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It's a Gamo Whisper
Basically the same breakbarrel springer as the Varmint Hunter in the original post, but with a suppressor attached
Since it's non-removable, it's approved by the ATFB for production, so it's legal
You can get them in 3 models:
1) Standard Whisper (3-9x40 BSA Scope)
2) Whisper Deluxe (3-9x40 BSA Scope, Black/Gray Rubber Padded Stock)
3) Gas Ram (3-9x40 BSA Scope, Air Venturi Gas Spring)
Mine has a few extra goodies
Custom Maccari Tarantula Spring
Custom Machined Guide
Hone/Hatch Cylinder
Complete Turbo Tune
GRT-3 Blade
3-9x50 CenterPoint Illuminated MilDot Scope (won in contest)
Barrelmounted Laser Sight with Pressure Switch
I must say, after the tune and blade, she's the perfect shooter
Here's a video that should give you a good idea of how quiet she is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA-1X3jGi1M
She's even more quiet now after the break-in rounds after the tune
Rick
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Hey Snake Eater, I really like the Whisper's, I think they are one of their lightest rifles too. Does the supressor really help that much with supersonic rounds?
Also the one things about Gamos' that I heard people complain about is the trigger. Can you send me any info about modifications to get a nice smooth pull and removing some of that twangyness.
I like the Shadow series, Whisper, and CFX. I hope they have an assortment I can look at.
Also the one things about Gamos' that I heard people complain about is the trigger. Can you send me any info about modifications to get a nice smooth pull and removing some of that twangyness.
I like the Shadow series, Whisper, and CFX. I hope they have an assortment I can look at.
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From a distance you'll notice the difference, but from the shooter's standpoint, the PBA's are still loud as hell
Here's a video that give you an idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqXGOYw_cM0
On a sidenote, I don't recommend using the PBA's
Because of their ultralight weight, they have very little resistance in the chamber, which causes piston slam that would eventually ruin the spring and piston
They also have a very unstable flight path as they tend to tumble in mid flight (I've pulled countless PBA's out of targets that actually went in skirt first!!)
It's much better to stick with midweigth lead (7.9 to 8.3g.)
My Whisper actually prefers Crosman Premier Dome Lites and Hollow Points (both 7.9g)
Also the one things about Gamos' that I heard people complain about is the trigger. Can you send me any info about modifications to get a nice smooth pull and removing some of that twangyness.
Money well spent right there
I like the Shadow series, Whisper, and CFX. I hope they have an assortment I can look at.
It's a fixed barrel underlever design which makes for great accuracy, but has been known to have rotary breech sealing problems due to design (of course there are fixes for everything)
The standard break barrel design of the other rifles is less complex and far less prone to having issues
Still not as fast as my Goped though
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98 snaker eater. how much was your tuning on your gun? never had mine done and was wondering if you though it's worth it? just would like a little more info. also did you have to send your gun out to have it tuned? thank'd for the info I think I could to you all day on this subject but I'll let you go for now thank's
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98 snaker eater. how much was your tuning on your gun? never had mine done and was wondering if you though it's worth it? just would like a little more info. also did you have to send your gun out to have it tuned? thank'd for the info I think I could to you all day on this subject but I'll let you go for now thank's
The turbo tune was $149 bucks (I already had the GRT-3 blade installed)
At the time, I was happy with the performance of the Whisper as is, but then the mainspring snapped a little over 5000 shots (most likely my own fault due to a few dryfires and heavy PBA usage)
So I had a choice of sending it in for warranty and waiting over a month or sending it to CDT to have Bob do his magic
I had it back from CDT within a week (just two days after he received it) and I must say, the difference is night and day from stock
Much smoother cocking action that just gets quieter the more you use it
It's also WAY more consistent giving me chrony variations of no more than 10 fps
The old stock spring would stay tight for about 50 shots, then as heat built up, the velocity would start to vary by as much as 100fps
After the tune, I could shoot all day long and the velocity will remain the same
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Well went to the show and only Crosman was their. I checked out the TAC 1 but, I wanted a Gamo. On the way home I stopped at a gun shop a buddy recommended. After pulling myself away from all the other various firearms their i asked him about airguns, they carried gamo's
I ended up getting the Whisper over the Varmint Hunter, mostly due to the fixed sights. Shot about 50 rounds today w/ the scope and it's pretty close now. I keep keep em in a quarter from 25ft and in the bottom of a coke can from 30 yrds. This was out in the 20* weather resting on my cars trunk. So it needs a bit more tweaking. I'm probably gonna change the scope and the trigger for sure. The Trigger does creep a lot.
Super happy w/ the gun, I think my dad wants to buy one. Plus the Raptor rounds are damn cool. I sighted in with the standard "hunter" rounds. I found the Raptors shoot about 3" higher from 25-30 yrds. A lot of fun.
Oh I also want to try to find some see through mounts so I can use my sights w/ the scope mounted.
I ended up getting the Whisper over the Varmint Hunter, mostly due to the fixed sights. Shot about 50 rounds today w/ the scope and it's pretty close now. I keep keep em in a quarter from 25ft and in the bottom of a coke can from 30 yrds. This was out in the 20* weather resting on my cars trunk. So it needs a bit more tweaking. I'm probably gonna change the scope and the trigger for sure. The Trigger does creep a lot.
Super happy w/ the gun, I think my dad wants to buy one. Plus the Raptor rounds are damn cool. I sighted in with the standard "hunter" rounds. I found the Raptors shoot about 3" higher from 25-30 yrds. A lot of fun.
Oh I also want to try to find some see through mounts so I can use my sights w/ the scope mounted.
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Congratz on the new gun
Make sure you use some locktite on the stop pin or it'll come loose and the mount will tear up the rail
Also, I don't suggest using the PBA pellets for the reasons I posted previously...
I've used countless pellets and the ones that had the most consistent chrony numbers are Crosman Premier Dome Lites (7.9g) and Crosman Premier Hollow Points (7.9g)
So for short range (50yards) I use the HollowPoints and for long range (100+yards) I use the Dome Lites
Make sure you use some locktite on the stop pin or it'll come loose and the mount will tear up the rail
Also, I don't suggest using the PBA pellets for the reasons I posted previously...
I've used countless pellets and the ones that had the most consistent chrony numbers are Crosman Premier Dome Lites (7.9g) and Crosman Premier Hollow Points (7.9g)
So for short range (50yards) I use the HollowPoints and for long range (100+yards) I use the Dome Lites
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Congratz on the new gun
Make sure you use some locktite on the stop pin or it'll come loose and the mount will tear up the rail
Also, I don't suggest using the PBA pellets for the reasons I posted previously...
I've used countless pellets and the ones that had the most consistent chrony numbers are Crosman Premier Dome Lites (7.9g) and Crosman Premier Hollow Points (7.9g)
So for short range (50yards) I use the HollowPoints and for long range (100+yards) I use the Dome Lites
Make sure you use some locktite on the stop pin or it'll come loose and the mount will tear up the rail
Also, I don't suggest using the PBA pellets for the reasons I posted previously...
I've used countless pellets and the ones that had the most consistent chrony numbers are Crosman Premier Dome Lites (7.9g) and Crosman Premier Hollow Points (7.9g)
So for short range (50yards) I use the HollowPoints and for long range (100+yards) I use the Dome Lites
LOL too late on the rail thing. I already got a 1/4" tear through the enamel. I'll fix it when my new scope comes in. I'll try those pellets you suggested.
I ordered a new scope, like your's but I stuck w/ the 40mm cause I am hoping with the raised see through mounts I got I'll be able to use my fixed sights simultaneously. I got a case and cleaning kit too, also ordered the GRT trigger and the varmint hunter scope monted laser/light. Dang i spent a lot of money.
Not only that but in my quest for finding this gun, I got the gun dealer looking for a compaq sig357 semi auto AND I found a website that sells rail adapters for my HK USP! HK Tactical accessories are like $400, but with this I can get any standard rail mount accessory, including this trick mini laser, that I need to get at some point.
http://www.laserlyte.com/gun_sights/...140/index.html
I got too many hobbies, guns, hunting/fishing, computers, RC, car's, video games, even cigars and other little things, oh and a wife. I need a 2nd job.
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Thanks Tom
I put the Centerpoint scope on (which I love) and installed the GRT trigger. Wow the trigger makes it a totally different gun, I just had to adjust the 1st stage. The 1st shot surprised me LOL. It shoots like it should now, no creep and smooth. It should be a lot of fun, considering 250 rounds is like $4
BTW the raised see through mounts did not work. It really wasn't raised at all, so I used the stock mount and removed the rear sight for now.
I put the Centerpoint scope on (which I love) and installed the GRT trigger. Wow the trigger makes it a totally different gun, I just had to adjust the 1st stage. The 1st shot surprised me LOL. It shoots like it should now, no creep and smooth. It should be a lot of fun, considering 250 rounds is like $4
BTW the raised see through mounts did not work. It really wasn't raised at all, so I used the stock mount and removed the rear sight for now.
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i got me a crossman, damn neighbors cats just mite go missin next time i see that **** in my driveway haha ive got foot prints on my daily driver but the SS is under a cover