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16-03-2014, 15:40 #1
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Gamo BigCat 1250
My first post methinks and looking for some advice and opinion please.
I bought, or rather paid for, a Gamo BigCat 1250 air rifle from iwarehouse.co.za as it looked like a great deal all around. R2079 including a scope was the offer.
Apart from the fact that I don't have the air-rifle yet, apparently no stock in SA and only coming in April, I have the opportunity to get my loot back.
My question is, is it worth it holding on for the firearm, or do I take my loot back and find something else? The time isn't the issue, but at that kind of money it looks like good value.
Any thoughts?
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16-03-2014, 16:17 #2
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
Hi and welcome please post an introduction as asked for in your welcoming email.
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16-03-2014, 16:39 #3
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
for 2000 you could have had my gamo big cat 1250 with scope, carry bag, pellets and some targets
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16-03-2014, 16:45 #4
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
It depends on what you want to do with the rifle:
1. If you are going to keep it in the cupboard and shoot three or four minahs a year, it's great
2. Anything more and I would recommend that you get your money back. It is not a great rifle to start with. The speed at which it shoots is too high, therefore everything is under strain all the time. The scope will go first, then the spring. Then the rifle will fall apart. Eventually you'll have only the broken scope mounts to throw at targets (close by).
3. Look for a HW50s ... they do come up occasionally.
You can thank me later.
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16-03-2014, 19:06 #5
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
Get your money back - rather buy a previously loved weirauch like the HW50 mentioned above. Join this forum (http://www.airrifle.co.za/) and keep an eye out for a bargain.
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16-03-2014, 19:26 #6
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
Yes, the best resource for info is www.airrifle.co.za, and if you want to do get into air riffles properly, dont get a gamo
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16-03-2014, 20:20 #7
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
Thanks Chaps, will definitely have a look at the airrifles forum. Initially this is just for plinking and giving my kids some orientation around firearm handling etc. sort of a cheap & nasty to get started.
There are some other items in the safe downstairs, but that's for another day.
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17-03-2014, 23:23 #8
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
get your money back.
Contact Vincent on 083 997 7718
Discuss your options with him
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18-03-2014, 01:08 #9
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Re: Gamo BigCat 1250
+1 for vincent!
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