gamo hunter 1250 review

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Average Ratings

Accuracy	8.8/10
Handling	7.9/10
Value for Money	8.6/10
Reviewer Rating	8.8/10
Overall Rating	7.5/10

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By Mackerelboy on 13th Mar 2007

Mackerelboy's Ratings

Accuracy	9/10
Handling	6/10
Value for money	10/10
Overall value	8/10
Mackerelboy's recommendation

Good Points

Lots of power. Shoots accurately with heavier pellets.

Bad Points

Weighs about 10 lbs with a scope. Pistol grip on stock very thick giving awkward trigger hold.

General Comments

Without a doubt the 1250 is definitely one of the 4 or 5 break barrel springers on the market today that can put out over 20 ft/lbs. of energy. In pure size alone, it is the largest and heaviest springer that I have in my collection. With a scope it weighs in at a little over 10lbs. With 58lbs of cocking effort, I can only recommend the 1250 for those with the upper body strength to deal with it. I would say that the only other airgun that I have shot that compares in cocking effort is the Beeman Kodiak.

Where I give the 1250 low points is in it's stock design and the trigger group. I normally wear an XL in glove sizes, and I have found it difficult to get my hand around the grip on the stock. In addition the trigger seems to be set to far forward. The combination of these problems makes it hard to get a nice smooth trigger pull. In designing the 1250, Gamo obviously didn't put a lot of thought into the trigger group. The trigger is of stamped steel and the safety doesn't automatically set itself after the gun has been cocked, which is a little disturbing in a gun of this power.

On the plus side, the 1250 will put out a .177 pellet as fast as advertised. I chronographed mine with Beeman H & N Match pellets and averaged 1220 fps. Recently I shot some Gamo PBA pellets through it and had consistent readings around 1600 fps! I was told that with the higher velocities that my accuracy would probably go to hell, but I recently shot a 1/2" group at 25 yards with the PBA pellets. The only problem with these lighter pellets is the noise level. Lets just say that there is no doubt that you are breaking the sound barrier. My Ruger 10/22 is significantly quieter. Lately I have been shooting Beeman Kodiak pellets through it which has dropped the fps low enough to keep it subsonic and much quieter. The heavier pellets didn't seem to affect my accuracy either.

Overall I would have to say that I despite it's short comings I am still impressed with the performance of this gun. I understand that the 1250 model is being discontinued by Gamo and my only regret is that I didn't get it in .22 cal.

Total Respect: +1