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- Loudness: 3-Medium
- Weight: 5.28 lbs
- Barrel Length:18.00"
- Overall Length: 43.50"
- Capacity: 1 round(s)
- Cocking Effort:35 lbs
- Barrel: Rifled
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Fiber Optic
- Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger adj.: Two-stage adjustable
- Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
- Buttpad: Ventilated rubber
- Suggested for: Plinking & target practice
- Action: Break barrel
- Powerplant: Spring-piston
- Safety: Manual
- Repeater: Single-shot
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Gamo Whisper by Gamo
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- Loudness: 3-Medium
- Weight: 5.28 lbs
- Barrel Length:18.00"
- Overall Length: 43.50"
- Capacity: 1 round(s)
- Cocking Effort:35 lbs
- Barrel: Rifled
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Fiber Optic
- Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger adj.: Two-stage adjustable
- Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
- Buttpad: Ventilated rubber
- Suggested for: Plinking & target practice
- Action: Break barrel
- Powerplant: Spring-piston
- Safety: Manual
- Repeater: Single-shot
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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 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with lead ammo
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1200 ft/secMeasured with 5 gr ammo |
$299.99
$225.90 |
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Ambidextrous spring rifle includes unmounted 3-9x40 scope with standard reticle, 1-piece mount, fiber optic sights and noise dampener. .22 caliberThe size of a barrel bore. Also relates to the size of the ammunition.
offers extra hunting power!
750 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with lead ammo (our tests show 720 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with 14-grain pellets)
Estimated in stock date 07-11-2009
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950 ft/secMeasured with 9.9 gr ammo |
$279.99
$225.90 |
| Ammo | Accessories Item#:GA-61100495554[PY-1275-2934] |
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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 ammoSlang for ammunition: The entire set of materials needed to shoot a given gun. It might be a cartridge (in the case of a firearm) or just a pellet (in the case of an airgun).
you use:
.177: 1200 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with PBA, 1000 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with lead
.22: 950 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with PBA, 750 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with lead (our tests show 720 fpsFeet per second, usually written f.p.s.
with 14-grain pellets)
Click on the AMMOSlang for ammunition: The entire set of materials needed to shoot a given gun. It might be a cartridge (in the case of a firearm) or just a pellet (in the case of an airgun).
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.
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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 reviews
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.
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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 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 : ) : )
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By ChrisM from USA on 2009-06-20 07:39:36 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Spook77 from USA on 2009-06-14 04:30:06 - See all my reviews
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.
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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 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.
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By jesse from USA on 2009-05-25 08:34:58 - See all my reviews
Things I liked:nice build for a synthetic stock, fun to shoot
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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
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Things I liked:nice build for a synthetic stock, fun to shoot
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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.
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By bosnake from USA on 2009-05-20 09:17:11 - See all my reviews
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
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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 worth the money. I can shoot 1" groups @ 25 yards, with iron sights, using my buddies Benjamin pump.
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By Customer from USA on 2009-05-15 01:01:17 - See all my reviews
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
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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,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!
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By Customer from USA on 2009-05-05 19:04:05 - See all my reviews
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!
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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!
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.
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By jonathan from USA on 2009-04-30 19:49:28 - See all my reviews
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
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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 mess up your rifle !!
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By john from USA on 2009-04-19 21:40:28 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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
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By roberto from USA on 2009-04-08 23:34:52 - See all my reviews
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
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By jamievudo2 from USA on 2009-04-06 08:56:19 - See all my reviews
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
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By Vince from USA on 2009-03-16 21:50:10 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Robert from USA on 2009-02-18 11:58:15 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By steven from USA on 2009-02-09 22:41:01 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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 $$$$$$$$$
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By Warren from USA on 2009-01-25 08:49:12 - See all my reviews
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.
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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. 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.
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By MaverickNH from USA on 2009-01-01 10:02:32 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Martain & Co. from USA on 2008-12-27 09:57:12 - See all my reviews
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!
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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 it does I was shooting a pan probally 50 yards it would kill anything!
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By Customer from USA on 2008-11-23 11:01:40 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Lance from USA on 2008-10-24 12:27:44 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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!
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By D. from USA on 2008-09-10 23:34:50 - See all my reviews
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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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.
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.
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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
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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 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.
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By kalorin from USA on 2008-07-28 10:01:00 - See all my reviews
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.
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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. 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.
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By Robert from USA on 2008-07-27 12:49:16 - See all my reviews
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.
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By Ken from USA on 2008-07-24 16:21:55 - See all my reviews
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.
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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 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.
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By Customer from USA on 2008-07-07 12:16:50 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By bong m./ buena park, from USA on 2008-07-01 00:14:59 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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 !!!
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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
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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.
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By Joe from USA on 2008-05-21 20:29:48 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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?
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By Customer from USA on 2008-05-14 22:33:10 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Maribel from USA on 2008-05-13 07:52:35 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Bob from USA on 2008-05-04 12:05:05 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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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 reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Jose from USA on 2008-01-11 21:10:25 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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!
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By David from USA on 2008-01-02 05:33:54 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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!
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By carson from USA on 2007-11-18 17:28:49 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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!
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By Tim from USA on 2007-11-14 21:48:32 - See all my reviews
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.
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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
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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 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.
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By Steve from USA on 2007-09-28 09:47:36 - See all my reviews
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.
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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 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.
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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 reviews
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
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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 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!!
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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 reviews
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.
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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 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.
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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 reviews
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
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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 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".
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By Foye from USA on 2007-08-21 09:35:53 - See all my reviews
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
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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 chage a thing.
What others should know:Just because it is quite does'nt make it safe to shoot around the house.
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By Frank from USA on 2007-08-21 08:21:52 - See all my reviews
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
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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 I recommend it!
Things I would have changed:Quieter Muzzle
What others should know:Excellent accuracy
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By Alan from USA on 2007-08-20 11:42:05 - See all my reviews
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
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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 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.
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By Jose from USA on 2007-08-08 17:04:26 - See all my reviews
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 .
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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 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.
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