Was looking through old posts and saw yours re: comparing the RWS 350 and the Gamo 1250. I have both guns, both in .22 caliber and I absolutely love both guns. Matter of fact just yesterday I finished sighting in my RWS 350 with the new Leapers 4x16x50 mildot illuminated reticle scope that I recently mounted on it. Shoots like a dream. I used an Accushot 1 piece mount and immediately found out at that due to the barrel droop factor, which I understand is common on RWS rifles, I could not raise the pellet POI high enough even after using all the vertical adjustment clicks that the scope had. I removed the scope and used a couple of pieces of 35 mm film as a shim, reinstalled the scope (very carefully I might add so as not to crush the scope tube), and with the first few shots found out my elevation problem was solved. The 35 mm film put the scope adjustment right back in the "middle" of it's range. Within 15 minutes had the 350 shooting almost 1 hole groups at 30 yards using CPHP's. I don't own a chrony, wish I did, so I can't give you any data re: pellet velocity but I will say that it appears quite apparent to me that my 1250 definately has a little more power than the 350, not that I'm complaining about the 350. As for a comparison of the 2 guns: I personally find the 350 stock more comfortable and appealing that the 1250. The 1250 stock is fine, but it's much thicker and bulkier. The 350 stock is very stream lined and feels very natural when brought up to shooting position and is definately more comfortable. As far as cocking the 350 is definately much easier than the 1250 to say the least. Both guns shoot exceptionally well and are extremely accurate. In this dept. I would rate both my guns as equal. At the present time I am using th iron sights on my 1250 as I'm still waiting for the scope (Leapers 3x9x50 midot) that I ordered to arrive, but the iron sights are fine for now and the gun shoots great groups. I like the RWS trigger much better than the 1250, for me the RWS trigger is smoother and more forgiving. I haven't tried adjusting the 1250 trigger but perhaps that would make a difference for me. I purchased my 350 from Midsouth Shooter Supply for $285.00, which was a great deal. Best money I ever spent. I plan on using both the 350 and the 1250 for small game hunting this year. I originally planned on only buying the 350 for hunting, but I decided to get my 1250 simply because I knew they were phasing them out and I wanted one in my collection. I consider that purchase another great buy as the 1250 really is impressive, as is the 350. Now I'm glad I have both guns to use during the small game season. Each rifle has it's own strengths. I wish I had a chrony to give you accurate "scientific" data for each gun, but all I can give you is my overall impressions of both rifles. I'll be honest and admit that I will probably take the 350 hunting more than I will the 1250, mostly due to how comfortable the gun feels when shouldered and the easier cocking effort (I have an injured rotator cuff joint in my shoulder),,,, but my 1250 will certainly be given more than a few opportunities to take some tree rats and bushytails for me come this small game season. Anyway,,, don't know if my post will be of any value to you in your evaluation of the 2 guns but I hope it will. Take care and good shooting.
