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Inspector3711 · August 5, 2008, 01:55 PM

I have the Gamo Hunter 440 combo (BSA 4X32 AO scope) which I paid $199 for. Natchez has it on sale for $149 right now. This thing is way accurate. Shot a big gray squirrel with it the first time out. The shot was in low light in deep woods through the branches at about 100 feet. I aimed for the head and it dropped. Ran over and it wasn't even twitching. The shot was centered on the left side of the head.

I would recommend this combo to anyone as a great sub $200 value. The scope, while not outstanding, is more than adequate for plinking/squirrel hunting and the rifle shoots nice little groups.

I did notice a big difference in accuracy based on how the pellet sits in the breach whan it is inserted. Insert it lightly.

August 5, 2008, 01:55 PM	#6
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	I have the Gamo Hunter 440 combo (BSA 4X32 AO scope) which I paid $199 for. Natchez has it on sale for $149 right now. This thing is way accurate. Shot a big gray squirrel with it the first time out. The shot was in low light in deep woods through the branches at about 100 feet. I aimed for the head and it dropped. Ran over and it wasn't even twitching. The shot was centered on the left side of the head. I would recommend this combo to anyone as a great sub $200 value. The scope, while not outstanding, is more than adequate for plinking/squirrel hunting and the rifle shoots nice little groups. I did notice a big difference in accuracy based on how the pellet sits in the breach whan it is inserted. Insert it lightly. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell