gamo viper express air shotgun ?

[m.hubbard 1]

hey all i was wondering if anyone has used or own this rifle and would it be woth it ?

 

or would it be worth just reaplying for a shotgun cert.

 

i like the fac that it's a shotgun but an airrifle in one .i dowt that the airrifle part want be any good as it's a smooth bore but iv got a rifle that im happy with so id be using it as a shotgun for flying rats .i dowt it will be as good as a shotgun but i think it could be fun.

 

id just ;ike to now what other peoples thoughts are and if anyone nows ware i could get one from in the uk.m

[maty j 6]

I remember a thread about this on BBS when it came out. I think the general consensus was that it wouldn't have the power for clean kills on shots greater than 10yds. Seems a good idea but I think I'd go for a shotty.

[m.hubbard 1]

i noticed that it had a short range and a spread of 12 inches at ten yards .

i would only be using it for pigeons and rats at the alotment .

 

iv seen some vids on you tube of shot at 35 yards so it carnt be that bad .i dowt it take a pigeon in flight tho.

 

i may see if i can find one going cheep.m

[woodchip 2]

there is a small video on you tube looks good to me

Edited July 20, 2008 by woodchip

[maty j 6]

I wouldn't mind one if there any good. Let me know if you decide to try one.

[m.hubbard 1]

will do maty j iv found a shop online in the uk so may give them a try see how much it will be .

 

yeah the vids look good wasnt to keen on the 35 yard shot on the sencond look as it didnt look as clean kill .but then iv seen worse .

 

.m

[SEAN3513 7]

personally i would go for a 12g or a 410 !!!!

 

in theory.........good fun !!!

 

practically..........im sure you will prefer to use your air rifle.

 

just my opinion m.

 

if you want one go for it..........but a s/h 410 would cheaper and more effective.

 

cheers mate

 

sean

[martin1 0]

i really like the looks of this, if i remember rightly on the filming it can be shot loaded or pellet.

it is not going to do what a shotgun would do and to be honest i would go for a shotgun but like you say your using in a alotment so sounds good.

seen them on gun trader between £200-220 with red dot.

i would love ago of one but dont think i would hand out pcp or shotty money on one.

 

yeah let us all know how you get on with it if you do get

Edited July 21, 2008 by martin1

[ferret king 0]

whats the power in ft lb

[maty j 6]

seen them on gun trader between £200-220 with red dot.

 

It's only $219 new!

[victor 10]

it would be good barn shooting, but i wouldnt shoot ovet the ferrets with it lol

[m.hubbard 1]

there 12ft lb for the uk market but for the us it 30 so not the most powerful .

 

iv a few probs with a real shot gun one is i need a cabinet fisrt

two iv got a few probs with the ex not liking me having an rifle let alone a shotgun and to be honest id rather have my lad at the wkends than a shotgun so the airshotgun would sort of get round that

 

i know things are more expensive for the uk market so i was expecting to pay £200 for a new one iv seen them on us sites for 219 and more power but if i got cought with one at that power it wouldnt be good .

plus i dowt thay would ship it to the uk .

 

was the rifes 220 for a new one or second hand ?

 

 

just found out that it's called skeet in the uk maybe why i couldnt find it in the uk

Edited July 21, 2008 by m.hubbard

[targa 5]

Gamo viper shotgun is absolutely useless, its not powerfull enough to punch holes in an A4 paper at 15 yards.

RUBBISH

[m.hubbard 1]

is it really that bad ?

 

iv seen birds being shot at 35 yards and targets shot a 10 20 and 30 yards and thave penatreted card ?

 

iv seen a crossman trapmaster

[Coney 3]

Never seen one but will be searching the web for some answers!!