Gamo Viper Express - Reloading Shot Shells (Part 1) 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Today we begin our experiments with reloading the .22 caliber shot shells for the Gamo Viper Express air shotgun.
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I bought the shadow express back around the time they came out for less than a C-note You definitely DO NOT want a detonation or dieseling; My own did that once about 8-10 years ago and it completely blew out the breech seal and the plastic shells rim was gone, no harm to the gun, but I'm glad no one was to my sides! I have thought about modding my Hatsan 30 cal springer for shot, lol
Hay Yankee gal have a great day take care be safe👍✌️
Wow, thanks for the info. Many people want to think that dieseling is a good thing because it increases velocity. Thanks for helping people understand the potential risks associated with it, whether accidental or intentional.
@@AlsAirguns surely somone on the internet could take the iniative and just make a 3d cad model and start 3d printing these shells at home.
They would probly make some money too.😏
oh! good to know
wow, yankeegal!
I received my Gamo Viper Express yesterday and I just killed a Red Squirrel from 20 feet on my deck with the Gamo factory shell.
I have 10 pounds of old #8 shot and that's what I'll use to reload. I'll try your system and the hole punch egg carton system.
I'll use the Gamo VE to eliminate the Red Squirrel infestation in my woods, but still use the 20ga. with #6 for larger game at longer distances. I don't want to chance wounding a game animal with the Gamo.
Cool, nice shooting.
Try reloading with 4 steel bbs ,greater impact ,.177 bbs easy to get and tight patern
Good old mini buck shot. I’ve wanted to chrony and pattern some of the loads like that.
In my personal experiment... I have exchanged barrels from my Gamo Express shotguns, to my whisper fusion pro & my Gamo Big Cat 1400... As I suspected... The bigger, mush stronger 33mm powerplant of the Gamo whisper fusion pro & B.C.1400 produced an average of 967- 980 fps across my chronograph from these little Gamo shotshells...& a HUGE increase in effective shot range.(20 yards).. a tighter pattern at longer distances with noticeable better penetration....
good to know
@@sallykiruri3339You shoot Ms Sally?
Can you try Dieseling I wonder if it would work.
I saw a lot of dieseling during load development. While it can raise velocity the unpredictability is hell on shot patterns.
@@AlsAirguns you should film it.
That's a good idea! I'm wanting to upgrade the power plant as my old spring has suffered. Thinking of a gas ram and hoping to increase velocity.
Thank you these shot-shells are so expensive and was trying to reload them somehow
Glad to help. They are expensive & on sometimes they can be tough to get. So being able to reload is important. Thanks for dropping a comment. Be well.
These are hard to come by sometime I have had my gun for over 15 years now I wish I still had the shell for the 22cal pellet that the gun came with. Someone did make the shells and sold them by 20 pack in aluminum and he put number 7or9 shot bbs reload he used wax to seal the ends wish those were available also. So you don't have any waste.🤔👌✌️👍 Would be nice to get some machine out.
I saw that, it would be cool to have those. Although att this point I've not reloaded enough to see a problem with the plastic ones cracking.
Hey Joe!
3-D print these ???
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
If you can't find the shells, could you just drill out an empty. 22lr cartridge and fill it with shot and wadding?
I’m afraid that is not going to fit. The shells are a larger diameter.
@Al’s Airguns ok thanks
Looks like I will be getting a Viper Express and some ammo. Got some lizards to dispatch! Great video on reloading the shells!
Thanks, the factory shells can grow expensive. And sometimes they are out of stock. That makes reloading a good thing to know.
I put a bid in on a used Viper on EBay. I wonder if Gamo stopped making them?
No they are in production. You can get them from Pyramid Air for @ $220 shipped.
Was thinking of getting one of the air guns for Christmas I could just buy cleaning pellets #7 1/2 shot and then ammo and that’s all I need for as many shots until I’m out right
I've been told that after being reloaded a few times the plastic "shell" may crack. Years ago I heard someone made aluminum unit that could be reloaded indefinitely. I have not seen those recently though.
@@AlsAirguns hm ok
@@AlsAirguns thank you for the knowledge
Happy to help. 👍🏻
Great video 💯 Blessings 💯 🙏
Thanks!
Do they kill snakes?
Yes, They should be very effective for dispatching snakes.
Is the gun worth buying
It really depends on your needs. For snakes, mice, sparrows and such inside buildings & the back yard it's very effective. For anything larger you need to use pellets. It can fire both but pellets are tough to aim with the bead site. I'm going to mount a red-dot on mine and see how she does.
@@AlsAirguns thanks for the answer
@@AlsAirguns thanks for responding objectively on whether they are worth buying
Thanks, I try to be objective.
Just purchased mine and came in today...but noticed try8ng mine out with the original shot shells, it's shooting up high, I have to aim low at base of what I'm shooting at, to get a direct hit...does tgis suppose to shoot the small bb's upward or straight?.....please help with understanding this
Make sure you have your cheek tight to the stock. Bead sights shoot high for many people. I've been using a dot sight on mine and it helps sooo much!
Any good for hunting?
Not really.
I reload them with 4 steel .177 bbs ! Call it mini buckshot , holds about a 3 in patern at 10 yds and a much greater impact at around 750 fps !
That’s pretty sweet! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
If memory serves bbs weigh about 4.3 grains. The original load is approximately 17 grains, so you should be getting extra velocity and penetration out of the lighter & harder steel bbs.
@@AlsAirguns works great average 2 in the bullseye 2 in the next ring around 3 to 5 in patern consistency!
Sweet! I’ll have to try it!
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super video
Thanks
Will these shells work in a Hatsan
Airtact. 22 break barrel rifle?
No, I don't think so.
Where do you get your shells and how much are they including shipping
I get mine from Pyramyd Air. The cost is $7.95 for a box of 25. I usually order in conjunction with other things to get free shipping. When I estimate shipping to me for one to four packs it's the same $8.95 charge. So if I was just ordering shells I'd take advantage of their 4 for the price of 3, where you pay for 3 packs and get the 4th free. That way it would be $7.95 x 3 + 8.99 shipping = $32.84 for 100 rounds or approximately 33 cents a round.
@@AlsAirguns thank you you are very helpful
I am highly considering getting this gun, but ammo is just so expensive...do you think its worth the money? Also how many reloads do the shells last and would the factory shells be good for hunting? thx
@@andrewvu1752 good questions. i hope Al can keep us informed in the new year
WOULD IT KILL A RABBIT AT 20 YARDS WITH THE SHOTSHELLS? I know a pellet will, but what about the shells?
No it would not. IMO.
@@AlsAirguns ah ok..that's too bad. If it would, that would be awesome. But...I have a remedy lol.
Yeah, I get it. More power and a larger payload of shot are really needed. I'm currently producing a power mod episode on this gun. It should be up soon.
@@AlsAirguns Its gotta be able to kill a dove at 20 though, right? the shotgun part, thats what im planning on using it for.
@@AlsAirguns oh bummer!
GAMO VIPER 25 SHOT GUN ACTION. .22 UK
I know im late to the party, but you can buy a bag of shot for pretty cheep
Yes definitely. But at 15 pieces per shell it should last a lifetime or two.
Is the .22 pellet attachment working well? Do the pellets still fly 750fps
As far as I know the adapter is fine. I use it more than shot shells and have not ever noticed a difference. Why do you ask?
After 3 plus years of abuse my velocity is down on shot shells and pellets both but I believe that’s merely a tired mainspring. I’m planning to replace it with a gas ram soon.
@@AlsAirguns it seems like a great air rifle. Do you think it would work on raccoons
@@rustypotatos Only headshots on a treed or trapped coon at best. It’s only about 18 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. Much less than a 22 short or CB cap. Do able but not my first choice.
@@alanalford5996 so it would maybe work on baby raccoons with 18ft lbs?
I think it will work fine. 👍🏻