Gamo Hunter 1250 Reviews
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★★★☆☆
“Less than I expected”
Written on: 08/07/2012
Bought my Gamo Hunter 1250 from Wholesale Sports 3 years ago. It was the most expensive air rifle they had, so I expected it to be fairly decent. I really hate the heavy trigger pull, and there is no reason it couldn't be about 1/3 of what it is. It is also not as accurate as expected. Having competed in several National air rifle competitions, I will fork the additional money over and purchase a Feinwerkbau 601 or high-end Anschutz competition air rifle. This rifle is also very loud when... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Purchased a Gamo Hunter 1250 from Cabelas in May, 2...”
Written on: 22/08/2009
Purchased a Gamo Hunter 1250 from Cabelas in May, 2 cans of ammo and two months later main spring broke, not covered by warranty $63 for postage and repair, the scope mount broke, replaced the BSA thing with a Williams 5D peep, it was lost during the repair and the scope rail has a large gouge installed by the repair center. Will not achieve claim accuracy or FPS. Don't make the mistake I did buy and RWS they are twice the rifle this thing is. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I have a 1250 I purchased from Cabelas, had it two...”
Written on: 20/08/2009 by Reddeer6 (1 review written)
I have a 1250 I purchased from Cabelas, had it two months, shot two cans of pellets, the main spring broke, not covered under warranty. Cost 63.00 to mail back to gamo and pay to have fixed. When it was returned the Williams 5DAG peep sight I put on was missing, and the scope rail has a large gouge in it. It does not achieve accuracy or velocity claimed. As yet gamo has not responded to emails or phone calls, would not reccomend any gamo to a person I do like or for that matter do not... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 is awesome but its too heavy”
Written on: 23/06/2009
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★★★★★
“Gamo Hunter 1250 - generaly an extreme value for the...”
Written on: 09/06/2009
Gamo Hunter 1250 - generaly an extreme value for the $400 that it's worth, I swear it's strong enough to take small deer with head shots. It'll go straight through just about any animals skull. It could blow up birds with hollow points.hint: use .177 cal rws hypermax pellets, at 5.2 grains they can reach 1664 fps and 32 ft/lbs
absolutely kills my crosman multi-pump powermaster'' it's only rated for 690 fps and 7.9 ft/lbs''.also replace the stock trigger with a GTR-III aftermarket trigger...
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★★★☆☆
“Generally a good rifle, but it would be superb if the...”
Written on: 14/12/2008 by wuwei666666 (1 review written)
Generally a good rifle, but it would be superb if the trigger was looked at by Gamo!!!!! Trigger is most annoying and way hard to pull off in order to get a good clear shot. The Gamo hunter 1250 has a nice Grain and Finish (read more)
★★★★★
“Its an amazing rifle. The Gamo Hunter 1250 is extremly...”
Written on: 28/10/2008 by socanasto
Its an amazing rifle. The Gamo Hunter 1250 is extremly powerfull and significantly accurte. Its structure is quite powerfull and has a long range capabilities withought lack of accuracy and most importantly power. For me there are no bad points with this air rifle. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 was not as powerful as expected....”
Written on: 22/10/2008 by adfreedi
The Gamo Hunter 1250 was not as powerful as expected. Its is pretty accurate though. I didnt like the weight of this air rifle either. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 is a riffle that is meant to last...”
Written on: 30/08/2008 by swanndry93 (43 reviews written)
The Gamo Hunter 1250 is a riffle that is meant to last with a solid construction, and fine checkering on the grip, the stock is made out of hard walnut wood.
The .22 fires lead pellets at 910 fps
and .177 fires 1250 fps
it's a very powerful airgun for its class and takes 58 lbs of cocking effort.
great gun for plinking and serious small game hunting.
the riffle is quite expensive but the quality of the gun is awesome.it is a heavy gun to carry for long periods of time, the sights on this gun are...
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★★★★☆
“Great gun unless you have to carry it very far. Best...”
Written on: 09/08/2008 by electric2
Great gun unless you have to carry it very far. Best for back yard critters etc. Accurate below supersonic speeds, thats to be expected with any air rifle, Hard hitting with pellets weighing more than 10.5g and nice looking with my BSA scope. It is too heavy though (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“great thing IF it works, i repeat, IF. would i by this...”
Written on: 06/05/2008 by shoota (1 review written)
great thing IF it works, i repeat, IF. would i by this gun again? probably not, with all the anger and waiting and money involved, i would probably go for an pre charged daystate or airarms. (almost) same power, stiff barrel .... better quality.
obviously kinda pissed.
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★★★★★
“This is a fantastic gun for hunting and good for...”
Written on: 20/08/2007 by killib12345 (3 reviews written)
This is a fantastic gun for hunting and good for backyard plinking also (unless you are built like a weed) you should have no problems at all with this gun.
I strongly recommend it to anyone wishing to hunt small game.
p.s buy it in .22 (helps keep velocity down, improves accuracy)
Happy hunting.
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★★★★☆
“Without a doubt the 1250 is definitely one of the 4 or...”
Written on: 13/03/2007 by Mackerelboy (6 reviews written)
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... (read more)
Mybike9's Response to Mackerelboy's Review
Written on: 05/10/2007
Do you know if there is any difference between the hunter extreme and the hunter 1250?
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Mackerelboy's Response to Mackerelboy's Review
Written on: 25/10/2007
Having never seen an extreme I couldn't tell you. I do know that Gamo has been advertising "bull Barrels" on some of their air rifles. I have found that this consists of a small diameter rifled steel inner barrel encased in a thick hard plastic that makes up the outer part of the barrel. The Hunter1250 barrel is all one piece steel. As for the spring piston etc. I don't know if it is the same . I would try contacting someone at Pyramid Air and get the hard facts.
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Mackerelboy's Response to Mackerelboy's Review
Written on: 22/01/2008
A couple of months ago I installed aftermarket triggers from Charlie Da Tuna in my Gamo Whisper, Gamo Hunter 1250, and Crossman Quest 800. I have always thought that the weakest area of a Gamo gun is the trigger works. I was amazed at how much better my groupings were after the installs. It has made a world of difference to all of these rifles. Charlie’s after market triggers drop in easy only requiring removing pins, installing the trigger and pinning it back in place. Total time to replace a trigger, 10 minutes. If you want to upgrade your Gamo or Crossman rifle I highly recommend you check out Charlie’s web site.
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★★★★★
“With a 4-16 x 50 scope , a very lite grip and some...”
Written on: 06/02/2007 by Shaun 1250 (1 review written)
With a 4-16 x 50 scope , a very lite grip and some Crosman premiers . This gun is a real performer.
You just have to remind yourself to stay still after you pull the trigger.
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★★★★★
“It's a wonderful gun overall if you would be wanting...”
Written on: 28/09/2006 by shit4brains (2 reviews written)
It's a wonderful gun overall if you would be wanting to get rid of pests from doves to rabbits. I have yet to shoot a rabbit, because I would like to see the devastation a Prometheus .177 cal does at 480m/s. It would be good for bird pests, considering it would be a one-off kill. If you're looking for a long shot or hunting pellet gun. the Gamo Hunter 1250 is the way to go, but it's not for a first pellet gun, and it's not for the weak either. (read more)
Gamoshadow1000's Response to shit4brains's Review
Written on: 01/11/2006
Hi
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<br/>I've got the Gamo Shadow 1000 and I wanted to find out how big of a difference the cocking effort of the Gamo Shadow 1000 is compared to the Gamo Hunter 1250?
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<br/>Thanks
<br/>Wezzy
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Gamoshadow1000's Response to shit4brains's Review
Written on: 10/01/2007
Hi,
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<br/>Do you know if they still sell the Gamo Hunter 1250 anywere here in South Africa?
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<br/>Thanks
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Gwalshy's Response to shit4brains's Review
Written on: 23/03/2008
G'day mate,ya won't get 480m/s from Prometheous pallets,as this velocity can only be attained using PBA's.just thought I'd mention this so ya not dissapointed.have fun.
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★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 is not recommended as a first air...”
Written on: 11/09/2006 by Markthebum (5 reviews written)
The Gamo Hunter 1250 is not recommended as a first air rifle or for a woman or child. This gun is for those who have experience with shooting spring piston air rifles. I'm only 5' 8'' and 160 lbs. and this gun is a bit big for me, 49 inches long and 9 lbs. I have gotten used to cocking it though. The 58 lbs cocking effort takes some getting used to. Not much of a problem once I got a technique down, but for a person without good upper body strength this gun will be too much to handle.
The...
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Markthebum's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 21/09/2006
As I've been shooting my Hunter 1250 over the last several days I noticed something worth adding to my review. I've been trying a wide range of pellets in this gun just to see what the results are. By far the best pellets for this gun are Beeman's Kodiak extra heavy pellets .177 caliber. I did try Beeman's Silver Arrow pellets which are even heavyer than the Kodiaks but for some reason the gun just doesn't like them. Very inconsistant grouping. The only other pellets that group even decently are Beeman;s crow magnums. They group nice out to about 20 yards but beond that they don't do well. Only the Kodiaks shoot well at all ranges.
<br/> Now to my point. After shooting many lighter pellets that go faster than 1100 fps (you will know because they brake the sound barrier and "crack" like a .22) with poor results. I went back to using the Kodiacks which are what I've decided to use from now on. There was an issue though, all of a sudden I lost accuracy even with these!!. I was getting very frustrated and began to inspect my rifle carefully to find the problem. 3 inch groups at 10 yards just isn't acceptable! They shot great before, so what's the problem??? I looked into the barrel and quickly found out what it was. There was lead caked into the grooves of the rifling. I bought a .177 cal. one piece cleaning rod and ran a dry copper wire brush through the barrel several times. Small clouds of lead dust puffed out of the barrel as the lead was scraped away. I couldn't seem to get it all but most of the lead was eventually removed. I began to shoot at 10 yards again with the Kodiaks and this time the group shrunk to half an inch with 5 shots at 10 yards. All holes touching. WHEW!! much better! After doing some research I discovered that any gun that shoots a lead projectile faster than the speed of sound, will cause the lead to heat up enough to melt and stick to the inside of the barrel. Do this enough times and your basically shooting a smoothbore gun. So, my advice is to ONLY use pellets that are 10 grains or more. My gun goes supersonic with anything under 9 grains so I use 10 or more to be safe. Unfortunatly there isn't much to pick from in .177 at that weight level.I truly wish that Gamo didn't discontinue this model gun in .22 cal. The Hunter 1250 is just too much power for a .177 caliber pellet. I bet this gun would be a dream in .25 cal. Gamo has made a huge mistake in limiting this wonderful airgun to only .177 cal. Luckly, there are a couple of companies that make extra heavy pellets in .177. Other wise the gun would be nothing but a nice wall piece. Funny thing is that none of the pellets that Gamo makes work well in this gun. None of them are heavy enough! You would think that Gamo would've done enough research to know this, and make a .177 cal pellet siutable for their crown jewel air rifle. Ending this gun in .22 cal was a huge, huge, huge mistake. Gamo should stop the .177 line and instead make it in .20, .22, and 25 cal. instead they only chose to make it in the one caliber that is almost incompatible for the awsome power level that this airgun produces. "sigh" Oh well. Hope Beeman never goes out of business! I'll be SOL!
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Mike4310's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 28/09/2006
I have a ten year old friend who can cock this easily with one hand.
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Markthebum's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 04/10/2006
Well, good for your 10 year old friend! What type of steroids does he use? Hook me up! Could use some of them good old "pump you up" roids!
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Gwalshy's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 23/03/2008
Where to start?would like to know how you cock your (well chosen)piece?If you don't already,try placing barrel hand just below muzzle break,rather than using it to cock...I await your reply...
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Markthebum's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 28/03/2008
I hold the wooden stock just below the rear sights with my right hand, the top of the butt pushes on the inner thigh of my right leg, then I grasp the large muzzel break with my left hand and pull it down until it catches. Once you get the hang of it it's actually quite easy. Markthebum
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Markthebum's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 28/03/2008
P.S. I choose not to grasp below the muzzle break because the sweat, dirt, and oils from the hand can cause the barrel to rust. If you choose to cock the gun this way, be sure to wipe the area down with a little airgun oil or anti-corrosive. Markthebum
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Joel Eladio's Response to Markthebum's Review
Written on: 08/09/2009
I found this review very helpful because I have been facing those problem myself with my gamo hunter 1250, and still looking for the best use of this particular gun!
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★★★★☆
“Gamo Hunter 1250, well I brought one about 1 week ago...”
Written on: 01/09/2006 by spears
Gamo Hunter 1250, well I brought one about 1 week ago in .177 cal. I shot about 2000 pelits after previously owning a Diana RWS mdl35. I guess I wanted something to shoot around my 1.2 acres of land I've got out the back of Seberbia here in Perth, West Australia. I went on this site and read the reviews and thought yep that's me, the V8 of air rifles! They said it was loud but I'm thinking to my self how loud can an air rifle be, so I brought one, well bugger me, the thing was louder than my... (read more)
Ebigbear's Response to 256223_spears's Review
Written on: 05/10/2010
hi you send you shoot about 2000 shots did you find that its not sounding as hard as before i was wandering if its loosing power ill like you to give me some info on that please
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★★★★★
“Gamo Hunter 1250 - If you are looking for a true air...”
Written on: 09/07/2006 by Tbird (2 reviews written)
Gamo Hunter 1250 - If you are looking for a true air rifle for hunting small game you are now looking in the right direction. I purchased this rifle a couple months ago and have bagged a 2 squirrels and a chipmunk so far. I have to mention I'm up to 83 red-squirrels, many taken with my bengemin silverstreak and previous shadow 1000. But this rifle is different in many ways and will help me enjoy many hunting adventures to come. Anyway, I use strictly gamo hunter pellets in my rifle, I... (read more)
Markthebum's Response to Tbird's Review
Written on: 01/09/2006
Gamo Hunter pellets are only 8.1 grains. Want to see your squirrels get knocked clean off the tree? Try a heavier pellet like Beemans Kadiak 10.6 grains or Beemans Silver Arrow (my favorite) 11.1 grains. I use a Gamo CFX fixed barrel gun. The day I bought it I sighted it in with the Silver Arrow pellets. A unlucky squirrel crossed my path as I was shooting at about 35 yards. From a standing shot I put one in his chest and dropped it dead. I've used Gamo's Hunter pellets and they are a little faster because they are lighter than Beeman's Silver Arrow. But the knock down and penetration are far better with the heavyer pellet. Give it a shot, I bet you'll never go back. I didn't!
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Mybike9's Response to Tbird's Review
Written on: 05/10/2007
Do you know if there is any difference between the hunter 1250 and the hunter extreme?
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★★★★★
“I have had Gamo Hunter 1250 17 cal for 4 years,...”
Written on: 28/05/2006 by jerryjpersinger (4 reviews written)
I have had Gamo Hunter 1250 17 cal for 4 years, haven't had any problems, except I demolished a BSA scope, I did not have a good scope mount it shook loose and tore loose the cross hairs. So I sent off the scope and bsa replaced it, so I got me a 5040 mount, that took care of that problem. I hunt squirrels, I use crow mag hollow points they seem to work well, if I get a head shot then it's all over for the squirrel, I limit my range to 40 yards for a shot then it's a clean kill, any longer... (read more)
★★★★★
“After having bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 from Suburban...”
Written on: 17/12/2005 by Eastric (1 review written)
After having bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 from Suburban Guns in Cape Town in April of this year, I can truly say, that compared to my CFX Royal, this gun makes it look like a toy. I have not had the chance to go hunting with it as yet, as I own a Webley Venom Viper and a FAC Webly Raider (both single shots), as well as a Gamo CFX Royal.
The chronographed results obtained with this gun is simply astonishing...
Gamo Pro Match 7.4 gr = 1165 fps
Gamo Pro Magnums 7.4gr = 1170 fps
JSB 8.4gr =...
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★★★★☆
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle is extremely accurate....”
Written on: 30/10/2005 by teleamp (4 reviews written)
The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle is extremely accurate. Mine is a .177 caliber. I get my best groups using Crossman Premier hollowpoints, Gamo magnums, and Crossman copperhead. I don't have a chronograph, but all go supersonic, except when shooting up at extreme angles. I get clean head shots on squirrels (I limit my distance on small game to 25 yards). If I were hunting anything larger or farther out, I would want to go to a .22 or .25 cal. With the proper stock this could be a good FT... (read more)
Chrisnorway's Response to teleamp's Review
Written on: 30/11/2005
I once had the gamo 1250 FAC version .22 cal and have sold it. This airgun will for sure not be suitable for FT. If you ever tried the Weihrauch HW97 or Theoben SLR, you will understand. The gamo 1250 has a bad trigger and you might shoot well at 25 yards, but at 40 and 50 yards you never know where the bullet will hit! Too bad, because the power of the gun is perfect for hunting, but the quality is not good enough.
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Teleamp's Response to teleamp's Review
Written on: 30/11/2005
Chris, you are correct. My experiences with the Gamo 1250 were at limited distances. It is an excellent hunting gun (at the appropiate distances). I finally found an airgun club and got a chance to shoot in a FT event. The 1250 was too powerful (club limit is 20ft/lbs), so I had to use my shadow (which had the same accuracy problems as the 1250). I got the opportunity to shoot an AA TX 200, within a couple of days I found an AA TX 200 MK2, and purchased it. It is much more accurate and I will get to use it at the Dec 2005 FT.
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★★★★☆
“I bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 hunter one year ago and...”
Written on: 16/03/2005 by ChrisNorway (2 reviews written)
I bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 hunter one year ago and must admit that I have had some quality problems. The spring releaser broke after about 1000 shots and the shop where I bought it from were not able to repair it so I got a new gun. After 500 rounds it suddenly started to lose energy every third or fourth shot. Shooting at fifty yards it sometimes drops 10 inches. I have the FAC version that makes 930 feet/second cal .22 and it is normally quite accurate at that distance. Hopefully they... (read more)
★★★★★
“If your looking for the ultimate in a great pellet gun...”
Written on: 24/02/2005 by wvanharpen
If your looking for the ultimate in a great pellet gun then the Gamo Hunter 1250 is your baby. This gun is a killer. May be too much for small back yards. I can drop small game with one shot. Get the right scope and become the back yard sniper. (read more)
Daniel Lombard's Response to 184298_wvanharpen's Review
Written on: 18/06/2006
I'm in the process of purchasing the GAMO HUNTER 1250 HURRICANE.
<br>Can anyone out there help me and comment on exactly how "loud" this gun is. I plan on using this gun to get rid of varmints and wildlife pests around my house and the noise level is of one of my primary concerns. I do not want neighbors hearing the shot - I mean if this gun is as loud as a .22 rim fire rifle, it's going to be of no use to me for my situation.
<br>Every owner, please comment - HOW LOUD IS THIS GUN??
<br>Thank You
<br>Dan L.
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Markthebum's Response to 184298_wvanharpen's Review
Written on: 15/09/2006
The Gamo 1250 is not too loud if you use heavy pellets. 9.5 grains or more. My gun goes supersonic with anything less than 9 grains. The pellet breaks the sound barrier with a small sonic boom that sounds just like a .22 rimfire. Backyard shooting wont be too loud as long as you stick to heavy pellets.
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★★★★★
“I have had the 1250 for one week now, and after I...”
Written on: 27/12/2004 by renan gil (1 review written)
I have had the 1250 for one week now, and after I cleaned the gun I shot two rabbits and possum from 50 meters. One shoot one kill. This gun is for serious hunting, it's too poweful. I think that all that like to hunt with air rifles must to have one. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 is by far one of the most...”
Written on: 15/12/2004 by Cjharper
The Gamo Hunter 1250 is by far one of the most powerful airguns on the market today; this airgun shoots 1250 fps in 177. cal. which most premium 22lr. ammo can't even shoot. The one thing I like the most about this rifle is where I live it is legal to shoot airguns in the city limits (please check your local laws), which you can't with any firearms. I have taken' every thing from small birds up too raccoons and even a couple coyotes if you aim for the head. I have owned many break-action... (read more)
Grackle Sniper's Response to 179697_Cjharper's Review
Written on: 04/04/2006
You don't know what your talking about. Any .22LR goes at least around 1600 FPS with a 40 grain bullet. That 1250 gets less than 1200 with a 7.4 grain pellet.
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Tallguy606's Response to 179697_Cjharper's Review
Written on: 28/05/2006
Comment on the comment - check again. Most .22 long rifle ammo, high speed, is around 1300 fps with 40 gr bullet. Stingers, etc. go faster than that, but only with a lighter bullet.
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★★☆☆☆
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 gun isn't cheap! For its cost it...”
Written on: 28/11/2004 by true impact
The Gamo Hunter 1250 gun isn't cheap! For its cost it should be of higher quality. When I fired this rifle 18 times the barrel flaked away leaving jagged edges and ruining accuracy. There might be people out in the market who cherish this gun and would defend it to the death, but I cleaned it before firing and kept it well oiled. The fact of the matter is this happened to me twice in a row, now how do you explain that? (read more)
Usiddkr's Response to 178292_true impact's Review
Written on: 23/01/2005
Not sure what is meant by the barrel flaked away. I have heard that Gamo has had problems with consistent quality control. Did you buy two of these guns and both exhibited the same problem?
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Bear's Response to 178292_true impact's Review
Written on: 30/04/2005
Hi
<br>I have not had any trouble with my air gun. Hopefully you did not put any lubricating oil in the barrel or in the cylinder, that would increase pressure and damage the gun and possibly smash the cylinder.
<br>Read the handbook and stick to the rules and you'll have thousands of pellets worth of quality shooting.
<br>Good shooting bro' .
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Joeeigo's Response to 178292_true impact's Review
Written on: 04/08/2005
When I bought my gamo 1250 I was having alot of problems getting any accuracy. At first I thought that it was the ammo because I was using crossman .177 7.5 gr, gamo magnums, and gamo master points. Someone suggested that I try 10.5 gr pellets because it fires way to fast. I continued getting the same problems until I noticed oneday that pellets were flying out sideways on paper. I checked the barrel and noticed that it was flaked leaving a tiny edge near the middle. I had it shipped out almost 1 month ago and wait eagerly to test it out with a new barrel.
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Markthebum's Response to 178292_true impact's Review
Written on: 04/09/2006
You don't need to clean your new gun and you absolutely don't need to lube your new air guns!!!! This is most likely where your problem is. New spring piston air guns are already lubricated more than enough. You should never put any oil into the barrel and only 2 drops of air gun oil into the chamber once a year. I believe that Gamo says not to oil the chamber at all though, so make sure you read the instructions before doing anything. Putting oil into the chamber or into the barrel causes whats called "dieseling". The guns spring piston creates high pressure that causes the oil to explode. This is probably why your barrel has chipped. I hope you didn't do this because if Gamo thinks you did, they won't cover it under the warranty. When you get your gun back just start shooting it, and what ever you do don't, please!!!, don't oil it. Oil on the outside to prevent rust is okay if it's air gun oil. Never use regular gun oil. The solvents in it can ruin your guns seals and finish. To clean the bore use dry cleaning pellets. You can get these at most gun stores or online. No solvent and no oil! Good luck!
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★★★★★
“The Gamo 1250 Hunter is a serious Air Riffle with...”
Written on: 04/10/2004 by WINRANGER (1 review written)
The Gamo 1250 Hunter is a serious Air Riffle with really impressing power and therefore the XL size, weight and cocking effort should be expected at this power level. The 0.177 model, which I own, performs very well in terms of accuracy and hiting power using the very heavy RWS Supermag (9.5 gr) and RWS FTS (10.5 GR) pellets. With open sights 2.5 cm circle at 40 meters can be achieved consistently. Lighter pellets in my opinion do not fully exploit the power and accuracy potential of the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Ok the Gamo Hunter 1250 is my first air rifle, after...”
Written on: 24/08/2004 by Audi (1 review written)
Ok the Gamo Hunter 1250 is my first air rifle, after reading the reviews here I choose the hunter 1250 as the rifle I wanted.
I paid about $750 Aus for this gun at gun mart and tackle in midland Perth.
I had the gun for about 500 pellets before I got a scope for it. It was some nikko 7X ... scope (can't remember) I returned it so quick.
I am a fit fully grown 23yr male and really to me the gun felt to heavy with a scope fitted. But really do you need a scope to shoot 40 metres?
Not to...
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178670_Sethur's Response to Audi's Review
Written on: 03/12/2004
Make sure you don't dry fire a spring powered air rifle. I have read that from the lack of back pressure on the spring (from no pellet) will cause the spring to slam forward, harder than normal and eventually break the the spring or damage it.
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Audi's Response to Audi's Review
Written on: 31/01/2005
thank you for your feed back, but i know not to do this. Gamo themselves admitted its was a faulty spring.
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256223_Spears's Response to Audi's Review
Written on: 21/08/2006
Hey hey... a fellow west Aussie! I've just bought a 1250 from Claremont Firearms in Bibralake, Perth... haven't got it yet - lots of paperwork to fill in and no firearms officer on duty until Wednesday! Judging by the reviews I'm in for a treat :) As for the crows nailing me veggie patch - well... lets just see if they really are as bullet proof as everybody says... just hope it isn't as loud as everyone says though, eh! Anyway good to see another 20 something gas shooter in town. Cheers for the review. Joe
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★★★★☆
“I considered the Gamo Hunter 1250 along with the...”
Written on: 03/08/2004 by duncanmacster (2 reviews written)
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... (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought this Gamo Hunter 1250 about two months ago, I...”
Written on: 08/06/2004 by SHOOTER (3 reviews written)
I bought this Gamo Hunter 1250 about two months ago, I have been amazed with power of this great rifle, mine is 177. caliber and it kills rabbits, pigeons, etc. I have shot with ease. I have found that Gamo Pro Matches and Gamo Pro Magnum Pellets are best because they are very hard and pretty heavy (the pro match is a flathead pellet and the pro magnum is sharp headed)with lighter pellets (Gamo Match) this beast goes supersonic and losses accuracy. (read more)
Andrew0505's Response to SHOOTER's Review
Written on: 21/07/2004
Hi I'm thinking about buying this Air Rifle and I was just wandering where I could look at this silencer people talk about in their reviews. I would like to get one but don’t know where. If anyone who's where to look please let me know.
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Renan Gil's Response to SHOOTER's Review
Written on: 27/12/2004
I have the Gamo Hunter 1250. One week ago after I cleaned the gun, I shot two rabbits at 50 meters. One shot one kill. This gun is for adults and I think that each one that loves hunting with air rifles should have one.
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★★★★☆
“I bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 gun two years ago. It...”
Written on: 05/04/2004 by sarin lavage (1 review written)
I bought the Gamo Hunter 1250 gun two years ago. It has a BSA 4x12 scope on it now. It had another BSA scope, which it quickly destroyed. Mine likes the Crosman Premier 10.8 gr pellet and Beeman Kodaiks. With the Premier at 11 meters it shoots cloverleaf groups at @1030 fps with front palm rested on a sandbag. It also likes the copperhead pointed pellet. These are supersonic, but it groups well at 10m. Outside, the rifle has been more of a dissapointment. It has to be sighted in for... (read more)
Seward's Response to sarin lavage's Review
Written on: 12/03/2006
Try a heaver pellet like JSB Exact DIABOLO Heavy, Crosman Premier Domed, or Beeman Kodiak Match extra heavy pellets. They are all over 10 gr and will keep your velocity under 1000 fps. This is good for two reasons. 1. When a pellet is shot supersonic it loses velocity quickly, as it drops below the sound barrier it destabilizes. 2. A lead pellet traveling above 1000 fps down your barrel will leave deposits of lead in you barrel, if you shoot pure lead pellets under 1000 fps your barrel should stay clean indefinatly.
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<br>Ed
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★★★★★
“Gamo Hunter 1250: Mounted a BSA 4x12 airgun scope...”
Written on: 22/02/2004 by usiddkr (3 reviews written)
Gamo Hunter 1250: Mounted a BSA 4x12 airgun scope using Weaver see thru tip off rings. Fired about 50 rounds to settle in gun/scope. Then noticed that orange scope stop was creeping up the scope ring. Degreased and used some glue between scope stop and ring. Problem went away and the gun has shot extremely well since. Took the gun squirrel hunting recently and bagged 6 squirrels with 6 shots. Excellent power and accuracy. I like the extra weight of the gun as it really helps steady... (read more)
Jj From Support's Response to usiddkr's Review
Written on: 04/03/2004
Aye, We can't Stress the size of this rifle enough. You do need to be big and strong to even effectively hold it steady, let alone shoot it accurately. The kickback will get you if you're a small person. Try a Rifle like the Gamo hunter 440 or similar 100fps Air rifle, they have similar performance just a little smaller
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Seward's Response to usiddkr's Review
Written on: 12/03/2006
I'm 6'5", 250 lbs, I got this gun because of the size every thing else looked to small and toyish in my hands. Yes I made up a word I hope they don’t do grammar review on this sight. I will say one thing, if you plan on shooting 100’s of rounds a day this rifle will drain even the strongest of owners. The first day I got mine I shot it all day killing swarms of tin cans, at the end of the day I could barely lift a beer to my lips, some how I managed though.
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<br>Ed
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★★★★★
“My uncle first showed me this Gamo Hunter 1250 rifle...”
Written on: 17/02/2004 by JJ from support (4 reviews written)
My uncle first showed me this Gamo Hunter 1250 rifle pretty recently. Its bulky size suggests that it is very strong, and it is indeed very powerful. Almost too powerful for some. When I first loaded up this rifle I had a little trouble cocking it, due to it's sheer 1250FPS velocity thus creating a cocking effort of 58.3 LBS. Shouldering the rifle also wasn't an easy task. Being a large male, I would have thought that this would accomodate my large size, I was wrong. The rifle feels overly... (read more)
Jaygriffin's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 22/09/2004
How can you say a rifle with less velocity can be less lethal that one with more velocity??? Have you ever heard of "hydrostatic shock"??? Do you REALLY think that what causes an animal to die is the 8-10 grains of lead of a pellet that remains in the torso of an animal is what ACTUALLY kills it??? Didn't you stop to think that if you were to put a hole "through and through" the animal, and if the "hydrostatic shock" didn't kill it, the second hole would give it more of a chance to "bleed out"??? I can't believe that Review Centre gave you review an "Expert Rating". You are PATHETIC!!!
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Jaygriffin's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 22/09/2004
I still can't understand how this is an "EXPERT REVIEW". Doesn't "JJ from support" know that E=mc2??? If one is having a problem with over-penetration, why doesn't one go to a lighter projectile??? THAT would cure one's over-penetration problem, and at the same time allow for more "hydrostatic shock" to be dumped into the target at the same time. I just LOVE these so-called "EXPERTS"!!!
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Zechariah's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 28/05/2005
ok,. hydrostatic shock is caused by blunt force truama. And additional 250 fps wont make that much of a difference. A blunt or flat pellet will cause a lot more damage than a pointed one.
My grandma is an RN and she agrees 100%. If you're shot ond the bullet doesn't exit, they do surgery, monitor you for a few days, put you on a load of pills and call you twice a day for the next two weeks. If it does exit, they just check you out, bandage you up, put you on antibiotics and send you home. Now who's dumb?
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Zechariah's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 28/05/2005
look jay, dont be a jerk. there is only 250 fps more power on the hunter 1250, that small of an increase wont make that much of a difference. the amount of hydrostatic shock you get upon impact is largely dependant on what kind of pellet you use. A flat or blunt pellet will cause way more hydrostatic shock than a pointed one. A pointed one will, however, have greater penetration and therfore perforate the target more often. A magnum, for example, will cause way more hydrostatic shock but is also proportionatly unlikely to exit. On a separate point, I asked my grandmother, who's an RN, about what she thought. Apparently, if a bullet enters and doesn't exit you will go into surgery, they put you on a load of meds, monitor you for a few days, then send you home and call you twice a day for the next two weeks. If a bullet enters and exits, they just check you out, put you on anti-biotics and send you home, and maybe call you once or twice. Be nice to the experts, there is a reason they're experts.
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Fs740's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 24/11/2005
Jay appears to be the only smart one here. Now, let’s start at the beginning. Hydrostatic shock, as stated by Jay, is the factor that most airgun hunters rely on to kill their targets. The second factor is blood loss. Velocity in an airgun, is not the thing that kills. The thing that kills is the force (also termed “muzzle energy”, measured in ft/lbs) of the projectile. Let’s say you have a 10 grain projectile. This pellet, fired at 1000 fps would have a ft/lbs rating of 22.21. The same pellet fired at 1250 fps would have a ft/lbs rating of 34.70. 22.21 is considered medium in terms of ft/lbs energy. 34.70 however, is considered very large in ft/lbs. With a ft/lbs rating of almost 35, you could hunt incredibly larger game and also have a much higher chance of killing your target than with a ft/lbs rating of just 22. Zechariah, you are right on the fact that wadcutter’s would provide more hydrostatic shock than pointed pellets. HOWEVER, hydrostatic shock means little when applied at only skin level. To kill, you have to penetrate AND apply shock. Think about this: what good would a pellet do if it didn’t even penetrate the skin? If all you needed was force to kill, firearm bullets wouldn’t be pointed. If it’s any consolation to you Jay, I don’t understand how this reviewer got an expert rating either.
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N Carson's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 21/12/2005
The author claims this gun makes pellets "go Subsonic," but he must mean supersonic. The speed of sound at sea level is about 1,100 fps. I wonder if the Hunter 1250 actually produces a supersonic crack in .177? Any over-penetration issues could be addressed with flat-nose or hollow-point pellets. Cocking effort and recoil are valid concerns, as they add to fatigue and reduce accuracy.
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<br>Also, if he thinks this gun has the farthest effective range of any airgun, he hasn't used compressed air! PCP models like ShinSung/Career can shoot much heavier pellets at equal or greater velocities. Velocity specs should always be given in the context of pellet weight.
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22Hornet's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 21/03/2006
Oh please!! The effects of hydrstatic shock only start at about 2000fps, not at the velocities of a Gamo 1250, be it in .177 or .22.
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Josehp10Rabbitexterminator's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 16/09/2006
HeY i have hit bunnies with shadow 1000 an d no does nothing he is right is pass all th bunnie across the pellets, and the rabbit goes. if you really want to be a really hunter chose a .22 besuse it have a terrorific impact at that really make it dies , i recommend the hunter 890 .22 (not put much velocity in .177 or .22 becuse the accuracy will no be good becuse the air currents ect...)
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Tetrol's Response to JJ from support's Review
Written on: 06/11/2008
The lead poisoning is definitly a crock - I am a veterinarian in Australia and about 10 - 15% of my male sheepdog patients live to a ripe old age full of lead buckshot received while visiting the neighbors females. The pellets are covered by scar tissue quite quickly and absorption of lead from them is minimal.
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★★★★★
“the Gamo Hunter 1250 is great, but the webley patriot...”
Written on: 17/02/2004 by ooze (1 review written)
the Gamo Hunter 1250 is great, but the webley patriot in 5,5mm(22)have almost the same power, and have a better finger friendly trigger I think. I have a (shin sung career 707 II) in cal 5,5mm(22).this korean airgun shoot with more power than any airgun in the world,1250 fps with a 28 grain eun jin pellet .www.pyramidair.com have all the most powerfull airguns and more. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Also, I made a mistake of oiling the inside of the...”
Written on: 03/01/2004 by impulse1 (1 review written)
Also, I made a mistake of oiling the inside of the compresson chamber which resulted in 'dieseling' (sounded like a .222 for next 3 shots). Now I'm concerned I did damage to the gun? Anyone experienced the same? (read more)
Jj From Support's Response to impulse1's Review
Written on: 19/02/2004
The Slugs do spin when they are fired, they spin in rapid motion till they are about to lose their power, then they start to slow the spin down. The reason that some pellet types are not as accurate is because the Gamo's 1250 velocity is too high so that the rounds actually go subsonic, making them unstable at long ranges with lighter pellets. Heavier, wad cutter or Domed type are the best kind for this rifle.
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The Turn's Response to impulse1's Review
Written on: 22/03/2004
Did you try Bisley Magnums with your rifle?
<br>I use them with my 890 (.177) and get very good results.
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Xmarine's Response to impulse1's Review
Written on: 07/06/2004
With THAT Air Rifle, I suspect that your "hold" of the rifle needs Much Experimenting with! More so, than with the pellets....
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178670_Sethur's Response to impulse1's Review
Written on: 03/12/2004
JJ don't you mean supersonic? Most air rifles are subsonic, as they send a pellet at speeds under the speed of sound. I thought this may a have been a typo, byt I notice you have written this before.
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★★★★★
“This is my third air rifle and boy is it a...”
Written on: 13/10/2003 by Gee Eye Soldier (2 reviews written)
This is my third air rifle and boy is it a doozie(lol).I've previously had a sheridan silver streak 20 cal. and liked everything about it except that it was a pnematic, hated all that pumping, so I got the hunter 1250.
My hunter is kinda picky about the pellets it shoots. Had some success with the heavier crossman premier domed pellets, but also could shoot decent with the lighter beeman hollow point gold coated pellets. You do hear a loud crack from shooting pellets less than 8.5grs. Need...
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Gee Eye Soldier's Response to Gee Eye Soldier's Review
Written on: 18/10/2003
Well I'm back! Latest news, my second bsa scope is through. I thought they we rated for magnum air rifles but these two bit it bad. I talked to a sales person at a sports shop who's said that the bushnell trophy would work better. I hope so.
<br> I called BSA and explained my problem to a rep and he told me to mail him the rings off both scopes and they would replace them free. I asked him if he's had this problem with their scopes and this rifle, and he said no, but I wonder, he was very quick to say he'd send me two new scopes. He said that they both could have had defects. I'm gonna wait for the new BSA before I try the bushnell trophy( it cost 165-189 dollars).
<br> I would like to know if anyone else had a simular problem with magnum air rifles and BSA scopes, and if the trophy is cheaper anywhere else. Thanks, Gee Eye Soldier
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Gee Eye Soldier's Response to Gee Eye Soldier's Review
Written on: 23/10/2003
Update on my situation:
<br> Well,I got the new bushnell trophy scope,and it works well.
<br> I made a mistake when I said I had to send the rings off the two BSA scopes,I sent the scopes and removed the scope rings,lens caps.They said only send the scope.Anyway,I discovered something quite disturbing.As I was zeroing in my new scope,I was using crosman premiers 10.5grs.My groups were still not consistant.Then I tried the gamo hunters,about 8.4 or 8.4grs and the groups were slightly better,but when I used the beeman gold coated hollowpoint at about 7.5grs, my groups were all in the one inch bullseye.
<br> These pellets are light and are said to go supersonic out of the gamo 1250 hunter,but they were on the money at 10yrds indoors.I hope that outdoors they will travel straight and at least give me about 35-40yrds.of killing range(squirrels,birds,rabbits(not jack rabbits)and maybe a possums).I don't know how much velocity these pellets loose after 20yrd or so.I don't know why my rifle is so prone to these pellets.It really likes em.I'm going to try the beeman pointed pellets,they use to work well in 20cal with my sheridan silver streak,maybe I'll have the same success in .177cal.
<br> Any other 1250 owners input would be valued,positive or negative.I wanna really get to know this powerfull gun and to hear from some of you pro's.
<br> Thanks,Gee Eye Soldier
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Rnrawson's Response to Gee Eye Soldier's Review
Written on: 07/12/2003
well i dont have the gh 1250 but i do have the gamo 1000 silver i am very pleased with mine i found i got better groups using crsossman 10.5 g at 50 yds and as with yours if, i use lighter pellets i get a report back so if shooting in city use the heavier ammo.
<br>i would like to know if anybody has a opinion of the gamo 1000 ss. i will soon get the 1250 but i have not seen them out yet.
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Thumper's Response to Gee Eye Soldier's Review
Written on: 29/12/2003
My friend has a 1250, it is in .22 calibre, he uses Bisley Magnums in it and gets 1/2 inch groups at 55 yards, in the US these pellets are Beeman kodiak or H&N Barracuda, Gamos barrels are all exactly 4.5 and 5.5mm, whereas other barrels can be 4.51, 4.52 etc so when testing pellets always make sure to get ones that have an exact head diameter of 4.5mm, Beeman kodiaks are 4.5, Crosman premier 10.5 gr are 4.5 as are a lot of other ones, but keep testing till you find the right pellet to barrel fit and once you do stick to the same pellet until you get a new gun, people who chop and change pellets are usually less sucessful in their shooting.
<br>It took me 6 months to find the right pellet for my gun, but now when I pull the trigger I know every inch of my pellets flightline and this is why I currently have a 100% kill rate.
<br>Stay well away from pointed pellets, they are never as consistent as dome heads as it is damn near impossible to get the point running concurrent with the body of the slug, thus their accuracy is second rate, and once you accept 2nd rate you may as well sell the gun on.
<br>Hope this is of use to you my friend.
<br>Regards,
<br> Thumps
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★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 Air Rifle Product should be...”
Written on: 10/09/2003 by 300Sendero (1 review written)
The Gamo Hunter 1250 Air Rifle Product should be available in a synthetic stock and I would be allot happier due to the fact I dont want the stock to crack again. I would even be willing to pay extra for a stock like that just to be sure it would hold up. (read more)
★★★★★
“I really like this gun, I hope that this barrel latch...”
Written on: 20/07/2003 by Deadeye.
I really like this gun, I hope that this barrel latch problem is just a fluke. 7 & 8 grain pellets are hitting 1050-1150 fps and 10-11 grain are hitting 900-1000 fps at the muzzle. WOW! Groups are good with most pellets I tried and excellent with some (1/16" or less at 10yrds). (read more)
118319_Tim.'s Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 24/07/2003
I don't own the gun, but from what I've heard, it has pretty consistant velocity, did you use a chronograph, or are you just guessing.
<br>Please be more specific
<br>thanks
<br>Gamo makes great air rifles!
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118418_Deadeye.'s Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 24/07/2003
I did use a chronograph and the pellet speeds where all within (+ or -) 5 fps of the average speed for that weight pellet.
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118826_Tim.'s Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 25/07/2003
Ok. thats a little better Deadeye from Wisconsin.
<br>Thank you for your response.
<br>Please do me a favor, since you have the Rifle,
<br>and you have a Chronograph, I would appreciate it if you could run a test for me.
<br>Lets say using the Crosman Premier .177 pellet 10.5 grains, what speeds are you getting .
<br>or , let's say the Beeman Kodiak pellet, etc., which ever pellet brand you have, please list at least 2 of them and the Chrono speeeds that you
<br>recorded.
<br>God Bless you, I would appreciate knowing this
<br>before I purchase this gun.
<br>I am between the Beeman RX-2, and the Gamo 1250.
<br>thanks
<br>Tim
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118874_Deadeye.'s Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 25/07/2003
Tim,
<br>Here are the test results at the muzzle:
<br>Crosman Premier 10.5 gr.= 979 fps & 22 fpe(Foot pounds of energy)
<br>Beeman Kokiak 10.6 gr.= 1007 fps & 24 fpe
<br>RWS Supermag 9.5 gr. = 1056 fps & 24 fpe
<br>I hope this helps. Since you are still shopping,you might also consider a RWS Model 52 in .22 cal. It is kicking out some good numbers, I am in the middle of testing and should have complete figures next week sometime.
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Trueimpact's Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 04/04/2004
I am desperate! I would like to know what you think is better (both in .177) the Gamo 1250 or the RWS 350 magnum. The terms are fps and accurracy . I am desperate because i'm fretting over my purchase of the 350 mag.thanks,
<br>Trueimpact
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Deadeye's Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 05/04/2004
Trueimpact,
<br>You made a good purchase! The Gamo 1250 is only slightly faster than the RWS 350 and in my opinion the RWS is much more accurate. I have been shooting 7.9 gr. Copperhead pointed pellets. They leave the RWS at 1050 fps(subsonic) and I have had no problem hitting squirrels at 70 yards with enough velovity to leave exit holes.
<br>Deadeye
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Butch's Response to Deadeye.'s Review
Written on: 04/11/2004
I've just bought a Hunter 1250 and I was amazed by the power and accuracy of this gun. I noticed that there is a small hole at the back of the compression chamber and doesn’t know what is it. Could anybody tell me what is the purpose of this little hole?
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★★★★★
“The gamo 1250 has excellent power. The rifle was...”
Written on: 26/01/2003 by rattso.
The gamo 1250 has excellent power. The rifle was tested against other air rifles for hitting power and was second to none. But that should be no surprise as the gamo 1250 should be travelling about 1250 feet per second. Gamo 1250 felt balanced in the hand and the accuracy was okay when tested on bench rest with air rifle scope and mounts. As far as air rifles go, this rifle is hard to cock, however the rifle was never meant for children. (read more)
★★★★★
“This hurricane is absolutely amazing. I purchased a...”
Written on: 21/12/2002 by bigshoota.
This hurricane is absolutely amazing. I purchased a BSA Mil-dot Illuminated scope along with it, which is great although it only adds to the weight. This gun is loud, but not louder than a .22 rimfire. It is accurate as hell, and can drop small game from 50+ yds away. The gun stock is nicely carved, and has an absorbant recoil pad. I also have a Hunter 220, which is excellent for open sight shooting, but can't compare to the 1250 in power or accuracy. If you are strong enough to handle it,... (read more)
62461_Nick.'s Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 04/01/2003
i have been thinking about getting a 1250 hurrican but my problem is the cost. I already have a hunter 220 but i'm not sure if it will take a squirrel.
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73661_Roman.'s Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 18/02/2003
I have taken squirrels with a Crosman 1077. It was a head shot at about 20 yards with open sights
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94804_Justin.'s Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 04/05/2003
man-i-have-a-220-and-i-have-taken-over-100-squirells-with-it.this-gun-has-more-than-enough-power.i-am-gettin-a-1250-too.
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175844_Notbob's Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 03/11/2004
what is the max distance?
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Wbond's Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 04/12/2005
I am going to buy a Gamo Hunter Hurricane 1250 in 22 caliber. It sounds like a great gun.
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<br>I already own a Gamo Shadow 1000 in 17 caliber and like it. I also own an RWS Diana 350 in .22 caliber that has the same power and ballistics etc., as the Gamo Hunter Hurricane 1250. The RWS Diana 350 is the same price as the Gamo Hurricane 1250.
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<br>The RWS Diana 350 is lighter than the Gamo 1250. The power is the same. I assume the cocking force is the same, I don't know. Diana 350 does not list its cocking force.
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<br>What I can tell you is this: Gamo and RWS Diana are both excellent guns, but Gamo has better open sights. The RWS 350 is not light, but is lighter than the Gamo 1250. The Diana 350 stock is more ergonomically designed.
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<br>I think RWS Diana is excellent with a scope, but with open sights is unusable in dim light because the sights are black (no fiber optics, painted, or glowing sights).
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Wbond's Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 04/12/2005
I am handicapped from a car wreck. I am not very strong, but I weigh 180lbs.
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<br>I can easily cock the heaviest magnum air-rifles, even without a muzzle break.
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<br>The secret to easy cocking is to break open the barrel first for safety. Then place the gun butt on the floor (or ground) between your feet (heels). Then place your right hand as far forward on the barrel as the front site allows. Then place your left hand just behind your right hand. Keep your arms as straight as possible while you use your upper body weight to press the barrel all the way down until it is cocked. This will require you to bend over at your waist.
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<br>This method uses your body weight and both arms on the barrel, while the floor and your feet hold the stock. The is very easy for me. I'm a fat 180lbs weakling.
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<br>I think anyone who is 150lbs or heavier could do this easily. Possibly anyone 130lbs or heavier.
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<br>This method is also much easier on the gun, because it eliminates the sideways twisting on the hinges that the usual cocking method causes.
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<br>Remember to break open the barrel BEFORE leaning over the gun. This is for safety. You don't want to stare down the gun barrel of a closed gun Right?
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239864_Airrifleman's Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 24/04/2006
Do you notice any "tumbling" effect in the pellets? I read that pellets over 1080 fps break the speed of sound and may "tumble."
I was considering going with the .22 cal version, which only goes 910 fps, but has 20 percent more stopping power than the .177.
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Markthebum's Response to bigshoota.'s Review
Written on: 23/09/2006
As long as you use extra heavy .177 cal pellets with the 1250 your fine. I use Beeman Kodiaks in mine, 10.6 grains. This keeps the velocity down to the 980 - 1050 fps range. I can hit a soup can at 50 yards just using the iron sights without a problem. Beond 50 yards it's a little harder though. (need to get a good scope!) Pellets lighter than 9 grains will brake the sound barrier. This will ruin the long range accuracy causing pellets to fly with a mind of their own, as well as cause the pellets to lead up the barrel. Once the rifling gets clogged up with lead all pellets shoot terribly bad. A copper brush through the bore will help to clean this problem up. Cock the gun, protect the compression chamber by covering it with a cloth. Then run the brush CARFULLY down the bore from the breech to the muzzle. DONT USE ANY SOLVENT OR OIL!!! this will ruin your gun! Run it dry. Do this 5 or 6 times. The gun should then shoot well again as long as you don't use light pellets anymore. Remember! to be safe use pellets that are 10 grains or more. Happy shooting!
<br/> Oh yeah, the Gamo 1250 is a more powerful gun than the RWS 350. I know that they are advertised the same, but trust me, THEY'RE NOT! The RWS 350 is more powerful than your run of the mill 1000 fps gun, but the 1250 is even hotter. The RWS 350 chrono's about 80 to 100 fps slower than the Gamo 1250. RWS used lighter pellets to get their advertised velocity than Gamo did with their gun.
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★★★★★
“Gamo Hunter 1250 .22 cal, scoped with the new Deben...”
Written on: 25/09/2002 by Nev Jones.
Gamo Hunter 1250 .22 cal, scoped with the new Deben mil-pro 52, took a while to site at 50 yrds+, the cocking action for me was not a problem (125kg man). Tested using the acca-pell graphite coated pellets. For the tests i did have loan of a good crono (combro cb625), 1125 on average, FPS,
1 1/4 inch grouping c-t-c 8 shots fired. It is a heavier than normal rifle but, when you get used to it, this is a fantastic rifle to handle. I have also fitted the logun silencer (mk2). This makes the...
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51518_Eddie Ferrer.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 17/11/2002
Are you sure that the Gamo 1250 gives 1125 fps in .22 cal. or were you talking about .177 cal.? I find this hard to believe, I can believe the Gamo 1250 giving 1125 fps in .177 cal., but in .22 cal.? What was the weight of those pellets (grs.)? Was the air gun dieseling when you chronyed it?
If this air gun gives this much power in .22 cal. after breaking in (no dieseling), it has broken some kind of record.
Eddie
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51581_Vegas Rat.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 17/11/2002
Where did you find the Gamo 1250 in .22cal.
I live in Las Vegas, Nv and cannot find the gun anywhere. Not even on Gamo's web site. Is the gun new? Where did you purchase the gun?
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56523_Danny.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 08/12/2002
Is this rifle available in the U.S. yet? I can't find it anywhere over here!
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56941_Nev.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 10/12/2002
Sorry Eddy you are correct, with a 14.8g pellet you would struggle to get over 1000fps, I forgot to say that I actualy used the
"Prometheus Pellets"
From the UK that I ordered, with accu-pel pellets you will get about 920-960 fps depending on conditions,
Vegas Rat & Danny I got my rifle in New Zealand where I live, It cost me $850.00 NZ which is about $420.00 US, and about &250.00 Uk. you may have to check your local laws to see if the rifle is actually legal, both in the the US and in the UK because of the actual foot pound per sqf that the rifle generates, it maybe to powerful not to be liscenced as a class 1 rifle
hope this has been of some further help to you all please feel free to comment further if I can answer any more questions
Nev
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57409_Danny.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 12/12/2002
Hi Nev,
Thanks for the reply to my question about the Gamo 1250 in .22 caliber.I would like to clarify that I can buy the Gamo 1250 here, in .177 caliber. I live in the state of Maryland where there are no restrictions on air rifles or for that matter, most firearms. Our right to bear arms is still intact, however there are a lot of "gun grabbers" over here that want to change that! Thanks so much, I'll keep looking.
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66386_Steve.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 19/01/2003
Hi nev just had a look at that rifle here in sydney(aus)it's a real beauty. My biggest concern is the noise level in .22cal, have you tried any of the heavier pellets which would slow it down a tad and maybe silence it a bit, i'm really interested in that logan silencer you mentioned and wonder if you could tell me where these are available from. Rabbits at 50yrds sounds like a lot of fun thanks for you time, happy hunting steve......
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79004_Royal.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 11/03/2003
I'm about to buy this weapon, Nev please tell me how did you fitted the logun silencer on the barrel if there is an original silences built in?
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<br>Or maybe i have available in my shop the extended version :)?
<br>In Poland we have restrictions to the smooth barrel, so i'm not sure of the accuracy of this pretty baby:) i wish my self it have to be good:). Tell me also which company optics to use with this powerfull gun(x42 and may be zoomed)? Any help would be great!
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<br>Regards
<br>Pawel
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79600_Nev.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 13/03/2003
dear all,
<br>who have asked questions about the gamo 1250 .22
<br>ok firstly the logun silencer does do a good job and ok "completely" silent might be a bit over exagerated but it does take the loud crack out of it, it is still quite loud though I dont recommend plinking in your back yard, I guess the main purpose of it is to reduce tumble of the projectile when it leaves the barell,
<br>"logun" can be brought from dealers in Queensland (where I got mine) will have to look for reciept for more details though, will keep you posted,
<br>this makes the pellet a lot more stable in flight, hense a lot more acurate, and yes Im serious about taking ferile pests out at 50m, like I said your dealer will be very conservative about these measurements?
<br>The logun silencer was retro fitted to the existing (BARRELL BRAKE)it is not a silencer that is there, purely to make it easier to cock.
<br>the barrell brake was milled out by a gun smith to 25mm and the baffells were fitted inside to suit, so its still a bit loud, but you shouldnt have any probs with the A.O.S
<br>(armed offenders squad)
<br>regards, NEV
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Royal.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 17/03/2003
Dear Nev,
<br>can You tell me where i can buy the Logun mk2 silencer on the internet? i was searching and searching, but i cannot find tht logun silencer mk2 is for gamo 1250, do You know the web address and the product number or something, cause i'm not sure that i will buy a correct model etc.
<br>if You want just contact me via email theroyal@riz.pl
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<br>Thanks a lot!
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<br>Pawel
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82809_John.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 24/03/2003
I have tried to find the Hunter 1250 in .22 caliber without success. The Hunter 1250 is not listed at all on the www.gamo-guns.co.uk site and is only listed in .177 caliber on www.gamousa.com. I emailed gamousa and got this reply:
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<br>Dear Sir,
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<br>At this time the Hunter 1250 is not being produced in .22 caliber.
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<br>Thank you for choosing Gamo products!
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<br>Cordially,
<br>Ms. Thamer Azule
<br>Thamer Azule
<br>Consumer Services Department
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<br>GamoUSA
<br>3911 SW 47th Ave., Suite 914
<br>Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
<br>www.gamousa.com
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82964_Eddie.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 25/03/2003
There is a option, have you ever thought about a RWS 350? They come in .22 cal. and are just as powerful as the Gamo 1250 and some people say they are more powerful than the 1250. Only cost a few dollars more.
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<br>Eddie
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83314_John.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 26/03/2003
Eddie,
<br>RWS is out for me for obvious reasons to citizens of the U.S.A.
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90484_Hoppa.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 20/04/2003
could any of you gamo users give me contact details for purchasing the gamo 1250 .22 cal in australia,i would really appreciate any replys.
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91228_Eddie.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 22/04/2003
Sorry Gamo does not make the 1250 in .22 cal.. I know I have a shop and I sell all kinds of air guns. Gamo does make other models like the Hunter models in .22 cal., they are rated at 850 fps, but give real life speeds of about 740 fps in .22 cal.
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<br>Eddie
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Air Hunter.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 28/06/2003
NEV, could you please advise where I can find the 1250 in the North Island? I have found it at youngs air guns but for $995.00. You said it's arround $850.00.
<br>Any help is very much appreciated as I'm looking at buying one the end of this week.
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118321_Tim.'s Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 24/07/2003
Has anyone set the .177 Caliber to a Chronograph test.
<br>I would like to know how consistant it is shooting about 10 times or so.
<br>Can someone do this for me, I am considering purchasing one.
<br>Also, can you mention what type of pellet, and how many grains it is.
<br>thanks
<br>Oh... Here is some great news.
<br>I just spoke with Joshua, over at www.PyramidAir.com
<br>Pyramid Airguns,
<br> He told me that he can get the Gamo Hunter in .22 Caliber.
<br>It is available internationally in .22 caliber.
<br>thanks
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Nstamatov's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 16/08/2003
I have Gamo Hunter 1250 .22 cal and it's very good. The gun is made in Great Britain. I've bought it in Bulgaria. The price was about 260 USD.
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Thumper's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 29/12/2003
Gamo do make the 1250 in .22 calibre, my friend has got one and he gets 1000fps+ with Prometheus Hunting, this pellet is the lightest .22 calibre pellet available at 9.52 grains, it has a plastic body and a pointed steel head, its ballistic coefficient is reasonable, but if you want a gun that produces 30ftlbs + go for a pcp, spring powered guns arent really supposed to be used at these sort of power levels as it has a detrimental affect on accuracy, it doesnt matter whether you hit a rabbit at 10 or 100 ftlbs, as long as it is a head shot, dead is dead the rabbit isnt going to say, " Christ, Ive just been hit with a Gamo 1250 " This mania with power is just a poor markmans way of trying to make up for poor shot placement by throwing more power at it, I have personally hit a rabbit with 80ftlbs in the gut (by accident) at 40 yards and watched it strolling away, GET YOURSELF SHOOTING STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT FIRING AT LIVE ANIMALS
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<br>You owe it to your quarry as sportsmen to make its death a clean one.
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Bigtruckseries's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 14/02/2004
The GAMO 1250 IS NOT PRODUCED IN .22 Caliber.
<br>Even if it was, a .22 caliber pellet @ 1250 would be illegal in the UK and most likely America to.
<br>The GAMO 1250 Hunter is produced ONLY in .177.
<br>Either Nev is mistaken or he is lying.
<br>Obviously this is ridiculous since #1 the Gamo is a Spring air piston gun and #2 a .22 pellet at 1250 fps would be able to penetrate sheet rock.
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<br>Furthermore, if you use the Logun silencer on the gamo, the .177 pellet is not as fast as it would be without the silencer.
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Andrem's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 16/02/2004
Are you interested in selling the logun silencer alone? If so, please email me at andre@calixto.com.
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Thumper's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 17/02/2004
Bigtruckseries........
<br> 1. I live in Northern Ireland where we must have a Firearms Certificate no matter whether a gun does 2ftlb or 100. Hence it is not illegal.
<br>2. I have seen this gun and fired it, it is a Gamo Hunter 1250, it is .22 and it produces 31.7 ftlbs at the muzzle (figures taken from an Alpha Chrony retailed by Theoben)
<br>3. The 1250 in the name may denote the speed of the pellet in your country but here it is a series of a very popular rifle eg the hunter440 does 600fps in 22 up to 12ftlb and in FAC format it does 750 in 22, the hunter880 still does 600fps in .22 legal limit 12ftlbs mode but clocks around 850 in FAC format, the 1250 is an FAC gun and cannot be bought without applying for a firearms certificate, I'm sure you get 1250fps or thereabouts in the little calibre. But in .22 with a 16 pellet it clocks around 900fps, with a prometheus 9.52 .22 pellet it does 1000+.
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<br>I live in my country as you do in yours, dont call me a liar, you don't even know about our gun laws or you wouldnt have said that a .22 gun producing that power would be illegal.
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<br>I know that Gamo make a Hunter 1250 in .22 calibre because I was standing there when I handled and shot it.
<br><br>I don't know why anyone would buy a spring operated rifle producing 30ftlbs, if you want an FAC gun get a Theoben Rapid 12, I can adjust the power on mine from 20-30ftlbs to cater for pellet weight as when I shoot a lead pellet under 16gr at 30ftlbs it blows it to pieces.
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Thumper's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 19/02/2004
Here you go, if you dont believe us now I dont know.......... http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/Airguns.htm
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Ghce's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 08/03/2004
Well they must be real I just bought one!!
<br>What a beast.
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Joakimg's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 20/08/2004
I have got a Gamo Shadow 1000 rifle. I want to fit a silencer. Can I use the MK2 like you do?
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175844_Notbob's Response to Nev Jones.'s Review
Written on: 12/11/2004
what is the max range on this gun gamo 1250?
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★★★★★
“I was going to buy the gamo 1250 in .177 but i choose...”
Written on: 16/08/2002 by HOllowPoint.
I was going to buy the gamo 1250 in .177 but i choose .22 cause of the heavier pellets i get 1008 fps with Beeman super bear pellets which weigh 12.65 in .22 which is very lite. Its that powerfull it can slice thru 1 inch of pine wood like butter. I was suprised with the accuracy of the rifle i have a tasco 3-9x40 world class scope on it with Beeman dampa shock mounts which cost 200 dollars australian but i can shoot groups of 1 inches at 60 yards providing there is no wind using beeman... (read more)
64800_Steve.'s Response to 33450_HOllowPoint.'s Review
Written on: 13/01/2003
Regarding the gamo 1250 can anyone tell me if the noise level in .22 is anywhere near the .177 as alot of the reports are showing this rifle would not be suitable for back yard plinking due to the supersonic velosities in .177,thanks for your time steve....?
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69740_Nev Jones.'s Response to 33450_HOllowPoint.'s Review
Written on: 02/02/2003
Yes it is loud, and believe me you will have neighbours sticking their heads over the fence to see what the noise is ?
nev jones
And yes I own the gamo 1250 in .22 cal
Any questions you would like to ask email me on
mikeybiker@hotmail.com
will be happy to answer them for you.
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Hoppa.'s Response to 33450_HOllowPoint.'s Review
Written on: 20/04/2003
yeh i was wondering if you could give me a round about cost for the gamo 1250 in .22 cal in aussie dollars,and also would you regaurd this as a good bunny rifle.
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★★★★★
“I'm a big fella so the cocking isn't a problem. The...”
Written on: 05/08/2002 by jordan.
I'm a big fella so the cocking isn't a problem. The .22 hunter is a great all round gun and is comparable in quality to my other gamo air rifles. if you want an all purpose airgun and your not built like a pube the gamo hunter 1250 in .22 is 4 u.
happy plinking everyone.
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43508_John Howard.'s Response to 31917_jordan.'s Review
Written on: 14/10/2002
Very true Jordan, Gamo do make excellent air rifles! I have 2 myself, but being a rather busy man I don't get out plinking as often as I'd Like 2.
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Killib12345's Response to 31917_jordan.'s Review
Written on: 20/08/2007
I found this review helpful because it rhymes at the end.
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★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle is well built. It has...”
Written on: 03/05/2002 by Oxman.
The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle is well built. It has the heft and balance of a centerfire rifle with no plastic parts unlike other Gamo models. It is a very powerful air rifle, shooting 10.5gr Crossman Premiers at 1070 fps and 27 fpe @ the muzzle. With this much power on tap it's a reality to take small game well beyond 50 yards.
Accuracy is very good, which is surprizing for an air rifle pushing such high velocity. 1" targets being hit at 30 - 40 yards without a scope!
The Hunter 1250...
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Jim H. Chester.'s Response to Oxman.'s Review
Written on: 23/06/2002
My intentions are not to offend anyone, but I must speak my mind especially for an air rifle that saved my life. Pitbull attacked me and my son shot him in the neck 8 yards away. The dog died in a few seconds.(10.5 gr pellet) The cocking effort shouldn't be too difficult for an average adult male and easy for a fit person. I've found it easy to get used to and so has my 18 year old son.(he lifts weights). Besides, it is the most powerful .177 air rifle in this country, maybe the world.
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Gerald S..'s Response to Oxman.'s Review
Written on: 18/08/2002
BRAVO!!! I'm glad Gamo got it "right", and, that an air rifle got a good "news report".
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35512_Eric.'s Response to Oxman.'s Review
Written on: 30/08/2002
Hi Jim
<br>Glad your son's Gamo Hunter 1250 saved your leg or life.
<br>Amongst my rifles I have a Hunter 1250 and I am very happy with it. Knowing your experience, I can't wait for my Mother-in-Law to have a bite at me ! - Back of the neck you said ??
<br>Joking.
<br>Best Regards
<br>Eric
<br>MALTA
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N Carson's Response to Oxman.'s Review
Written on: 21/12/2005
You really killed a pit bull with only a .177 pellet? It must have been a perfect artery hit and/or the dog was a puppy! Police have had trouble stopping them fast enough with several handgun rounds at 300+ foot-pounds.
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★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 is a powerful air rifle. High...”
Written on: 11/04/2002 by Eros.
The Gamo Hunter 1250 is a powerful air rifle. High power, muzzle velocity fnd power. My favorite air rifle! (read more)
Qfadder.'s Response to Eros.'s Review
Written on: 02/05/2002
What do you mean by muzzle tuning? Adjusting the sights?
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75008_Damon X.'s Response to Eros.'s Review
Written on: 23/02/2003
What do you mean by muzzle tuning? Adjusting the sights?
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★★★★★
“The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle has excellent power and...”
Written on: 02/04/2002 by Adam.
The Gamo Hunter 1250 air rifle has excellent power and FPS. Hardly any recoil at all. Very nice sights and great accuracy. Hard as s*it to cock, Very loud, A bit louder then a standard .22 rimfire rifle. (read more)
108852_Tim.'s Response to 17824_Adam.'s Review
Written on: 19/06/2003
Sounds like a great gun!
<br>I've been comparing it with the RWS 350 Mag, and haven't decided yet.
<br>It sounds like this rifle is more powerful than the RWS, however it only comes in 1.77 caliber right now.
<br>Can anyone tell me how fast will the Gamo 1250 , 1.77 caliber shoot one of the 20 grain pellets, they are sold by Pyramid Air Guns.
<br>I would really appreciate it.
<br>thanks
<br>Tim
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Dik's Response to 17824_Adam.'s Review
Written on: 13/10/2003
I think that to exceed the speed of sound you need light pellets. So if you realise that light pellet in cal 22 are not so Accuracy. Fot i'ts better to bay cal. 177. Because it is fast and and better in light pellets.
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<br>Sorry for my english!
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<br>Dik
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<br>d.wakker@planet.nl
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Reddeer6's Response to shoota's Review
Written on: 21/08/2009
I found this review very helpful because... I would not have purchase the 1250 that I have, it broke shortly after purchase too.