Things I liked: On paper, the rifle has a lot of features. I could not get it to screw back in when I had the cheek the whole way up. My second one is a disappointment right out of the box. And yes i bought it from you. All 4 mags worked flawlessly. My first shots were the crosmans pointed , it put shots in same hole at 30 yards. Among the specials packages with the Gauntlet, are the Mark IV 1st Focal Plane (5-30×56) and the Hawke AirMax30 models only. Gauntlets shortcomings. The UTG scope I bought with the package took way longer to master...15 minutes! I don't know, but plug and chug and find out, if at 1,250 psi then n = 24.2%, which is not good. Things I would have changed: Maybe a better illustration of how to load the pellet magazine. So far decent accuracy at 25 yards (length of my basement, (to cold to be outside this winter). I adjusted the sear engagement to almost zero and set the overtravel right at the release point. What others should know: If you got one like mine, the forearm does line up correctly to show the gage and the refill niple, watch YouTube, there is a way to fix it. regulated tank. Bottle cover itself did not mate up properly and took me 30 minutes to get it back on, which was a manufacturing defect issues. CALLED UNAREX NOT YET!! The stock design is generally good but could be better (see below). The barrel is fully shrouded, and the shroud extends a few inches past the barrel to enclose a baffle unit that reduces the report even more. I ran a few pellets over the chrono and the results; crosman premiers 14.3g-834fps, crosman pointed 14.3g-837fps, jsb 15.89g-820fps, jsb monsters 25.39g-611fps and the best jsb 18.13- 764 fps. Join the Pyramyd Air mailing list: Things I liked: Price Point Things I would have changed: Better fit on the fore end......but I can live with it :). I shoot bee's yes bee's off of flowers at 20 to 30 yards all day long with my Gauntlet. Replace the dovetail with a picatinny rail system. I haven't found the magic pellet yet that gives one ragged hole accuracy, if it exists. This was from a bench, military hold, high end/accurate pellets (JSB) and with the same scope. And after seeing how cheap and easy it is to add a regulator to most guns they, lost the only good thing going for it. I have the Gauntlet in .22 for a couple of weeks now the bolt is heavy and gritty the trigger needs adjusted to get the best from the rifle, Things I would have changed: i would add a barrel support and redo the tank cover so it had a sling stud and couldnt push up against the barrel and i would add a second magazine. I would add pictures but I cannot here. Re-assembly was also easy. Magazine is finicky on pellet point shape. The barrel shroud was a little loose when I unpacked the rifle - just hand tightened and it is fine. The adjustable cheek piece doesn't rise high enough for my face. !I aint gonna lug around 10 pounds in the woods that's for sure. Close enough for me. What others should know: This a great rifle for the money, but don't expect it to be constructed like, nor shoot like, a Streamline, etc. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: The Umarex magazine is very hard to go in on mine and you have to really push it until it snaps and it's flush on the opposite side or it is not centered correctly. This gun, plain and simply, delivers the goods. The Umarex Gauntlet provides a huge number of consistent, powerful shots from one fill of its high capacity 13-cu. if you had read the manual you would have seen how to align the fill port and pressure gauge. This gun fills from empty with 175 pumps+. At Airgun Warehouse, we carry a variety of RWS parts and Umarex parts at affordable prices so you can get what you need to make each shot predictably accurate. Umarex Gauntlet. It has many one hole groups under its belt. plus trigger with along first stage and a lot of really rough creep. Michael, sorry about the multiple reviews. Things I liked: zero after spending days rebuliding my pump and checking my the tank... i realize my new gauntlet leaks like a sieve. Add comment to this review. What others should know: My rifle loves the 18.13 JSB jumbos, Average 748 FPS and got 58 really good shots. I have a Gamo Hornet, break barrel. They snap in place firmly with a positive click. I still have a couple of characters left. What others should know: Ensure the first pellet does not extent from the magazine opening, otherwise difficulty in seating occurs. Things I would have changed: I found that cocking the gun took quite a bit of force. The accuracy blows my mind! String #1 was 823.2 FPS, string #7 was 823.0 FPS between those string 2 was the lowest at 821 FPS and #3 was the fastest @835.9 FPS Things I liked: I bought a 177 cal.holds air at full 3000psi. Click here to read about proper airgun and airsoft gun safety measures. Are these guns bench tested or fired at the end of the assembly line?? Read the owners manual! Accuracy. :) Mine is the 22 cal. The Gauntlet is a little weak in the velocity department. Perhaps more. Weeks at a time.never leakes.shoots dimes at 30 yards all day.90 shots plus on every fill using jsb monster 13.4 grn pellets.can't wait to get a chance for 50 plus yard targets.haven't had one problem. Things I liked: Love the purchase and the delivery time, What others should know: Add this Airgun to your collection and fast. It deserves it. A high quality, high capacity CNC machined Delrin plastic magazine and polycarbonate top to fit the Umarex gauntlet in .177, .22 and .25 calibers. The bolt as with the QB79 / 78 needs to be polished to get smooth workings. Precision is repeat-ability, while accuracy is hitting the target, so from your groups at 12 yards, you are a mighty good shooter with an accurate gun. quiet. I assume they "upped" the pressure due to the poor velocity, but clearly in my case, it did not help the Crony numbers. Better test for accuracy should be at around 40 yards plus. Things I liked: Excellent foray into PCP for the first timer. That power level is not acceptable. You can set up different canisters for different weight pellets. With almost 50 years of experience producing the finest airguns available, we understand the value behind German engineering and quality down to the minutest detail. It took me 10 shots to sight it in. UMAREX is the worldâs largest manufacturer of over-the-counter firearm replicas and the largest importer of air guns in Europe. Kind of amazing. I've got to applaud Umarex and their marketing strategy....they over-inflated the performance of this rifle from all the reviews, hype and YouTube videos...suckered buyers in and ultimately shipped out a poor product that was rushed out the door. What matters though power & accuracy and the trigger is pretty good and al the aftermarket parts. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Things I liked: Got the .22 today. This was attended to in the Gauntlet 25 caliber, they added a sturdy metal barrel band to the shroud and in mine there is hardly no movement and the rifle shoots consecutively straight. Check product details to select what is best for you. Buy one - you won't be disappointed. ... What can i say the barrel is a tad narrow and it is not complicated and the stock is half good. I loosened the screws and it fits much better. The rifle is not particular shooting anything I have fed it. Finally banged the stock on the floor to get the bolt to come forward. Are you talking about the .177 or .22? I really like it! The 18.13gr pellets had a 1st 20shot group hole 0.240" diameter, 2nd 20 shot group had a 0.245" diameter hole, last 10 had a 0.240" diameter hole. At 50 yards it will shoot half dollar groups, but a have to shoot more. Balances well, despite being heavy. With my trigger work, the finished product overall is a 10! I don't shoot a lot so the pump works fine for me. This time we talk about quieting down the bark of the Gauntlet. Things I would have changed: A better shroud for the bottle .flimsy i woudnt pick it up by the shroud. 3 rifles, 3 reviews. Things I liked: Features as compared to price...excellent. Things I liked: Love this gun..177 cal.90 plus shots per fill.dime size groups. I've read quite a bit about PCP and was willing to wait for a reasonably priced, regulated PCP. The built-in regulator delivers minimal FPS variation, which translates It should get around 300-400 shots from one 3000 psi 48 cu in paintball tank. The barrel is fully floated in the .177 and .22 calibers, but the .25 caliber Gauntlet has a barrel band for additional stability. There is very little recoil (nothing compared to a springer) and the noise level is reasonable. I used Tinkercad to make it. It's accurate. Pulled a few patches through the barrel, mounted a scope, shot about 10 test pellets to sight in. Things I liked: Price was what attracted me to this PCP rifle. Things I liked: Accuracy, shot count, magazines, consistency. Things I would have changed: Adjustable regulator. so the mushy feeling is felt less. Things I would have changed: Better fit on the fore end......but I can live with it :). I wrote the first one and it wasn't published, so I wrote the second one a day later, then they both popped up. If you were to tune back your pressure you could increase your n, and get 60 shots with a hair better, or two in accuracy. This is my complete teardown of the Umarex Gauntlet in .22 caliber. What others should know: See my pictures. umarex gauntlet disassembly, Umarex Gauntlet PCP High Pressure Air Rifle Pellet Gun Airgun .177 High Quality Performance for a Fraction of the Price. The Umarex Morph 3X kit can be easily converted from a rifle to a pistol or visa versa giving you two types of guns for the price of one. If you are waiting to jump into PCP, STOP waiting (or wait a couple/few more months for the Benjamin competitor to consider). Forgot to say that the Gauntlet has a floating barrel that in the models 22 and 177 has had problems with movement that affects the POI - that is if you grab it by barrel it moves. I have 2 QB one 78 the other 79. What others should know: When you first get your Rifle , check all set and mounting screws for tightness. The clip sent with the rifle has never worked -- is off center. I highly polished the sear and all the contact points on the trigger. Things I liked: The accuracy of this gun is incredible, just like what you see on YouTube. The only way to change the output pressure is to take apart the regulator and adjust the belleville washers. Umarex Gauntlet Barrel Band Support Tutorial. The Umarex Gauntlet provides a huge number of consistent, powerful shots from one fill of its high capacity 13-cu. This just takes some time and patience but not a big deal. I will be returning mine promptly for a refund. I also mounted a Picatinny rail on the forearm. And yes i bought it from you. What others should know : I only get 60 good shots, 7.4 grain C.P. Check it out. Accurate same hole with baracuda extremes. Copyright © 1999-2021 Pyramyd Air. This is my first PCP out of 8 guns. This is a barrel band for the Umarex Gauntlet. The drop block should be pined as i did with mine. The rear stud (sling mount) has to be loosened to raise the "cheek". I will presume that you have a stock regulated 1,100 psi regulator and you fill to a confirmed 3,000 psi. Not a big deal. 18.13 x 748^2 / (671^2+195.67979) = 22.52 fpe. The one piece baffle is junk.Out of the box is very loud. Shooting the same 14.3 grain pellets it gave me 10 shot crono strings of 804,796,799,795,788 and693. I have only fired 50 rounds so far after mounting and sighting in a scope. So if you have never shot a PCP, this gun will put a smile on your face and have you shooting like a pro. I'm about 175 lbs and have to use my full body weight to get close to the 3,000 psi limit. Things I liked: zero after spending days rebuliding my pump and checking my the tank... i realize my new gauntlet leaks like a sieve. Things I liked: Everything, great value, 80 shots on target, one air fill! The Mag is surprisingly particular for me (I have 2) as to which pellets work in it. All this remains to be seen. If my review offends you o well not hear to sugar coat. Loosen the 2 side screws on the forearm ... slide the air bottle cover into place ... replace the sling swivel screw ,,, tighten the 2 side screws on the forearm. I share with you the concept of the cone-stack baffle suppressor and I demonstrate my 5 piece cone stack and how much more efficient it is at reducing sound and pressure. it ain't no 5 minutes dis-and assemble, it will take some getting used to. The housing that covers the Ninja bottle is a pain to put back on. The neck between the two bands may have to be adjusted for the height of your individual gun. The rifle shoots great with this attached pushing 14.3 grain 22 cal. The trigger is not a true 2 stage trigger but again with some work it is awesome. Would not fire, more jammed damaged pellets to remove. only been able to shoot to 50 yrds but holding 1" easy with 18.13 jumbo heavys. 80 shots in one hole on one charge. it is there but it's now felt by only a fraction of a sec before the clean break so it's almost unnoticeable. Both work perfectly with a rimfire .22, so i can only assume it's the gauntlet. 193 24. picuero. You will hate all your other air rifles. Things I would have changed: For $299 it is perfect, accurate, light, ease of use/fill, did I mention Accurate? If you heard negative comments about the trigger, you heard it from someone who can't set the trigger right or that it's very hard to please them. Things I would have changed: The gun has a very rough bolt, ie. Short and crisp is more desirable. The Gauntlet is accurate enough at 100 yards to qualify me as a member of the GTA Long Range Club (NUAH). Extremely well packed! This thing is just ridiculous. Magazine . Message & Data Rates May Apply. This time we address one of the biggest gripes most users have with rifles of this configuration, the free-floating barrel and barrel shroud. *Must be 18 years old. Will buy .22 and .25 cal.love this gun.love pyramid air.love pay with affirm. Umarex Gauntlet- Barrel Band Support Tutorial. The Umarex Gauntlet PCP air rifle has a fully-shrouded barrel and itâs pretty quiet: close to HAMâs âgold standardâ Benjamin Marauder for noise level. Umarex Gauntlet PCP Pellet Gun Air Rifle .25 Caliber. The ability to tune the regulators on the air canisters is a game changer. Regulated tank works very well. I tested out to 50 yards. Better pellets would probably give better results. Once sighted, it is very accurate. You must be 18 years or older to buy any air gun or air rifle in our store. Almost monotonous, even with 4 different pellets... light, cheap, to even expensive and even alloy pellets perform almost equally well. What others should know: The few little fit and finish items seem to be corrected that I saw on videos. hard to cock on the back stroke (spring feels stiff) and hard to load the next pellet. All 3 of mine work the same way. The replacement poppet has improved geometry to give better flow and higher potential power. Text JOIN to 91256 and get $10 Off Your Next $50+ Order. the rifle is not heavy, but the stock is, it's almost 3 pounds due to the cheek piece. There are several very good Youtube videos on how to fix various issues, like the trigger, for example. in. Will test at longer distances soon but I expect great results. Umarex might consider redesigning the gun to employ a cocking lever rather than a bolt. I will have to think hard before buying another bargain gun. So here goes, you decide: I am waiting to buy a lemon, i.e., refurbished return, or even damaged for a great deal$ Next, I do not know how to tune "the rifle", but I can sure calculate for its best performance and efficiency (n) such as punching holes in paper, or in live wild game. You can find out more about how we use cookies here. Umarex also says that the trigger pull weight of the Umarex Gauntlet PCP air rifle is 4 Lbs. Things I would have changed: Fore stock on mine does not fit well, I can live with it. Oh as an FYI my Hatsan 125 springer shoots the same pellets at 934 FPS, faster than any of my PCP's. it's weighting in at a whooping 10 pounds with a Simmon 22mag scope and rings. What others should know: The gun is a little heavy but as long as your not on a day long death march it is OK. Join the Pyramyd Air mailing list: It is like a duck taking to water it is so damn easy to use. I have it paired with a good Hawke scope. A device, made by a member of GTA is available to couple the barrel to the air tank increasing the overall rigidity of the barrel so it doesn't move as easy. Click here to read about proper airgun and airsoft gun safety measures. Hole in hole. I believe the pairing get better as I get better and let the gun wear in. the thing shoots great. Or as I read the variations in reviews that it might even be off, maybe 1,250 psi? If you like to tinker, this is an excellent platform to go with. The bottle cover is a puzzle I struggled with for several minutes but someone explained it to me in a comment to my review and his procedure worked like a charm. CALLED PA THEY WERE GREAT BUT STILL WOULD NOT WORK. Things I would have changed: Smoother loading of hollow points. Also, I thoroughly cleaned the barrel. Umarex Gauntlet .25: Complete review (Video) - PCP, C02, and Helium ... less-than-stellar issues with the airgun. The triggers on all 3 of mine are great. 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