gamo whisper wildcat review

Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this Gamo Whisper Wildcat air rifle lately, and I figured I’d share my experience with you guys. I picked this thing up a while back, mostly for some backyard plinking and maybe dealing with a few pesky squirrels that keep getting into my bird feeders.

First off, I grabbed it and unboxed it. The setup was pretty straightforward. This rifle’s got this “Whisper” technology, which is supposed to make it super quiet. It’s got a double-integrated sound moderator. Basically, the pellet goes through two chambers that muffle the sound. I was a bit skeptical, but hey, less noise is always good, right?

After getting it all set up, I loaded a few pellets. They say you can see if the pellets are deformed or not, but honestly, I didn’t bother cracking it open to check each one. I’m not doing any competitions here, so I wasn’t too worried about pinpoint accuracy at this point.

I took it out to my backyard and started plinking away at some cans. I gotta say, the “Whisper” thing does seem to work. It’s definitely quieter than other air rifles I’ve used. Not silent, but you know, you won’t be alarming the whole neighborhood. And it’s a good thing for a youth hunter to use it.

• Shooting it feels pretty good. The trigger’s nothing to write home about, a bit clunky if I’m being honest.
• It’s got some kick, but nothing crazy. Feels like it’s got a decent amount of power behind it.
• I did try to see how accurate I could get it. At about 25 yards, I was hitting a soda can pretty consistently.

I even managed to take down a couple of those pesky squirrels. I’m not sure if it was just luck or what, but it did the job. I mean, the squirrels haven’t been back, so that’s a win in my book. It’s powerful enough and accurate enough for hunting. But after reading some stuff online, I guess Gamo rifles aren’t exactly known for being top-tier. This is kind of a bummer because mine is overgreased straight from the factory.

Overall, I’d say the Gamo Whisper Wildcat is a decent air rifle for casual use. I tested the .177 version. It’s not a professional-grade piece of equipment, but it’s fun to shoot, relatively quiet, and gets the job done for basic pest control. I wouldn’t rely on it for anything super serious, but for some backyard fun, it’s alright.

Would I recommend it? Yeah, I guess so. Just don’t expect it to be the best air rifle you’ve ever owned. It’s a good starter, I suppose, especially if you’re just looking for something to mess around with or teach a kid how to shoot. But if you’re a serious airgun enthusiast, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.