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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:45 pm |
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Luposian |
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I just bought this today for $17.99 @ Big 5. Absolutely love it! It has a small issue with auto BB feeding, which I've found a work-around for, but wouldn't mind if someone else has their own advice on this particular gun on this issue.
The manager @ Big 5 said I probably would only need a couple shoe boxes nested together, to stop the BBs... NOT! At 15-20 ft. from the target, it blasts BB's right through a video card box (which also has a cardboard insert to hold the video card), through the tall, open cardboard box backstop behind that, and hits the 1/2" plywood backstop behind that, before stopping and falling to the ground. Yeah... you're gonna need something a little more than two shoe boxes nested together. :-D
I'd love to hear user experiences with this gun... how accurate is it, how does it perform with different BB's... even mods or improvements or maintenance tips, if any. I'm having a ton of fun with this thing and hope others have one to share info with.
I'm using Crosman Copperheads... because they're made in the USA. Good enough reason, right? :-D |
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:23 am |
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AirGunEric |
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I don't think you're going to find alot of information on this rifle in airgun forums- it is a "youth" oriented BB-only product that sells for about $35.00 normally.
Based on its power specs, price and the fact it can only shoot BB's- take it for what it is- something to have fun in the backyard with for awhile. |
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:27 am |
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Luposian |
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I just saw a sale on the Crosman 760 ($29.99 @ PyramydAir) and thought it might be a nice "upgrade" from the Marksman, but after watching a video and seeing a few reviews, I get the feeling it's even cheaper (poorly built) than the Marksman.
I like how this gun loads BBs. Very straight forward and simple design. I like the fact you can pump it one for full power. The only thing this gun can't pop a hole through so far (even at point blank range), is a Sobe Lifewater bottle. Must be the type or thickness of plastic. The best I can do is ding/tear the label and scuff the plastic. Tough stuff!
Accuracy seem pretty decent, too. I can tear though and knock over soda cans at over 25 ft. from the target! Love doing that.
My next gun, I want to be a single pump, pellet-capable gun (up to $100). I'm wondering if Daisy is the only one who makes them. My 3rd upgrade gun ($150+) would probably be a break-barrel. |
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:34 am |
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Luposian |
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Just discovered I can probably mount a dovetail scope mount to this gun (according to PyramydAir), too! Anyone done that or know what type would work best? I know the gun is plastic, but the rail IS there. Might as well upgrade this $17.99 BB gun as much as I can and see just how accurately I can hit targets with it. I can always reuse the scope when/if the gun breaks eventually. |
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:22 am |
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shawn706 |
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The Daisy 853 probably best matches what you're wanting in everything but price.
I can tell you they are extreamly accurate, and make excelent target guns, but with around 550 fps, I would not recomend them for hunting.
If you can find a used one, even if not working, they are very easy to rebuild and you can get the parts kit from Daisy for under $10.
They also make a co2 version, but I've heard they can be tempermental. |
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:58 am |
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Mentolio |
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If you look on Pyramyd, they're clearing out their Crosman Vantage spring powered break barrels for around 80 bucks. I'm not certain,, but it may even come with a (crap) scope. Pick that guy up, and show that Sobe bottle what's-up! |
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:24 am |
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shawn706 |
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They've got the Crossman Fury II on sale too. Got my 10yr old one for Christmass last year. We've put alot of squirles in a pot with it.
Love the 2 stage trigger, and mill dot scope that came with it. One of the best "included" scopes I've used. |
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