Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper IGT .22 Cal Air Rifle w/3-9x40 Scope
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Gamo's original Whisper air rifle was an incredible rifle that just about took over the spring gun market. It's hard to believe they could improve it, but they did! The Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper is an engineering wonder because of Gamo's IGT gas spring. The Inert Gas Technology makes the Silent Stalker Whisper a superior hunting machine that performs reliably in any weather, under any condition and for years without any maintenance. Spring guns are notorious for not performing well in very cold weather. Guns with metal mainsprings have tar and lube on the springs. The greases thicken when the temperature goes real low. A gas spring, on the other hand, needs no lube. Therefore, it won't have any of the problems experienced by springers. Besides the gas spring, Gamo's Silent Stalker Whisper has the same ND52 technology found in the rest of the Whisper series. ND52 is a noise dampening system that permanently fits on the muzzle and decreases the report (noise) by 52% over springers without the system
Specifications:
- Caliber- .22 Velocity: 975 FPS
- Weight: 7.15 lbs
- Barrel Length:18.00"
- Overall Length: 43.80"
- Capacity: 1 round
- Cocking Effort:38 lbs.
- Barrel: Rifled
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Fiber Optic
- Scope-able: 11mm dovetail
- Trigger adj.- Two-stage adjustable
- Trigger Pull: 3.74 lbs
- Buttpad: Rubber
- Action: Break barrel
- Powerplant: Gas (nitrogen) Piston
- Safety: Automatic
Features:
IGT (Inert Gas Technology) gas spring ND52 noise dampener reduces the noise by 52%! Smoother shooting Fiber optic front & rear sights (fully adj. rear) No spring torque Tactical, all-weather stock No spring fatigue, even if you leave it cocked for hours Ambidextrous thumbhole stock Functions perfectly in cold weather Dual raised cheek pieces lasts longer than a metal spring Rubber buttpad Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper Automatic safety Smoother cocking Includes: 3-9x40 scope & mount Smoother shooting 2-stage adjustable trigger Breakbarrel Single-shot
| manufacturer | Gamo |
|---|---|
| caliber | .22 |
| velocity | 1000 |
| airgun mechanism | Nitro Piston |
| ammo type | Pellet |
| magazine capacity | 1 |
| airgun rail | Dovetail Mount |
| overall length | 43" |
| barrel style | Rifled |
| fire mode | Single Shot |
| gun weight | 7.15 lbs |
| product condition | New |
Overall Rating for Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper IGT .22 Cal Air Rifle w/3-9x40 Scope
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Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper .22
By Mike from Hiawassee, GA on January 1, 2012
I purchased this air rifle with 3x9 scope and carrying case from AirgunDepot.com. After scope installation I began the zeroing process, shooting lead pellets into a paper target at a range of 45'.The peculiar recoil dynamics of the Gamo make it very difficult to hold steady at the point of trigger release, and the adjustable trigger remains mostly atrocious despite all efforts. As an added hindrance to trigger adjustment, the access hole made into the underside of the plastic trigger guard was not inline with the trigger adjustment screw, necessitating that I drill a second hole, after which a small Phillips screwdriver was able to gain access without stripping the screw's shoulders. Despite my efforts, however, no amount of counter-clockwise turning of the screw made a noticeable effect on trigger-pull; turning clockwise merely causes the screw to come to a stop.
Despite my years of experience, the Gamo proved impossible to fire accurately by any standard, placing the shots into a wild and patternless, random array. Uncalled fliers are just as likely to shoot high and right as low and left, or any combination thereof. There is no element of predictability.
In plain language, the Gamo shoots all over the paper; it is virtually impossible to achieve zero under such a circumstance whether using a scope or not, because the barrel on this Gamo never puts the pellet into the same place twice. That's the bottom line.
As an added precaution re scope mounting, know this: I'd removed the Gamo 3x9 scope that came with the gun thinking the scope may be suffering from terminal "crosswalk". . . and replaced it with a Leupold Vari-X 3 Series scope with parallax-adjustable objective bell. The twin tipoff mounts already installed on the scope following removal from another gun were screwed down as tight as I dared onto the Gamo's rail, and yet the scope still slid back on the rail under recoil, approximately 1/8" for each shot.
. . . That will give the reader some idea of the type spring-whumpf this Gamo puts out.
I have written the Gamo off as woefully inaccurate, if reliable, and will give it away to a young, responsible person who wants to learn the rudiments of firearms safety and marksmanship.
It had been my original intent to use the Gamo for hunting but now, in light of the accuracy problem I know that it would never do to hunt with this particular air rifle out of respect for the animals that may be wounded and suffer.
IMHO, the Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper .22 is more a novelty than a serious air rifle, and is neither suitable for target shooting, which requires good accuracy, nor hunting.
Pros:
I feel that the velocity is substantial given the rifle's mild report. If accurate, this Gamo would make a decent hunter. Overall appearance of the Gamo SS Whisper is very good, with metal surfaces mirror-finished and the synthetic stock well made. It is impressive looking.Cons:
The rifle's inaccuracy; having to handle lead pellets (sans applicator one should wear a surgical glove on the master hand); violent recoil dynamic; hokey trigger adjustmentGreat Gun, if you follow a few rules
By DG from CT on November 14, 2011
Received the in perfect shape and on time. No issues with AirgunDepot's shipping and support.As for this gun...It's a great gun and accurate if you do a few things.
1) Find the right pellet. I tested over 10 different brands and found that the H&N FTT and the Crosman Premier (in box ONLY) as the most accurate. I get dime sized groups at 15-20 yards, and quarter sized groups at 30 yards.
2) The stock scope, that I received was defective. It was over 40 minutes off angle and required the front of the scope to be shimmed. I returned it directly to Gamo, and they replaced it no problem. however, I did not care for the scope to begin with anyway and purchased a Leapers 3-9x40 AO scope. The stock scope is not AO and I found it difficult to have a sharp focus over my range of needs. Also, the parallax was not good. I have not tried the returned scope, and keep it as backup, as I prefer the Leapers now.
3) Really check all of the screws, particularly the scope mounts and stop screws. This gun eats up the mounts and stop holes.
4) Also, an other reviewer had found that his barrel was loose and drastically effected accuracy. Mine was fine, but you should first check that the barrel hinge is tight and the barrel does not move or shake around when in position. Mine was fine, but return it immediately for a replacement, as this is not easily fixed by yourself.
5) Contrary to a lot of others, I found that this Gamo trigger is pretty good. I actually replaced mine with the GRT-4G and did NOT find a huge difference. It does have a pretty hard pull force, but the new GRT-4G makes the release point a little more predictable, but not substantially, so a mod like this is not absolutely necessary. You might have different results than me.
6) For me, I found that the "artillery hold" was not the best. I actually hold the stock tight against my shoulder, rather than loosely, to get the best groupings.
I will be investing in a better scope mount, as this gun really eats the stock one up. I changed my mount screws a couple times so far, as I have to re-tighten regularly. LocTite is probably a good idea on this gun.
Also, this gun DOES NOT fire at 975 fps. Other reviewers have confirmed this. It is more around 670 fps, with the H&N FTT. But this is really no problem since this is still 12 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle, and plenty for varmint hunting. In fact, many believe that the 600-700 fps area is ideal for good accuracy for this type of gun, so this should not necessarily be considered an issue. Just don't expect 975 fps from this gun.
Overall, if you are looking for a 0.22 pellet gun that has pretty good accuracy in the <30 yard range with adequate energy for varmint hunting, I find it very adequate. You just need to make sure that your base-line system is working well, i.e. check that barrel for any looseness. Then, consider a new scope and mounts, and you are good to go.
Pros:
Accuracy in the 15-30 yard range, with the right pellets (H&N FTT, Crosman Premiers (in box)).Power
Cons:
Did not like the stock scope. No AO and my first scope was defective.Do not like the stock scope mounts. This gun has a lot of kick and needs much better mounts to keep the scope from moving.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice weapon
By Kris Lewis on November 30, -0001
Hard-hitting, accurate, smooth-cocking and quiet for the power.Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper IGT .22 Cal Air Rifle w/3-9x40 Scope
$244.99
By steve from MA on November 30, 2011
By Staff on December 7, 2011
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SInce IGT uses compressed gas instead of a spring you lose a lot of the twang noise associated with spring guns.However, if you are shooting light alloy pellets they are going to break the sound barrier and will cause a crack when the pellet breaks the speed of sound.
By Tony from Madison on December 6, 2011
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Yes it it quieter with IGT technology.By Carter from Sunnyside, WA on February 11, 2012
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It is a lot quieter with the IGT tech.By Carter from Washington on February 14, 2012
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It is very quiet compared to your whisperer.By tank from Laplace, LA on April 5, 2012
By Staff on April 6, 2012
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The gun has a pump (single pump break barrel) that supplies the power for the gun. No extra cartridge is required.By NBL from Manchester, New Hampshire on December 18, 2011
By Charlie from blountville TN on January 7, 2012
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i would think that a turkey would not get close enough for the gun to be effective ...but rabbits or squrrels might be hunted with this air rifleBy Game Hunter from Texas on January 8, 2012
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Where legal, absolutely. Check your local, state and federal game laws regarding the use of an air rifle for certain species and during the appropriate seasons, and realize the velocity of the round will fall off with distance to the target; so to keep higher velocity make sure your target distance does not exceed 30 yards or so.By David from Glastonbury, CT on January 9, 2012
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From what I have read...Yes. Although I have not personally brought down a hen, turkey or rabbit yet. You can get around 11-12 ft-lbs of stopping energy at 30 yds, enough to bring down small game. My favorite pellet with this gun is the H&N FTT or the Crosman Premiers (in box).By Conor from Sunnyside, WA on February 8, 2012
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Yes you can, but I wouldn't go for the turkeys....they are kinda big for this gun....unless you can get really close.By Carter from Washington on February 11, 2012
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Yes, this gun will suit you fine.By Carter from Washington on February 14, 2012
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Everything but the turkey unless you are close is fine to take with this gun.By Avesh from South Africa, Durban on November 16, 2011
Is this really a Whisper IGT rifle? the rifle looks a bit different, I am from South Africa. Also can you user .177 calibre pellets?
By David from Glastonbury, CT on November 23, 2011
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Yes, this is an IGT 0.22 cal gun. It cannot use 0.177 cal pellets. You must use 0.22 cal. I suggest using Crosman Premier (in box), or H&N FTT for this gun.By Steven from California on November 23, 2011
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Yes the rifle pictured is the Whisper IGT in .22 cal you can not shoot .177 pellets through it. Gamo does make the same rifle chambered in .177 if that is what you are looking for. I would highly recommend this rife. The two stage trigger is a huge improvement over older models.By Conor from Sunnyside, WA on February 8, 2012
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This is an .22 cal air rifle. Use only .22 pellets, not .22 lr bullets. Pellets only.
