Gamo Varmint Hunter Kit, 4x32 Rifle Scope, Laser & Flashlight

by Gamo

Product Features

• SCOPES

Product Description

Great for FAST varminting in day or night!! Includes push button on/off, pressure pads for greater control and 3/8" rail mounting rings. Great for rimfire or air rifles!!

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KK91XW
• Item model number: 6212045154
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,303 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #24 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Airsoft, Air Guns & Slingshots > Sights & Optics > Gun Scopes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gamo is the best, January 18, 2008

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Ayman (Oman) - See all my reviews

The product is perfect in terms of price and quality. I have ordered 5 such scopes and I'm going to buy more in the future. The only disadvantage of this scope is that the magnification is fixed to 4x. But eventhough it is suitable for a normal rifle. I strongly recommend this product for the people who are wishing to mix the fun with a hunting trip.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great scope, August 1, 2008

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Dave A. Jones (Mortaritaville, Iraq) - See all my reviews
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The scope is great. Mine is mounted on an RWS Model 48, .177. It maintains it's zero and has great glass for the money. The flashlight is a handy feature, although not as bright as I'd like. The laser is good for fixed distances only. The best thing the laser is for, is scaring the jeebers out of hiding birds and flushing them out.
If you're not doing much night shooting just go with the regular scope.

2.0 out of 5 stars Barely Adequate for Intended Use, October 19, 2011

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Bruce Culp - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gamo Varmint Hunter Kit, 4x32 Rifle Scope, Laser & Flashlight (Sports)

Earlier this year I purchased a Gamo Whisper .22 for a bad armadillo problem I have, and augmented the rifle with this Varmint Hunter Kit. First off, I have to give Gamo customer service high marks. Right out of the blister pak I discovered that the flashlight didn't work. I followed the instructions which said not to contact the seller, but instead to contact Gamo directly. Gamo was quick to send me a free replacement.

Before I get to my comments, I should say a few things about range and pellets. Most/all pellet rifles fire "up" slightly out of the barrel, to give the pellets more range. Adjusting and compensating for this arc allows the user to hit target points at desired distances. That said, the Varmint Hunter Kit is not sold for hobbyists, or "target plinkers". This piece of equipment is strictly for night hunting.

Under perfect night conditions, with a full moon, someone reasonably proficient with the rifle could hit a stationary target at 20-25 yards. At this distance, I'm sure that the elevation turret can be adjusted to set the crosshairs right on the intended destination of the pellet. However, I'm here to say that this distance is beyond what should be considered maximum range at night, with a moving target. In my experience, 12 yards is the effective night range of a pellet rifle, with perhaps 15 yards as maximum.

Pellet selection is critical, and I went through three different types until I settled on one that would perform accurately at this range. 18-grain Crow Magnum hollowpoints flew wildly high, as much as 10-12", and a high percentage were amazingly inaccurate side-to-side, I'm guessing from manufacturing issues. Kodak heavies didn't fly quite as high, but also exhibited side-to-side variances from pellet yaw in flight. I finally settled on the Crosman 14.3 grain pointed hunting pellets, as these perform quite accurately...with a caveat. At 12 yards, they still fly approximately 1 to 1-1/2" high. I maxed out the elevation adjustment on the scope trying to compensate.

Now for my comments:

* The optical diameter of the scope sold with this kit is 32mm. This is much too narrow for serious night work, and cripples light-gathering power. The stock scope that comes with the Gamo Whisper is 40mm, which is better, but a standard night scope is 50mm. One issue with the narrow aperture is that at night, it can be extremely difficult to find the "sweet spot" where the images come into resolution and the crosshairs can be seen. A lost opportunity for a good shot can be the result while twisting the rifle and your head back and forth to resolve the target. I'm assuming the reason Gamo used the 32mm scope for this kit is that it simplified the design for the harness that holds the flashlight and laser.
* Since the Varmint Hunter Kit is for night hunting, and given what I said about elevation compensation and the upward arc of pellets out of the barrel, the fact that this scope was not given an appropriate elevation adjustment for closer ranges is inconceivable.
* It would be extremely helpful if the housing for this scope was designed with significant hoods over the optics, front and rear, similar to what you find on telephoto lenses. When aiming towards or away from moonlight, glare issues occur on the lenses. This factor restricts the possible locations you can choose to shoot from, as it forces the hunter to find a dark, shady spot from which to aim easily. Glare is not commonly a problem in daylight, because of ambient light from many sources.
* The flashlight has its uses, I suppose, but you would never use it for target assist. A nocturnal animal will quickly run from a flashlight before you could ever squeeze the trigger. Even a red light will cause most animals to head for cover. Also, the beam from the flashlight reflects off the barrel, and causes glare and ghosting problems through the scope.
* The laser is an important component of the kit, and I've set it to indicate my true "crosshair" at 12 yards. It's a fixed laser, so you choose your distance and leave it. I've spent quite a bit of time learning how the laser changes in position with respect to the target at various distances. It has its limitations, though, and when it's very dark, it won't help you find your quarry.
* Another reviewer complained about the tape used for the Velcro attachment on the remote switches for the laser and flashlight. This tape will pull loose from the stock/handgrip if you leave the switches in place while the rifle is not in use, because the constant tension from the coiled cords will overpower the tape. The solution is to separate the switches from the Velcro when one is done using the equipment.

As with anything, tools are tools, and you learn to use them to the best of your ability. I'm not going to spend more money experimenting with other night scopes trying to find a better fit, as my budget doesn't allow for this. I would caution anyone shopping for a kit such as this to consider all possible options.