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Gamo Whisper with Crosman Nitro Piston

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The owner's manual states that the scope is mounted and bore-sighted. It is not.

Click the ammo link for suggested pellets and the accessories link for glasses, targets and maintenance gear.
The Whisper is a wonderful, lightweight, powerful air rifle. Adding the Crosman Nitro Piston conversion delivers more benefits.

You'll be ready to hunt small and medium-sized game and vermin with the Whisper + Crosman Nitro Piston. The non-removable noise dampener reduces the noise up to 52%, which means you won't spook game while hunting. 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 hunting gun!

We measured the cocking effort with the metal spring, and it was 35 lbs. (Gamo lists it at 30 lbs.). The Crosman Nitro Piston cocks with 34 lbs. of effort.

Here are the benefits of getting a Whisper with a Crosman Nitro Piston conversion:
  • Smoother cocking
  • Smoother shooting
  • No spring torque
  • No spring fatigue, even if you leave it cocked for hours
  • Functions perfectly in cold weather
  • Lasts longer than a metal spring
  • Installed by our expert gunsmiths!
  • NOTE: Installation of the Crosman Nitro Piston will delay shipment by 24 hours (or one business day)
We tested the .22 caliber Whisper with both the metal & gas springs:
Metal spring: 880 fps/PBA pellet; 739 fps/14-grain pellet
Gas spring: 960 fps/PBA pellet; 740 fps/14-grain pellet

Installation of the Crosman Nitro Piston has a 1-year warranty.
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Specifications

Brand
Gamo
Caliber
.177 (4.5mm)
Max Velocity
1200 fps
Suggested for
Small game hunting/plinking
Powerplant
Gas-piston
Loudness
3-Medium
Weight
5.28 lbs
Function
Single-shot
Action
Break barrel
Scopeable
11mm dovetail
Front Sights
Fiber Optic
Rear Sights
Fiber Optic
Safety
Manual
Trigger Pull
3.74 lbs
Barrel
Rifled
Barrel Length
18.0"
Overall Length
46.0"
Capacity
1 round(s)
Cocking Effort
30 lbs
Body Type
Rifle
Stock
Synthetic
Buttplate
Ventilated rubber
Grip
Ambi
Color
Black

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Powerful, accurate, good scope.

Shape of suppressor. The taper of the suppressor allows the cocking hand to easily slip off under cocking effort. Absolutely horrible trigger.

The most hideous trigger I have ever experienced on an air rifle. Spongy, with a 12 to 15 pound (measured with scale)pull, and mushy break.

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Lightweight, short break-in period, less hold-sensitive than my Silent Cat, quiet. Was forming 1" groups at 25 yards after only ~10 rounds with H&N Barracuda Match 5.53mm head size pellets. Pyramyd air also includes the original steel spring in the package, with is pretty cool.

As always, ditch the Gamo scope... I guess the scope is useful as a spotter at 25 yards though.

Rifle actually weighs in at about 5.5 pounds, rather than the listed 5.28, probably because of the replaced spring. This most be noticeable for most people, but it can make a difference on a multi-day backpacking trip.

I put a Williams 5D-GR peepsight on the rifle for maximum weight savings. I suspect the 5D-AG ( https://www.pyramydair.com/product/williams-diopter-sight?a=2003 ) might fit too, since my 5D-GR is adjusted to almost its maximum height to hit the bullseye at 25 yards.

Although this rifle is less hold sensitive than some other springers, it is still hold sensitive. I get best results resting the rifle in my open palm and resting my elbow on the bench, using sandbags to immobilize my elbow. I also get good results in a sitting position. I get crappy results if I rest the rifle directly on the sandbag, or even if I rest my hand on the sandbag and the rifle in my hand.

David Feb 04, 2015

Just an update, I've discovered that H&N field target trophy pellets with 5.53mm head size form the tightest groups yet out of my Whisper+Nitro. Better than Crosman Premier, Baracuda Match, Crow Magnum, and probably a dozen other pellets I've tested.

pcp4me Aug 11, 2014

Excellent description of the "artillery hold" proper technique to shoot most spring/gas piston air guns. The forearm of the gun must rest on the palm of the hand and none of your fingers should touch the sides of the forearm. The rear hand around the wrist should be held gently with just enough pressure to hold the gun without it being in a death grip. The butt stock should be seated gently on the shoulder. Do not pull the gun hard back into the shoulder! The idea is to hold the gun gently but firmly with the rear hand, and let the forearm float on the forward hand. Let the gun do what IT wants to do during recoil. Do not try to force hold it in place. It may take some bit of practice to perfect this type of hold, but it is well worth it if you want to use springers or gas ram guns! These guns require much more technique off hand than other non-recoiling guns like CO2, pump up, or pcp guns! So if you buy one, be prepared to invest time. Most are more accurate than most people can shoot

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I am very disappointed with the Gamo Whisper. I was unable to get a consistant shot group within 2 inches at 20 meters even afer 200 rounds. The rifle was anchored in shooting bags. I cleaned the barrel and still could not get an tight shot group. Seems as if rivets that hold the barrel in the stock might be moving providing an inconsistant aiming point. I fired expert in the US Army and have many years experience with rifles. I would not recommend the rifle to others based on my experience. I suspect I cannot return the rifle because my 30 days has elapsed.

pcp4me Aug 11, 2014

Thomas, you probably have not learned the proper technique to shoot these guns accurately. I know from my experience this gun is super accurate with the artillery hold edith describes and also I described in the above response. But it takes a commitment to learning and refining the proper hold to shoot spring and gas piston air guns accurately!

Edith Jun 26, 2012

Thomas--The 30-day return period is 30 days from when you rec'd the gun. Has it been 30 days? If not, write to sales@pyramydair.com and ask for an RMA. There may be another reason you're not getting good accuracy. Spring-piston guns do not behave like any other airgun or firearm. You must use the artillery hold when shooting them. To learn more, cut-and-paste this link into your browser to get the scoop on the artillery hold: https://www.pyramydair.com/article/The_artillery_hold_June_2009/63

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The design of the gun. The construction is solid. The power and accuracy. I like the fiber optic "iron" sights, with the caveat that the rear will not stay in place.

I would make the rear sight a little more robust. It tends to change adjustment when rifle is cocked. I tried to improve this by putting locktite on the adjusting screw. NOT A GOOD IDEA, as I striped the boss out of the plastic mount. I rebuilt the sight and use the scope more now anyway.

Once broken in (which takes at least 200 shots in my opinion) the accuracy with the Nitro Piston is great! After zeroing the scope, I was cutting off 1" pine tree limbs at 30 yards. This would take several shots, eating away a piece of limb each time. I was using the Ballistic v2.5.4 program to calculate the hold over since I was shooting at a 45 degree angle up. It was dead on! I could clip a 1/2" limb with one shot. I am justifying the purchase by not needed a tree trimmer!

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Accurate right out of the box. The scope is not as bad as indicated in previous reviews (a bargain scope at a bargain price). Quiet when not using PBA.

It has been nearly impossible to match a scope mounted laser sight and/or flashlight (important to me since I am using for nocturnal varmints).

The barrell action pull will make your arm sore after a serious round of shooting!

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What I bought: Gamo Whisper w/Nitro in .22 cal. This is my first Gamo and my first Nitro rifle. I also own a Beeman RS2 Dual-Caliber Air Rifle Combo. The Gamo is lighter, more accurate (still breaking it in), and the fit/finish on the rifle is great. Sighting in at 25 yards produced some exceptional groups when I did my part, but there were a few flyers. I'm guessing that it'll get better as it breaks in. Now - Nitro on a Gamo is a MUST HAVE. I'm not sure why others said it wasn't quieter - this was much quieter than my other rifle! The difference in sound was dramatic! If you're looking for a great all weather air rifle, don't want to break the bank, and need it to be quiet, this one is a great deal at the sale price, and a MUST HAVE with Nitro. I have no idea on the FPS yet, but I can say that when the pellets hit the steel plate, it sounded just like my Ruger 10/22 impact - just much quieter... In fact, the pellet strike was louder than the rifle shot...

I'd like to see a smoother trigger - but I understand that this would increase the cost. For the money, I feel the trigger isn't a bad one - much better than the Beeman RS7 import.

All the benefits of the Nitro Piston over the spring system are worth it to me. If you are looking at going with a Nitro Piston platform, this is a good deal all the way around in my opinion. Not a true tack driver, but a great varmint control / plinker / hunter gun that you won't worry about taking to the field for some rough use.

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Solidly built, well designed and powerful.

The trigger, of course. Always a lot of suspense about when the gun will fire. The scope would not hold its zero and lost focus after about 1,500 rounds.

The Gamo Whisper was my first adult air gun purchase. If I knew then what I know now, I would not have chosen this gun. IMHO, this is largely a powerful airgun, ideally suited for hunting. It is a poor choice for a stealthy backyard target shooter or pest control device. The marketing hype about the noise reduction is just that, hype. This gun is not quiet. It is about average for a powerful spring gun. Even with the nitro piston, it still delivers a good jolt when firing so you'll need a the scope stop. Getting the accuracy dialed in took some work and was frustrating. Had to replace the scope and master the artillery hold. After about 1,000 rounds, it is now impressively accurate, even with the lousy trigger.

I've owned this gun about 3 months and fired about 1,500 rounds. So these are not first impressions. I will be replacing the trigger and using the Whisper for hunting or shooting situations where stealth is not a priority. For backyard duty, I'll be getting something less powerful and quieter.

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Looked impressive...

I am sure what air guns they are relating the "whisper" of dB noise reduction to but it is the loudest airgun I have ever shot. I have shot subsonic .22s out of a long barrel bolt action gun that were a whisper compared to this air gun. So much for stealthy reduction of tree rats. I returned the gun after two shots with standard pellets.

Aaron Dec 30, 2011

u have to shoot it about 100 ties to break in all the parts then its extremly quite

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Love the gun. Nice and quiet. Except with pba ammo. Very accurate, sighed it in about 8-9 shots and its dead on. I also have a big cat, with the stock spring. Its a world of difference.

I would say the trigger. But it feels the same as my big cat, so I'm used to it.

Do not shoot the pba ammo in the neighborhood. I guess it breaks the speed of sound and is very loud.

pcp4me Aug 11, 2014

Alloy pellets such as PBA probably exceed the speed of sound! No air rifle is going to be quiet when you exceed the speed of sound as the crack is made when the pellet breaks the sos in air! After it has left the gun.

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Quiet accurate lightweight

Better scope better trigger

Fill the empty stock with rags or foam to reduce noise and recoil.
Replace trigger from Charlie da tuna grt4

Stefan Feb 08, 2013

I second those recommendations!

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