RAPID-FIRE SPRINGER

KEY SPECS

MAKER: Gamo (gamoguns.co.uk)

MODEL: Swarm Roadster GEN2

PRICE: £269

TYPE: Magazine-fed break-barrel

CALIBRE: .177 and .22 (tested)

OVERALL LENGTH: 1,180mm

LENGTH OF PULL: 370mm

BARREL LENGTH: 450mm

WEIGHT: 2.6kg (without scope)

TRIGGER: Two-stage adjustable

POWER: 10.5 ft-lb

Simplicity and affordability are among the biggest attractions of airgun shooting. Even these days, when super-expensive airguns decked out with all kinds of sophisticated gizmos grab attention on social media channels with their almost daily launches and advancements, most shooters still prefer a simpler option that's kinder on the wallet.

And when it comes to keeping things reassuringly basic, it's hard to beat a break-barrel airgun with its self-contained powerplant. The only downside is that opting for a break-barrel usually means sacrificing magazine loading, but that's not the case with the subject of this review. The Gamo Swarm Roadster