gamo hunter 1250 review

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Average Ratings

Accuracy	8.8/10
Handling	8/10
Value for Money	8.7/10
Reviewer Rating	8.9/10
Overall Rating	7.5/10

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By duncanmacster on 3rd Aug 2004

duncanmacster's Ratings

Accuracy	9/10
Handling	8/10
Value for money	7/10
Overall value	8/10
duncanmacster's recommendation

Good Points

True high velocity gives flat trajectory and great stopping power.

Bad Points

Trigger only adjusts for travel and is very heavy.
The weight of the rifle may tire those who are not of at least average strength. (Especially if fitted with a scope)

General Comments

I considered the Gamo Hunter 1250 along with the Webley Patriot and the Cometa Fenix 400 .22 for the specific purpose of hunting rabbits (which are a pest in Australia). The Gamo and Webley are comparable for bulk, weight and overall feel; while the Cometa is clearly lighter and easier to handle. As this was intended to be my "main" weapon, I was also looking for a reasonable quality while looking for value. It may be argued that the Webley is better quality, but in my mind it did not justify the extra cost. The Cometa put me off with its plastic trigger and guard; and the basic construction of the rear sight underlined to me that it is intended for the budget end of the market. From a purely personal perspective, the Cometa also didn't "feel" as substantial as the other two for my intended use. (I have since bought a Fenix .177 for exotic birds and I will review that shortly)

The heavy trigger took a lot of getting used to, it being almost impossible to "squeeze" off a shot. Consequently it took quite a number of practice sessions with targets to get consistent grouping, even over 20 yards with the Simmons Air-pro paralax adjusted scope. However, I was eminently satisfied with the punch produced by the rifle over 30 yards. This was made clear to me with my first rabbit which I took over 35 yards from the shoulder. The pellet went clean through the head and ricocheted off the soft sand and softly hit the metal wall of a shed some 10 feet further behind. (I hasten to add there was no one in the vicinity - I made sure of that before I took the shot)

Some have complained about the 56 pounds of effort it takes to cock the rifle, but any reasonably fit adult can cope with that.

Altogether I am pleased with my purchase. It delivers a powerful punch with acceptable accuracy and the rifle has a pleasing look and feel to it. What a pity about that lack of trigger adjustment though.

Total Respect: +2