Gamo Whisper Silent Cat

[Evo|ve_S|66]

Hello there everybody. So I've been wanting to try out a GAMO Whisper class shooter for quite a while now -- and now that PA has the the CSI Camo Edition on sale for $199.99 both in .22 & .177 cal I think I may pick one up instead of settling with a cheap Chinese style shooter. My question is two bills worth it for this particular rifle? I've been reading reviews over the past couple of hours and it seems to be "hit & miss" with some reviewers. Mostly due to the fact that the NDS2 doesn't seem to work as well as some shooters would come to expect. Also since I'm only limited to maybe purchasing just one rifle -- I am debating whether I should get .22 cal or .177....I have tons of .177 pellets and only a few .22. Being as that the only .22 pellets here are the Crosman Premier Points @big5. So I'm kinda iffy on the two calibers. Mostly I'm going to take care of those rats and other little critters out back. So not really much target practice. Oh on another note. There is also the traditional GAMO Whisper Air Rifle. It's only about $26 more at $225.90 and it comes with a one piece scope mount and a 3-9x40 scope. That $26 really holds its value Gosh I'm so lost!

Or maybe I should look into a Disco? I mean I have some tanks from getting back into paintball just recently...so maybe I can find another use for em?

Someone please help

-Jarred

[pindog2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNEF5OE1QU4

[Tpatner412]

I just bought a Whisper Deluxe for $200 at a local sporting goods store.  I've run about 250 pellets through it so far and its super accurate.  I can get one hole groups with Gamo Hunter pellets and Crosman pointed field hunters.  It also shoots very fast.  Mine goes supersonic with the gold PBA ammo.  the trigger takes some getting used to but its not that bad.  The scope that came with it isn't great either because it doesn't have an adjustable objective but that's easily fixed.  I honestly was not a fan of Gamo before I bought the rifle and only bought it because of the low price. (It was actually cheaper then the regular whisper with the 4 x 32 scope.....go figure).  Anyway I'd definitely recommend the Whisper.  Good luck deciding.

[longislandhunter]

Hi Tyler,,, I see this is your first post so I just wanted to welcome you to GTA,, very nice to have  you with us  

Sounds like you and your whisper have "become one"  

BTW..... I wouldn't shoot those gold PBA pellets in your whisper.... they are way to light and they can actually damage the internals of your rifle.....  They're fine for pneumatic rifles  but not good for spring rifles.....

Jeff

[Tpatner412]

Thanks its good to be with other like minded individuals.  I had heard that about the lead free pellets so far I've only shot 3 of them through the rifle but I suppose your info will put an end to that.  Thanks for the help!

[lillysdad621]

I have a csi  in .22 and can tell you that it is a rifle worth putting money into. A decents scope (3-9 at least) and a trigger got groups down to 1 inch at 35 yards. then a ventury gas ram. now is super quiet and very predictable. It is one of my favorite rifles (up there with my R1, R7 and AA talon ...) it is very light, sturdy and is spitting hobbies at 805 fps avg.!!! it loves them and sends them down range with surgical precision. it doesn't hurt that it looks sick. I like it so much i ordered a .177 with the wood stock... i have seen what the same combo i got can do on a .177. touching cans at 140 yards. yeah, 140... is crazy. if you had to get one only then stick to the .177 and use heavies for hunting. But i do love the noise a .22 makes when it connects with a crow at 30+ yards...

[airiscool]

Gabe,
Are these the 'Hobbies' your using ?

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/p/RWS_Hobby_22_Cal_11_9_Grains_Wadcutter_500ct/221

Paul.

[airiscool]

I have the regular, plain ol' 22 Whisper. Installed a 'Tuna Trigger' and swapped the spring over to a gas ram. Love it !

Paul.

[Evo|ve_S|66]

Yeah having used many GAMO rifles I kinda know what to expect The Whisper is basically your regular Big-Cat 1200 but it just has the NDS2 system permanently integrated onto the barrel. Mainly getting it for the courtesy of being "nice" to my neighbors; ultimately, a quiet shooter is a must in this neighborhood, ha. AirgunDepot has a refurbished Whisper for $189.99 -- so with a 5% off coupon and shipping it equates to $192.87. At PyramydAir a brand new CSI Edition Whisper is $199.99 (no scope/rings) -- so with a 10% off coupon and shipping it equates to $194.37. Or I could buy a brand new traditional Whisper for $225.90 with either a 5% off or 10% coupon + shipping is around $245-250. Jeeze I don't know what to do!! *sigh* & *cries* I'm most likely going to get the .177 model over the .22; also on another note I have read that the stock 3-9x40 scope that comes on the Whisper isn't that great? So I assume it's worth it to save the $35-40 when buying let's say the un-scoped CSI edition to get another scope and a set of rings? I'm like so stuck lol

[Tpatner412]

The 3-9x40 scope that came with my Whisper DX is junk compared to my Leapers 3-9x32 with AO.  With the Gamo scope you can't even see the crosshairs if you put the scope on 5x at 10 yards.  It's ok if your hunting at shorter distances but personally I'd rather be using open sights then the Gamo Scope.  Just my opinion.  You can get a decent scope with AO for like $50 so I'd get the Whisper CSI and just order the scope and rings with it.  Again just my opinion!  Good luck

[lillysdad621]

yes, those are it. the orange tin of lovely pellets that go exactly where they are aimed to. By the way, the big cat and the whisper are not the same rifle. The breach seal on the BC is on the barrel, and the whisper has the more efficient seal that is actually on the side of the air port. it makes a more consistent rifle (had both, still own the whisper) and it seems to seal better as it shows a smaller deviation shot from shot. But yes, the trigger is a must, and the gas ram is just nice to have...

[airiscool]

Gabe,

So far, my gas ram Whisper has shown a dislike for lighter pellets, but I think I'll get some to try next pellet order.

Paul.

[Evo|ve_S|66]

I should have reworded that better -- the Whisper and the Big-Cat share the same qualities; ex. same style synthetic stock (different butt pad), same power-plant, same action (break barrel), same trigger (theoben style). Ultimately; they are basically the same rifle just with minor changes. Probably the only upgrades I would get consist of the GRT Trigger, 1-piece scope mount and a mildot AO scope  I also found a GAMO Silent Cat for $172 brand new, so that may be on my list as well..  -Jarred

[kp4att]

Jarred... HI... I own a GAMO WHISPER VH .177... are ACCURATE light weight with the synthetic stock.  I recommend you these rifles without any problem / GERALD

[RawToxic]

I've had my .177 cal CSI Camo for a little over a month now. I'm very pleased with the purchase. I got the one with the air venturi gas ram and so far it's been worth the money.