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| Mark5043 |
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Being sort of a newbie to springers,I would like some advice from the guys who have the knowledge I need.
I have a Gamo Whisper .22 that I bought a few weeks ago.I didn't like the trigger so I installed the GRT III,and like it a-lot.I am considering installing the Gas Ram conversion in this gun.I need to know the truth.Is it worth it?
The reason why I ask is that I now know that there is a-lot of hype around this gun.In all honesty I'm not really impressed by the so called sound moderator.It is only a tad quieter than my Ruger Airhawk.Also I have found out that the PBA ammo is crap.Who cares about velocity,when you groups are inconsistent.I also feel that the velocities of 750fps. with lead,and 950 with PBA,are a-little inflated as well.I don't have a way of proving this,so maybe I should shut my mouth on that.
I like this gun,it's just not quite what I expected.I got to shoot my buddies Benjamin Super Streak .22 last week,and that gun really rips out a pellet!Had I known the difference I would have spent the extra $50 to get the Benjamin.
So has anyone done the gas ram conversion on the Whisper,and is it worth the $109.00?Did it make a any difference or is this just more hype? |
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 5:07 pm |
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| | | | | | | | | Re: Gas Ram Conversion For Gamo Whisper .22 Does It Make A D | | | | | |
| Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 9:59 am |
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| AASkiff |
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| Mark5043 wrote: |
Being sort of a newbie to springers,I would like some advice from the guys who have the knowledge I need.
I have a Gamo Whisper .22 that I bought a few weeks ago.I didn't like the trigger so I installed the GRT III,and like it a-lot.I am considering installing the Gas Ram conversion in this gun.I need to know the truth.Is it worth it?
The reason why I ask is that I now know that there is a-lot of hype around this gun.In all honesty I'm not really impressed by the so called sound moderator.It is only a tad quieter than my Ruger Airhawk.Also I have found out that the PBA ammo is crap.Who cares about velocity,when you groups are inconsistent.I also feel that the velocities of 750fps. with lead,and 950 with PBA,are a-little inflated as well.I don't have a way of proving this,so maybe I should shut my mouth on that.
I like this gun,it's just not quite what I expected.I got to shoot my buddies Benjamin Super Streak .22 last week,and that gun really rips out a pellet!Had I known the difference I would have spent the extra $50 to get the Benjamin.
So has anyone done the gas ram conversion on the Whisper,and is it worth the $109.00?Did it make a any difference or is this just more hype? |
Mark, after you lube the rifle internals it will quiet down. What you hear mostly is the power plant. 20 meters away people won't hear it. That compensator does work. I had a Whisper also. Out of the box it is not a "whisper" for sure, after a lube tune, new seal, and some weight added to the piston I got it to be as quiet as it is on the GAMO video.
Gas spring will smooth out the firing cycle also. It is better for sure, lasts longer, can be left cocked for a long time, no spring fatique, and will produce more consistant velocity. GAMO uses cheap chinese springs that go out fast. Air Venturi gas-springs are not the best but are ok to use, in my opinion.
A good quality spring like on Air Arms springers will also last a very long time, but again we are talking here about GAMO. And their quality went down rather. But gas spring will improve your Whisper no doubt. |
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| | | | | | | | | OK Thanks Sniper.This answered a-lot of my questions. | | | | | |
| Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 4:28 pm |
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| Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 4:36 pm |
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| Mark5043 wrote: |
Being sort of a newbie to springers,I would like some advice from the guys who have the knowledge I need.
I have a Gamo Whisper .22 that I bought a few weeks ago.I didn't like the trigger so I installed the GRT III,and like it a-lot.I am considering installing the Gas Ram conversion in this gun.I need to know the truth.Is it worth it?
The reason why I ask is that I now know that there is a-lot of hype around this gun.In all honesty I'm not really impressed by the so called sound moderator.It is only a tad quieter than my Ruger Airhawk.Also I have found out that the PBA ammo is crap.Who cares about velocity,when you groups are inconsistent.I also feel that the velocities of 750fps. with lead,and 950 with PBA,are a-little inflated as well.I don't have a way of proving this,so maybe I should shut my mouth on that.
I like this gun,it's just not quite what I expected.I got to shoot my buddies Benjamin Super Streak .22 last week,and that gun really rips out a pellet!Had I known the difference I would have spent the extra $50 to get the Benjamin.
So has anyone done the gas ram conversion on the Whisper,and is it worth the $109.00?Did it make a any difference or is this just more hype? |
Mark, after you lube the rifle internals it will quiet down. What you hear mostly is the power plant. 20 meters away people won't hear it. That compensator does work. I had a Whisper also. Out of the box it is not a "whisper" for sure, after a lube tune, new seal, and some weight added to the piston I got it to be as quiet as it is on the GAMO video.
Gas spring will smooth out the firing cycle also. It is better for sure, lasts longer, can be left cocked for a long time, no spring fatique, and will produce more consistant velocity. GAMO uses cheap chinese springs that go out fast. Air Venturi gas-springs are not the best but are ok to use, in my opinion.
A good quality spring like on Air Arms springers will also last a very long time, but again we are talking here about GAMO. And their quality went down rather. But gas spring will improve your Whisper no doubt.[
Ok Thanks for the info.I don't know a-lot about lubes for the guns.What do I need to smooth it all out?I was thinking of some moly grease on the spring first?Trying to get rid of the twang,and vibration.Is this a good start? |
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