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Ambidextrous spring rifle includes unmounted 3-9x40 scope with standard reticle, 1-piece mount, fiber optic sights and noise dampener. 1000 fps with lead ammo Sale ends November 25 In Stock
Ambidextrous spring rifle includes unmounted 3-9x40 scope with standard reticle, 1-piece mount, fiber optic sights and noise dampener. .22 caliber offers extra hunting power! 750 fps with lead ammo (our tests show 720 fps with 14-grain pellets) In Stock
You'll be ready to hunt small and medium-sized game and vermin with the Gamo Whisper! Plus, the non-removable noise dampener reduces the report (noise) up to 52%, which means you won't spook game while hunting. But, just because the Whisper is modestly priced doesn't mean you give up anything in the accuracy department! You'll be hitting your targets and making one-shot kills time after time. This just might be the ideal spring gun!
We measured the cocking effort with the metal spring, and it was 35 lbs. (Gamo lists it at 30 lbs.).
Velocity will vary depending on the type of ammo you use:
.177: 1200 fps with PBA, 1000 fps with lead
.22: 950 fps with PBA, 750 fps with lead (our tests show 720 fps with 14-grain pellets)
Click on the AMMO link for recommended pellets and the ACCESSORIES link for shooting glasses, targets & more.
The owner's manual states that the scope is mounted and bore-sighted. It is not.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-10-08 11:17:23
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By richardw from USA on 2009-10-08 11:17:23 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:very nice sights,noise depresser make a great cocking lever, accuracy, 22 caliber power Things I would have changed:maybe the trigger but this is my second gamo rifle i knew what to expect, i can live with it with out any trouble. i would bring back full steel barrel. i would sell the gun with out a scope. What
... Read MoreThings I liked:very nice sights,noise depresser make a great cocking lever, accuracy, 22 caliber power Things I would have changed:maybe the trigger but this is my second gamo rifle i knew what to expect, i can live with it with out any trouble. i would bring back full steel barrel. i would sell the gun with out a scope. What others should know:mine is a whisper 22 not as quiet as 52% thats over half. shot great right out of the box fiber optic sights were dead on left and right enough to cut small weeds into at 15 ft only took a little adjustment to line up on paper. i have shot it about 500 times sofar with no problems. the scope needed to be adjusted to be clear on level 5 to be clear on 3-9 . i read where the scope rail was to soft and decieded to use fiber optic sights only, that was the real reason i got this gun was great sights! all in all great air rifle i would buy another if it was needed and it would be a gamo have fun shoot safe and enjoy your air rifle
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-09-25 10:24:11
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By Customer from USA on 2009-09-25 10:24:11 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:power is sufficient Things I would have changed:trigger is totally useless should not even be on a toy gun- order a www.charlietuna.com/airgun trigger immediately scope supplied is not much better up is up on elevation adjustment. L moves bullet impact oppositewould pay more for better scope. What others
... Read MoreThings I liked:power is sufficient Things I would have changed:trigger is totally useless should not even be on a toy gun- order a www.charlietuna.com/airgun trigger immediately scope supplied is not much better up is up on elevation adjustment. L moves bullet impact oppositewould pay more for better scope. What others should know:
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-09-12 02:34:44
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By Bear from USA on 2009-09-12 02:34:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I like the scope. For an air rifle it is well fitted. The weight is nice and it seems durable. It is very accurate for close range shots. Very good gun for paper targets. Things I would have changed:I was extremely disapointed in the noise of the weapon. It does not at all fit what you advertise. I purchased the weapon
... Read MoreThings I liked:I like the scope. For an air rifle it is well fitted. The weight is nice and it seems durable. It is very accurate for close range shots. Very good gun for paper targets. Things I would have changed:I was extremely disapointed in the noise of the weapon. It does not at all fit what you advertise. I purchased the weapon in the hopes it would be quiet. I live in town and have a severe rodent problem (I'll leave it at that), I needed it to be quiet as not to stir unwanted attention to my plight. The first weapon I purchased from you was an air pistol (couldn't handle the job, but quiet). Now I wished I would have bought a daisy pump air gun for a quarter of the cost. I won't be purchasing strike three from your company, so please remove me from your mailing list. Again, extremely disappointed. What others should know:Please be very careful how you read the statics and check with someone who spent the money on one before you buy it, save yourself alot of disappointment and money. The ads are there to get you to spend not help solve problems.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-09-11 08:57:37
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By Henry from USA on 2009-09-11 08:57:37 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Very lightweight, Nice Stock, @ calibers available, Silencer/Dampener works well (although unsilenced powerplant is quite loud, but no muzzle blast). Silencer makes a nice muzzle break for cocking. Seems to have accuracy potential, but jumps around a bit, perhaps due to breaking in. Power is there, very close to the full 1000 fps
... Read MoreThings I liked:Very lightweight, Nice Stock, @ calibers available, Silencer/Dampener works well (although unsilenced powerplant is quite loud, but no muzzle blast). Silencer makes a nice muzzle break for cocking. Seems to have accuracy potential, but jumps around a bit, perhaps due to breaking in. Power is there, very close to the full 1000 fps. Safety works well. Sleek appearance and feel. Mild recoil. Nice buttpad. Things I would have changed:Open sights are hardly usable. There is lots of play in the rear sight, and brushing against it will knock it off target. Usable, but not for pinpoint accuracy. Ok for plinking. Too much plastic, though it keeps the gun super-light. The barrel and entire breech blocks are all plastic, though strong and well made, metal against plastic doesnt seem like a good idea to me in high stress and high friction areas. Breech block and pivot point should be metal and more metal in the barrel too/thinner fluting imo. At the end of the cocking stroke, I could almost detect the barrel (steel encased in poly shell) bowing/bending very slightly, and all these things worried me regarding longevity and accuracy issues. The trigger has long creep and an uncertain let off point. Something youd probably want to improve if you could (grtIII trigger etc.) Barrel had some play unless tightened down quite snug. Again, plastic sandwiched between metal... What others should know:To be honest, Ive not been that interested in Gamos, but the silencer , weight, and .22 made me want to try it. To me Gamo seems like a lot of corporate marketing flash, without backing it up on the products, craftsmanship, and really making an airgunner's gun. Cases in point are the usage of exaggerated velocity claims (PBA), The PBA pellets, which seem destructive to magnum springers, the triggers, and expedient engineering choices (too much plastic...). I just think they need to get people with real knowledge of the sport and tighten things up. This gun has a lot of great points, but for the money, something like RWS, Hammerli, walther, or crosman seems a better value, in my personal opinion. Man, I wish we could buy airgun silencers as easy as they can in UK and some places in Europe.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-08-21 13:05:51
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By Customer from USA on 2009-08-21 13:05:51 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Adjustable trigger Things I would have changed:Scope What others should know:One allen wrenchs provided did not fit well. Scope zeroed within 6 shots at 20yds. Seems fairly accurate at 20yds with 4 shots within the size of a quarter. Scope adjustment for left to right seemed opposite. Up and down are
... Read MoreThings I liked:Adjustable trigger Things I would have changed:Scope What others should know:One allen wrenchs provided did not fit well. Scope zeroed within 6 shots at 20yds. Seems fairly accurate at 20yds with 4 shots within the size of a quarter. Scope adjustment for left to right seemed opposite. Up and down are ok. Scope and trigger are really not that bad at this price. Ammo used Predator .22 cal 16g pointed.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-08-11 04:11:44
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By Ty from USA on 2009-08-11 04:11:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The power and accuracy. I am far-sighted now, so I couldn't use the fiber optic sights. Once I got the scope dialed in, it was very accurate. Quiet. Some may complain it's not "that quiet",. but for a .22 cal. air rifle of this velocity, it's damn quiet. A weak, low velocity .177 may well be quieter, but that isn't what I wanted
... Read MoreThings I liked:The power and accuracy. I am far-sighted now, so I couldn't use the fiber optic sights. Once I got the scope dialed in, it was very accurate. Quiet. Some may complain it's not "that quiet",. but for a .22 cal. air rifle of this velocity, it's damn quiet. A weak, low velocity .177 may well be quieter, but that isn't what I wanted. Things I would have changed:The trigger, and I wish I had ordered it with the gas air spring. Those are both things I can remedy later. What others should know:Good ammo is key. Try several types. Make sure it's quality ammo, not cheap stuff. So far, I like the Game PBA Gold Plated high velocity ammo. Will try the RWS sabot .22 cal ammo soon.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-07-20 13:35:25
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By Dallas from USA on 2009-07-20 13:35:25 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:All weather. Power. Things I would have changed:The trigger, obviously. The rear sights are OK, but still a bit on the cheap side. Fix the sound dampener's end cap so it doesn't go flying off. Use some thread locker on the scope mount stop screw (the one attatched to the gun out of the box) What others
... Read MoreThings I liked:All weather. Power. Things I would have changed:The trigger, obviously. The rear sights are OK, but still a bit on the cheap side. Fix the sound dampener's end cap so it doesn't go flying off. Use some thread locker on the scope mount stop screw (the one attatched to the gun out of the box) What others should know:I have a 17 cal. This gun requires a fair amount of practice to shoot correctly... you cannot use a sling, bipod, or bench rest to sight in this gun. This gun is loud enough to scare the squirrels... they do backflips out of the way before the pellet gets to them. crazy, I know. My end cap for the suppressor went missing (i take good care of this gun, it wasn't dropped or anything). The scope mount (the one attached to the gun it's self) stop screw will back out, so when you take it out of the box, put some thread locker on it.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-07-08 18:14:14
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By charlie from USA on 2009-07-08 18:14:14 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The scope and iron sites on this rifle are the best! The stock and trigger are worth the money. I like the .22 cal version and will never go back to .177. The recoil pad is compfortable and loading of the break barrel is simple enough to where my youngster can handle it. Big advantage to this rifle is weight. Its heavy enough
... Read MoreThings I liked:The scope and iron sites on this rifle are the best! The stock and trigger are worth the money. I like the .22 cal version and will never go back to .177. The recoil pad is compfortable and loading of the break barrel is simple enough to where my youngster can handle it. Big advantage to this rifle is weight. Its heavy enough to place on a rest and get good aim while being light enough to carry around for several hours of squirrel hunting. Things I would have changed:Order with or install the gas spring! Recoil is a major factor on this gun especially with .22 cal.
Warn the user in the instruction set when cleaning the gun to avoid disturbing the silencer. The plastic arrangement on the end of the barrel can trap debris and cloth after a good barrel scrub. You have to look down the barrel when done to ensure no strands of cloth or patch are in the way. if they are, you pellet will be drastically effected for accuracy. A clean rifle is and accurate rifle. Gammo needs to stress this in their documentation. Somebody needs to come up with a special that includes cleaning equipment for the rifle. Accuracy depends on clean rifling. What others should know:Be sure to follow the scope set up instructions. I did not set the recoils screws and paid the price with "scope creep" It took me 150 rounds to finally realize the recoil was causing the scope to creep back. The rifle is very accurate and windage adjustments are rarley encountered. Elevation adjustments are still in question. If I fire within 30 yards of a target no problem. Beyond that Im still having issues of hold over. This may be due to cleaning but still not sure.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-06-23 12:40:09
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By russ from USA on 2009-06-23 12:40:09 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Love the look.Very accurate right out of the box.Fantastic power.Easy to cock and load.Scope easy to mount and sight in. Things I would have changed:Trigger and better scope.But not that that bad.Trigger has long pull and is somewhat stiff,takes some getting used to.I find the scope works best on the lowest power. What
... Read MoreThings I liked:Love the look.Very accurate right out of the box.Fantastic power.Easy to cock and load.Scope easy to mount and sight in. Things I would have changed:Trigger and better scope.But not that that bad.Trigger has long pull and is somewhat stiff,takes some getting used to.I find the scope works best on the lowest power. What others should know:After 6 days on the job my garden is now safe from those pesky, destructive tree rats..1 shot 1 kill...2 shots 2....well you know the rest....Buy the wisper and you will be happy...I know i am : ) : )
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-06-20 07:39:36
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By ChrisM from USA on 2009-06-20 07:39:36 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I have seen some of the other reviews that people have posted on accuracy and wonder if I got the same rifle as they got. Mine was dead accurate right out of the box. The scope was much better than what others have posted. I put mine on and it was dead on for windage and needed only a slight adjustment for elevation. It took me
... Read MoreThings I liked:I have seen some of the other reviews that people have posted on accuracy and wonder if I got the same rifle as they got. Mine was dead accurate right out of the box. The scope was much better than what others have posted. I put mine on and it was dead on for windage and needed only a slight adjustment for elevation. It took me less than 5 rounds to get it dialed in. I have shot about 4 times since I dialed it in and the scope has not moved and was accurate every time I shot it. I was able to shoot a 1.5 inch group at 90 ft yesterday with 20 shots. I can't even do that with my Ruger 10/22. In other words, it is probably one of the most accurate rifles I have ever shot. I don't know what others have to claim that the scope is junky but I liked it. The trigger isn't as bad as I thought it would be after reading the other reviews but it could be upgraded I guess. I'm going to order it today just to see how much more accurate that the gun gets. I think accuracy has a lot to do with the shooter. I have a pretty steady hand and a very small arc of motion when shooting so I may have an advantage over others. The bottom line is that I was really impressed with the rifle. I would buy it again and would recommend it to others. I took it to an actual gun range and I got a few snickers when I pulled it out of the case because of it being an air rifle but a few guys who saw me shoot it wanted to try it out after they saw me blow the center out of a target at 90 ft. Things I would have changed:The trigger maybe. The rifle had a great feel overall. What others should know:I got the .22 version of the gun and have only used the Meisterkugeln 14 gr. wadcutter ammo thus far. It is a very good match for this rifle.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-06-14 04:30:06
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By Spook77 from USA on 2009-06-14 04:30:06 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The scope for the money, is a good scope. The rifle itself lends itself to ease of carry and hold for an accurate shot. It is quiet if you aren't the shooter and aren't using PBA pellets... which is probably a bad idea anyway. Despite what anyone says, this rifle is accurate. The shooter makes a huge difference. Things
... Read MoreThings I liked:The scope for the money, is a good scope. The rifle itself lends itself to ease of carry and hold for an accurate shot. It is quiet if you aren't the shooter and aren't using PBA pellets... which is probably a bad idea anyway. Despite what anyone says, this rifle is accurate. The shooter makes a huge difference. Things I would have changed:The trigger is rough, it smooths out with time but I don't like it in comparison to other triggers. The rifle isn't necessarily hold sensitive but DO NOT touch the barrel on anything or the fore end of the stock on anything. It is consistently a problem if you rest this rifle different ways. Shoot it how you will SHOOT it and it will give the same result. Touch anything you don't regularly touch and you may suffer a wildly missed shot. I always hold the forward hand at the same place or rest it at the same place... this is relatively simple if you do any long range shooting otherwise find a mark and keep it. The POI can be altered severely if you just squeeze forward of the spring rest. Putting that in simple terms of things I would change, the barrell should be more stable because it doesn't take much. DO NOT REST THE BARRELL ON ANYTHING. What others should know:This gun will shoot bugs at 33 yards. It will do it consistently, and it is accurate. The trigger is rough if you like perfect triggers but it does wear to a relatively smooth pull. Mount the scope yourself, and do it right, if you don't know how contact someone that does. Last, don't use PBA ammo. I don't use enough PBA ammo to know if it will damage the gun but I can tell you it isn't accurate enough to warrant the velocity increase. I've used rockets and wadcutters and acheived uniform results. Oh... break in for the gun is at least 300 rds. if you don't have the patience for that forget it. Prior to that it will hit then move, hit then move... until you get a good wear.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-05-25 08:34:58
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By jesse from USA on 2009-05-25 08:34:58 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:nice build for a synthetic stock, fun to shoot Things I would have changed: What others should know:The 1st gun I received from pyramid air had a manufactures defect, not their fault but maybe gamo could fire their guns before they leave the plant. The gun would shoot several inches to the right and no
... Read MoreThings I liked:nice build for a synthetic stock, fun to shoot Things I would have changed: What others should know:The 1st gun I received from pyramid air had a manufactures defect, not their fault but maybe gamo could fire their guns before they leave the plant. The gun would shoot several inches to the right and no amount of scope or sight adjustment could fix the problem. The return service was easy and fast. Replacement gun I received is very accurate. Note to newbs, if you have never fired a springer they are loud, nothing like a pump or CO2. I will buy again, due to excellent customer service and fast turnaround.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-05-20 09:17:11
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By bosnake from USA on 2009-05-20 09:17:11 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Looks and quietness. Things I would have changed:Trigger. What others should know:Had the dealer install the gas piston. Just received the gun and put about 100 rounds through it yesterday. Couldn't get groups any better than 5" @ 25 yards and even then had fliers. Has the 3-9 scope that came with it. Not
... Read MoreThings I liked:Looks and quietness. Things I would have changed:Trigger. What others should know:Had the dealer install the gas piston. Just received the gun and put about 100 rounds through it yesterday. Couldn't get groups any better than 5" @ 25 yards and even then had fliers. Has the 3-9 scope that came with it. Not worth the money. I can shoot 1" groups @ 25 yards, with iron sights, using my buddies Benjamin pump.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-05-15 01:01:17
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By Customer from USA on 2009-05-15 01:01:17 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Lightweight,accurate,and quiet for a springer..22 available! Things I would have changed:Stock Trigger. What others should know:You will get the best shot groups,using GAMO Hunter pellets.I can only speak for the .22 version of this gun.Master a shooting technique,where you hold the gun as lightly as possible
... Read MoreThings I liked:Lightweight,accurate,and quiet for a springer..22 available! Things I would have changed:Stock Trigger. What others should know:You will get the best shot groups,using GAMO Hunter pellets.I can only speak for the .22 version of this gun.Master a shooting technique,where you hold the gun as lightly as possible,and let the gun do it's thing.Springers are very hold sensitive,so focus on using the same hold,and technique,every time,and you will get KILLER shot groups with this gun.
Order a GRT III trigger!This is the best single upgrade you will EVER get for this gun.
The noise dampening system DOES work.It is not that apparent to the shooter, and you may be disappointed at first,because you may think it should be quieter.This is because what you will hear,is actually the spring,and piston cycling,when it is fired.
But at a distance this gun is VERY quiet.The more the gun breaks in the quieter it will get.You could probably nail a squirrel in the head from 50 ft.away,and your next door neighbor could be standing outside,and wouldn't hear it.Not that I know anything about that.
Lets just say it's an educated guess.You will like this gun.
I noticed some vibration upon firing I didn't like.I corrected this by stuffing the gun stalk with memory foam.Vibration gone!This is a hard rifle to put down,at the end of the day!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-05-05 19:04:05
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By Customer from USA on 2009-05-05 19:04:05 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Really nice looking Rifle! the noise dampener wether it works or not gives it a great touch, it balances the rifle very nice as well as gives it a nice look. most of the reviews say that the scope that comes with it is a waste but actually mine is working fine so far have 100 rounds througt it and still on target. Its pretty accurate!
... Read MoreThings I liked:Really nice looking Rifle! the noise dampener wether it works or not gives it a great touch, it balances the rifle very nice as well as gives it a nice look. most of the reviews say that the scope that comes with it is a waste but actually mine is working fine so far have 100 rounds througt it and still on target. Its pretty accurate! Things I would have changed:the "iron Sights" are really plastic the one in the back its kind of loose and the clics are NOT crisp or clear. the trigger I didnt even bother too try it I changed it as soon as I got it with a turbo Tune from CDT and the famous golden trigger of course.
The scope doesnt realle have an eye focus. What others should know:Really nice Rilfe, shoots great, a dimond in the rough as many said. a turbo tune and a GTR III trigger and you will have a great shooter.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-04-30 19:49:28
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By jonathan from USA on 2009-04-30 19:49:28 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:i like the silence and the weight !! plus i like the it's simple and easy to carry and great acc, Things I would have changed:i would like to change the trigger and better way to teach how to put the scope in a proper way!! What others should know:ummm is really good but need to change the pellet the can
... Read MoreThings I liked:i like the silence and the weight !! plus i like the it's simple and easy to carry and great acc, Things I would have changed:i would like to change the trigger and better way to teach how to put the scope in a proper way!! What others should know:ummm is really good but need to change the pellet the can mess up your rifle !!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-04-19 21:40:28
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By john from USA on 2009-04-19 21:40:28 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked: JOHN from AL,,Apr19,09,,age 61 I have a lot of years experience with firearms,,especially .22 cal rifles but little knowledge of air rifles. The .22 cal Whisper is lightweight and balanced with 2X7 Center Point scope (option). So far I have run 200 RWS Superdome pellets through it...accuracy is
... Read MoreThings I liked: JOHN from AL,,Apr19,09,,age 61 I have a lot of years experience with firearms,,especially .22 cal rifles but little knowledge of air rifles. The .22 cal Whisper is lightweight and balanced with 2X7 Center Point scope (option). So far I have run 200 RWS Superdome pellets through it...accuracy is about 2 1/4" groups at 25 yds (shot off shoulder resting weak hand on deck rail). I intend to shoot it off a good rifle rest to see what it is truely capable of. It is easy to cock and load,,,,the factory open sights were in tact out of the box,,no damage or loose parts...the open sights are good enough for closer range shooting but a scope is a must for any distance shooting. The single mount is holding the scope well and no factory screws are loose after 200 firings. I like the overall looks and everything seems to be made well except the factory trigger, which is cheap and a potential cause of poor accuracy. The silencer unit works well with the 14.3 grain Superdomes...birds and squirrels dont seem to be affected by noise...just movement when cocking. Overall it is an OK air rifle but it's no tack driver with the RWS SUPERDOMES. It has been my experience that not all rifles shoot the same nor does the same ammo shoot the same in all rifles. Its expensive but you might try the PYRAMYD buy 3 and get the 4th free deal selecting 4 diff types of pellets. Also install A GTRIII trigger and watch your group sizes shrink. Things I would have changed:I have not tried the Gamo 3X9 scope provided in the combo but I did inspect it out of box and it seems to be ok...it stays in focus at 10 to 50 yards contrary to one reviewer that says his would not focus. The trigger pull weight is too much for any consistent accuracy so get a GRTIII from Charliedatuna.com and follow his website instructions to install it.....(pay close attention to loose factory spacers which can come out of place when removing barrel and receiver assembly from gun stock ...also flat washer under rear trigger mount screw) Its not a good thing to have parts left over after reassembly. Add a drop of blue thread sealer to three main stock -to- receiver screws so they dont get loose from shooting. What others should know:This is not an Olympic Game tri-ethilon shooter but more of a fun gun for up close shooting out to 30 yards. Remember, you wont have a heavy rifle rest with you in the woods or when you need to get off a quick shot at a pesky dove over bait you just put out. Yeah,,, I know why you bought the Whisper,,,(they are xtra good with a garlic and creole dry rub,,wrapped in bacon and BarBQ'd over hickory or mesquite smoke). IN SEASON of course
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-04-08 23:34:52
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By roberto from USA on 2009-04-08 23:34:52 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Es un rifle de lujo Things I would have changed:Nada por cambiar What others should know:El silenciador como tal no es gran cosa pero es bonito y sirve para cargar (palanquear) mas facil el rifle
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-04-06 08:56:19
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By jamievudo2 from USA on 2009-04-06 08:56:19 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The Gamo Whisper is great for shooting small animals like squirrels Things I would have changed:It would be perfect if it was a little bit shorter and lighter. What others should know:Great gun overall
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-03-16 21:50:10
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By Vince from USA on 2009-03-16 21:50:10 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This gun is fantastic, as soon as i took it out of the box i knew it would be a great gun. As soon as i got outside with it i saw a squirrel put in a crosman destroyer pellet (which i use for my old co2 revolver 38t) and bagged me a squirrel first shot with it. Over all great gun fantastic power Things I would have changed:nada What
... Read MoreThings I liked:This gun is fantastic, as soon as i took it out of the box i knew it would be a great gun. As soon as i got outside with it i saw a squirrel put in a crosman destroyer pellet (which i use for my old co2 revolver 38t) and bagged me a squirrel first shot with it. Over all great gun fantastic power Things I would have changed:nada What others should know:The sights on mine when it came were somewhat off from about 10 yards mine was accurate and i had to sight it in a little more now i can hit a little tobasco bottle at 30 yards.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-02-18 11:58:15
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By Robert from USA on 2009-02-18 11:58:15 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Accurate if scoped properly. Nice feel when aiming. Fiber optic sights are nice although my rear sight was loose when I got it. Things I would have changed:Better scope rail on top of gun. What others should know:After about 100 shots, my scope rail started to move, the set pin that is supposed to hold
... Read MoreThings I liked:Accurate if scoped properly. Nice feel when aiming. Fiber optic sights are nice although my rear sight was loose when I got it. Things I would have changed:Better scope rail on top of gun. What others should know:After about 100 shots, my scope rail started to move, the set pin that is supposed to hold it in place actually broke off in the gun. I had to order one from GAMO to replace it. The recoil is very hard on this gun, so make sure and use good scope mounts and a sturdy scope. GRT-III trigger mod will enhance your accuracy greatly. I highly recommend it.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-02-09 22:41:01
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By steven from USA on 2009-02-09 22:41:01 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:this rifle is light, powerful and accurate......I have the venturi air piston in .22. I have shot 1.5 inch groups at 50 Yards..Great varmint rifle....Power out to 70 yds...likes the heavier pellets..
14.1g to 22g gets the best accuracy with mine..Love the light weight compared to my other spring guns...the noice factor is almost
... Read MoreThings I liked:this rifle is light, powerful and accurate......I have the venturi air piston in .22. I have shot 1.5 inch groups at 50 Yards..Great varmint rifle....Power out to 70 yds...likes the heavier pellets..
14.1g to 22g gets the best accuracy with mine..Love the light weight compared to my other spring guns...the noice factor is almost nothing with the venturi spring....neighbors will hear nothing......... Things I would have changed:Wood stock....I put the GTR-III trigger on mine and it complete the rifle. Better accuracy and a 2 llb. pull...... What others should know:Go for the Ari Venturi Gas Spring...worth the extre $$$$$$$$$
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-01-25 08:49:12
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By Warren from USA on 2009-01-25 08:49:12 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I have only owned two air rifles. One a Benjamin pump up, which was given to me at age 9. The Whisper, I have purchased for myself at age 59, has no typical report on firing. There is the sound caused by the spring action but not the loud report of the Benjamin. The rifle is very accurate. I have not used the PBA pellets.
... Read MoreThings I liked:I have only owned two air rifles. One a Benjamin pump up, which was given to me at age 9. The Whisper, I have purchased for myself at age 59, has no typical report on firing. There is the sound caused by the spring action but not the loud report of the Benjamin. The rifle is very accurate. I have not used the PBA pellets. A quiet approximate 1000 fps is fine for me. The one stroke charge is great. I am very happy with this air rifle. Things I would have changed:As has been noted the trigger is not up to the functional level of the rest on the rifle. A smoother pull would be good. What others should know:I have enjoyed shooting this rifle. It is worth the price.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2009-01-01 10:02:32
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By MaverickNH from USA on 2009-01-01 10:02:32 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I am pleased overall with the Whisper - it shoots well. Things I would have changed:While the trigger on mine was pretty decent, I changed it out for a GRT-III trigger, which is far better.
The scope doesn't focus well at any distances, so I'll buy a new one. Maybe the Centerpoint 3-9x40 1inch sold here, as it has
... Read MoreThings I liked:I am pleased overall with the Whisper - it shoots well. Things I would have changed:While the trigger on mine was pretty decent, I changed it out for a GRT-III trigger, which is far better.
The scope doesn't focus well at any distances, so I'll buy a new one. Maybe the Centerpoint 3-9x40 1inch sold here, as it has great reviews.
What others should know:The rear sight was loose on arrival but I was able to re-tighten it with some Locktite Blue to keep it in place.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-12-27 09:57:12
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By Martain & Co. from USA on 2008-12-27 09:57:12 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I really like the quiteness. I really like to squrrile hunt and if you miss the squrriles dont even hear you! If they dont hear you reloading they wont hear at all! Things I would have changed:The break down of the barrel and the trigger! What others should know:It dont sound like it has mutch power but
... Read MoreThings I liked:I really like the quiteness. I really like to squrrile hunt and if you miss the squrriles dont even hear you! If they dont hear you reloading they wont hear at all! Things I would have changed:The break down of the barrel and the trigger! What others should know:It dont sound like it has mutch power but it does I was shooting a pan probally 50 yards it would kill anything!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-11-23 11:01:40
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By Customer from USA on 2008-11-23 11:01:40 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:IVE GON THROUGH CROSMANS AND DAISIES. THEN I WENT AND BLEW ALL MY $ ON THIS BADBOY. IT WAS WORTH IT!!! INCREDIBLY QUIET, I HAVE CRANKY NEIGHBORS. ALSO VERY ACCURATE. IM 13 AND I FIND IT VERY EASY TO COCK LOAD ECT. ALSO NO RECOIL Things I would have changed:THE SCOPE IS AVERAGE, THE RUBBER THINGY ON THE BACK IS FALLING
... Read MoreThings I liked:IVE GON THROUGH CROSMANS AND DAISIES. THEN I WENT AND BLEW ALL MY $ ON THIS BADBOY. IT WAS WORTH IT!!! INCREDIBLY QUIET, I HAVE CRANKY NEIGHBORS. ALSO VERY ACCURATE. IM 13 AND I FIND IT VERY EASY TO COCK LOAD ECT. ALSO NO RECOIL Things I would have changed:THE SCOPE IS AVERAGE, THE RUBBER THINGY ON THE BACK IS FALLING OFF ALREADY AND I GOT IT YESTERDAY. OTHER THAN THAT ITS THE PERFECT GUN FOR ALL AGES. What others should know:IF YOU WANT YOU WHISPER TO BE QUIET !DONT! USE THE PBA AMMO THAT COMES WITH IT. THAT AMMO MAKES A LOUD CRACK.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-10-24 12:27:44
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By Lance from USA on 2008-10-24 12:27:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It's quiet! The spring mechanism itself is noisy but the discharge does not sound at all like a firearm report. I think this is safe for a backyard in a suburban neighborhood.
It's deadly accurate. Humane head shots on "tree rats" 30 yards away are no problem for this rifle. Things I would have changed:The scope
... Read MoreThings I liked:It's quiet! The spring mechanism itself is noisy but the discharge does not sound at all like a firearm report. I think this is safe for a backyard in a suburban neighborhood.
It's deadly accurate. Humane head shots on "tree rats" 30 yards away are no problem for this rifle. Things I would have changed:The scope is clear and bright but seems only of marginal quality.. For the money, this gun deserves a better scope I think. The trigger is also marginal.. It needs improvement. What others should know:I started my quest for a varmint exterminating air rifle with a Crosman 1077. It was fairly quiet but the accuracy was horrible and the power was weak. That Crosman is not even in the same league as the Whisper. The Whisper is not only quiet enough for backyard use, it's powerful enough to bring down problem groundhogs and raccoons with relative ease.
I shopped around extensively for the best price on the Whisper and the price from Pyramyd was the best I found. Their service was excellent and I received my Whisper only a couple days after ordering. I'm very pleased.
Thank you Pyramyd!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-09-10 23:34:50
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By D. from USA on 2008-09-10 23:34:50 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Accuracy is as good as you can shoot. Much more quiet then my Crosman Storm XT all you really hear is the spring and the pellet hitting target. Cocking is a breeze. Things I would have changed:Option for a wood stock. At $200.00 and change give us some wood.
The TRIGGER is...Well you've read the reviews.
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... Read MoreThings I liked:Accuracy is as good as you can shoot. Much more quiet then my Crosman Storm XT all you really hear is the spring and the pellet hitting target. Cocking is a breeze. Things I would have changed:Option for a wood stock. At $200.00 and change give us some wood.
The TRIGGER is...Well you've read the reviews.
What others should know:Plastic stock has sharp seams not enough to cut but very noticeable when holding pistol grip and stock. The 3-9x40 scope is just ok.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-08-16 06:26:06
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By Brian from USA on 2008-08-16 06:26:06 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Brianag618: This is the 2nd Break Barrel Rifle I have purchesed from PA, with the 1st being an RWS Diana 34. Compared to the RWS 34, the Whisper is feather light in weight. It is very easy to hold and with the upgrade to the GRTlll Trigger from CDT, this rifle is just plain fantastic to shoot with, could not be any better as far
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: This is the 2nd Break Barrel Rifle I have purchesed from PA, with the 1st being an RWS Diana 34. Compared to the RWS 34, the Whisper is feather light in weight. It is very easy to hold and with the upgrade to the GRTlll Trigger from CDT, this rifle is just plain fantastic to shoot with, could not be any better as far as shooting goes.(Ordered the GRTlll trigger from CDT at the same time I ordered the Rifle) Things I would have changed:Why Gamo has not fixed their trigger issue is a real shame. Problem with rear sight coming louse and with adjustments, need a better type of rear sight some thing along the lines of a Williams sight would be great. What others should know:Make sure you clean and check all screws for tightness, found a few louse esp the rear sight. Do not waste your time with the factory trigger, order out the GRTlll Mod. trigger at the same time you order any Gamo Rifle so they arrive at about the same time, takes less then 10 minutes to make the trigger swap and you "WILL BE" very pleased with the results. PA should buy out CDT's stock seeing he has gone into retirement and is no longer doing custom tune ups, still selling the GRTlll upgrade how ever. As for the NDS2 noise reduction device, it realy works, at least compaired to my RWS 34 Rifle. I could tell the difrence after several shots and getting what ever oil was in the air chamber out. After that it settled wight down, and with the spring model, all you hear is the recoil of the spring and the pellet hitting the target, the POP of the roud leaving the barrel is all but gone completely, so slight, that if you miss your target you would swear nothing came out of the barrel.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-07-28 10:01:00
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By kalorin from USA on 2008-07-28 10:01:00 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This is the first air rifle that I've owned of at this level. I've owned some Crossman products in the past and this was to replace a pistol that had lost all it's umph. I've been very impressed with the styling, fit and finish, and look/feel of the weapon. The noise dampening system looks great, and seems to work fairly well.
... Read MoreThings I liked:This is the first air rifle that I've owned of at this level. I've owned some Crossman products in the past and this was to replace a pistol that had lost all it's umph. I've been very impressed with the styling, fit and finish, and look/feel of the weapon. The noise dampening system looks great, and seems to work fairly well. I have been up de-varminting the backyard from a bathroom window and the wife and kids in the livingroom downstairs are unaware that I've even fired it. Further, there was a time I used the back door in the room next to the kitchen and the wife was washing dishes and had no clue that I'd shot it. Seems to be pretty accurate, though I should spend a little more time sighting it in. I've only fired lead pellets from it so far but without issue. Things I would have changed:The large sight on muzzle infringes on the scope view slightly at the bottom of the scope. It's not an issue with targeting, but it's noticable if you look for it. I've read a lot of complaints about the trigger and haven't found it to be an issue, it's a 2 stage for certain, but I can feel when I'm at the limit of the firing stage and it seems to respond well when I push it just a little past that. What others should know:Scope comes unmounted, but was easy to mount and the covers for it are clear so you can shoot without even removing them if you'd like. All in all a very solid weapon for your money I believe.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-07-27 12:49:16
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By Robert from USA on 2008-07-27 12:49:16 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Very nice rifle. No complaints except sites Things I would have changed:Cross hairs on site were bent. Would think the Chinese who made the thing could look through it and pull the bad ones. What others should know:
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-07-24 16:21:55
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By Ken from USA on 2008-07-24 16:21:55 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Break barrel, ease in inserting pellet into chamber, noise suppressor, ease of cocking. I have a pumpup air rifle and there is no comparrison. Things I would have changed:Trigger. I installed the GRT-III Yheoben trigger modification with no problems. Also, will add a sling and Sling mounts. What others should
... Read MoreThings I liked:Break barrel, ease in inserting pellet into chamber, noise suppressor, ease of cocking. I have a pumpup air rifle and there is no comparrison. Things I would have changed:Trigger. I installed the GRT-III Yheoben trigger modification with no problems. Also, will add a sling and Sling mounts. What others should know:Ammo. Almost every weight and style shoots a different pattern. Buy the six pack of different weights before investing in large quanities. I found the Beeman Crow Magnum and the JSB Diablo Exact Heavy shoot identical at 50, 60 and 90 feet, consistantly hitting a dime sized bullseye after sighting in. The Beeman H&N Match wadcutter followed closely in accuracy. The PBA's , in the same gun, will shoot high, & right by 2-3 inches and the Beeman Kodiak Heavy shoots high, left, 2-3 inches. If sighted in with just PBA's, or the Kodiak, I'm sure the accuracy would improve for that pellet. I find it a pain to have to realign the scope for each weight and brand of pellet. In the future, I intend to stay with the Crow-Magnum pellet since it is both less expensive and the most accurate at the ranges I use.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-07-07 12:16:50
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By Customer from USA on 2008-07-07 12:16:50 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Good balance and very accurate with the open sights. I disliked the rear fiber-sight, because they are a little too small and one side of the fiber wire was not cut clean, making it take longer to aim because of the very dim sight. I haven't mounted the scope but it seems to be decent for a air rifle. Pyramyd Air was a pleasure
... Read MoreThings I liked:Good balance and very accurate with the open sights. I disliked the rear fiber-sight, because they are a little too small and one side of the fiber wire was not cut clean, making it take longer to aim because of the very dim sight. I haven't mounted the scope but it seems to be decent for a air rifle. Pyramyd Air was a pleasure to deal with. Even arranged local pickup at there office quick and easy. I see no reason to shop anywhere else. Things I would have changed:Rear sight setup is a single Fiber-Optic wire bent into both side of the wire is not cut clean it will produce a very dim sight, They did not leave any slack in the wire to repair. They really need to produce a specific manual for this gun. What others should know:If you clean your gun... use a soda straw inserted in the "Sliencer" to help guide the cleaning patch through the baffles and clean from the muzzle.
My Whisper liked the heavy pellets. I would suggest a trigger update and the Gas-Ram option to make this gun perfect.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-07-01 00:14:59
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By bong m./ buena park, from USA on 2008-07-01 00:14:59 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The noise dampener worked quite well but not as silent as i was expecting. The open sights as well as the included scope was easy to install and easy to sight in.Love the color. Things I would have changed:The trigger is a bit heavy and a little bit creep of spring when cocked, i wish they would add sling stud or swivel
... Read MoreThings I liked:The noise dampener worked quite well but not as silent as i was expecting. The open sights as well as the included scope was easy to install and easy to sight in.Love the color. Things I would have changed:The trigger is a bit heavy and a little bit creep of spring when cocked, i wish they would add sling stud or swivel on the Whisper. What others should know:My Whisper was not picky on ammo, i shot Benjamin Diabolo 14.3 gr, Beeman Crow-Magnum hollow-points, Gamo Hunter and almost any kind of pellets in my arsenal, except for the Gamo Magnum 15.89 gr., i got a couple of fliers at 40 ydrs. The Whisper prefers dome-type heavier grain pellets at longer distances.The Whisper is freakin' accurate !!!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-06-23 21:26:37
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By Customer from USA on 2008-06-23 21:26:37 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The whisper is pretty accurate, but i've seen better. The noise dampener does'nt really work maybe for longer ranges, but not up close. Things I would have changed:Better sights these ones don't work too well. What others should know:The gun at first has a lot of recoil, but it does tame out a little bit
... Read MoreThings I liked:The whisper is pretty accurate, but i've seen better. The noise dampener does'nt really work maybe for longer ranges, but not up close. Things I would have changed:Better sights these ones don't work too well. What others should know:The gun at first has a lot of recoil, but it does tame out a little bit.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-05-21 20:29:48
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By Joe from USA on 2008-05-21 20:29:48 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This is the third Gamo I have purchased. Prob because of the silent option. I love the weight, look, feel, accuracy, with a different scope, and balance. Mine is a lot quieter than my Gamo fixed barrel. Great gun for the money. Things I would have changed:THE TRIGGER! I cannot count the shots I have missed because
... Read MoreThings I liked:This is the third Gamo I have purchased. Prob because of the silent option. I love the weight, look, feel, accuracy, with a different scope, and balance. Mine is a lot quieter than my Gamo fixed barrel. Great gun for the money. Things I would have changed:THE TRIGGER! I cannot count the shots I have missed because of it. I thought it would get better with use, but it sadly does not. If you are picky like me, change the scope. And can Gamo give us an owners manual that would be worth reading? Can you say GENERIC? What others should know:Very accurate, even longer distances once you get used to the balance. Also, where do we get trigger upgrades?
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-05-14 22:33:10
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By Customer from USA on 2008-05-14 22:33:10 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Light, Accuracy, Quiet and a good value for the money Things I would have changed:The trigger What others should know:I shot Gamo Raptors, Gamo Magnums and RWS Superdome pellets through this rifle. The Raptors were almost as loud as a regular .22. The Magnums and the Superdomes were quiet. All I could
... Read MoreThings I liked:Light, Accuracy, Quiet and a good value for the money Things I would have changed:The trigger What others should know:I shot Gamo Raptors, Gamo Magnums and RWS Superdome pellets through this rifle. The Raptors were almost as loud as a regular .22. The Magnums and the Superdomes were quiet. All I could hear was the sound of the spring when I fired them. The scope is ok and I could hit the bulls eye at 20 yards fairly easy. But the trigger does tend to mess up my aim, I think I will replace it with a GRT III from Charlie Da Tuna . Overall I think I got a nice gun for the money. Pyramid Air handled the order well too.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-05-13 07:52:35
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By Maribel from USA on 2008-05-13 07:52:35 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Lightweight, natural feel, can be very accurate and pretty quiet. The sights are great, and it's nice having that option. I decided to try this for shooting in my back yard; my other gamos are much louder and makes my neighbors uncomfortable. When they see me shooting he Whisper they don't even look twice; they think it's a
... Read MoreThings I liked:Lightweight, natural feel, can be very accurate and pretty quiet. The sights are great, and it's nice having that option. I decided to try this for shooting in my back yard; my other gamos are much louder and makes my neighbors uncomfortable. When they see me shooting he Whisper they don't even look twice; they think it's a toy since on their end they barely hear anything. Things I would have changed:Either include a much better scope or none at all and drop the price. I immediately replaced the stock scope (something I do with all my Gamo rifles) to a Center Point AO. I also purchased a GRT-III trigger even before ordering this rifle and installed it the day it came in. What others should know:There seems to be a lot of confusion about this rifle's noise dampening qualities. If that's why you're considering this rifle, do some research here and at the various Gamo forums. The suppressor works as it should with subsonic lead ammo. Once you go supersonic (past the speed of sound) it will be loud as with any other rifle (airgun or not).
From the shooter's side of things, it won't be any quieter than other springers since your head is planted right against the rifle. If you have someone else shoot it (if possible have them shoot a different springer for comparison too) while you stand off to the side, you'll notice the difference in sound right away.
Allow yours to break in for at least a thousand rounds. Once the parts have worked themselves together enough, the Whisper will get much more smoother and the noise level of the powerplant a lot more easier on the ears.
One other thing to keep in mind - this is a pretty light rifle and the butt stock is hollow. Stuffing it with foam or anything else to help dampen the vibrations and add a little weight may help you in certain ways. Mine is particularly sensitive to the added weight of a heavy scope. I started with a scope that weighs 1.5lbs, but couldn't figure out why she was grouping irregularly until I switched off to a lighter scope (about 1lb or less). That made a world of difference. If you're having some issues, just be patient, read the forums, and try different things. You'll eventually get her to where you want her to be and have a blast with this rifle.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-05-04 12:05:05
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By Bob from USA on 2008-05-04 12:05:05 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I feel like I got a good value; while I have centerfire rifles that are more accurate, I can't shoot them in the backyard. On average, so far, I get quarter-sized groups at 10 yards. Things I would have changed:The trigger feels like something I'd expect on a toy. The scope doesn't adjust accurately and should have
... Read MoreThings I liked:I feel like I got a good value; while I have centerfire rifles that are more accurate, I can't shoot them in the backyard. On average, so far, I get quarter-sized groups at 10 yards. Things I would have changed:The trigger feels like something I'd expect on a toy. The scope doesn't adjust accurately and should have a see-thru mount.
What others should know:Educate yourself on what to expect from the silencer/suppressor. Just like on a firearm, you cannot suppress the supersonic crack, and airguns just aren't that noisy at subsonic velocities.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-01-18 08:25:07
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By Customer from USA on 2008-01-18 08:25:07 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Quality, low weight, sights, balance, quiet, powerful, easy to cock Things I would have changed:deserves better scope, better trigger What others should know:The rifle arrived double boxed and undamaged in a brown cardboard box with little fanfare or ornament. Opening the brown box was the Gamo packaging
... Read MoreThings I liked:Quality, low weight, sights, balance, quiet, powerful, easy to cock Things I would have changed:deserves better scope, better trigger What others should know:The rifle arrived double boxed and undamaged in a brown cardboard box with little fanfare or ornament. Opening the brown box was the Gamo packaging complete with a multicolor striking advertisement of all the wonderful features the Whisper has to offer. After taking everything out and checking for damage, I quickly read the dismal instructions. Very generalized, not rifle specific and nearly useless. I then read over the scope instructions, which later I found out was the best part of the scope. I then made haste and set up my makeshift pellet trap that I devised just for this day when my new Gamo Whisper would arrive. (Essentially a hastily concocted cardboard box filled with old magazines taped shut and with computer generated and printed by me target sheets of Mini Bin Laden figures, bull-eyes of different sizes and black mini animals-oh what fun!)
I was using RWS Superdomes 8.3gr pellets. I chose these because it was the only good quality pellets my local store had. Matter of fact it was the only can of .177 pellets they had at all. Nevertheless, weighing my options, it was a good choice overall. I think 1000 fps rifles like the heavier weight pellets, but what do I know that I had not already read somewhere.
Now lets shoot this rifle. 1st thing I noticed was the easy cocking action. Next I noticed a ton of grease around the barrel opening, which I surgically wiped off. I then cleaned all residues away from the barrel openings and breech area. I though I read how it was so very important to keep oil away from those important areas and out of the barrel, but here was my brand new rifle chock full of the stuff? Not having a barrel-cleaning device, which at the time I had not purchased yet, I loaded up a superb RWS quality pellet. I stuck it into the barrel facing the proper way and noticed a nice tight fit with the rear cup area of the pellet fully flush with the barrel lip. Nice uniformity and exacting like fit. I closed up the break barrel, checking for looseness or play while rifle is cocked, finding none I took off the safety and prepared to fire. That's when the 1st problem came about. I have never used these fancy newfangled fiber-optic sights. I did not know what sight picture I was suppose to see. I have only used scopes or the old-fashioned V ramp adjustable rear and blade Bead front sight. So I activated the safety feature on the rifle and proceeded to re-study the Gamo instruction book. Not only did it not even mention having high quality fiber-optic sights on the rifle or how to use them, but also it said, "Your Gamo air rifle comes with the scope mounted and bore sighted." Which is not the case. So I shot at my little target the best I could. I shot twice, which at 15 yards was way off. I did notice a burnt oil smell immediately after firing both times. After the two quick shots and trying to toy with the sights I decided to forego that route until I know what I am doing and just put on the scope. I followed the long-winded pamphlet like instruction book, that again was generic and very basic (but complete in various languages!) The scope itself seemed a decent quality, mounted easily and made the rifle look mean and sinister. My pet name for the rifle is "Sinister Black." He heh
It took quite awhile to sight in the rifle; I was almost convinced the clicks did nothing as it took nearly 40 clicks to get on paper. I rechecked the scope install; the mount had the proper gaps, eye relief, was correctly aligned and facing the right way. If it was up to me I would have bought the rifle without the scope and put what I want on it at a later date. I like the A1 Optic Halo sight or the Aim Point reflex sight.
Shooting the rifle was fun. The rifle has a natural balance area right in front of the trigger(at least with the scope on) and has a little oblong bump that fits oh so nice down the natural middle groove of my palm. Kinda cool, like it was made for me. The shot is not loud at all, not even in the house. My Crosman 2100 Classic (BB 755fps) pumped up the max of 10 times was significantly louder. On the Whisper nearly no explosive air sound at all to the shooter. However there is quite a mechanical Thunk sound from the spring and compression. Still not loud at all. In my backyard while shooting neither my daughter in the family room 10 feet from me could not ever detect when I shot, nor my wife in the kitchen who was listening for it also. If I was to shoot in my garage with the door shut no one could even here it. The pellet hitting the target is the loudest part.
The horrible trigger everyone says that Gamos have, felt average to me, the 1st take in of the trigger is adjustable, where as I feel the 2nd part should be adjustable because of how lousy it feels. No crispness at all, slow steady pressure until it breaks, seemingly never the same way twice. Definitely a trigger insert or upgrade trigger replacement like everyone suggests would make this a much nicer rifle.
Overall I am very happy with the Whisper, seems about right for the price point, does as advertised and just looks mean to boot. Thanks for listening.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-01-11 21:10:25
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By Jose from USA on 2008-01-11 21:10:25 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Everything!....the looks, weight, powerplant, the synthetic stock and the accuracy of this rifle. Things I would have changed:Replace the infamous factory trigger with a GRT III trigger and add a Leapers 3-9x32mm scope. What others should know:Forget about using Gamo Raptor PBA pellets with this rifle. PBA
... Read MoreThings I liked:Everything!....the looks, weight, powerplant, the synthetic stock and the accuracy of this rifle. Things I would have changed:Replace the infamous factory trigger with a GRT III trigger and add a Leapers 3-9x32mm scope. What others should know:Forget about using Gamo Raptor PBA pellets with this rifle. PBA pellets are great for rifles under 800fps but for the Whisper you should be using a heavy, standard lead pellet, upward of 10gr like the H&N .177 Barracuda Match 10.65gr. Heavy and very accurate pellet. Specifically designed for Field and Target shooting long distances. Especially made for strong rifles with high initial velocity........Not just my opinion. It's a fact!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-01-02 05:33:54
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By David from USA on 2008-01-02 05:33:54 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Light weight and fits me very well. Quiet and low cocking force. Stunningly accurate! Can easily hit a bb from 10 meters from a rest. The scope mounting system is first class! Things I would have changed:Two things only. The trigger pull is horrible. Creep goes on all day long! Takes real concentration to control trigger
... Read MoreThings I liked:Light weight and fits me very well. Quiet and low cocking force. Stunningly accurate! Can easily hit a bb from 10 meters from a rest. The scope mounting system is first class! Things I would have changed:Two things only. The trigger pull is horrible. Creep goes on all day long! Takes real concentration to control trigger and hit that bb at 10 meters. I will add an after market mod and hope that can be solved.
The scope is a 3 X 9 and does not have an adjustable objective. So it is fuzzy at most ranges! I scoped it with a Beeman 4 X 12 X 40 AOE and it really helps in the accuracy department! What others should know:This gun is as accurate as my Beeman R9 even with the horrible trigger. It also chronographs about 75 - 100 fps faster than the R9 with all pellets tried.
If Gamo put a rekord trigger on this and a decent scope it would be the BEST hunting/plinking/field target gun around!
I am not concerned about the synthetic stock nor the synthetic barrel shroud. For knocking about in the woods and fields it is perfect! And it really looks cool. As another reviewer said it really does look like a tactical sniper rifle!
It is already by far my favorite shooting springer! It won that place from the R9 because of the easier cocking force, amazing accuracy, quietness, greater power and all around better fit and lighter weight for this 61 year old arthritic body. Including the scope and trigger kit it is still less than half the price of the Beeman R9 and scope! It is great fun to shoot. Buy it and add the GTX mod or blade for $10 - $35 and a good scope and enjoy!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-11-18 17:28:49
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By carson from USA on 2007-11-18 17:28:49 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:By far, this air rifle commands respect. Friends who comment on it say its black finish and barrel silencer makes it look deadly. It REALLY does look like a high-tech sniper rifle, as one person put it. Things I would have changed:Add a better scope...put it where it belongs...in a higher class of off-the-shelf air
... Read MoreThings I liked:By far, this air rifle commands respect. Friends who comment on it say its black finish and barrel silencer makes it look deadly. It REALLY does look like a high-tech sniper rifle, as one person put it. Things I would have changed:Add a better scope...put it where it belongs...in a higher class of off-the-shelf air rifle where it belongs. What others should know:It is very easy to break and cock. Unlike many others I have used! The sound gets quieter as it is used. Very well balanced and is joy to fire. The price is right...the fun is there...the quality is assured. Go for it and buy one for yourself!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-11-14 21:48:32
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By Tim from USA on 2007-11-14 21:48:32 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It is a mean looking air rifle. It is lightweight and the spring is very easy to cock. I am now mounting a mil BSA scope with vari-power. I really like this gun. Things I would have changed:So far, I would leave the gun design alone. What others should know:You will really enjoy this rifle.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-10-17 11:48:44
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By mrmoneyking from USA on 2007-10-17 11:48:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I've only had this gun for a couple of weeks, but so far I like it. The sight is nice and easy to adjust for better targeting. This is my first break barrel so it takes some getting used to. At 12 yards I can hit within a half dollar with the right ammo. I have not tried a further distance yet. I recommend RWS ammo, especially
... Read MoreThings I liked:I've only had this gun for a couple of weeks, but so far I like it. The sight is nice and easy to adjust for better targeting. This is my first break barrel so it takes some getting used to. At 12 yards I can hit within a half dollar with the right ammo. I have not tried a further distance yet. I recommend RWS ammo, especially Super-H point. PBA is not accurate. Things I would have changed:When you shoot the kick knocks your focus off so you can not continue looking through the scope to see the target get hit. It would be nice if the kick were less.
This is a single shot gun so if you are looking for repeating action go elsewhere.
The noise dampener seems to not make any difference- the gun is pretty loud. One shot and the critters usually fly away or run off, but if you are good, they fall. What others should know:Take advantage of the free shipping over $149 and load up on ammo, cleaning kit, cleaning pellets, targets, etc. Pyramid was excellent to work with and delivered my gun right on time. I plan to buy a Crosman 1077 repeater to go along with this gun. It's good to have a variety of airguns to shoot.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-09-28 09:47:36
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By Steve from USA on 2007-09-28 09:47:36 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The only sound you hear is the firing mechanism. Very nice sound baffling. Quality piece for the money. Nice balance. Dropped a gray squirrel at 15 yards with the first shot!!!! Things I would have changed:None that come to mind. What others should know:The packing of this item was terrible. Both outer
... Read MoreThings I liked:The only sound you hear is the firing mechanism. Very nice sound baffling. Quality piece for the money. Nice balance. Dropped a gray squirrel at 15 yards with the first shot!!!! Things I would have changed:None that come to mind. What others should know:The packing of this item was terrible. Both outer and inside Gammo boxes had been opened. The inside box was flopping around inside the outer box. Inside Gamo box was held together with scotch tape, which had opened. Customer service said Gamo boxes were opened for accuracy of contents. That's great and appreciated, but at least some sort of notification on the box would have been appropriate. Everything was in the Gamo box inside. A little better TLC with the shipping would be nice.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-09-03 09:30:50
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By Rick Antonio from USA on 2007-09-03 09:30:50 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Excellent rifle!!
Great feel, easy cocking, VERY accurate and of course, stealthly quiet for a springer... Things I would have changed:The trigger leaves a lot to be desired, however, it should be an easy fix with a GRT-III replacement...
The scope is OK, but I would've rather been able to purchase the rifle without
... Read MoreThings I liked:Excellent rifle!!
Great feel, easy cocking, VERY accurate and of course, stealthly quiet for a springer... Things I would have changed:The trigger leaves a lot to be desired, however, it should be an easy fix with a GRT-III replacement...
The scope is OK, but I would've rather been able to purchase the rifle without the scope at a reduced price and put that cash towards sumthin a little better....
The instruction manual is very poor pretty much useless... What others should know:This rifle is very picky when it comes to pellet choice....
It must be high end pellets or nothing at all...
Mine seems to like Crosman Premier hallow points and Gamo PBA Raptors the best, giving me solid dime groups @ 40+ yards....
Cheaper ammo such as Daisy's Precision Max lineup tend to go flying way off target, even at just 30 yards...
This rifle is very quiet for a springer, but only when using subsonic pellets...
When I shoot lead, all i hear is the recoil of the spring and the sound of the target getting hit...
On the other hand, when shooting pellets that go supersonic such as Gamo PBA Raptors, the silencer does little if anything to reduce noise...
In fact, the crack of going supersonic is so loud, you'd think you're shooting an unsilenced .22!!
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-22 21:24:39
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By Customer from USA on 2007-08-22 21:24:39 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Solid well crafted gun with above average scope. Things I would have changed:Spring is somewhat noisy and provides a kick to throw you off target....takes some getting used too. Trigger has large range but need to find ajustment...better info with instructions would help here. What others should know:Would
... Read MoreThings I liked:Solid well crafted gun with above average scope. Things I would have changed:Spring is somewhat noisy and provides a kick to throw you off target....takes some getting used too. Trigger has large range but need to find ajustment...better info with instructions would help here. What others should know:Would be interested what others have thougth of scope as we were at nearly max to site in........thought of reversing scope in mount but thought I'd post before changing.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-21 10:02:44
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By Troy from USA on 2007-08-21 10:02:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:gun is fairly light, and comes with a better quality scope than I'd expected at this price range Things I would have changed:fit and finish somewhat rough, fiber optic insert in front sight is quite dim as compared to rear insert, has annoying vibration/noise on discharge (which I hope will smooth out as gun breaks
... Read MoreThings I liked:gun is fairly light, and comes with a better quality scope than I'd expected at this price range Things I would have changed:fit and finish somewhat rough, fiber optic insert in front sight is quite dim as compared to rear insert, has annoying vibration/noise on discharge (which I hope will smooth out as gun breaks in). What others should know:muzzle break/muffler does largely eliminate "crack" of pellet discharge, but spring power plant is very noisy, so overall is not as quiet as I'd hoped. an older Diana spring air gun also rated at 1000fps, used with heavy .177 pellets, is not significantly louder balancing muzzle "crack" vs. powerplant "scrape/bong".
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-21 09:35:53
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By Foye from USA on 2007-08-21 09:35:53 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I like how quite it is, you don't that harsh air gas sound all you here is the spring releasing. The scope is great, very clear and easy to zoom. Nice ballance, easy to cock. I like the front sight protecter, keeps from hurting you hand or sight when cocking. Things I would have changed:I got what I wanted I would not
... Read MoreThings I liked:I like how quite it is, you don't that harsh air gas sound all you here is the spring releasing. The scope is great, very clear and easy to zoom. Nice ballance, easy to cock. I like the front sight protecter, keeps from hurting you hand or sight when cocking. Things I would have changed:I got what I wanted I would not chage a thing. What others should know:Just because it is quite does'nt make it safe to shoot around the house.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-21 08:21:52
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By Frank from USA on 2007-08-21 08:21:52 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This Gamo rifle is a handsome instrument. My one complaint is that I am most disappointed with the muzzle. Even when shot from a rear window in my yard (Forest behind my home) you can wake the neighbors! I find it slightly noisier using the Crow Magnum pellets. I purchased the Gamo because of the muzzle feature. Other than this
... Read MoreThings I liked:This Gamo rifle is a handsome instrument. My one complaint is that I am most disappointed with the muzzle. Even when shot from a rear window in my yard (Forest behind my home) you can wake the neighbors! I find it slightly noisier using the Crow Magnum pellets. I purchased the Gamo because of the muzzle feature. Other than this I recommend it! Things I would have changed:Quieter Muzzle What others should know:Excellent accuracy
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-20 11:42:05
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By Alan from USA on 2007-08-20 11:42:05 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It is very accurate, powerful and light weight. The open sites are excellent (upgraded from my Shadow 1000) and the stock is very comfortable. My whisper is a real shooter and I would higly recommend this gun. It has the tightest "chamber" or breech of any of my Gamo rifles (4 w/the whisper) I suspect that this is part of what
... Read MoreThings I liked:It is very accurate, powerful and light weight. The open sites are excellent (upgraded from my Shadow 1000) and the stock is very comfortable. My whisper is a real shooter and I would higly recommend this gun. It has the tightest "chamber" or breech of any of my Gamo rifles (4 w/the whisper) I suspect that this is part of what contributes to the high level of accuracy. Crosman Premiers and RWS Superdomes both begin to engage the rifling at the pellet head when 1/2 way inserted. It also shoots Gamo Raptors better (more accuratly)than any gun I own. Out of the box I was getting 910 fps on the Premiers and 1110 fps on the raptors over my Alpha Chrony. Superdomes and Premiers deliver incredible groups and Raptors are actually falling in to the "usable" range which is not true for that pellet in many of my airguns. Plus, the noise reduction device is both very cool and quite functional. One does have to understand how spring guns make noise or you may be dissapointed.
In a springer noise is generated by; 1.) The mechanical action (spring & piston noise) which on Gamo's tends to grow quiter with use. 2.) Via muzzle blast (which is the area the Integrated noise dampener effects, as well as 3.) The sonic boom generated by pellets which reach supersonic or "hyper"sonic speeds and 4.) the impact of the pellet agains the target it strikes. Firing the rifle in out of the box, in my garage and into my steel 22 rimfire trap, I did percieve a good bit of noise. The stock transmits the action noise to the bones in my ear and the steel trap rings quite loudly when struck. As the action has begun to break-in the spring noise is going down. A helper standing next to me described it as much quiter than the Viper we were using for comparison but louder than the Gamo Recon we were also comparing it to. When shooting it from a prone position off of a carpet mat and into a wooden post off of our deck it was percieved by the shooter and observer both as incredibly quite. I also notice the action noise varies with different pellets. Anyway Gamo's noise reducing device gives those of us in the US an opportunity to explore the possibilities for noise reduction in springers that our friends in Europe hace enjoyed for some time. This powerful, accurate and lightweight rifle is an excellent ( and moderatly priced) way of doing that. However it is important to remember that a "silencer" does not make a spring gun silent. Things I would have changed:It comes with the infamous gamo trigger, which is not excellent but does improve with time and can be easily modified. What others should know:Might want to read the Pyramyd blog on noise in airguns or some of my comments about noise above to make sure that your expectations of sound reduction are accurate.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2007-08-08 17:04:26
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By Jose from USA on 2007-08-08 17:04:26 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I really like the looks, weight, powerplant, the synthetic stock, the 39x40mm scope and the accuracy of this rifle. Things I would have changed:Not happy with the trigger. I'm planning on replacing it. I think you can get much better quality rifle with a great adjustable trigger in the same price range . What
... Read MoreThings I liked:I really like the looks, weight, powerplant, the synthetic stock, the 39x40mm scope and the accuracy of this rifle. Things I would have changed:Not happy with the trigger. I'm planning on replacing it. I think you can get much better quality rifle with a great adjustable trigger in the same price range . What others should know:I'm not to happy with the newly designed muzzle or the so called 60% noise dampener/sound reducer.
For outdoor shooting or hunting maybe quiet but if you want to shoot pigeons nesting on the roof of your house or squirrels in your back yard, you'll be in trouble because neighbors may call the cops. Not good for urban areas with neighbors next to you.
With Beeman Crow Magnum pellets there is no noticeable difference in sound.
I had helpers in front (off to one side), beside, and behind me, all agreed......no noticeable difference in sound.
With the Gamo Raptor pellets, it popped like a new gun dieseling.
The muzzle break will reduce the sound of the pellet but only if you are planning on using only pba ammo.
Just a new and re-designed GAMO model with the same powerplant as the CFX, Shadow and Hunter series and probably the same accuracy as them.
Another gimmick with no redeeming factors, except maybe for increased sales by Gamo.
