Paul shot the HAM test targets with another, better, scope to achieve the accuracy that the Whisper can deliver. Spring twang is not too pronounced for the shooter, particularly considering the synthetic stock. There’s no mil-dot reticle as is practically mandatory for successful scope use at varying ranges with an air rifle. HAM Recommendations – Most Accurate .22 Caliber Pellets, 2019 Most Popular Air Rifle Reviews To Date. But HAM's test gun shot very accurately with a wide range of pellets. But incredibly the scope stop screw – which is absolutely essential to prevent the scope being shaken out of position during shooting – is not configured in the correct “out” position and thus will not engage the scope rail stop. That information is not given. JSB Diabolo EXACT .177 Caliber Air Gun Pellets, JSB Match Diablo Exact pellets, .177 caliber, LCS Air Arms SK-19 Air Rifle Review .22 Caliber, Pyramyd Air Custom CO2 Pellet Revolver Test Review, Daystate Wolverine R Test Review .25 Caliber. Of course, if the gun works well and no warranty claims or spare parts are required, this may not matter to the purchaser! That means that experience is required to shoot it well. Plastic overmolding on barrel. It tested at a cocking effort of 42 Lbs. But he didn’t like the noise it made as the cocking shoe grated over the spring. Paul also felt that the trigger was “not bad at all”, in spite of the average pull weight of 5 lb 2 oz and the variation in pull weight of 15 oz – around 20% – between the lowest and highest trigger pull weights recorded on test. For details, get in touch with us today. We stock an extensive range of air weapons and accessories including air rifles, air pistols, air pellets, and much more. With most pellets, Standard Deviation was below 7.5 fps  – and as low as 3 fps with JSB Exact pellets. HAM tester Paul Manktelow found that cocking the Gamo Whisper was quite easy. For an “old fashioned”, spring/piston powerplant, with a scope that’s really best replaced and a level of sound reduction that seems only moderate, we feel that the $150 price is reasonable. The 12 month warranty is average for an air rifle but Gamo is one of those (fortunately few) companies that requires the user not only to pay for shipping back to Gamo for any warranty repair work, but also requires a prepayment of $10.00 as part payment for the return of the gun after warranty repairs. There’s plenty of choice available in this price range, including many other models from Gamo itself. The Whisper falls short in this section of this HAM test report. Like most manufacturers, Gamo does not explain this in the instructions that accompany the Whisper. HAM’s advice is that you don’t even bother to mount it but just buy another, better scope at the same time. Added to this, the scope has a simple duplex reticle. Easy cocking. © 2021. This being in strong contrast to the approach taken by Crosman and Umarex – for example – which make spares for many models readily available. The Nova Vista HP-M1000 Multi Pump PCP Air Rifle. No spam, only great airgun news and deals. HAM Exclusive! The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Standard Deviation – the amount of shot-to-shot variability in muzzle velocity was well controlled on the Gamo Whisper air rifle tested by HAM. The bundled scope is not equipped with AO (Adjustable Objective) focusing and image quality is subjectively very poor at ranges under about 50 yards: ranges at which any air rifle will normally be shot. The Gamo Whisper air rifle is a long-running model that has spawned a huge range of derivatives. The New KalibrGun Argus 45W Bullpup PCP Air Rifle. Liability issues are probably behind Gamo’s approach to the non-provision of spare parts, but this does not help the knowledgeable owner who aims to keep his (or her) gun in use over many years. M1A1 Carbine, M2 Carbine, and the M3 Carbine and will prove indispensable for: IDENTIFICATION STRIPPING& ASSEMBLY SERVICE& MAINTENANCE ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES& SPARES HISTORICAL MEMORANDA ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Brand new. New Hawke Laser Rangefinders Are Ideal For Airgun Use, CMP 2021 Junior Rifle Camps Return To Ranges, STUD Magazine Loader For FX Impact Now Available, The UTG Over Bore Bipod Is A Great Way To Support A Bulldog, Air Venturi AV-46M Match Air Pistol Test Review.