-Load Action System cocks and loads gun in one motion
RPM (Rapid Performance Mag) magazines – 12-shot in .177, 10-shot in .22
Quattro Trigger – 2-stage adjustable
Combo Picatinny and 11mm dovetail scope rail
Vortex Gas Piston
Overall Length 46.85″
Barrel Length 14.5″
Weight 6.6 lbs.
Rear Sights TruGlo 0.9mm (.035″) Green – Micro Adjustable
Front Sights TruGlo 1.5mm (.060″) Red – Flip Up
Mod Edit: Moved to Springers, Pumpers, CO2 and Vintage Airguns forum