You'll be ready to hunt small and medium-sized game and vermin with the Gamo Whisper! Plus, the non-removable noise dampener reduces the report (noise) up to 52%, which means you won't spook game while hunting. But, just because the Whisper is modestly priced doesn't mean you give up anything in the accuracy department! You'll be hitting your targets and making one-shot kills time after time. This just might be the ideal spring gun!We measured the cocking effort with the metal spring, and it was 35 lbs. (Gamo lists it at 30 lbs.).Velocity will vary depending on the type of ammo you use:.177: 1200 fps with PBA, 1000 fps with lead.22: 950 fps with PBA, 750 fps with lead (our tests show 720 fps with 14-grain pellets) Ambidextrous spring rifle includes unmounted 3-9x40 scope with standard reticle, 1-piece mount, fiber optic sights and noise dampener. .22 caliber offers extra hunting power!750 fps with lead ammo (our tests show 720 fps with 14-grain pellets)