.25 cal Gamo Magnum!?!? - HOW POWERFUL IS IT? & REVIEW

Published on August 2, 2022
Duration: 8:38

This video reviews the Gamo Magnum in .25 caliber, focusing on its power and accuracy. The presenter conducts penetration tests with soda cans and a watermelon, and provides chronograph data. He also discusses the rifle's potential for small game hunting and plans to test various hunting pellets.

Quick Summary

The Gamo Magnum .25 Cal air rifle is a powerful hunting tool, capable of penetrating multiple soda cans and creating significant impact on targets like watermelons. While testing at 5,000 ft elevation reduces FPS, its performance fresh out of the box at 50 yards is promising for small game hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gamo Magnum .25 Cal Review
  2. 00:33Video Relaunch and Viewer Requests
  3. 01:44Gamo Magnum .25 Cal Availability
  4. 02:10Shooting with Included Optic
  5. 03:37Soda Can Penetration Test
  6. 04:46Watermelon Impact Test
  7. 05:37Elevation Impact on FPS
  8. 06:00Chronograph Testing
  9. 07:0650 Yard Results
  10. 07:30Future Plans: Pellet Testing
  11. 08:04Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal air rifle?

The Gamo Magnum .25 Cal air rifle demonstrated significant power by penetrating five soda cans in a row. Its impact on a watermelon created a substantial wound channel and fractured the melon, indicating high energy transfer.

What are the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal's accuracy results at 50 yards?

Fresh out of the box and without any break-in period, the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal achieved impressive results at 50 yards, suggesting it is a capable hunting tool. Specific group sizes were not detailed, but the overall performance was deemed positive.

Does elevation affect the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal's performance?

Yes, the presenter notes that shooting at 5,000 ft elevation will significantly reduce the air rifle's FPS compared to sea-level testing due to lower air pressure. This is an important factor to consider when evaluating performance data.

What hunting pellets are recommended for the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal?

The presenter plans to test several hunting pellets, including H&N Barracuda Hunters, H&N Hornets, JSB Polymags, and Predator Hades, to determine which works best with the Gamo Magnum .25 Cal for small game hunting.

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