Which is quieter, the Wildcat Whisper or the Varmint?

The Wildcat Whisper. Its Whisper system dampens muzzle noise, and the gas piston removes spring twang. The Varmint has no noise dampening.

Which is more powerful?

The Varmint on paper, at 1250 ft/sec with lead-free pellets. Gamo does not list a velocity for the Wildcat Whisper in the specs here, so a direct figure is not available.

Is the Wildcat Whisper worth the extra?

There is no extra. It is $127.42 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, about $2.57 less than the Varmint at $129.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026.

Which is better for backyard pest control?

The Wildcat Whisper, because the quieter shot and smoother gas piston draw less attention. The Varmint hits harder on paper but is louder.

Do both come with a scope?

Yes. Both include a 4x32 scope with mounts. The Varmint adds a recoil-reducing rail, which is the sturdier mounting setup of the two.

Which is easier to shoot for a left-handed shooter?

The Varmint, whose synthetic stock is ambidextrous. The Wildcat Whisper stock is all-weather but not described as ambidextrous.

Gamo Wildcat Whisper .177 Break Barrel Air Rifle vs Gamo Varmint Air Rifle

Buy the Wildcat Whisper if you want the quieter, lighter rifle with the gas piston and adjustable trigger. Buy the Varmint if you want the higher claimed muzzle velocity and the recoil-reducing scope rail. At the latest prices they are nearly even: $127.42 at eBay for the Wildcat Whisper (as of November 4, 2026) against $129.99 at Amazon for the Varmint (as of November 4, 2026).

Today the Gamo Varmint Air Rifle costs $17.70 less at its best price.

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