The Ultimate Gauntlet 30 vs .22LR Showdown

[@toxicmatrix1337]

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[@JaredBalmer-i3k]

The Gauntlet 2 30 side lever is a great entry level PCP air rifle. I just got one and it's fun to use. So far I'm hitting plates at 150 yards.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Its one of the best budget air rifles out there. I need to push back more, at 100 yards its capable of sub moa groups

[@joemamma2647]

I shoot in my yard all the time. Who's to tell me I can't? 😂😂. It's my property. As long as you aren't shooting towards anything. I have all woods in my back yard.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Depends on where you live. People are better off checking before doing anything, like in Illinois for example.

[@STEVE_C_1369]

Ive said it several times,but it deserves repeating...you're a hell of a shot bud.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thanks Steve!

[@potterportraits]

you can do a haji bottle on the gauntlet and get some move velocity.

[@jactilm8687]

I have a gauntlet 30 but they say the AEA Challenger Airgun Standard has even more power.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

The 30 cal AEA challenger is pretty neck and neck to the G30. Technically the G30 has more power, its been regulated to 2900 psi when you get it. If you change the reg or possibly shim it, the G30 is going to be more powerful by a little bit. AEA destroys most manufacturers when it comes down to power for low cost.

[@terminalreset18]

Great video, very informative. A bit of perspective - you need a scuba cylinder or a high pressure pump for those PCP rifles. That is not an insignificant investment. You can get a 10-22 for about $350, and it has a ten-round magazine. The .22lr is a go-to rifle for many shooters, due to economy of scale. It is a definite win for the PCP rifles regarding the ability to get it shipped straight to your home (usually) and no tax stamp for the suppressor. Also, .22 ammo can be relatively affordable, is easy to store, and lasts almost forever. As others have said, you are a pretty decent shot! Thank you for making a very interesting video!

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thank you! Correct, the fill method is going to be an additional cost to get started. The good thing is that cost is distributed across however many PCPs someone ends up buying. For someone looking to get a solid unit, say 800 dollars, across 10 PCPs the price is 80 dollars per airgun. Even for firearms, one safe can be hundreds to thousands of dollars, but when you are storing a dozen firearms, it isnt so much when you break down how many its storing. The air source should be considered part of ammo costs. With no primer, no casing, no powder, the air being propellent, its part of the cost that firearm catridges carry. That units one time fee only costs you electricity or gasoline after, where as every single catridge for a firearm has it built into the price.

[@RickyD1968]

That gauntlet 2 30 cal is Awesome !!!

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Its one of my favorite PCPs

[@Gunner-ll1zd]

Start up cost, weight and maintenance are big considerations.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

You will need a compressor, it can be as little as a couple hundred or thousands if you want to go all out. The compressor is something that should be considered part of ammo cost. Imagine having a unit for firearms that produced gun powder out of thin air. With the cheaper cost of lead pellets and slugs vs cartridges, you are saving money over time. Get molds and cast your own and you save even more. Weight can add up, but if that is a concern, swapping to carbon fiber bottles will shave about a half of a pound quickly. Maintenance is practically zero. Run a good filter on your air compressor, use proper ammo, shouldnt really have a problem. Never use petroleum based lubes or solvents. 1000s of rounds and a completely spotless barrel is something youll never see from any firearm. Zero fouling.

[@TangDynasty1983]

Thanks for the video! Can you share what modification you've done on the Gauntlet barrel in order to fit the slug?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

I had it built at Hajimoto, they have an option on the site for barrel work. Im not 100% sure what all is involved, but it should chamber slugs normally, it apparently just makes it a bit easier. The new G30 SLs from Umarex claim to be slug ready now.

[@dougiefresh3767]

You should be getting 1000fps or better with the 45 grain JSB. Everyone ive seen is getting 100+ fpe with the G30.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

I think the highest Ive recorded was 980

[@KirkDeshotel-c8c]

I’m having trouble with my gun and scuba tank and air compressor. I can’t seem to figure it out. I don’t want to blow up anything if there’s anyway that I can get in touch with you by phone.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

I have my email listed in my about me section(YT will delete the comment if I list it here) If you get a hold of me there with whats going on I will see what I can do.

[@JaredBalmer-i3k]

If your protective cover on your fill valve cap is being pushed off by air pressure, your fill valves are the trouble it acts like a Schrader valve on a car tire. Pull the hand guard off, de-pressure the air system. Use caution when doing this. Then pull the fill valve out, clean the valve out with a little break clean , blow it out with an air compressor. Use Teflon tape on the threads. All the mating surfes that are threaded, rap them with tape. Brass plugs, and the threads on the bottle too. Reassemble in reverse. Air this up to full charge. Spray a little soap and water on these areas to check for any leaks. No bubbles your fixed. Install hand guard over the air bottle. Then let the rifle sit for a bit and watch the gauge on the rifle. See if it drops. If it holds great your up and running. But if the fill valve is bad, contact umerx, I got one for free from them. The also threw in two extra internal parts for the fill valve

[@JaredBalmer-i3k]

My thoughts are that the valve could be bad, causing a leak , not allowing you to fill the air cylinder on the rifle. Good luck with this hopefully this helps you

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Very professionally made video Toxic!🤠🇺🇸

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thanks Johnny!

[@alexgarcia3900]

Why did you load the slugs individually?

[@carlosrivera4468]

Sup bro . Question . Which one should i get as my first pcp .? UmarexGauntlet . Jts aricuda max or a venturi avenger ? Much love from oakland ca

[@toxicmatrix1337]

I'd have to say the Gauntlet 30. Out of all the PCPs I have, its still my favorite. If you use Griffin boat tail slugs in it, its a laser beam. Only downside is that you need to single feed them in.

[@williamlewis2896]

How did you get the side lever or added it is that really possible

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Hajimoto installed it. I had them build that G30 from their shop.

[@alexgarcia3900]

Amazing video. Thanks for that.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thank you!

[@josemaldonadocuevas8572]

Gran video como siempre bro, cada vez que subes un video con el g30 es espectacular, saludos

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thank you!

[@jdp5704]

I shoot 64 grain Griffins at 122 fpe so you can def tune it up a little just with the hammer spring. This is good content btw

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thanks! Do those fit in the magazine?

[@jdp5704]

@@toxicmatrix1337 They sure do. They also load into the breech with a relatively light push. I haven't tried the bigger boat tails, but I have a large supply of 64 grains that I'm very happy with.

[@jdp5704]

In case you haven't tried this yet... don't go more than 4 or 5 turns in from zero on the hammer spring screw. If you go too far your gun will dump the entire air tank. Not like it damages the gun but it will surprise you if it happens! About 2 turns in from stock (which is about 3 turns from zero) is as far as you can go before it wastes air and then pretty soon will just dump air.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

@@jdp5704 Excellent!

[@LuisMiguelGarciaCastillo-ff2mh]

Is it the same in the new version G30 Side Lever? Or they fixed that issue in new version?? ​@@jdp5704

[@dougiefresh3767]

Did you cut the barrel on that G2 .30?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Stock length.

[@dougiefresh3767]

@@toxicmatrix1337 U must have the hammer spring turned down. Turn that girl up and see what she does.

[@aslangonen2899]

what kind of moderator on the gauntlet?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

DonnyFL Ronin

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Very cool testing!🤠🇺🇸☕️

[@toxicmatrix1337]

😎😎

[@davidfranklin1885]

Great content! Short and to the point. BUT......as I moved to Oak Park, Illinois, zip 60302, No retailer will ship to me an air rifle with a muzzle velocity over 700 FPS. Should have brought my air rifles with me when I moved. FMR Intelligence Office

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thanks you! Thats crazy.

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Me personally I'd go with the invader that's probably a good starting home defense I don't think a sniper type rifle is really good for what is coming in the near future you want semi-automatic no cocking capabilities, right? Obviously a blitz would be the best but not everyone has that kind of money kicking around

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Id probably go with a Megalodon. The pump action is pretty much a guarantee that it wont jam and it would have more than enough power to handle anything. For a cheaper option, the Bintac M50 with the pump kit.

[@AirgunHuntingPR]

Gauntlet 💯 %

[@toxicmatrix1337]

👍👍

[@loriengagnon9815]

Would you recommend anything for home defense?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Bintac m50 pistol is small but has good power.

[@N4STYNATE]

@@toxicmatrix1337 but would you RELY on it for home defense?

[@toxicmatrix1337]

@@N4STYNATE If you weren't able to buy a firearm? I think its a pretty viable option. Its manual cocking, you can get a pump action kit for it to speed things up. Rounds went through about 15 inches of ballistics gel with it. These shouldn't leak out, you can have it stored ready to go.

[@N4STYNATE]

@@toxicmatrix1337 appreciate the response... definitely cool to see new tech! keep up the great content!

[@AirgunHuntingPR]

Nice ❤

[@toxicmatrix1337]

😎

[@Relaxbadkneeadventures]

Also to my door? 😂😂

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Of course!! Right after you move here lol

[@Relaxbadkneeadventures]

@@toxicmatrix1337 joooo haha

[@Hallz999]

BIG BOY TOY ... Me likey

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Same!

[@steveburlingame1935]

Wats the fpe and how many shots

[@toxicmatrix1337]

@@steveburlingame1935 28 rounds per fill, I went over the fpe in the video for everything.

[@donteventryitTV]

Nice👀🎯

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thanks!

[@glossyfpv1155]

did you upgrade your gauntlet to bolt action? all i can find on both pyramyd and airgundepot is a side charging version which is really lame. i want it to feel like an actual rifle not a toy and the sidecharger definitely gives it a toy feel and look.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

Thats how they used to come. Now Umarex only offers side-levers.

[@aldocuevas3521]

Why people complain about the bolt handle cook people say that it is very hard to cook. I don't no why people always are very ridiculous about the bolt cook handle

[@flipptyfloppy2817]

dude..😂😂 guess ur great neighbour.... 😱🤣🤣 but as its texas ' that's like 250mls difference 🤣🤣🤣 ...plus your soda bill must be astronomical 😂😂😂😂.....

[@toxicmatrix1337]

lol!