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Gamo Big Cat 1200
4.2 stars
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Average Ratings for Gamo Big Cat 1200

  • Accuracy4 stars
  • Handling4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.2 stars
  • Overall Rating4.3 stars

78 Reviews For Gamo Big Cat 1200

  • Gokartninja Rank: Sergeant 18th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought the Big Cat for $130 (USD)from a dealer that isn't paying me to tell you their name ( so I won't ) It is undoubtedly the best air rifle I have ever used. It has enough power to take any small game I can think of, and the accuracy to put the pellet in said game. I am 15 and can kill a bluejay with it at 50+ yards offhand, so anyone who has been shooting for a while can really tap into the awesome accuracy of this gun. The scope and mounts are always being slammed by reviewers, but this is just because they are inexperienced in this area of expertise. There is a screw in the rear ring that tightens down into a recessed port in the reciever, and once you stop hearing a loud bang from the pellet dieseling non-lead pellets, it shouldn't move at all. just remember to avoid ultra lightweight pellets in a high powered gun, and vice-versa.

  • Guest 7th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I am very pleased with my new Big Cat 1200 by Gamo. The first thing I noticed is how light it is. It took no time to sight the low-end scope and put lead on target with roughly 2" grouping at 35-40 yards. Thats more than likely from my lack of shooting skills. The best pellet so far for me is Beemans Cro-Mag hollow point. I have been taking down crow sized birds at approx 30 yards without much drama. For the price, you can't go wrong. Since I'm no pro, I can say if you are not one either, you wi ...

  • Guest 28th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Gamo Big Cat 1200 is a very good gun, it has great accuracy, it's fast, and it does the job^_^

  • Guest 9th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    My Gamo Big cat has about 500 pellets through it, & is just an starter gun.

    I got mine from a dealer who said it was strong & longlasting gun.
    I've got an Quest 1000X and it is of the same Quailty, Just the scopes are both Bad, so just use the iron sites. at 30ft is the max for this gun, any more & your just wasting pellets. Cheep everything on the gun from Stock to the way is shoots. :(
    Save your $$$ and & get a higher grade gun.

  • Terry Sanders 25th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    just got it today great gun I am 57 years old one of the best guns In my collection will have many hours of fun in the backyard shooting varmints and teaching my grand-kids how to shoot .Now more about the gun very well maked I like the weight and feel of the gun.The scope is matched very well to the gun. VERY easy to load.I shot four differt pellets. The best being raptor more speed and hits harder.you can tell just by the sound as it leaves the barrel.makes a tighter grouping every tim ...

  • Jamierb64 20th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I have had this Gamo Big Cat 1200 gun for a week. I got it because of a squirrel problem in my back yard, have killed about 8 of them at 30 yards, the problem is that after about 5 shots I have to re-sight the scope, all the bolts are tight so I think the scope is not that great. As for the power, when I do hit a squirrel they do drop. I only wish it could stay sighted. Took it to a friend who knows how to sight better then me and he had it hitting bulls eyes took it home and again it was shooti ...

  • Guest 20th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I am enjoying my first GAMO Air Rifle. The Gamo Big Cat is allowing me to stack squirrels like cord wood! Great gun out of the box. You will need to adjust the scope, but you can not expect any to be perfect out of the box.

  • Guest 17th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I returned a Gamo Recon because I was unhappy with the accuracy and erratic velocity.The Big Cat is a very good rifle for the money. You won't win any Olympic medals with it but it is accurate enough to eliminate any unwanted vermin in your back yard. I am getting about 1 inch 5 round groups at 15 yards with it. The power is excellent and although I haven't chronoed it yet I have yet to have a bird survive a hit. If you are looking for an inexpensive rifle with higher end performance this is t ...

  • Guest 28th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Hey i just got the Gamo Big Cat 1200 today i mounted the scope added some fingernail polish to the screws on the scope for added small lock tite so they dont back out or loosen.. I took 2 shots and was only 2-inches low and 1.5 right i corrected that in the scope and printed a 3/8 group at 30feet off hand.. The air rifle is very light and surprisingly quiet.. I have a gamo-shadow and its great but now i think i have anew favorite....

  • banjopkr61 11th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    For the money the Gamo Big Cat 1200 is an excellent buy.

  • Guest 6th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I would recommend the Gamo Big Cat 1200 to a friend.

  • dude593 28th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've only just picked up this "Big Cat" earlier this month from a Fleet and Farm in Appleton Wi for just over $110. So far I'm very surprised at how accurate it is, compared to my older Daisy bb/pellet guns from when I was just a wee lad...The stock scope it comes with is, what I would say a bargain value scope, but does It's job quite well... As for most scopes, the sighting in was made much easier with mounting if you turn the scope around while tightning the mounting the rings to the top of ...

  • Guest 17th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Gamo Big Cat 1200 is a very good,powerful pellet rifle out the box. Will throw an occasional pellet when sighting in and during target practice

  • Guest 12th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Gamo Big Cat 1200 is an excellent rifle with incredible acuracy the power was incredible :O

  • braulio1493 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 19th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Gamo Big Cat 1200 is an amazing air rifle. Accuracy at first wasnt too good. I had to break the rifle in for a good 1500 shots. After the break in the rifle was shooting a lot better. The power of the airgun is pretty brutal.. i can take down most small game with this air rifle. And i love the fit and finish of the rifle. ive had the rifle for over a year now and the rifle is working like the first day i got it. I got a new scope and trigger for it which greatly improved the performance of t ...

  • Guest 28th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Gamo Big Cat 1200 is super strong, accurate, light, just the most fun I have ever had with a pellet gun. Waited too long to get one. I find that the trigger pull is long, but I have got use to it. Do your self a farvor and go buy this gun.

  • Guest 28th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Gamo Big Cat 1200 air rifle has brilliant power, value for money, good accuracy, easy to use and has a nice weight and feel. I've had this gun since last summer and really enjoyed using it. i havnt yet had the chance to use it for hunting any type of animal so i dont know how it will perform in that area. overall from my experience of it i think it is a brilliant gun, i would advise anyone interested in a good value and easy to use gun to go for this. Scope was kinda hard to sight in although ...

  • Guest 25th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    All in all the Gamo Big Cat is a VERY good gun better then what I had expected.

  • Operator1167 21st Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Better than expected, trigger is a little harsh, but fine once you become acclimated. I consider the scope free because the rifle alone was worth money, I honestly can't complain there. I have never dealt with Gamo, but if their staff is as good as the product its an even greater boon.

  • cronos22 Rank: Corporal 11th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had other air rifles costing twice or more than the Gamo to get the same level of build quality and performance ....KUDOS Gamo !