Gamo Hunter Extreme
I had the opportunity a while back to get my hands on the Hunter Extreme rifle, and used it for several small game hunts this season. Gamo makes a lot of different rifles for the general market, some I like a lot and some not as much. I guess if a company has an extensive product line this is to be expected, but I like to approach any new gun with an open mind. In the past I have really liked the underbarrel CFX rifles and how they perform on small game, and the Gamo Stutzen is one of my favorite springers. So the chance to evaluate the Hunter Extreme with a blank notebook and a few tins of pellets was something I looked forward to. When I opened the shipping box I found myself looking at a pretty substantial piece of hardware. Here’s a fundamental truth about very powerful springers: they come in large packages (about 9 lb sans scope). The rifle’s overall length is 48.5″ with an 18″ bull barrel. But I have to say that the gun balances well and is not hard for the average sized adult shooter to handle. This rifle sported a Monte Carlo beech wood stock with a well shaped cheek pad, and a checkered pistol grip and forestock. The butt of the rifle wore a ventilated rubber recoil pad, which along with the weight of the stock helps tame the recoil generated. While both .177 and .22 versions are offered (and recentlyRead More →