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Gamo Big Cat 1250 Reviews

Gamo Big Cat 1250

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By Gene from USA on 2010-05-03 12:52:45

Things I liked:

For under 139.00 dollars its hard to beat .easy to cock great power and the scope is not bad at all. I hear some people complain about this bb gun all I can say build one better under a 139.00 dollars. I thought so. over all great power its plain looking no bells and whistle just a simple powerful more bang for your buck bb gun. great job gamo

Things I would have changed:

most triger are plastic so what I dont buy a gun becuse it has a metal triger I buy it becuse of its performance- power and is it accurate

What others should know:

great price great power hard to beat

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By CalGuY from USA on 2011-07-20 16:52:20

Things I liked:

Came with scope, looks good, weight is good.

Things I would have changed:

Accuracy of the gun needs a HUGE boost. My friend and I have zero'd in this rifle so many times it is stupid. It keeps going out of whack no matter what we have tried to do to fix the problem. The gun fires wildly. When I called into Pyramyd, they agreed that it has a wild feel to the recoil, which I can't explain. Sometimes it feels like the barrel is jumping up, other times, it almost gives you a feel that the gun is twisting when fired. It is hard to tell what the recoil is doing to be honest, it just feels all over the place. I used to fire my dads .243 rifle, and although it kicked pretty bad, it never felt unmanageable like this simple pellet gun does. With this gun, there is no way to stay on target to get off a second shot quickly, or to even tell where you hit while looking through your scope because it jumps so bad. The piston version isn't anything I have fired, but I would guess that it would probably be night and day compared to this version. We noticed the scope is sliding backward on the rails, which I am sure is the problem with the accuracy. At the back of the rail (closest to your face when aiming), is a plastic cap (instead of metal which could act as a stop to keep it from sliding). The gun jumps so bad, it moves the scope, no matter how hard we crank down on the screws, and we have tried two scopes now. The plastic cap is getting bent all up from the scope sliding. That plastic cap needs to be metal, or the rail needs more edge to bolt onto.

What others should know:

This turned out to be a completely useless gun, and therefore a waste of money. We can't shoot a single thing with it due to its inaccuracy, which is prompting me to look into purchasing a completely different gun. Biggest problem is that we missed the 30 day window since we didn't expect it to be a problem and didn't run around firing it immediately. Now it is pretty much trash. :(

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  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Powerful accuracy

    Things I would have changed:

    Add a magazine

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Very accurate and quite

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing very accurate rifle H&N 21.14 pellets

    What others should know:

    Tighten stock srcrews first

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Great gun lasted 8 years killed squirrels rabbits and pigeons with it good power good accuracy too bought the nitro piston for it will see how it works

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    Scope is alright I'd put a new one on will help with accuracy

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    The lightness in weight. Feels well balanced. Easy to hold and shoot. Price. Good medium power.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing. I knew how it was equipped when I purchased this.

    What others should know:

    This Big Cat 1250 is .177 caliber. Bought this rifle abou 3 years ago, still equipped as bought. Very accurate. Five shots with Crosman Premier Hollow Points 7.90 grains averaged 899 fps. Five shots with Crosman Premier Point Hunting 7.40 grains averaged 942 fps. Five shots with Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum Domes 10.50 grains averaged 751 fps. The weather temperature was 45 degrees at 200 feet above sea level. Consistently hitting 2 and 3 inch targets easily, with room to spare, from 80 and 90 foot distances. For the 10.50 Ultra Magnums I do have to make about 2-3 clicks elevation adjustments or 1 mildot to compensate for the heavier grain weight. No flyers, no deformed pellets. I am not concerned about weighing and grouping pellets that are maybe off by a 1/10 of a grain. I take the manufacturers claims. As I stated above this air rifle is equipped with what was in the box as purchased. No loc-tire, I just check all screws before shooting. I recommend this rifle. Woodys World.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Weight and feel of rifle, accuracy

    Things I would have changed:

    Scope quality, trigger pull

    What others should know:

    Extremely pleased with purchase, the value for dollar is great! I am making quarter size groupings at 30 yards now that break in period is done. I have been using crosman pellets as the Gamo seams to like them better than their own for consistent shots. Groupings are made from a bench but I can consistently stay tight at a standing position. Trigger pull is a little heavy but getting used to it. Scope as always could be better but for the money, this gun is awesome,

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Accuracy, Weight, Length, Easy to shoot

    Things I would have changed:

    Trigger (as most air rifles) Iron Sites

    What others should know:

    This really is a good shooter. I did not purchase it from Pyramyd Air, because I found a clearance sale somewhere else. This .177 is the most accurate Rifle I have shot thus far. I was shooting dime size groups at 25 yards. No joke. I own a Umarex Octane, a Gamo Whisper Fusion Elite, a Walther Terrus, and a cheaper Crosman Air rifle. This has the accuracy of the Walther Terrus. Once you get use to the trigger pull (which really isn't that bad for such a cheap rifle) you will be driving nails with this gun. I got mine is .177 and I am currently shooting H&N Baracuda Match 4.50 head size, 10 grain pellets. This gun would literally almost be perfect, with an upgraded trigger. Gamo have always been great air rifles in my experience.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Things I liked:

    Gun seem to be fine.

    Things I would have changed:

    Scope is not good! Can't get gun to group tight. Shoots all over the place.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    I like the consistency of the shot placement. My shots are always in a nice tight Group. I have shot at four ground hogs and three of them are no longer with us.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Only minor adjustment needed to scope on first shooting... Easy to load and fun to shoot...

    Things I would have changed:

    Two for one would be great.. ha ha Nothing needed.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    Value for money

    Things I would have changed:

    Trigger

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    I've had this gun for a couple of years now and I am glad I purchased it. Accuracy is really good using the Gamo Rocket Ballistic Tip 9.6 grains. I have nailed squirells, possum and racoons with one shot in the head, they never knew what hit them.

    Things I would have changed:

    It needs iron sights.

    What others should know:

    You have to find the right pellet to obtain good accuracy.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    The price and accuracy

    Things I would have changed:

    Fit and finish is not up to par the barrel does not even line up to the stock

    What others should know:

    Don't bother getting this rifle but that's cool because that scope really is not up to par

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Great rifle for the price. Easy to operate, solid built, and shoots accurate after a few hundred rounds. This was my first Gamo and would recommend this Rifle for any starter rifle. Installed a good Leapers scope and shooting half dollar size groups at 35 yards. Very fun Rifle!!!

    Things I would have changed:

    Wish it had open sights.

    What others should know:

    Just like any Pellet Rifle, It takes about 500-1000 rounds to break your gun it. Like buying new shoes. Always get a good scope. Leapers is what they recommended and very satisfied with it!!!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Great accuracy right out of the box. Powerful enough to rid my back yard of unwanted critters and fun to target shoot.

    Things I would have changed:

    Easier scope connection. OK but hard to get on quickly

    What others should know:

    Very pleased with purchase, beats the heck out of my Daisy Pump .22

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    This pellet gun shoots accurate depending on the pellets used and the user. I am able to consistantly hit 3" targets at 75-100 yards shooting domed pellets without any strays. This gun is very capable of downing pests as well as for downing small game. I cannot find anything wrong with the gun itself. The scope is another story. I purchased a 50mm sniper style scope and have been blasting targets ever since. I've shot 2000+ pellets thru it and it still shoots as strong as it did from day 1. I'm now drooling over the Gamo Whisper Fusion PRO Air Rifle. Buy this Big Cat 1200 or the 1250 and you will not be disappointed.

    Things I would have changed:

    Get rid of the scope and buy one that is worth having. This scope is junk.

    What others should know:

    This gun is too fun to shoot. After awhile, you will realize that you have wasted your life away from your wife and kids, but on the other hand, you will realize the fun you had in doing so while out there shooting your Big Cat 1200 or 1250.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    The stock is nice with a better recoil pad than some normal rifles come with. The rifle feels sturdy to me and that inspires confidence. The rifle looks nice as well with the fluted barrel shroud. Accuracy is good enough for me, so far it seems to shoot really good with the Crosman premier hollow points.

    Things I would have changed:

    The trigger was ok, but I did install a trigger from charlie da tuna, the GTR-4G. This trigger is a big improvement over the stock trigger. I would like it if Gamo would not include the scope with the rifle, even if it would only save ten bucks I would still like them to not include it, the scope is ok but you will want to upgrade quickly. It would be great if would drill and tap the receiver so you could put on a piece of Picatinny rail for optics mounting, i'm not a big fan of the dovetail style mounting system.

    What others should know:

    Well, this is my first air rifle and I wanted something decent and not a toy and thus far I am happy with this rifle. I did have to send it back for an issue with the barrel, (1) it was bent and (2) the pellets would sometimes fall out before I could close the barrel. With this new barrel the pellets fit snugly in the chamber and the accuracy is better than the first barrel for sure, which would suggest some possible quality control issues at the Gamo factory. I shoot rifles and pistols fairly regularly, and I was surprised how different it is shooting an air rifle as apposed to a normal rifle like an AR. Very different body mechanics.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    for the money this is a great way to get into air gunning.. accurate enough for small game at 30 yards with head shots.. and its cheap..

    Things I would have changed:

    not much really i would change for a gun at this price point.. add a good scope and you have a squirrel slayer..

    What others should know:

    scope isnt going to do this gun justice.. get a leapers 3-9 and your set on this gun..

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    lightweight, shoots hard

    Things I would have changed:

    too loud, scope was WAYYY off and a pain to put on the gun.

    What others should know:

    I'd give it a 7 out of 10

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Very safe.

    Things I would have changed:

    Make the safety a little harder to push off.

    What others should know:

    Very fast ans accurate gun. Very easy to use. Real nice looking weapon. Ammo is cheap to shoot.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Things I liked:

    Since I have other guns that satisfy my accuracy needs, I don't mind taking this out for fun. It broke in nicely after about 100 pellets, and the cocking is now a breeze. My Big Cat favors Air Arms Diabolo Field pellets, and I can get them to group at .330" CTC at 10 yards. Not much else is below 1/2". That is nothing special, but for a plinker or squirrel chaser it will probably do.

    Things I would have changed:

    The trigger stinks. I would stuff the stock with an old t-shirt or sock to dampen vibration. It is too loud for its power level.

    What others should know:

    For fun, this is probably a good value. It is not a good rifle, and it is not a bad rifle.

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